When did the Jeep Scrambler change its name?
Not a hot seller in its day, today the Scrambler is extremely popular among collectors and off-road builders alike. In 1971, the Jeep® Trucks changed names to either the J-10 (119-inch) or J-20 (131-inch) models.
What was the name of the jeep open cab pickup?
Known internationally as the CJ-8, the open cab pickup was available in either soft top or hardtop configurations. A steel hardtop version of the Scrambler was exported to Australia, and the U.S. Postal Service in Alaska employed insulated panel-delivery Scramblers with automatic transmissions.
When did AMC stop making the Jeep Cherokee?
In 1984, AMC transferred the Wagoneer and Cherokee names to the small unibody XJs. The full-size SJ Wagoneer was preserved until 1991, however, under the “Grand Wagoneer” name. Marketed as a more luxurious SUV, it was also one of the last vehicles sold in North America with a carburetor.
What was the last name of the Jeep Wrangler?
The Comanche was a uniframe vehicle, making it unique among pickups. It was available as the short-bed Comanche Sport Truck and the long-bed Comanche Chief. This marked the end of the Jeep® pickup line that began in 1947. The Wrangler (YJ) replaced the long-lived CJ Series.
When did the Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler come out?
First-year models came with a four-speed manual transmission, but an optional five-speed manual with overdrive arrived in 1982. Car and Driver called the new CJ-8 “a long-awaited dose of refinement to pavement Jeeping,” and Ronald Reagan liked it enough to buy one for his ranch just before he became the 40th president of the United States.
What kind of car is a Jeep Scrambler?
“People are drawn to the Scrambler because it’s a classic Jeep with classic Jeep looks, but it’s fairly unique with its pickup body style,” says Hagerty valuation editor Andrew Newton. “Because they were never big sellers back in the day, they’re also relatively rare.
What was the value of a 1981 Jeep Scrambler?
A 1981 CJ-8 with 6.0-liter LS sold for $49,500 at Barrett-Jackson’s 2019 Scottsdale auction, a 1982 model with a 5.3-liter Vortec engine went for $46,200 at Barrett-Jackson’s 2019 Palm Beach auction, and a 1981 Scrambler with 350-cu-in LT1 V-8 sold for $45,100 at Mecum’s 2018 Dallas auction.