What is a cj8 Jeep?
The Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler is the pickup truck version of the hugely successful Jeep CJ Series line of off-road vehicles. It’s the longer version of the Jeep CJ-7, and served as a replacement for the CJ-6, a stretched Jeep that carried extra rear room.
Which attribute best describes a Jeep doer?
Doers are dependable, consistent and focused. They are great at finishing things. They tend to have their work lives and personal lives in balance and they often have very healthy, realistic perspectives on the “doability” of projects.
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 engine does a Jeep Scrambler have?
The Scrambler featured a 103.5-inch wheelbase and measured 177.3 inches from bumper to bumper—more than 22 inches longer than a CJ-7. Base models received a 150-cubic-inch four-cylinder engine rated at 82 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque. There was also an optional 258-cu-in, 115-hp six-cylinder engine, and—in ’81 only—a 304-cu-in, 150-hp V-8.
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.
Where can I find a Jeep Scrambler for sale?
Jeep Scrambler fiberglass half tops, full length hardtops, bikini tops, full length softtops, or half softtops for sale by USERS/MEMBERS. Please list the state in the subject. For links to third-party sales, please use the third-party sale forum. Links to sales that are not yours (craigslist, eBay, autotrader, etc.)
Is the Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler a second coming?
When Jeep unveiled the 2020 Jeep Gladiator earlier this year and made it crystal clear that the pickup was neither designed nor intended to be the second coming of the CJ-8 Scrambler, fans of the classic mini-truck slumped in disappointment. The 1981–86 CJ-8, meanwhile, has seen a major uptick in the collector market.
How many CJ-8 scramblers were made in 1981?
The rest of the country seemed less enthused, however. In 1981, a total of 8355 CJ-8s found homes, followed by a steady decline: 7759 in 1982, 5405 in ’83, 4130 in ’84, 2015 in ’85, and a mere 128 in ’86 (possibly leftover ’85 models). Meanwhile, the previous CJ-7 averaged 34,482 units annually during an 11-year run that began in 1976.
The Scrambler featured a 103.5-inch wheelbase and measured 177.3 inches from bumper to bumper—more than 22 inches longer than a CJ-7. Base models received a 150-cubic-inch four-cylinder engine rated at 82 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque. There was also an optional 258-cu-in, 115-hp six-cylinder engine, and—in ’81 only—a 304-cu-in, 150-hp V-8.
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.