To follow up the “Holy Grail” Brute previously posted here is a vehicle that sparked the idea. The CJ-8 was a long wheel base version of the famed CJ-7. It was manufactured from 81-86. These featured a removable half cab, creating ute or pickup. Most had a traditional transfer case and front manual locking hubs from the factory parts bin. They either had a four or five speed manual transmission however one could be found with an automatic.
Click here for the listing on Craigslist Boise
Year: 1984
Model: CJ 8 Scrambler
Engine: 300 3.0 I6
Mileage: 146,516
Price: $49,900
Selling my 1984 Jeep Scrambler…. very rare and all original – you will never find one this clean and low original miles (58,112)…. It is a 5 speed, factor air, cruise, brand new battery,
These Jeeps will just continue to increase in value over the years….
Come and see it – you will not be disappointed…….$19,800 or best offer… Title in hand..
Unfortunately the ad is quite sparse from any details. Sadly too, are the lack images. Like the listing there are some obvious things missing to the trained eye. The term “Scrambler” comes from an appearance package that many CJ-8’s were equipped with, which included tape graphics and special wheels. The wheels are period correct and may be original but I wonder where the graphics are? Was this one born without the cool graphics and SCRAMBLER hood type? Additionally, why is the roll cage and pickup bed paint matched? Is it really original? Note the plywood tail gate too. The interior is another big mystery that would be solved with a simple interior photograph. The ad claims that the mileage is original however, without historical service records, I would assume the clock has rolled over. Am I being too harsh? Maybe. I do want to note how clean the body is. I like how the vehicle sits. Seemingly stock. The pickup bed seems to be without any major dents and thanks to Idaho’s dry climate, the metal should be without major corrosion. At that asking price it must be.
