Jeep Grand Wagoneer 26,200 Miles 3 owners (1985)
Sale price: US $45,000.00 Make an Offer
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| “Carfax records less than 15,000 miles added in 25 + years. 5 years ago the jeep was in Canada on consignment brokered by Wagoneer by Classic Gentleman who said this is one of the nicest and most original. We went thru US Customs to bring it back. The pin stripe carries Wagonmaster labeling showing it was refreshed at Wagonmaster before Canada. The miles are undoubtedly original when you see the original condition of the vehicle and hear it run. All in pristine condition, from the exterior finishes and chrome, to the supple unworn leather and plush carpeting, to the ultimate when you open the door and there is the original wagoneer smell. Original factory cassette stereo with knobs and push button tuner scan. Everything works flawlessly. No wear on knobs, levers, steering, door panels. We are downsizing for retirement. Mecum sold a restored for $105,000. Wagonmaster prices are 70 to $ 93,000 with more miles. No warranty on a 1985, but it is only AMC model available under 30,000 miles..” |
| Year: | 1985 | VIN : | 1JCNJ15N5FT126051 |
| Mileage: | 26200 | Model: | Wagoneer |
| Vehicle Title: | Clean | Make: | Jeep |
| Body Type: | Wagon |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Vehicle description
As to flaws, at one location of pinstriping on the hood there is a slight squiggle but this is simply an indication it is a decal which has moved in the heat and is not painted on. There is a slight oil drip when the vehicle sits in storage over time. We have not driven it more than 600 miles in 5 years so this is a matter of drying out gaskets. The vehicle is stored inside with a trickle charger and has a waterproof dust cover for storage. The choke sets with the gas pedal and the motor fires off flawlessly every time. This beautiful automobile is a pleasure to experience and a testament to our American factories where things were made to last. The original condition is simply amazing.
Wagoneer Features and History: The 1985 is the end of the era of round instrument gauges with metal mechanical push button and lever heater controls left of the steering wheel. The steering wheel has a round cap with spokes. The later Chrysler models have an upside down Y yoke and a squared off center horn button. All control buttons, from vent pulls to wipers, headlights, rear window control and defroster are more finely detailed than the later models. The front grille is intricate with multiple fins of polished chrome. And notice how detailed the grille and dash instrumentation and controls are on these AMC edition Wagoneers. This one features the beautiful saddle tan interior which is much richer than the desert tan version and screams quality and luxury.
Notably the 1985 still carries the American Motors Logo and badging. AMC paid more attention to detail during their production of the Wagoneer. After 1985 the Griswald 1980"s and Chrysler then fully take over. The classic exterior body remains but the grille is more simplified. And on the interior adjustments are made for mass production. The instruments become square, heater controls are mass produced elements by Mopar and are moved to center of dash and everything is a bit more plasticified when the dash elements become unremarkable generic Chrysler parts. There is something different about the ride of 1985 and earlier which has always made it a bit more comfy and it seems to sit a bit lower than the Chrysler years. All of these differences may be attributable to AMC production before Chrysler. If compared, the pre-1986 Wagoneers have the best craftsmanship of the production run that ended in 1991 with what Chrysler called the "FInal Edition". In reality there are two groups of Final Edition, with the earlier being more accurately the "FInal AMC Edition". Here we have one of the last most original Wagoneers from the AMC era with very low miles. And this is the nicest Wagoneer we have found in the last 25 years, probably the lowest mile 1985 that exists.
Wagoneer Features and History: The 1985 is the end of the era of round instrument gauges with metal mechanical push button and lever heater controls left of the steering wheel. The steering wheel has a round cap with spokes. The later Chrysler models have an upside down Y yoke and a squared off center horn button. All control buttons, from vent pulls to wipers, headlights, rear window control and defroster are more finely detailed than the later models. The front grille is intricate with multiple fins of polished chrome. And notice how detailed the grille and dash instrumentation and controls are on these AMC edition Wagoneers. This one features the beautiful saddle tan interior which is much richer than the desert tan version and screams quality and luxury.
Notably the 1985 still carries the American Motors Logo and badging. AMC paid more attention to detail during their production of the Wagoneer. After 1985 the Griswald 1980"s and Chrysler then fully take over. The classic exterior body remains but the grille is more simplified. And on the interior adjustments are made for mass production. The instruments become square, heater controls are mass produced elements by Mopar and are moved to center of dash and everything is a bit more plasticified when the dash elements become unremarkable generic Chrysler parts. There is something different about the ride of 1985 and earlier which has always made it a bit more comfy and it seems to sit a bit lower than the Chrysler years. All of these differences may be attributable to AMC production before Chrysler. If compared, the pre-1986 Wagoneers have the best craftsmanship of the production run that ended in 1991 with what Chrysler called the "FInal Edition". In reality there are two groups of Final Edition, with the earlier being more accurately the "FInal AMC Edition". Here we have one of the last most original Wagoneers from the AMC era with very low miles. And this is the nicest Wagoneer we have found in the last 25 years, probably the lowest mile 1985 that exists.