Is this faded Indian Ceramic? It looks almost like a Mary Kay Jeep, and even though I’m not a big pink vehicle guy, I like the look. I’d instantly move to New Mexico if I owned this rig; it would fit in perfectly there. This 1966 Jeep J-3000 Gladiator 4×4 with an Alaskan pop-up camper can be found here on Facebook Marketplace in Fresno, California, and the seller is asking $16,500. Here is the original listing, and thanks to T.J. for the tip!
In looking at a better color chart, this is indeed Indian Ceramic, and it appears to be a bit faded from the sun. This Jeep looks higher in front, or is it just me? The Alaskan pop-up camper on the back probably plays a role in that; they are heavy campers. I bet this one weighs close to a ton, and that’s probably over the limit on this truck’s hauling capacity. Unfortunately, there isn’t one photo showing the inside of that thing! That’s the part that I wanted to really see on this rig. I grew up in the classic era of camping in the ’60s and ’70s, when there were a ton of different manufacturers, and we subscribed to Camper Life and Motorhome magazines.
This Kaiser-Jeep isn’t currently in running condition, so that’s why it wasn’t pulled out for better photos. Still, the back of the camper could have been opened for one photo. The Kaiser-Jeep era was from 1963 through 1970, and this example has the cool, small classic Jeep grille in the center, which the seller also doesn’t show a photo of, sadly. They do show a lot of detailed photos, so please check out the Facebook listing to see all of the photos. Hagerty is at $14,900 for a #3 good-condition truck, but this one isn’t in running condition. On the other hand, it has that cool Alaskan camper that’s worth several thousand.
The J-3000 designation doesn’t make it a one-ton as it may with some other manufacturers. The J-3000 has a 126-inch wheelbase compared to the J-2000, with a 120-inch wheelbase. One of the many detailed photos is one showing the brake and clutch pedals. They list the mileage as 13,875, so maybe those are the original pads? Low-mileage vehicles are always questioned, as they should be.
Another missing photo is the engine compartment. Seriously. This one is said to have a 327-cu.in. V8, which was known as the “Vigilante,” with 250 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque, more than enough to haul the Alaskan camper. It has a three-speed manual and column shifter sending power to all four wheels, or it did when it ran. It has some fuel system issues and needs to be trailered home. I just noticed it says “sale pending” at the bottom of the listing, so this great-looking Jeep may be gone. It really looks like it’s in fantastic cosmetic condition.
Go for it Howard, you type better than me, probably thinking about the same on this one…
How much??
Tommy,
A cool, rust-free 4×4 Jeep with an even cooler Alaskan pop-up camper on the back for under book value is too much? It looks like it’s already sold, so either you’re off on the value, or the buyer is off on the value. *edit: I’m off on my comment, my apologies, Tommy.
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Mary Kay, not Key.
Dang! E isn’t even by A! Sorry about that, thanks for catching that, sir.
that top looks like it’s not for that truck
Would love to have this one – one of my favorite designs for a truck.
It also looks very clean, the dash looks brand new, so the milage claim could be true.
Thanks for posting this beauty!
I like it has a 327 and a 3 on three set up. These days a lot of younger generation does not know about a three on the tree anti theft device.
Additional anti-theft security would be an old school starter that operates with a pedal next to the accelerator. If they can’t figure out how to start it and they couldn’t shift it anyway, that’s two major wins in the owner’s favor!
To be fair, the fact that it’s not running and the inside of the camper isn’t shown, does warrant people questioning the price a bit. But, obviously someone local who could look in person grabbed it.
Perhaps we’ll see it for sale again, it’s paint buffed and corrected (thank goodness the days of people wasting time, energy and money on repaints over solid original paint simply because it’s faded are over) and running.
You are the voice of reason, Eric. Thanks for saying that. It made me rethink my dumb reply to Tommy C, who was right to question the asking price for a non-running vehicle with a mystery camper on the back, no engine photos, etc. Sorry about that. I use Hagerty values as if they’re the be-all-end-all, but they’re just a starting point.
Hi Scotty, I still think the asking was high, just my opinion from a New Jersey vantage point. Happy New Years to all.
Well, to be fair again, there are quite a few….ok, many…..well, a lot….frankly, the majority of comments on here that think asking prices are too high. When most of the time the price is fitting with the current market value, so they’re wrong. It can be frustrating. So, it becomes almost second nature to want to defend prices when someone makes a critical comment.
Speaking of car listings with not enough photos or video, you wouldn’t happen to have any info or updates on the blue 86 Volvo 240 wagon listed for sale here that Jesse once owned, would you? Last I looked it was still listed as for sale after weeks, with no videos. Seems like such a great car, but too many unknowns, which could easily be answered through some videos. If you read through the comments you’ll see I made several inquiries.
No, I was 100% wrong, Tommy C, my apologies. I hope everyone has a great 2026!
So this truck is off to Canada!
I have known about it for a number of years and just happen to be lucky enough to spot it on marketplace a couple hours after listed.
The fellow I had talked with approx. 10-12 yrs ago,bought it from the original owner and it is a verified 13,700 original miles. In 2021 unfortunately that fellow passed away and now his brother is dealing with the estate and has decided to sell.
I plan on doing a full “refresh” on it, keeping it as original as possible, paint,tires interior and camper!
It may be available in a couple years :)
Wow – good on you mate – wish you all the best with this beauty!
Are you saying that you bought it without looking at it in person?
This truck is going to Canada!
I have known about this truck for many years and was lucky enough to see it come up for sale, had to grab it!
The 13,785 miles is original. The Alaskan Camper put on when truck was new and has never been off.
Plan is to “refresh” truck and camper as a unit.
Maybe in a couple years it will show up on the market!
Scott
Scotty, no harm, no foul! Happy New Year!
I knew the history of the truck and had tried to get it 15yrs ago. The brother of the previous owner was very accommodating and sent me multiple pics and videos.
To find an original Gladiator with this low of mileage,original paint and rust free is pretty rare. Won’t take a whole lot to get it back on the road and looking good!
Ahh, ok, makes sense then. I was curious because I know there’s a lot of people that do that and I sincerely have no idea how you do a transaction safely along with the logistics of getting it transported, etc. Buying on a platform like BaT or ebay, it’s not a problem, everyone’s protected, but outside of that seems dangerous. Wire someone money and they would vanish.