If you wanted to buy a Jeep Wrangler but felt like the basic model wasn’t fancy enough, Jeep heard you loud and clear with the YJ platform. This was the era in which Jeep introduced the Sahara edition trim, and the concept of a Wrangler being somewhat cushy inside. This has evolved to the current era, with many different trim levels available on the modern-day Wrangler that place an emphasis on creature comforts and luxury. The original Sahara wasn’t all that different than the entry level model but it did usher in a new way to look at the classic Jeep. Find this clean Sahara edition listed here on craigslist for $10,000.

Like many dress-up models, the changes to the Sahara were all cosmetic in nature. There were no significant hardware upgrades, and Jeep certainly didn’t touch the reliable 4.2L inline-six. The special colors on the outside, some subtle badges/emblems, and nicer materials in the cabin represented the bulk of the changes. However, it was the acknowledgement that Jeep buyers would be interested in some higher-end finishes made the Sahara and other models like the Rio Grande important to the brand. The Wrangler was becoming more of an everyday driver than just a weekend warrior.

And while the idea of a dress-up kit may be hard to swallow on a rough-and-ready rig like a Wrangler, I feel that by today’s standards, it offers an ideal balance of preserving the Wrangler’s authentic identity with some added style. Certainly, the new Wrangler lineup is nothing like the YJ in terms of options and more importantly, purpose, as the new Jeep really is just one more entry in an SUV class that’s bursting at the seams. The YJ was still a quintessential Jeep, which is to say largely devoid of luxury features and still largely focused on its original purpose. This Sahara edition’s interior, the main selling point, remains in excellent condition, and reveals it’s equipped with the optional automatic transmission.

The venerable inline-six was a 4.2 before it became a 4.0 and is tough as nails when it comes to longevity. The seller doesn’t tell us much about its mechanical upkeep but these really didn’t need a lot of servicing beyond the usual fluid changes. The ad mentions “new parts” but you’ll have to call to find out what’s been replaced. The Jeep is in New York so there is evidence of surface rust, but the body appears to be in sound condition. With just 40,000 miles on the clock, this is a low-mileage specimen, and the seller’s ask of $10,000 is reasonable if the rust isn’t too serious. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Mitchell G. for the tip.