BF Auction: 1977 Jeep Wagoneer

• Seller: Kevin H uss
• Location: Muskegon, Michigan
• Mileage: 43,975 Shown
• Chassis #: J7A15MP064472
• Title Status: Clean
• Engine: 360 V8
• Transmission: Automatic

The term “Jeep Country” was advertised heavily in the era of this 1977 Jeep Wagoneer. It was meant to evoke the dream and lifestyle of owning a 4×4 vehicle that could go almost anywhere, from the beach, back in the woods to a fishing stream, through the snow to a ski lodge, almost anywhere in any season with its famous Quadra-Trac 4×4 system. The seller has this mostly original Wagoneer listed here as a Barn Finds Auction!

Another tagline for the Jeep Wagoneer, the company’s luxury vehicle, was “The Aristocrat of 4-Wheel Drive” due to its go-anywhere drivetrain under what was at the time a nicely-appointed SUV in the era before they were known as SUVs. The seller thinks this example is wearing its original Firecracker Red paint and upholstery.

This appears to be a nice example without any glaring issues other than a few little nicks and scratches from regular use. The seller says it’s wearing winter tires, but all-season tires come with the sale. It was in storage until recently and has since been treated to a new carburetor, radiator, and voltage regulator. As the majority of you know, this was the era when AMC owned Jeep, and that lasted up until 1987, the 25th anniversary of the Wagoneer.

The optional Brampton Plaid seat fabric looks great and is pretty fancy for a 4×4, but the Wagoneer was a pretty fancy vehicle compared to what was out there in 1977. The seller says the previous owner photographed the floors before the new flooring went in, and they were in good shape. There is no concerning rust on this Wagoneer. It appears solid in the photos other than some normal surface rust that would occur with a vehicle located in Michigan. The headliner was taken out, so that’ll need to be replaced. Otherwise, it looks great inside.

That new radiator has to be a dream compared to the factory one, not that they weren’t up to the task from the factory. This is AMC’s 360-cu.in. OHV V8, which had the optional four-barrel carb, would have had 170 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque when it was new. It’s backed by a GM-sourced THM-400 three-speed automatic that sends power to all four wheels when needed. Standard power steering and power brakes make it an easy driver, and it sure looks clean in that engine compartment. If this Firecracker Red Wagoneer appeals to you, get your bids in here on Barn Finds Auctions!

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