A clean YJ-era Jeep Wrangler is a wonderful thing, and a vehicle we don’t see come up for grabs nearly enough. Like most SUVs and 4x4s, trucks like the Wrangler hail from an era where people really did beat the hell out of their rigs, which has driven a large number of them to an early retirement. The YJ has also come into its own in recent years owing to the buzz around 80s/90s-era vehicles. This 1989 Jeep Wrangler listed here on craigslist is in excellent condition with low miles on the chassis, and an AMC 360 V8 swapped in back in 2008. The seller is asking $7,900.

Thanks to Barn Finds reader T.J. for the find. The YJ always struck me as the era where Jeep seemed to be having the most fun. The number of special editions and wonky trims, like the widebody Renegade to the sinking sunset-emblazoned Islander edition, was seemingly higher in the YJ years than any other time. However, the Wrangler wasn’t always so warmly embraced, especially with those unusual rectangular headlights. Jeep enthusiasts were accustomed to round headlights and I’m sure this version of the Wrangler was an affront to some of their preferences.

When it comes to low mileage and an engine swap, the odometer can begin to lose significance. After all, we don’t know how many miles were on the 360 V8 when it was dropped in, but at least we can see the evidence of the low mileage in the condition of the interior. The bucket seats are in mint condition, as are the dash plastics and door panels. This is also just a very pretty color combo, with the gray stripes o the body coordinating nicely with the gray interior trim. While a manual would undoubtedly be more fun, the torque-rich V8  and automatic transmission combo is likely still a ball to drive, on-road or off.

The engine looks like it belongs under the hood, and kudos must be given to the installer – the install appears to be very clean. As an added bonus, the seller adds that it is smog compliant, too. With a long-term southern California history, there’s no rust to speak of, so in addition to the minty interior, the next owner is also going to enjoy a lovely West Coast body. It’s hard to say exactly how much power this 360 makes, but it looks like a reasonable expectation is around 190 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque. There’s no mention of the original engine, but that’d be a nice bonus if it were included.