Pristine Two-Door: 1993 Jeep Cherokee 4×4

This is one of those listings I suspect will be pulled down before the weekend is over. First of all, survivors of any variety typically don’t linger on the classifieds, but when said survivor is also a desirable model with the some unique options, it practically guarantees the first or second prospective buyer will take it home. This 1993 Jeep Cherokee two-door is equipped with the desirable 5-speed manual, shows just 84,000 miles, and is a rust-free specimen from the Pacific Northwest. Find it here on craigslist for $9,900.

Thanks to Barn Finds reader Barney for the tip. That’s also a very fair price for an XJ-series Cherokee with the unkillable 4.0L inline-six under the hood. While I will always recommend that sellers of vehicles like this list the vehicle themselves and avoid the multiple-week delays that come with listing a vehicle on the major auction platforms, this is a case where I might actually recommend such a vendor because I’m sure this Cherokee would pull more than $10,000 with sufficient eyeballs. The paint is glossy, the wheels are blemish-free, and the plastic trim is lustrous with no discernable sun fading.

The XJ is a significant vehicle in automotive history, effectively paving the way for the modern-day SUV as we know it. The only difference between the XJ and what passes today for an SUV is that the Cherokee actually had the chops to go off-road without leaving its owner stranded, whereas todays behemoths are overstuffed luxury barges that are meant to never leave the pavement. The Cherokee offered occupants a comfortable, clean interior with excellent visibility and no frills, and when that inline-six was paired with a 5-speed, it was even a bit of a driver’s SUV, as Hagerty’s Jason Cammisa shows you in this video.

Looking out the front windshield offers a wonderful view, with plenty of glass, skinny A-pillars, and a gorgeous set of analog gauges. The 4.0L produces just the right amount of horsepower and torque, clocking in at a respectable 190 b.h.p. and 225 lb.-ft. of torque. The balance of the Cherokee is where it truly shines, with seemingly just the right amount of everything. Many of them have been driven hard and put away wet, broken, and poorly modified, so finding a bone-stock truck clearly loved by its owners is a major find for the Jeep enthusiast. Don’t walk – run – if you’ve had one on your shopping list.