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Jeep Grand Wagoneer - The Grand Wagoneer Reborn

1960S Jeep Grand Wagoneer Interior
This was mid-'60s luxury by any standard. The Super Wagoneer stood alone in this regard among the small but growing SUV crowd of the era. Imagine cruising down the highway at 80 mph with Sinatra playing on the eight-track.

1963 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Passenger Side View
The Wagoneer debuted in November 1962 as a '63 model, setting a new comfort standard for four-wheel-drive vehicles. In the '63-'67 era, two-door versions were available and Jim and Peg Marski's '64 Custom (seen here) was the top of the line in that era. This low-miles original is equipped with the BorgWarner automatic, power steering, power brakes and is still wearing its original Goodyear Suburbanite tires. The only missing optional extras are air conditioning and independent front suspension.
Jeep Grand Wagoneer Engine
In an era where overhead-cam engines were reserved only for a few expensive sports cars, Jeep's 230ci OHC Tornado six was unusual. In two-barrel form, this engine was rated for 140 hp, despite the fact that the actual dyno certification test showed 155 hp. A lower-power 132hp 1-barrel engine was optional. The 230 OHC was the only available engine until 1965. Early that year, a 327ci V-8 was added to the options list and later the Rambler 232ci OHV replaced the Tornado as the standard powerplant.
1964 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Interior
The early Wagoneers had an interior that was equivalent to that of a mid-level car of the era and equivalent with many of the station wagons sold in that era. "Practical" would be a good descriptive, but still very comfortable for active people. This '64 also features the optional dash-mounted compass.
1966 Jeep Super Wagoneer Passenger Side View
The '66 Super Wagoneer was the first purpose-built luxury SUV in the world. It was intended for upscale customers wanting a rough-terrain limo. The single-speed transfer case and street-oriented tires made it best suited for inclement weather transportation rather than true four-wheeling. This '68 Super belongs to noted Jeep collectors Jim and Peg Marski and reportedly once belonged to comedian Buddy Hackett. The alloy wheels are not original but mimic the original hubcaps. Hackett also had a Cadillac 472ci engine installed.
1970S Jeep Grand Wagoneer Drivers Side View
By the time this '70 Wagoneer Custom was built, the standard line had moved upmarket, but not by much. The options list had grown to include many comfort and convenience items. At this time, Wagoneers were powered by a 350ci engine called "Dauntless" by Jeep, but built by Buick. This Wagoneer Custom listed at $4,525, to which you could add $454 for A/C, $47 for a power tailgate window and $76 for the deluxe trim package. There were many go-to-work options as well, including limited-slip diffs, heavy-duty springs and a transmission oil cooler.
1974 1983 Jeep Cherokee Chief Front View
The Wagoneer's less expensive and more adventurous cousins were in the '74-'83 Cherokee line. Initially, the Cherokee was only offered as a two-door, but from 1977, a four-door variant was also available. In 1976, the wide-track Cherokee Chief was introduced. With "big" 10-15 Goodyear Tracker tires, 4.09 gears and a 401ci thumper V-8, the Chief was definitely in the sporty category.

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