Description
1986 Jeep CJ7 Laredo
A unique opportunity to own an excellent example of a collectable CJ7 in its final year of production with a top of the range specification.
Special Laredo equipment that is not found on a base CJ7 includes; black and grey high back bucket seats, matching fold and tumble rear bench seat, centre console, colour keyed interior with carpeting, courtesy lights, glove box lock, instrument panel overlay, intermittent wipers, leather wrapped passenger assist bar, leather wrapped steering wheel, pinstriping on instrument panel, special door trim panels (hard top), tachometer and clock.
Highlights
• 4. 2 Inline 6
• T5 5 speed manual gearbox
• Dana 44 rear axle (very rare)
• Power steering
• Power brakes
• Cruise control
• Air conditioning
• Not long until Tax and MOT exempt
Condition
This Jeep benefits from restoration work carried out in 2017 including a full bare metal respray in the factory original garnet red, with a fresh set of the correct Laredo decals. Since then, the Jeep has always been garaged and only used sparingly on summer days. Overall, the bodywork remains in excellent condition with only some age related blemishes. The Jeeps interior is highly original and virtually unmarked. The Laredo seats are all in outstanding condition with no rips, marks or damage. The original carpet has benefitted from previous owners using protective over mats and remains in unmarked condition.
Mechanicals
No expense has been spared keeping this Jeep in top mechanical condition. The 4. 2 inline 6 engine is very dependable, never failing to start and running without any issues. The engine benefits from a recent carburetor rebuild and engine tune. Paired to this engine is the rare T5 manual gearbox which operates smoothly along with the fully operational 4X4 system. The Jeep was originally imported from California and the underside is in great shape with no rust. Many suspension parts have been renewed including 4x new leaf OEM spec springs, shock absorbers, all suspension bushes and many other parts. The Jeeps braking system has been completely overhauled with recent new parts including; braided brake lines throughout, pads, discs, drums, shoes, drum hardware, master cylinder, servo, and compensator valve all ensuring this Jeep stops safely.
Recent mechanical work includes;
• Carb rebuild and engine tune
• 4 OEM spec leaf springs
• 4 shock absorbers
• Full braking system overhaul including all new brake lines.
• New upper and lower front ball joints
• Fully reconditioned steering box and new steering column UJ
• 4 matching tyres with mountains of tread remaining
• New battery
• Jeep has no leaks
Summary
• 112k miles
• 4 owners
• 2 sets of keys
• Lots of service history and old receipts
• Original Jeep user manual and brochure included
• Large box of various spare parts included
• Original US spec rear lights included
• Bestop bikini top included along with fixings
• A full 12 months MOT will be supplied for the new owner
Happy to answer any questions and serious buyers are welcome to come and view the Jeep. Famous Jeep design and appreciating classic.
