Jeep’s new 2022 Grand Wagoneers are pretty fancy, but fully optioned examples are damn near $120,000. If you’re thinking about buying one, might we suggest this restored 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer for sale by the craftsmen at Wagonmaster for an asking price of $119,000?
For that price you get a truck that looks absolutely perfect and feels and drives like a 2022, but has the vintage style and cache of the original Grand Wagoneer. It’s cliche, but they just don’t make them like they used to.
The Last of the Real Jeep Grand Wagoneers.
The Jeep Grand Wagoneer was a variant of the Jeep Wagoneer (SJ) produced between the years 1984 and 1991. The Grand Wagoneer, often viewed as the first true luxury SUV, was built in a four door SUV body style and was most notable for its retro wood-grain paneling. This particular Grand Wagoneer was restored by Wagonmaster, a family business dedicated solely to restoring Jeep Wagoneers and Grand Wagoneers. As I’m sure you can imagine, we love a good niche. As their name implies, they know their way around these trucks, and their work is absolutely breathtaking.
There are verrrry few Jeep Grand Wagoneers that are like this one, so finding comparables for the sake of valuation is extremely difficult, but we’ll try. The TL;DR is that while this truck’s asking price is approaching $120k, it’s a fair price.
In 2022, Jeep released its next take on the classic Grand Wagoneer and it has seemingly drawn attention to the original, which may explain why the Classic.com rolling average over the last 12 months has gone up a staggering 19%. Looking at the data over the last 5 years, as we noted you’ll see it’s hard to find one that compares. The closest we found was an example that sold at auction in 2020 for $126,500. That particular example was outfitted with a Hellcat motor, which helps to explain why it fetched a bit more.
The Specs & Condition.
This is a 33 year old truck that looks like it was built 33 years ago, is in mint condition inside and out, and drives like something built in 2022. What more could you want? Nothing.
Here are some of the highlights of this build (the list is long):
MECHANICAL:
- Rebuilt 360 V8, crankshaft inspected, main bearings replaced, front and rear main seals replaced, new seals throughout, new timing chain, cover, oil pump, oil pan seal, motor mounts
- New Howell fuel injection system: including new intake manifold, spark plugs, wires, distributor, coil, ignition module, starter and solenoid
- 3-speed automatic transmission inspected, fluid flushed, refilled, resealed, leak tested
- Transfer case inspected, adjusted, serviced, resealed
- U-joints inspected, 2 and 4 wheel capabilities assured
- Transmission cooler
- New 90 amp alternator
- New wires and connectors, vacuum lines
- New electric fuel pump, filter and sending unit
- New radiator, fan, clutch
- New water pump, thermostat, hoses
- New compressor, condenser, evaporator, hoses and fittings
- Duct work cleaned and reinstalled
- A/C system flushed, pressurized, and recharged
- power steering pump, lines, and gearbox renewal, bushings, steering stabilize installed, upper and lower ball joints and control arms inspected tightened, new wheel bearings, seals, tie rod ends, connectors, wheel alignment
- New brake drums and rotors, pads, shoes
- Frame/chassis inspected, cleaned, undercoated for longevity
- 4 new shocks installed
- New muffler, 50-state approved catalytic converter, tailpipe installed
EXTERIOR:
- New Dover Gray paint over flawless bodywork
- New woodgrain, molding, chrome, trim
- Underside has 2-year undercoating layer
- New Toyo Eclipse 235x75x15 WSW All-Weather tires
- Complete set of professionally resurfaced original wheels
- Large variety of new or original nuts, bolts, screws, connectors, wiring, seals, fuses, links, trim pieces were used during the restoration
- 5,000 lb tow hitch
INTERIOR:
- Cordovan Cumberland Cord interior
- Renewed and/or replaced carpet, seats, console, headliner, seatbelts, door panels, kick panels, skid plates, rocker panels, window seals
- New weatherstripping
- Soundproofing
- Keyless entry
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