Fuel-Injected 1973 Jeep Wagoneer

Description

Built on the SJ platform by American Motors Corporation, the 1973 Jeep Wagoneer blended rugged off-road capability with unprecedented comfort. Competing against the Ford Bronco and Chevy Blazer, the Wagoneer featured a boxy yet refined design, highlighted by the distinctive “cheese-grater” grille and optional woodgrain side paneling. Under the hood, most models carried the AMC 360 V8 engine, delivering 175 horsepower and paired with a three-speed automatic here.

A standout innovation was the Quadra-Trac fulltime four-wheel-drive system, introduced for ’73, which simplified traction management compared to traditional part-time systems. Inside, the Wagoneer offered plush seating, carpeting, and available luxuries like air conditioning and power windows — rare for utility vehicles of the era.

According to the original owner--who the current owner reportedly purchased the vehicle from in September 2022--this 1973 Jeep Wagoneer still retains factory Fawn Beige paint with custom pinstriping and simulated wood body panels, and factory Fawn Beige vinyl upholstery with plaid cloth bench-seat inserts, along with the factory 360ci V8, automatic gearbox, roof rack with rear air deflector, and factory AM/FM/8-Track stereo. An electronic fuel-injection system is also fitted.

Factory Equipment

• Fawn Beige (514) paint with custom pinstriping and 3M Di-Noc simulated wood body panels

• Bench seats with Fawn Beige vinyl upholstery and plaid cloth inserts

• 360 cu-in V8 with two-barrel carburetor rated at 175 hp and 285 lb-ft. of torque

• GM Turbo-Hydramatic 400 (TH400) three-speed automatic transmission

• Quadra-Trac fulltime four-wheel drive

• Optional cruise control

• AM/FM/8-Track stereo with door-mounted speakers

• Roof rack with rear air deflector

• The chassis number (J3A154CN09815) decodes as:

  • J – Jeep

  • 3 – 1973 model year

  • A – Toledo (Ohio) assembly plant

  • 15 – Wagoneer (SJ platform)

  • 4 – 4-door wagon

  • C – 5600 lbs. GVW

  • N – 360 cu-in V8 2bbl

  • 09815 – Sequential production number

Modifications

• Holly Pro-Jection EFI system

• Replacement 15" steel wheels (with correct Jeep wheel covers)

• Trailer hitch receiver

Servicing

• Goodyear Wrangler Radial P235/75R15 tires (date coded 2014-2015)

Known Imperfections

• Paint chips, scuffs, and bubbling

• Corrosion on driver’s rear quarter panel, rocker panel, and front fender (behind tire)

• Dents on chrome side trim

• Pitting on door handles and mirrors

• Corrosion on rear bumper

• Wear on interior of doors and dashboard

• Some scuffs and stains on headliner and carpet

• Worn paint, corrosion in engine bay

• Some undercarriage rust

Ownership History

The seller says, “We purchased this Jeep from the original owner in September 2022. It spent most of its life in Grayling, Michigan, and it has its original paint and interior. I don't believe the wheels are original, and I got the [period-correct] hubcaps at a swap meet.”

Included Items

• Rear-mounted spare tire

• Rubber floor mats

• Original carburetor

• Factory service manual and parts manual

Additional Information

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this vehicle. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811‬ email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com