1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

On 10 March 1987, the headline in The Washington Post read: “Chrysler to Buy American Motors.” The story continued, “Chrysler Corp. yesterday announced plans to buy American Motors Corp. for a total of more than $1.5 billion in a deal that would reduce to three the number of home-grown U.S. car manufacturers.” The object of Chrysler’s desires: AMC’s Jeep division.

One of those desirable Jeeps was the top-of-the-line Jeep Grand Wagoneer, which became the America’s first dedicated luxury SUV. The body dated from 1963, but recent upgrades included rectangular taillights and AMC’s robust 360 cu-in V8 as standard. Part time shift-on-the-fly four-wheel drive was standard too (this is a Jeep after all). Plus, a luxurious leather interior and faux wood body trim added an air of elegance no other vehicle could match at the time.

A 24 August 2021 Hagerty Media story titled “5 Cars That Smashed Our Price Guide at Monterey Car Week 2021” tells the story of the rise in Grand Wagoneer values. Forget those very common Cadillac Escalades, here’s an opportunity to own an original condition Garnet Red 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer.

Highlights

• America’s first luxury SUV

• 14,265 built in 1987

• Powered by AMC’s 360 cu-in V-8

• Three-speed TorqueFlite 727 automatic transmission

• Part-time four-wheel drive with shift-on-the-fly Selec-Trac NP229 transfer case

• Finished in Garnet Red over Tan leather interior

• The chassis number (1JCNJ15U4HT120705) decodes as:

  • 1 – USA country of origin

  • J – Jeep Corporation

  • C – MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle)

  • N – 360 cu-in V8

  • J – Auto-column shift transmission, part or full time transfer case

  • 15 – Wagoneer four door station wagon 109 inch wheelbase

  • U – 6200 GVWR

  • 4 – Check digit

  • H – 1987 model year

  • T – Toledo, Ohio, final assembly plant

  • 120705 – Sequential Serial Number starting with 000001

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• Rebuilt Jasper engine installed at 88,450 miles (with paperwork)

• New muffler in 2023

• Aftermarket Pioneer DEH-535-W 40-watt AM/FM/CD

• Active (Manual) Belts

• Air Conditioning

• Power Windows

• Tilt Steering Wheel

• Brakes: Power front disc and rear drum

• Steering: Recirculating ball type; variable ratio power assist standard,16:1 to 13:1

• Front Suspension: Dana model 44 full-floating solid axle. Multi-leaf special springs. Standard axle ratio 2.73:1

• Rear Suspension: AMC semi-floating solid axle. Multi-leaf special springs. Standard axle ratio 2.73:1

• Fuel Tank: 20.3 gallon capacity with skid plate

• Tires: White Side Wall P235/75 R15 with full size spare

• Wheels: 15x7 inch cast aluminum

• Overall Length: 186.4 inches

• Overall width: 74.8 inches

• Wheelbase: 108.7 inches

• Cargo capacity: 74.5 cubic feet with rear seat folded

• Rear axle to ground: 7.2 inches

• Minimum running clearance: 10.1 inches

Known Imperfections

• Generally good condition for an unrestored vehicle with the patina and imperfections that comes with age

• Rust in the rocker panels

• Cracked and worn leather seating

• Sagging headliner

Included

• Owner’s manual and Warranty Guide

• Jasper Engine’s documentation

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer in Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and now Virginia since 2019. It currently shows 93,784 original miles.