Armored 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland debuted in 2002 as a premium trim level, positioned above the Limited to offer a more luxurious and capable SUV experience. It was named after the historic Overland automobile brand, which was part of Willys-Overland, Jeep’s early predecessor. The Overland trim was introduced with upscale features such as real wood interior accents, leather upholstery, and Jeep’s most advanced 4WD system at the time: Quadra-Drive. 

In a 2011 redesign, the fourth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland gained a more sophisticated exterior, panoramic sunroof, and premium Nappa leather, reinforcing its luxury appeal. The top-of-the-line Overland trim offered a choice between a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 or 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine. It featured Jeep’s new Quadra-Lift air suspension system, which allowed for adjustable ride heights up to 10.7 inches, and the Selec-Terrain system, enabling drivers to tailor traction settings. 

This one-of-a-kind, fully armored 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland underwent a $170,000 transformation on behalf of a CEO who was driven daily by armed guards from Texas to his company’s headquarters in Mexico. Its original 5.7-liter Hemi V8 was replaced with a new one (at 88,000 miles) just to be sure the engine could handle the additional weight of the armor.  

Highlights 

• This 2011 Grand Cherokee Overland is fully armored against: 

  • AK-47 7.62x39 

  • AR-15 caliber 2.23 

  • .44 Magnum (FMJ) 

  • 9 MM (FMJ) 

  • UZI machine gun 

  • .357 Magnum (FMJ) 

  • .38 Super 

  • .22 LR 

  • Grenade fragments under carriage

• Powered by a new 5.7-liter HEMI V8 delivering 360 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque (only 20,000 miles on the engine) 

• Six-speed automatic transmission 

• Finished in Bright Silver Metallic (PS2) paint 

• Light Frost Beige interior with Black accent/piping and Graystone leather-trimmed upholstery (GLL9) 

• Armored transformation ($170,000) includes: 

  • Replaced original window with bullet proof glass (68mm thick) 

  • Floor protected with Twaron® anti-shrapnel/grenade fragmentation material 

  • Gas tank protected with Twaron® anti-shrapnel/grenade fragmentation material 

  • Firewall armored with military grade ballistic steel 

  • Perimeter of roof armored with military grade ballistic steel 

  • All posts armored with military grade ballistic steel 

  • Door frame made of military grade ballistic steel to avoid ballistic gaps 

  • One functioning front window, designed with an electro-mechanical elevation system (drops about halfway down) 

  • Exhaust gate protected to help prevent any foreign object from being shoved inside 

  • Reinforced bumpers for ramming through vehicles or barricades 

  • Armor is carefully installed under the carpeting and the seats to keep the original appearance of the vehicle while providing bomb protection inside the cabin 

  • Ballistic steel, half-inch thick, that covers the following: Back wall, all pillars, door to glass overlaps, inner firewall, fuse box, battery and radiator 

  • All hinges, front and rear bumpers are reinforced 

Features 

• Pushbutton ignition 

• Covered dashboard with real wood trim 

• Heated wood-and-leather steering wheel 

• Uconnect navigation 

• Digital AM/FM/CD stereo with MP3, WMA, Sirius, and AUX 

• Air conditioning 

• Cruise control 

• Blind-spot monitoring 

• Forward collision warning 

• New Bridgestone Dueler A/T tires  

Known Imperfections 

• According to CARFAX, Damage reported on 7 December 2015: “Very minor damage (Damage to roof);” Damage reported on 9 May 2017: “Minor damage (Damage to front, left side, rear, left rear, right rear);” and Damage reported  on 14 February 2020: "Minor damage (Damage to front, left side, right side)"

• Paint scraped on driver’s side door 

• Paint peeling on driver’s side rear fender/bumper 

• Wheels have some curb rash 

• Small tear in driver’s seat upholstery 

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Jack 

• Keys 

Ownership History  

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this four-owner 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland in California, Texas, and, since March 2025, Montana. The owner says, “The car has been stored in a garage since acquisition in 2020 and only driven two times for 80 miles total.  All driving components — computer systems and such — are bullet proofed so that it can sustain assault rifle fire and always be able to exit the situation.  It’s the highest level of armoring found: Level 7.”