While there has been much well-deserved fanfare and love for the current Jeep Gladiator, it helps to remember where the unmistakable pickup truck variant of one of America's most storied and iconic brands came from. This 1985 Jeep CJ8 Scrambler Laredo we have for you today represents the final year for the exceptionally practical long-bedded Jeep. Based on the nearly unstoppable CJ-7, this fully repainted Sebring Red beauty is highlighted not only by its classic boxy stance but also by its Laredo graphics, original rear bumper, original bed mat, and front winch.
Inside, we find a traditional CJ-7-based interior with an original console separating two vinyl bucket seats and a utilitarian center-mounted gauge cluster along the dashboard. The floors are bed-lined, while the power-assisted wheel is the OE Laredo piece with its factory horn button. Factory air-conditioning needs to be serviced, but the hardware is there. The dashboard AM/FM unit is just for show, while the Bluetooth-enabled unit is hidden in the glove box.
Under the hood, we find a 4.2-liter inline-six-cylinder engine that made around 115 hp at 3,200 rpm and 210 lb-ft of torque at a low 1,800 rpm when it was new. That engine then sends power through a tried-and-true four-speed T176 manual transmission. A Dana 30 front axle and AMC 20 rear axle work in conjunction with a gear-driven transfer case, offering a nearly unstoppable 2.60:1 low-range ratio.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Genuine 1EJ Laredo Full Factory Sebring Red Repaint Original Rear Bumper Original Bed Mat Front Winch Removable Hardtop 4.2-Liter I6 Four Speed Manual 4in Rough Country Lift RC Steering Stabilizer Power Steering AC Equipped (inop) Bluetooth Subwoofer Factory Console Factory Steering Wheel Power Brakes w/Front Discs
This 1985 Jeep CJ8 Scrambler Laredo rides on a factory-style suspension that has been lifted about four inches and features an RC steering stabilizer. While the modern Gladiator is fun, there is something about an old-school-cool truck like this 1985 Jeep CJ8 Scrambler Laredo. With its rugged good looks and unmistakable shape, the CJ8 offers up a unique mix of functionality, style, and fun. But there is only one way to truly understand the allure of an original Scrambler, and that is to see and drive it for yourself. Call today!
