Sadly, it couldn’t truly fly.
I’m a sucker for particular editions. Any client product that’s out of the unusual and solely obtainable for a restricted time piques the curiosity of my internal client. Not too long ago, my equally daughter got here residence with a can of Miller Lite-flavored pringles. Glad I attempted them, in no hurry to have extra. Nonetheless, I wouldn’t have slept nicely till I sampled them. These are means higher, by the best way.
What was the Tremendous Jeep?
Particular Editions
America’s relative latest historical past is actually plagued by each odd and compelling special-edition autos, lots of which have been lengthy forgotten. Right here’s an inventory of a few of these uncommon autos we’ve coated over time:
Lincoln Mark Y Designer Sequence (These are fairly cool)
Nissan Rogue Rogue One Restricted Version
Mercury Cougar Bostonian Version
CJ-5 Tremendous Jeep Package deal
Jeep cranked out such a car again in 1973 that’s each particular, and considerably imprecise in mission. Meet the Tremendous Jeep (SJ). For those who consider the advert, the CJ-5—outfitted with the SJ bundle—was able to flight. We checked, seems the SJ was, certainly, landbound.
That’s one thing of a disgrace, because the bundle contains a pretty compelling listing of choices and equipment. Even when air journey was not included.
The bundle, supplied solely between, was quick reside, and manufacturing of the CJ-5 with the SJ bundle ran solely from March by July of that 12 months.
Tremendous Jeep Gear
Tremendous Jeep bundle exterior bits included a graphics applique bundle, chrome entrance bumper, and black plastic wheel-arch extensions. Six colours have been supplied, together with Jetset Blue, Champagne White, Butterscotch Gold, Daisy Yellow, Copper Tan, and Fairway Inexperienced. Whereas no quantity are supplied for colour take price, it appears that evidently Champagne White was the overwhelming favourite.
Tremendous Jeep inside upgrades included a two-tone inside, an upholstered sprint, solar visors, and a roll bar. Additionally included have been a passenger-side mirror, rear seat belts, and a hard and fast tailgate with a spare tire mount.
Engines
The SJ got here commonplace with American Motors venerable 258-cubic-inch 6-cylinder engine. A 304-inch V8 was obtainable, as was a locking differential.
Value
Sadly, particulars relating to SJ gross sales quantity and value have been misplaced. Some estimates put whole manufacturing at lower than 300 models, and a bundle value of round $500.
Bicentennial
Although however a blip on the Jeep timeline, the SJ did make a return go to for 1976. Appears Jeep brass felt the that purple, white, and blue motif of the Champagne-colored SJs was good for the Bicentennial. Sadly, the SJ was not slated for full manufacturing. As an alternative, an estimated ten examples have been constructed, and largely used for promotional actions associated to the nationwide celebration. Per one supply, all however one of many 1976 SJs have been outfitted with the V8 engine. The 6-cylinder instance was reportedly ordered by an American Motors worker, and was destined for engine swap with AMC huge 401-cubic-inch V8. Did this truly occur? Who is aware of.
Costs Right this moment
Right this moment clear examples of the CJ-5 SJ commerce for as a lot as $25,000. Looks as if some huge cash for a Jeep than can’t even fly.
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Tremendous Jeep Photos
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