1973 Jeep Wagoneer 4x4 Quadra Trac western survivor barn find Cherokee CJ Honcho

For sale: 1973 Jeep Wagoneer western survivor. 95k original miles, three older owners from 1973-2018, mostly inside stored. Purchased new by a 64 year old grandmother at Skyline Jeep in Polson, Montana. The Wagoneer was the vehicle of choice for affluent folks of that era who needed a stylish wagon with 4wd. They were well-built and expensive. This Jeep is loaded, all options including PS, PB, Quadra-Trac and factory A/C. The original owners pampered and kept it until 1989, when it was sold to a ranching couple in Rudyard, who used it as a “Sunday” rig for trips to town and for family vacations. The second owners sold in 2008 to another Hi-line couple who were absentee ranchers, they left the Jeep in a machine shed for use during visits to the ranch and during harvest. It’s been well maintained and driven regularly, not sitting fallow. It was properly stored, no rodent or moisture damage. Recent work in the last 2 years includes new water pump, belts and hoses, new master cylinder, complete service and fluid changes, and new tires. Here in the arid west the roads aren’t salted, but we do see rust where dirt/mud accumulates and holds moisture, so this truck has the usual rust around the rear wheels. Underside looks good, and of course we don’t see frame rot here. It’s a solid rig that could be used as is or a good candidate for restoration. Original and correct right down to the spare tire carrier and jack, documentation includes the original warranty papers. I’ll do my best to describe this Jeep below, PLEASE see the Photobucket album link with 70 pics including the underside in the description.

Exterior: Mostly original paint with a few touch ups, still shines and looks good from 20 feet. If you want a show truck, it WILL need paint. Fine as is for a driver. Straight truck with a few dings, one at top of driver door edge. Rust is cosmetic, not structural, limited to the typical rear wheel areas(a previous attempt at repair has been made there)and a few small blisters behind driver front wheel and on front valance. Underside looks good with only minor surface rust - floors, rockers, body mounts in good condition. Stainless and chrome moldings in good condition with no major pitting. Bumpers do need rechromed, chrome peeled in spots. Glass is good save for windshield which is cracked. Just an honest old truck that will draw a crowd at the gas station. PLEASE see linked Photobucket album for pics including underside.

Interior: All original in decent driver condition. Front seats have some tears, will need to be redone if you want it looking really sharp. Original dash, door panels, headliner all in good condition. Original carpet is intact but worn in a few spots. I think everything works - lights, gauges, wipers, heater, radio, etc. A/C is complete and blows cold, but its 20 degrees here, so hard to ascertain if fully functional. Rear window works per previous owner, but sometimes needs help going back up. I haven’t tried it for fear of it being stuck down during winter outside. Round clear plastic gauge lens on left side of dash came unglued as is typical of this era Wagoneer, it was re-glued once, but came loose again. Aftermarket oil and amp gauges added for increased accuracy. Overall nice enough that even the wife won't mind driving it.

Mechanical: Starts, runs, and drives out well. Original 360 4 barrel and Turbo 400, no smoke, noise, or major leaks. 4wd works including low range and Quadra-Trac, dash light even comes on. I’ve only driven it around town, no major road trips, but it feels tight and nice. Doesn’t overheat. OEM recalcitrant Motorcrap carburetor was upgraded to Carter/Edelbrock. Runs smooth and fast idle works. Truck was always maintained, and I have receipts for over $1000 in recent work including complete service, new water pump and belts and hoses, and new master cylinder. Tires are new with perhaps 200 miles and are dated 2016. Wheels currently on the rig are a generic steel aftermarket type, I don't have the Jeep originals. Could source a set here locally if it's really important to you. Keep in mind that it is an old an truck, and old trucks are not perfect and need work, so if you haven’t messed around with vintage trucks, adjust your expectations accordingly.

Pricing/Misc: If you've been looking for a Wagoneer, you already know prices have gotten nutty. A decent survivor just sold for $24,500 here https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-jeep-wagoneer-2/ This truck is NO RESERVE and will sell. It runs and drives,but flying in and driving it home probably isn’t advisable, as Montana is a huge state with many remote areas with no cell service or roadside assistance. Reasonable transport is available, I will drive truck to meet your transporter and help load it. Title is clear and in my name, buyer will need to get insurance upon purchase as I will cancel mine. Truck can stay here for 30 days, after that $100/month storage will be due.

LINK TO ADDITIONAL PICS INCLUDING UNDERSIDE (copy and paste) - just ask if you need more.There are over 70 pics, let me know if you have problems viewing them all.

http://s261.photobucket.com/user/burgundyamx/library/Wagoneer?sort=3&page=1

****Shipping will be from Helena, MT. I-15 and I-90 both very near, transport is reasonable. Zip code for shipping quote use 59601*****

AS IS NO WARRANTY
This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

Winning bidder must contactme within 24 hours of auction end and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $500.00 non-refundable deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction. The remainder is due within 3 days of auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hoursI reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Most banks and credit unions do not finance vehicles older than 1995, so make sure if financing that your financial institution accepts the year and miles of this vehicle before bidding. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. Payment is by bank wire only. Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service,I recommend Certified Auto Shippers http://www.certifiedautoshippers.com, ask for Kathy Gant. If you are not sure about something, please ask! Do not assume anything not listed is included.I reserve the right to refuse bids with excessive negative feedback.I reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to eBay and negative feedback will be posted. PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY. IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET,I MAY CONTACT THE HIGH BIDDER TO OFFER THE SECOND CHANCE OPTION.

************IF YOU ARE A ZERO FEEDBACK OR LOW FEEDBACK (under 10) DO NOT BID WITHOUT CONTACTING ME FIRST. YOUR BID WILL BE CANCELLED. EVERY AUCTION I'VE HAD WON BY A LOW FEEDBACK BIDDER HAS BEEN A NO-PAY. EBAY AUCTIONS COST TIME AND MONEY. PLEASE DO NOT BID IF YOU ARE NOT PREPARED TO WIRE THE FUNDS. THANK YOU*************