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1981 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade 4.2
Highlights
- Recent comprehensive recommissioning and respray
- Powerful and durable 4.2-litre straight-six engine
- High specification all terrain jeep with remote control winch
- Current MOT to July 2025 with no advisories
- Stand-out, high quality CJ-7
The Appeal
The CJ-7 was the ultimate evolution of the original wartime Jeep’s utilitarian, go-anywhere aesthetic. That’s why enthusiasts love them - whether to cruise King’s Road or head off road.
This Renegade arrives with us fresh from a comprehensive recommissioning and restoration and is now finished in stand-out blue metallic with fetching graphics. It is a great example, one that exhibits both the style and the capability for which these final versions are renowned.
It is fitted with Jeep’s legendary 4.2litre straight six and comes equipped with a raft of recent mechanical work. Although usefully registered as a Historic Vehicle - so MOT and tax exempt, with the new owner being able to apply for a ULEZ exemption - the vendor has helpfully MOT’d it to provide an independent assessment of the very good condition. That test runs to July 2025 with no advisories.
Whether you’re here for the aesthetics, the Americana or you just want a very good offroader, this is one not to miss.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1981
- First UK registered 23rd July 2004
- Previously painted black and recently resprayed in blue
- Re-registered as blue in June 2024 so work is very recent
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle so tax & MOT exempt
- Usefully equipped with a current MOT valid to 11th July 2025with no advisories
- Recent comprehensive recommissioning with numerous new parts detailed below
Recently replaced and fitted parts:
- Bumpers & mud flaps.
- Remote controlled front winch
- Tow bar
- Brakes with flexi brake pipes & brake cylinder
- LED headlamps
- Electronic ignition
- Speedo cable
- Exhaust system
- Spare wheel carrier, spare wheel with new tyre & wheel cover
- Seat belts
- Springs, shocks, shackles & bushes all round
- Chassis painted
- Chrome mirrors
- Power steering pipe & damper
- Windscreen wiper motor, arms, blades & washers
- Chrome radiator grille
- Chrome Diff covers
- New carburettor
- Two Rocker arms
- Alternator & belt
- Many more replacement parts to ensure an excellent standard of finish according to seller
The Condition
- Stand-out Renegade with some great period features
- Bodywork presents well with recent recommissioning work detailed above
- Appears to have been recently resprayed in smart metallic blue
- Remote controlled front winch
- Black vinyl roof which is easily erected or removed
- Lift off doors
- American Racing alloy wheels with matching spare and Cooper AT tyres
- Correct factory decals plus neat chrome detailing to exterior
- Fitted with a roll over bar
- Recently painted chassis
- New bumpers and mud flaps
- Chrome mirrors and radiator grille in smart condition
- LED headlamps installed
- New seat belts
- Spare wheel carrier with new tyre and wheel cover
- Tidy interior with seat covers and rear bench in grey
- Rubber protective floor mats
The Mechanics
- Reliable Jeep 4.2L 258CI straight six petrol engine
- 4spd manual transmission
- Extensive recent recommissioning summarised above and below
- Reported to start first time and run exceptionally well
- No reported running or driving issues
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT
Notable recent maintenance:
- New electronic ignition and carburettor
- Recent replacement of brakes, including flexi brake pipes and brake cylinder
- Springs, shocks, shackles, and bushes all around
- New power steering pipe and damper
- Replacement New exhaust system
- New alternator and belt
- Electronic ignition
- Two rocker arms
- Alternator & belt
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