AutoHunter Spotlight: 1976 Jeep CJ-5
Right now on AutoHunter, you can find this 1976 Jeep CJ-5, which is powered by a 304ci V8 mated to a four-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. It’s been upgraded for off-road adventures with features such as a winch, body armor, a lift kit, and an onboard air compressor. Finished in red and equipped with a textured black removable hardtop over a black leather interior, this modified classic SUV is now offered by the selling dealer in Oregon with a clear title.
If you can take your eyes off the bright red paint, you’ll notice a variety of useful features and upgrades. Aftermarket bumpers have been installed at both ends. Up front, there’s a 12,000-pound Warn winch and LED fog lights. Black fender flares give this rig a more rugged appearance. In case Mother Nature gets a little too rugged, diamond-plate body armor protects the lower sides and the rear end. The black removable aftermarket doors have an upper main window and a small lower window that provides a better view of the terrain next to the vehicle. A textured black removable hardtop covers the passenger compartment and features a lift-up rear window.
Like most Jeeps, this one comes equipped with aftermarket wheels and tires. In this case, the originals have been swapped out for 15-inch black wheels with chunky 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler MT/R radial tires. There’s a little more space for those thanks to a lift kit.
The black and red color scheme continues into the cabin, where the factory seats have been replaced with black leather Corbeau buckets. Those come with black harnesses and red Corbeau pads. In addition, the Grant steering wheel is wrapped in a combination of black and red. Comfort and convenience features include power steering, a tilt steering column, and a Bluetooth-compatible Soundstream AM/FM/CD/USB/AUX stereo with aftermarket speakers.
A polished metal dash fascia surrounds the instrumentation, which consists of an 8,000-rpm tachometer, a multi-gauge with a 90-mph speedometer and temperature and fuel gauges, and readouts for the oil pressure, fuel level, water temperature, and voltage. There are only 344 miles on the odometer, but this Jeep is mileage-exempt, according to its title.
In keeping with the theme of this vehicle, the engine has also been upgraded. The 304ci V8 is connected to an aluminum radiator, aftermarket intake manifold, a four-barrel carburetor, and dual exhaust outlets. It sends power to the wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox and a dual-range transfer case.
If you want to see more of the great outdoors in a classic SUV this year, bid on this 1976 Jeep CJ-5 right now. The auction for it ends on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 12:15 p.m. (MST).
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