Sadly, it couldn’t really fly.
I’m a sucker for particular editions. Any shopper product that’s out of the peculiar and solely obtainable for a restricted time piques the curiosity of my interior shopper. Not too long ago, my equally daughter got here house with a can of Miller Lite-flavored pringles. Glad I attempted them, in no hurry to have extra. Nonetheless, I wouldn’t have slept effectively till I sampled them.
What was the Tremendous Jeep?
Particular Editions
America’s comparatively current automotive historical past is actually plagued by each odd and compelling special-edition, a lot of which have been lengthy forgotten. Right here’s an inventory of a few of these uncommon automobiles we’ve lined over time:
Lincoln Mark Y Designer Collection (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 obscure in mission. Meet the Tremendous Jeep (SJ). In case you consider the advert, the CJ-5—geared up with the SJ package deal—was able to flight. We checked, seems the SJ was, certainly, landbound.
That’s one thing of a disgrace, because the package deal incorporates a pretty compelling listing of choices and equipment even when air journey was not pat of the discount.
Tremendous Jeep Tools
Tremendous Jeep package deal exterior bits included a graphics applique package deal, chrome entrance bumper, and black plastic wheel-arch extensions. Six colours had been provided, together with Jetset Blue, Champagne White, Butterscotch Gold, Daisy Yellow, Copper Tan, and Fairway Inexperienced. Whereas no numbers are provided for shade take fee, 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 had 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.
Worth
The SJ was quick lived; manufacturing of the CJ-5 with the package deal ran solely from March by July of that 12 months. Sadly, particulars relating to SJ gross sales quantity and worth have been misplaced. Some estimates put whole manufacturing at lower than 300 items, and the package deal worth at 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 crimson, white, and blue motif of the Champagne-colored SJs was good for the Bicentennial. Sadly, the SJ was not slated for full manufacturing. As a substitute, an estimated ten examples had been constructed, and largely used for promotional actions associated to the nationwide celebration. Per one supply, all however one of many 1976 SJs had been geared up with the 304 V8 engine. The 6-cylinder instance was reportedly ordered by an American Motors worker, and was destined for engine swap with AMC’s large 401-cubic-inch V8. Did this really 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 like some huge cash for a Jeep than can’t even fly.
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