Sadly, it couldn’t truly fly.
I’m a sucker for particular editions. Any client product that’s out of the odd and solely out there for a restricted time piques the curiosity of my internal client. Lately, my equally bothered daughter got here dwelling with a can of Miller Lite-flavored pringles. Glad I attempted them, in no hurry to have extra. Nonetheless, I wouldn’t have slept properly till I sampled them.
What was the Tremendous Jeep?
Particular Editions
America’s comparatively current automotive historical past is actually affected by each odd and compelling special-edition, lots of which have been lengthy forgotten. Right here’s an inventory of a few of these uncommon autos we’ve lined through the years:
Lincoln Mark Y Designer Sequence (These are fairly cool)
Nissan Rogue Rogue One Restricted Version
Mercury Cougar Bostonian Version
CJ-5 Tremendous Jeep Bundle
Jeep cranked out such a car again in 1973 that’s each particular, and considerably obscure in mission. Meet the Tremendous Jeep (SJ). Should you imagine 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 encompasses a pretty compelling listing of choices and equipment even when air journey was not pat of the discount.
Tremendous Jeep Tools
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 numbers are supplied for shade take price, plainly 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 set tailgate with a spare tire mount.
Engines
The SJ got here customary with American Motors’ venerable 258-cubic-inch 6-cylinder engine. A 304-inch V8 was out there, as was a locking differential.
Value
The SJ was brief lived; manufacturing of the CJ-5 with the bundle 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 complete manufacturing at lower than 300 items, and the bundle 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 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 a substitute, an estimated ten examples have been constructed, and principally used for promotional actions associated to the nationwide celebration. Per one supply, all however one of many 1976 SJs have been outfitted 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 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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