The SJ Jeep Wagoneer (Grand Wagoneer starting in 1984) is a handsome vehicle, but it’s not exactly rare: between 1963 and 1991, Jeep cranked out hundreds of thousands of them. However, it never built one like our Pick of the Day, a 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer custom convertible. It’s listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Indiana.
The original Jeep Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer was known for its combination of four-wheel-drive capability and luxury features. You could wear a suit and take it to a upscale restaurant, or shorts and flip flops and drive it to the beach—either way, you’d fit right in. The only catch is that if you took an SJ by the water, the closest you could get to an open-air driving experience was cruising with all the windows down; you couldn’t remove the roof as if you were in a CJ.
Technically, you can’t do that with this Grand Wagoneer either. That’s because the metal roof has already been cut off and replaced with a beige removable bikini top, which covers the roll cage over both rows of seats.
The missing roof (and windows) may be the most noticeable part (or lack thereof) of this Spinnaker Blue Grand Wagoneer, but it’s not the only significant change. According to the selling dealer, it was restored in 2020, with the cabin furnished with new beige upholstery. Some modifications have also been made, such as the black rubber flooring and black fabric door panels.
This rig is meant for letting in the elements, but that can sometimes do damage, so the speakers connected to the modern head unit are marine-grade, and the floor of the rear cargo compartment has been lined with a protective coating.
Rolling through a coastal town should be a stress-free experience thanks to the rebuilt 360ci V8, which can send its power to the rear or all four refinished wheels, plus their new BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A tires.
Are you ready for summer vacation? Of course you are. Who isn’t? You can feel the wind in your hair and sun on your skin in this distinctive 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer custom convertible for $42,900.
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