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1978 Jeep J10 - $39,900 - Cleveland, OH - 2437 original miles. Loaded with Quadra-Track, A/C, Levi’s interior, and 360 cubic inch V8. Incredible survivor and a heck of a truck!Yes, you read that correctly, this beautiful pickup shows just 2437 original miles, making it quite possibly the lowest-mileage example in the world. The beautiful blue-gray bodywork presents extremely well, with the color seeming to change with the light. It shows some wear in the bed and a few places where it’s been touched up, but there’s no question this is a legitimate survivor. The strong, linear look was a Jeep styling trademark and it’s hard to argue against this being one of the most attractive pickups of the ‘70s, particularly with the flared fenders and that single chrome body side molding. It isn’t showy but it has a high-quality look that’s extremely appealing. The bed also features a bolt-in roll bar and there’s a matching brush guard up front, adding to the Jeep’s already impressive off-road look.
The Levi’s edition features (obviously) a blue denim interior with contrasting orange stitching that should look familiar to anyone who has worn pants. The seat upholstery remains in excellent condition with almost zero wear on the seats themselves and the matching door panels don’t even look like they’ve seen sunlight. The only possible demerits inside are the wear on the rubber floor mat below the pedals and some minor scratching on the tilt steering column, but in a survivor like this it would probably be a mistake to replace those pieces. The beautiful engine-turned instrument panel looks crisp and bright with gauges that show sharp faces and clear lenses and for a 1978 truck, the array of dials is pretty comprehensive. Pushbutton heat controls are to the left and the AM/FM radio is to the right. There’s also an under-dash A/C system that’s a rare and desirable upgrade. You’ll note that unlike many 4x4s of the period, there are no levers on the floor for the transfer case, which is because Jeep’s clever Quadra-Track offers a center differential, eliminating the need to shift between 2-wheel-drive and 4-wheel drive.
The engine is a 360 cubic inch V8 that still carries almost all its original equipment. Aside from routine maintenance items designed to keep it in top mechanical condition, it’s just as the factory delivered it back in 1978. The big air cleaner and compressor for the air-conditioning system take up most of the space up top, but you can see that the factory-applied corporate blue engine enamel remains in place, the inspection decals are still firmly attached to their surfaces, and even the cold air hose is like new. It starts easily with a nice V8 rumble from the standard single exhaust system and with power steering and brakes, it remains easy to drive in tight quarters. It’s backed by a 3-speed automatic transmission and the aforementioned Quadra-Track center differential. It’s actually a Borg-Warner system and in operation it’s almost completely transparent, invisibly shuttling power where it can do the most good. The undercarriage is completely original and very nicely maintained, with correct finishes throughout and even what might the original spare tire hanging out back. Handsome chrome wheels are fitted with big 31x10.50-15 BFGoodrich T/A radials, the lone deviation from stock specs but you can hardly argue with how good they look on the truck.
Extensively documented with the original window sticker, owner’s manuals, brochures, warranty booklets, and every other piece of paper that you got with your new Jeep in 1978, this remarkable survivor is a very rare find for the Jeep aficionado and a remarkably polished truck from an era when most were little more than disposable tools. You just won’t find one nicer than this!
For more details and photos, please visit www.HarwoodMotors.com.
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