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1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer - $24,900 - Bemus Point, NY - Grand Wagoneer by Classic Gentleman, internationally recognized as a leading buyer & seller of low mile beautiful condition Jeep Grand Wagoneers in America, happily presents another collectible.And this one has just enjoyed a price drop and is marked to sell now.......Remarkable value @ $24,900 with only 39,188 Actual Miles!
By the time this 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer was built, it was the top-of-the-line luxury model designed ostensibly to compete with the Range Rover and Toyota Land Cruiser. When it went out of production, it really was the last of the American wood-paneled station wagons. All of this sentimentality is probably why they remain so popular today, with low mileage examples like this being the most highly prized of all.This one does indeed show just over 39,000 original miles, which is not a misprint. The low mileage is reflected in just about every component on the truck, particularly the luxurious interior which is extremely nice. It has been freshly repainted (except for the tippy top roof area) and the vinyl wood sides were redone using none other than Team Grand Wagoneer woodgrain and rebordered with the factory original wood trim.). It is public knowledge that all these late 80’s Grands under recall for notorious paint issues faced by AMC and later Chrysler, so while it isn’t original paint, that’s probably a good thing, not a demerit. The chrome is in good order with 1988’s unique grille in excellent shape.
A burgundy cloth and leather interior is known for wearing well and this one proves the statement.The seating surfaces show only the light wear and comfort marks, about what you’d expect for 25 years and 40,000 miles. The biggest challenge with red materials is UV damage, and while there’s some very very light fading in the cabin the interior shows that this Jeep has undoubtedly spent most of its life in a sheltered environment.
Many power accessory creature comforts were standard in the Grand Wagoneer, including power windows, twin power bucket seats, automatic climate control, a tilt steering column, and of course, the ultimate luxury is Jeep’s innovative all-wheel-drive system, which means that this 4×4 can go just about anywhere, anytime without causing you much stress. The 4 wheel drive High setting is ready to go across the nation's highways. The 4 wheel low setting (For trails and mud bogging) is not serviced on any Grands in our collection as it is pretty much never used and as such, freezes up over time from that non use. The list of demerits is small, including a dome light and original radio that doesn’t work, a clock that doesn’t keep time (typical), and power locks and cruise control that need some attention. The exterior power mirrors need toii be adjiuisted manual as we haven't been able toii find a reliable source for replacement power mirror switches. On the other hand, the A/C is cold, the power windows are operating and it’s hard not to feel like someone important with this much sheetmetal at your command. And if you have a family, you’ll appreciate the full-sized spaciousness of the beautifully preserved back seat and cargo bay. The Grand Wagoneer came with only one engine, a 360 cubic inch V8 that dated back to the Eisenhower administration but was still pretty hard to beat in terms of reliable torque production. Big SUVs were not about performance, although it’s pretty sprightly with a great V8 rumble, but rather effortlessness and the ability to climb steep grades without breaking a sweat. And you can rest assured that this Jeep’s off-road credentials are unrivaled despite the leather-lined suit it wears.
With under 40,000 miles on it, the engine is barely broken in and runs superbly, starting easily, idling smoothly, and moving the big Wagoneer around without ever seeming to work very hard. The engine bay is completely stock with only routine service items replaced along the way, suggesting careful ownership over the years. Underneath it might be a little crusty, but it’s completely original with the exception of removing the gas tank skid plate and there was no need for undercoating. As a result, there’s no place for problems to hide and a careful examination shows the usual grease and road grime, but no signs of malignancy that comes with many higher mile examples.
The 3-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly, the transfer case goes about apportioning torque without a fuss, and it rides rather well for such a big truck. Power steering and power brakes are probably mandatory on something this size and it has just been fitted with four brand new 235/75/15 whitewall radials.
Mileage is confirmed by an AutoCheck vehicle history report and a clear title showing 39,188 actual miles. Grand Wagoneers with low mileage are obviously a finite resource, and with excellent maintenance, this one is worth every nickle.
If you are wondering why buy from us, here is a reason. Yes, all our sales are as is however, we offer great low mile Grand Wagoneers that you will be proud to own. Each Jeep is inspected by expert mechanics, with years of Wagoneer experience, and critical service and mechanical issues are addressed before the unit is offered for sale. We invest thousands in each Wagoneer –many of those dollars are spent on items that you cannot discern from simple pictures but are necessary to complete a properly operating Grand Wagoneer. That way you won't have a host of unwanted surprises when your Jeep arrives. We carefully test drive each completed Jeep to insure that it performs as it should. Yes, you might have a fluid drip here or there on these old Grands and thier performance is a bit funeral but they are uber comfortable and have charm by the bucket load. Understanding of course these Wagoneers are twenty five plus years old and they are not perfect so we make every effort to present each one with accurate pictures and descriptions. We love these Wagoneers and we want you to to love yours too. Check out our recommendations page at Grand Wagoneer by Classic Gentleman for testimonials from customers from around the world.
Phone Grand Wagoneer by Classic Gentleman @ 724-996-1288 for details on this or many other low mile, excellent condition Grand Wagoneers now or soon to be coming available. Find us also at www.grandwagoneerbyclassicgentleman.com for a First Class experience.
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