1982 Jeep CJ CJ7 Limited Original 4.2 L 4WD

For sale is this very original and rare 1982 Jeep CJ-7 Limited
One of only 2500 built! Featuring the original factory 258 (4.2) six cylinder engine with a two barrel carburetor, 5 speed manual transmission with overdrive, power steering and power brakes. The CJ-7 Limited was an upgraded package that added many unusual features to the standard CJ-7 of that time and only 2500 were built in 1982. Features included body colored painted fender flares, a chrome front bumper and chrome bumperettes, a color matched hard top instead of the usual black or white, a headliner in the hard top, special wheels with stainless trim rings and chrome center caps, upgraded thick pile carpeting, leather passenger assist handle, special exterior striping with "Limited" name plates as well as a black windshield frame. Additionally, it was possible to add genuine leather bucket seats for an additional $399.00. This Jeep has the leather seat option, as well as a larger 20 gallon fuel tank upgrade.
The original owner had the dealer installed "American Air" air conditioning installed at the time of purchase.
He also had the CJ "Ziebart" rustproofed as well.
First, the engine was tuned with new plugs, cap and rotor, coil and wires, A new Bosch Tachometer and digital temperature gauge were installed.
A new stainless battery box replaced the original steel one and the factory fiberglass valve cover was upgraded to an aluminum valve cover.
The radiator and hoses, the AC compressor and dryer were replaced.
A stainless steel overflow system was added to the cooling system.
New stock springs, shocks, steering stabilizer and a new catalytic convertor were installed.
New headlights and stainless headlight trim rings were installed, along with new stock marker lights.
The chrome bumperettes were upgraded to stainless and 5 new BFG KO2 tires replaced the original Goodyear Arriva’s.
A stainless hood prop rod and hood support replaced the original steel ones. The vehicle had a four wheel alignment and it passed inspection easily.
The exterior is the Limited Color Package, Copper Brown Metallic with a Nutmeg Hardtop and Leather Interior. The CJ never had been in an accident and the floors are solid with no rust through and no repairs!
No paint work was required on the pristine interior- the original interior patina is near perfect. There is virtually no wear to the carpet or seats, with only some minor creases and cracking on the factory leather seating areas.
The original leather steering wheel was replaced with a new wooden one with period correct Jeep logo. The original documented mileage is now 57214 miles.
The Jeep starts easily, runs smoothly, and shifts properly. The four wheel drive, brakes and AC all work properly. The original Jeep Owners Kit as well as the original factory window sticker is included with the purchase.
Clean title.