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1978 Jeep CJ-5 V8

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Listed byCBM-Motors
El Cajon, California 92020Manual
SoldJun 3, 2026
Sold for$16,500

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Summary
This 1978 Jeep CJ-5 has been repainted from its original Alpaca Brown to magenta and features a 304ci V8 with a four-barrel carburetor and tubular headers, backed by a three-speed manual transmission. It rides on a lifted suspension with 33" tires and includes modern touches like LED headlights and Bluetooth stereo.
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Year
297 (8%)
9/23/2026
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Transmission
3036 (81%)
11/3/2026
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to Jun 3, '26

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  • 6/3/2026
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    $17k
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Top Comments
taz178 @TO ALL The CJ5A's 1971-1975 then 1976-1986 had 2 bodies. The Renegades had No Tailgates and all the others had a ... View more
CBM-Motors @Ryanw250 Thanks! It's not a 4" lift. It's closer to a 2" lift. The bigger tires make it look taller than it is. It ... View more
JeepWrench Might want to see more frame pictures. If you notice how very deeply rust pitted the axles are. That rear axle ... View more
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