The Jeep Grand Wagoneer (SJ) is the original luxury SUV, blending 4x4 capability with premium features long before the segment went mainstream. Produced with minimal changes from 1963 to 1991, it became the 'Grand Wagoneer' in 1984, solidifying its place as the top-trim model with a standard 360 V8, automatic transmission, and its signature woodgrain side paneling.
Collectors prize the Grand Wagoneer for its iconic, timeless design and its role in automotive history. It offers a classic, analog driving feel that contrasts sharply with modern SUVs. The final years of production, 1989-1991, are the most sought-after due to numerous factory improvements, including better rust-proofing and upgraded interior features.
The market for these classic Jeeps has a very wide spread. While running projects can be found, values for low-mileage, original examples have risen sharply. Concours-level restorations and high-quality restomods now regularly sell for six-figure prices, confirming the Grand Wagoneer's status as a blue-chip collector vehicle.
Buying Tips
- Rust is the biggest enemy. Thoroughly inspect floor pans, rocker panels, rear quarter panels, and the frame, especially near the leaf spring mounts.
- The vinyl woodgrain siding and its trim can be faded, cracked, or peeling. A quality replacement is expensive, so factor its condition into the price.
- The AMC 360 V8 is a durable engine but is prone to oil leaks and numerous vacuum leaks that can cause running issues. Check for signs of both.
- Test all power accessories. The power rear tailgate window is a common and frustrating failure point.
Prices range from $2,500 for project vehicles to $170,000 for concours-level examples and custom restomods.
5,891 Jeep Grand Wagoneer vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 3808 currently live.
Data sourced from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, and Collecting Cars. Updated daily.
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