Very sharp CJ-5 with original steel body and well-appointed withfavored options! Rebuilt 360ci V8, 3-speed manual, power steering,and disc brakes! Factory code correct Wedgewood Blue Metallic withBlue Denim Vinyl interior! Chrome is abound with round tubebumpers, side step bars, roof light bar, and so much more! Classiclooks and feel of a proper CJ-5 example! Whether it was Willys,then Kaiser, and after 1970 American Motors Corporation, the Jeephas been an American staple during wartime preparedness, orcivilian off-road enjoyment! Once the AMC Jeep was in control, vastimprovements were initiated to provide more creature comforts, notto mention safety. These included changes in 1972 forward with anAMC produced engines including a first-time offered 5.0L V8, fullyboxed chassis stretched by 3 along with 6 cross members for addedrigidity, gas tank moved to the rear between the frame rails,Trac-Loc differential, and more! It is these magnificent machinesthat appeal to Jeep enthusiasts worldwide! Offered here is a verywell-kept 1979 Jeep CJ-5 44 finished in factory code correctWedgewood Blue Metallic over Blue Denim Vinyl interior! Powered byan H-code 304ci V8 engine originally, it was later fitted with a360ci V8 fully rebuilt by Hovis Performance Engines along with arebuilt 3-speed manual transmission. Options include front discbrakes, power steering, AM/FM/CD player with rear seat speaker box,chrome round tub bumpers & side step bars, chrome overhead lightbar with four KC lights, front fog lamps, Bestop soft top withBikini style doors with lift off window frames, chrome hood &windshield hinges, stainless steel hardware & hood latches,American Racing Outlaw I wheels, chrome rocker moldings & cowlvent, and more! This solid example has seen a full cosmeticrestoration to include a repaint completed years ago in basecoat/clear code fashion using Ditzler/PPG paint, along with manyupgrades to enhance the looks and performance. In addition to theones already mentioned, you will find an Edelbrock Performer AMCaluminum intake with 4 barrel carburetor, mild cam upgrade, andexhaust headers under the hood. This allows for a chromeopen-element air cleaner and true dual exhaust to help draw outsome additional power. The suspension was enhanced with upgradedRancho RS5000 shocks. Upon arrival to the St. Louis Car Museum, itimmediately received fresh engine oil & filter, new exhaustmanifold gaskets with new mufflers, rebuilt steering box, new brakemaster cylinder, carburetor accelerator pump, new air filterelement, spark plugs & plug wires, coil, and distributor cap,transfer case mount, coolant temp sensor, and a few other smallimprovements. We feel this is ready to be enjoyed for either on oroff-road fun! With summer not far away, be ready to strip off thetop, hang the doors in the garage, and enjoy some open air freedomJeep lovers have come to love! Please feel free to call withquestions or schedule a chance to review in person. Thanks forlooking!