Description
Fully imported, import tax paid, fully uk reg v5c, road tax exempt, mot exempt, ready to drive. Currently located in valencia, spain at second home.
recent past mot passed without any advisories.
this vehicle has been owned for the past several years and fastidiously maintained by a mechanic who also works in aircraft maintenance. The jeep has had two oils changes per year and has regular plugs, filters and coolant changes over the recommended changes to keep the jeep in top working order. The jeep has also had a full carbon system clean by terraclean uk mobile carbon cleaning.
having only covered only 68, 000 original miles. This stunning 1968 kaiser willys jeep cj5 universal has the original matching numbers dauntless 225 v6 engine with a 3-speed manual transmission. Everything on this jeep is completely original and has highly desired patina paint. Imported only two years ago from the bay area of california, this jeep was based on a ranch its whole life, garaged and we are still in contact with the owner's daughter who sold the jeep two years ago. This jeep is well known both in europe and is well known on all the major jeep groups on facebook in the usa.
uk cherished private number plate - yte 660 (yeti country) & california metal embossed plates.
the metal number plates yte 660 fitted to the jeep are not cheap reproductions. They are custom made metal plates made to order in germany. The jeep also includes the number plate yte 660 worth £2, 000 included in the sale of the vehicle. Should the vehicle be sold outside the uk the number plate ownership can be passed over but cannot be used outside the uk.
history file
the 1968 kaiser willys jeep cj5 comes with a huge history file including all import paperwork, restoration bills. Original title from usa and also framed number plates from when the jeep was used in the united states.
ready for adventure, local town to big trips
the kaiser willys jeep cj5 is known for its incredible brutal reliability and the jeep is ideal for local trips to the town or big adventures. The jeep that never lets you down. Jeep inner-city low fuel consumption and eas. To drive. The jeep cj5 universal is the mos. Open of all the jeep cj series. The windscreen also goes flat to make the jeep even more open top.
engine overview
with 190hp and having only covered only 68, 000 original miles. This stunning 1968 kaiser willys jeep cj5 universal has the original matching numbers dauntless 225 v6 engine with a 3-speed manual transmission. The 225 dauntless engine is well known in the jeep community as being practically the best engine ever used by jeep.
unrivalled reliability
this jeep is ready for action to be used regularly or just as a showpiece. One of the most desired aspects of the kaiser willys jeep is its brutal reliability. The dauntless 225 engine is considered to be one of the best engines ever produced for the jeep with countless numbers of jeep enthusiasts who never have a bad word to say about the engine. The kaiser willys jeep was manufactured to be used as the workhors. Of america, on farms, ranches, airports in snow, rain, deserts and searing heat - the kaiser willys jeep unlike later models of the jeep cj delivers reliability like no other. Willys jeeps of this era have been found in woodlands and barns remaining abandoned for 20 years and have been known to start only needing a new battery and a cap of fuel poured in the carburettor. Old california jeeps never die.
incredible performance to weight ratio
the dauntless 225 engine original to this jeep delivers an incredible 170hp with a super light curb weight of only 950 kilos. This formula 1 car weight results in the dauntless jeep delivering the fastest performance of all jeeps from 1944 - 1986 0-60 in 7. 8 seconds. In 1968 the dauntless jeep was the 3rd fastest production car in the world, faster than the porsche 911 and jaguar e-type. Unlike other jeeps of the era, the dauntless 225 engine produces almost double the horsepower of its predecessors, and double the horsepower of similar 6 cylinder engine jeeps from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Only the 304 v8 and 360 v8 jeeps can compete with the horsepower of the dauntless v6.
hardtop roof & doors
?the jeep comes complete with a full hard top roof and doors in immaculate condition and recently repainted in black. The doors have been fully restored and include brand new fitted plexiglass which has been flame polished s. The runners move with ease.
4wd system and locking wheel hubs.
the 1970 jeep dauntless has a full 4wd system with 2wd normal, 4wd low and 4wd high mode. The jeep also has full locking diff wheel hubs which are required to lock into place by turning the key located on the outside of each front wheel. The 4wd system is fully tested and working perfectly.
exhaust system
the jeep has also been fitted with a brand new cherry bomb exhaust system.
original license plates & frame (framed)
the jeep also comes with its original framed california license plates and frames specially preserved in a deep picture frame. The plates are fragile and irreplaceable - as well no longer road legal in the uk s. They have been framed.
rollbar system
the jeep also comes with an original roll bar system that can be fitted or removed depending on taste. Roll bars officially were only fitted from 1971 onwards so not standard on this car when it left the factory. Because rollbar systems were never oem from the factory, the standard aftermarket rollbar never came with the option of a roll bar cover. To this day no manufacturer makes a rollbar cover for the aftermarket as rollbar covers only entered the arena in the early 1970s. This jeep comes with its own custom made and fitted rollbar cover, made here in the uk with the best materials. The pleather material is fully waterproof and ideal for long term wear.
matching trailer
the jeep also comes with a matching trailer which has identical colour paint as well as an excellent wood patina finish. The jeep itself has had £500 spent on full rewiring for the trailer light system.
cb radio & antenna fully working
the jeep also comes with a period cb radio fully working with a 20ft cb antenna which is fixed to the body via its original antenna spring. This rare feature is one of a kind on the jeep,
linseed oil protected body
the complete body of the jeep has been professionally treated with linseed oil, 4 coats to protect all the patina. The linseed oil washes off over time if the new owner wants to preserve the patina instead with clearcoat.
waxoyl & lanoguard
the underside of the jeep has been treated with both waxoyl and lanoguard and has no rust at all on both chassis or mechanical parts.
fia 4 point new harness seatbelt system fitted
the jeep has been fitted with a brand new 4 point harness system with additionally fitted fia plates and bolts for added security
included accessories & items
1. v5c
2. yte 660 number dateless private numberplate worth £2, 000 including paperwork.
i3. import documentation
4. copy of nova and reference information.
5. proof of car shipping and entry into the uk port (southampton)
6. certificate of conformity from fiat crysler uk.
7. proof of import entry into uk port report.
8. dock receipt
9. cb radio fully working
10. cb antenna with cherokee flag
11. custom fitted mats
12. custom fitted 4 point harnesses with fia plates and bolts.
13. marshall bluetooth speaker system
14. matching trailer
15. original tow bar
16. tow bar electric points brand new
17. 2x fire extinguishers
18. original spare wheel and original tyre from 1968
19. original hard top in black
20. original doors with new plexiglass
21. brand new cherry bomb exhaust
22. original california number plates from 1968 with original number plate frames - both framed in glas. To put on the wall.
23. huge history file with the car including original ownership documents and title from california
24. several sets of keys
25. fia 4 point harness seatbelt system new fitted
26. security chain connected to the steering wheel
27. 2x spare new oil filters
28. 2x spare new fuel filters
29. 6 x spare new spark plugs
30. 1x brand new oil gasget (spare)
31. 2x brand new rocker cover seals (spares)
32. 1x brand new fan belt (spare backup)
33. brand new luxury suv size car cover (super soft).
