Tougher than an Overcooked Steak

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If you need a car for your daily commute then this Jeep Wrangler Sport will be perfect for you...if your commute involves war zones, mountains or boulder strewn muddy fields. It will also be perfect if you are into mountaineering but prefer doing it on four wheels. This 1997 example is being auctioned soon. Read on...

The Wrangler’s roots go back to the famous Willys Jeep of World War 2. And while it’s no longer the bone shaker it was in its early days it’s still very much at its best when dealing with terrain that would send most other SUVs scuttling back to the suburbs in horror. It’s a sturdy body on ladder frame design with lots of ground clearance and suspension travel and this 1997 example doesn’t stray too far from the original. Sure, it’s a bit more comfortable and has an auto box, but it’s hardly an opulent cabin. And it has no carpet, which adds to the old-school vibe, but was probably removed due to a water leak.  The Wrangler doesn’t compromise on its stated intent to tame the wild, well, except for air-conditioning and a stereo...

This imported Wrangler has travelled 132,000kms and needs a bit of love, which the auction estimate reflects. Chuck in some carpets, sort out some wiring and a bit of rust and it’ll be ready for your next adventure. More details here.