1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle Barn Find Survivor Two Door

  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Jeep
  • Model: Cherokee
  • SubModel: Quadra-Trac
  • Type: SUV
  • Trim: Golden Eagle
  • Year: 1979
  • Mileage: 120,000
  • Color: Brown
  • Engine size: AMC 360
  • Number of cylinders: 8
  • Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Drive type: AWD
  • Interior color: Tan
  • Drive side: Left-hand drive
  • Options: 4-Wheel Drive
  • Vehicle Title: Clear
  • Interested? Contact seller!

1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle Description

  • 1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle.
  • Pulled out of a barn in Michigan last year.
  • Last registered in 2010.
  • AMC 360 2 BBL,
  • 400 3 Speed trans,
  • Borg-Warner Quadra Trac transfer case (full time 4WD),
  • A/C (inop),
  • Golden Eagle package,
  • Frame mounted trailer hitch,
  • Power steering,
  • Power brakes with front disc,
  • Factory AM/FM stereo,
  • New door speakers,
  • Non-original black center arm rest,
  • New battery,
  • New rear main seal,
  • New oil pan gasket,
  • Fresh oil change,
  • New steering stabilizer,
  • New fuel filter,
  • New plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and
  • New valve cover gaskets.
  • Vehicle has been road tested and everything checks out as it should except where noted.
  • Brakes are good,
  • Tires are fair and are not a matching set.
  • A/C may need a charge to be working,
  • Heater works great as well as the wipers.
  • Front bumper is anodized and should be chrome.
  • As most of these older Jeeps leaked, this one leaks on the passenger floor and the floor is rotted because of it. It doesn't look so bad from the bottom as most of it is over the floor braces.
  • The left rear flare also has rust issues as shown in pics.
  • See pics for condition.
  • Doors, frame, hood, tailgate, fenders are all solid.
  • All paint is original with the exception of the tail gate.
  • Tail gate window switch in the dash does not work.
  • Rear tail gate window switch (in the tail gate) works when grounded using jumper wires tucked behind the rear bumper (non factory).
  • The emergency drive function as it should.
  • Jack assembly is missing.
  • Matching full size spare tire is stored under the rear body.
  • If additional photos below do not show properly please click on the link and it will take you to the pictures on Photobucket.

This vehicle is a great example of a survivor and could be driven as is or restored. It is not a show vehicle and is not represented as one.
A non-refundable $530 deposit is due at the end of the auction. Full payment can either be made in person or full payment can be made through PayPal for an additional fee of $200. Vehicle can be inspected in person and is located 40 miles north of Detroit. Vehicle must be picked up within two weeks of close of auction. Please ask all questions before bidding. I will work with the buyer to ship this vehicle anywhere in the world with shipping being at the buyers expense. Buyer responsible for importing if purchased internationally.