1973 Jeep Commando 65k-miles Survivor Time Capsule on 2040-cars
United States
Engine:4.2 L 258 CIN Straight-6 Gasoline
Body Type:U/K
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Used
Year: 1973
Exterior Color: Avocado Mist Metallic
Make: Jeep
Interior Color: Light Sand
Model: Commando
Number of Cylinders: 6
Trim: Removable Hardtop
Drive Type: Automatic
Mileage: 65,580
Sub Model: C104
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1973 AMC Jeep Commando C104 Well-Preserved
Time Capsule Survivor Original
Avocado Mist Metallic Paint Original
Light Sand Interior 65,580
Original Miles Five
owners in TN/MD/VA/NC/CA Driven
only 3000 miles in past 20 years 258 cu in
4.2L AMC Straight-6 Automatic
transmission & Power Steering Removable
Hardtop has never been off $4000
in service work in August 2014 Easy
to drive & ready to enjoy
INFO: The Jeep Commando was first introduced in
1966 as a versatile 4x4 that was equally at home on mountain roads or in town.
Nicknamed the “mountain goat”, it gained a strong following & stellar
reputation for being able to tackle any driving condition with ease. Its competition included the International
Scout, Toyota Land Cruiser, & Ford Bronco. The C104 model was introduced in 1972 with a
new conventional full-width grille. It
was offered with three AMC engine options: the 232 cu in
(3.8L), 258 cu in (4.2L) AMC Straight-6, or the
304 cu in (5.0L) AMC V8.
Production in 1972-73 was limited to 20,223 AMC-spec C104 Jeep Commandos. The Commando model was discontinued in 1974
when the Cherokee was introduced.
HISTORY: Purchased
new for $4591 by John Roberts on 17 February 1973 in Bristol Tennessee, he
traded-in his 1968 Commando. It spent
little time in off-road use, as it was stored at a vacation home for many years
to take shopping & touring. Over 21 years it was driven 62,000 miles then
sold to three collectors over the next 20 years and driven only 3000 miles more. With 65,580 original miles, original paint,
original interior, & original 258 Straight-6 engine, it has been well cared
for.
RECENT SERVICE:
In August 2014 it was treated to a $4000 visit for a complete inspection
& work to make it a reliable driver including all new brakes, drums,
shocks, cables, & steering work. It
starts quickly and idles smoothly, goes through all gears with ease, stops with
a firm pedal, and gets up to 65mph without much effort. Electrical items all work as intended. Spare tire is located behind the rear seat.
ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS:
This Jeep comes with the original 1973 dealer invoice & purchase
agreement, original 1973 owner’s manual, tire jack, and paperwork throughout
its pampered life.
ISSUES:
There is one small rust spot on the rear gate near the Jeep logo and one on the
rocker, which will be a relatively easy fix. It’s easy to drive but
wanders a bit on the road. While the shop continues to sort out this
issue & may fix it, this would be the only mechanical aspect we are less
than pleased with. The interior is near perfect in its originality, with
the only blemish being wear on the floor mat near the accelerator pedal.
LOCATION: It’s
currently located in northern San Diego California USA. If you’d like to make an appointment for an
inspection and/or test drive please give us a call at 760 845 8447.
If you are looking for a super
low-mile, all-original time machine Jeep Commando to drive & enjoy, this is
the one!
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San Diego Vintage
Consignments
has been helping classic collectible owners to find new homes for their prized
vehicles for over 25 years. We
specialize in low-mileage original condition collectibles from the 1950’s,
60’s, & 70’s. We do our best to
accurately represent each vehicle, from researching its history to fully
documenting every aspect with detailed photographs. We cannot be held liable for issues that
we’re not aware of on a 41 year old car, so this 1973 AMC Jeep Commando is
being sold as-is, with no warranty. We
can assist with having the Commando transported to any corner of the globe, at
the buyer’s expense. If you’d like to
learn more about this special collectible, please give us a call in San Diego
at 760 845 8447. |
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