1981 Jeep Scrambler

Vehicle Description 1981 Jeep Scrambler $44,900 1981 JEEP SCRAMBLER CJ-8 – 350 V8, TH350 AUTOMATIC & 4X4 Highlights 350ci Small-Block Chevrolet V8 Holley Four-Barrel Carburetor Aluminum Intake Manifold TH350 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Four-Wheel Drive with Floor-Mounted Transfer-Case Selector Arctic Silver Exterior Period-Style Scrambler Graphics Black Half-Cab Top and Fender Flares Lifted Leaf-Spring Suspension Aftermarket Shocks with Red Protective Boots Power-Assisted Brakes Dual Exhaust System Chrome Wheels Firestone Destination M/T Tires XRC by Smittybilt Front Bucket Seats Rear Bench Seating Grant Three-Spoke Steering Wheel Auxiliary VDO and AutoMeter Gauges Black-Lined Pickup Bed Full-Size Rear-Mounted Spare 909 Miles Shown on the Odometer This 1981 Jeep Scrambler CJ-8 combines the unmistakable styling of Jeep's long-wheelbase pickup with V8 power, an automatic transmission, and a capable four-wheel-drive platform. Finished in Arctic Silver, the exterior is accented by bold red, orange, and dark gray Scrambler graphics, a contrasting black half-cab top, black fender flares, chrome mirrors, and a polished front bumper. Under the hood is a 350ci small-block Chevrolet V8 equipped with a Holley four-barrel carburetor, aluminum intake manifold, open-element air cleaner, finned valve covers, and a clean, straightforward engine-bay presentation. Power is sent through a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission and a manually controlled four-wheel-drive transfer case. A dual exhaust system provides the appropriate V8 sound. The Scrambler rides with a lifted stance supported by its traditional leaf-spring suspension and aftermarket shocks with red protective boots. Chrome wheels are wrapped in aggressive white-letter Firestone Destination M/T tires, giving the Jeep a purposeful off-road appearance. Power-assisted brakes add confidence during normal street use. Inside, the cabin is equipped with black XRC by Smittybilt front bucket seats, a Grant three-spoke steering wheel, automatic floor shifter, separate transfer-case selector, and the recognizable center-mounted Jeep speedometer. Auxiliary VDO and AutoMeter gauges provide additional monitoring of the electrical and fuel systems. Behind the front seats is an integrated roll-bar structure and an additional rear bench seat. The pickup bed is finished in a durable black textured coating and carries a full-size rear-mounted spare with an American-flag tire cover. Black side steps provide easier entry into the lifted cabin. The underside has been photographed and shows black-finished frame and floor surfaces, a solid front and rear axle arrangement, dual exhaust, and the complete four-wheel-drive driveline. Honest age-related patina remains visible on portions of the suspension, axle housings, and related hardware. The odometer currently displays approximately 909 miles, though total mileage is not represented as original due to the vehicle's age. With its V8 conversion, automatic transmission, lifted stance, recognizable graphics, and usable pickup-bed configuration, this CJ-8 is a distinctive choice for cruising, local shows, and recreational driving.