When it comes to pumping out trucks, Ford, Chevrolet, and Ram never take a break. Fans of their pickups can rest assured there will always be more. It hasn’t always been that way with Jeep. Yes, the Gladiator and the J-series it turned into were around for decades. The XJ Cherokee’s pickup cousin, the Comanche, lasted several years, but after that? Jeep enthusiasts had to wait until the Gladiator was reborn as a mid-size 2020 model. That means people who didn’t buy a Comanche back in the day missed their chance to get a new Jeep truck and had to wait nearly 30 years for another opportunity. If you always wanted one, you can bid to win this four-wheel-drive 1988 Jeep Comanche being sold at no reserve by a Florida dealer on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com.
As much as people loved (and continue to love) the 1984-2001 XJ Cherokee, it was missing something: an open bed. Luckily, it was a suitable foundation for a pickup, a slot which the 1986-1992 Comanche filled. Although never available with four doors, the Comanche could be equipped with four- or six-cylinder power, two- or four-wheel drive, and a short or long bed. This particular ’88 model has the 2.5-liter I4, a five-speed manual transmission, and a dual-range transfer case, which sends power to all four wheels.
Many people out there think trucks have gotten too complicated these days. Being an ’88, this Jeep keeps things relatively simple without getting too primitive. Yes, it has manual crank windows, a stick shift, and a gray vinyl bench seat, but it also has power steering, power front disc brakes, a sunroof, and a Sony AM/FM/CD radio.
Given the 114,880 miles on the odometer, it’s no secret this Comanche has done its share of traveling. But it’s also received several updates. The color of the body was changed from blue to black during a repaint in November. According to the clean CARFAX report, in December 2020, the brakes and suspension were refreshed with a variety of new parts, including the master cylinder, front rotors and calipers, rear drums and shoes, and upper and lower ball joints.
It may have taken Jeep decades to replace the Comanche, but if you want to get this one, you only have a few days to place your winning bid. The no-reserve auction for this 1988 Jeep Comanche ends on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. (MST).
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