This is easily the best-looking pickup ever made, and the Honcho package added 70s decals, roll bar and Levi’s interior to the mix. We love it, especially in these colors.
The seller points out a few paint flaws, but this truck is in fantastic shape and a little patina only adds to it. With the 360 and four-speed, this should be entertaining enough and the four-wheel drive adds go-anywhere capability. Mileage is listed in the 70Ks, but we don’t know if it’s ever rolled over. With a little more info on engine age/rebuild status, we’ll say this is a deal at an offer fairly close to the asking price and it’s a car toy that could be very useful for the right owner.
Sure, we love the 60s/early 70s Gladiator trucks for their weird front-ends, but this one just screams bad ass.
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Denver, CO, USA
$19,900 BIN with offers considered
What’s not to love about the coolest pickup design ever? The Honcho stuff just makes it more awesome.
Soak up that two-tone treatment.
It’s not clear whether this came with a chrome front and black rear bumper of if this was done sometime over the last forty years. It does go well with the awesome roll bar, though.
Here’s a look at the denim interior with the four-speed shifter. Transfer case shifter is visible in other shots.
We dig the Pontiac-esque, “engine turned” aluminum (-look?) instrument cluster!
Bed is in good shape with spray-on bedliner.
The 360 V8 appears to have been cleaned up for sale and things look original enough.
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Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this 1978 Jeep Gladiator J10 HONCHO! Very rare collector truck. You never see them, especially like this! “The forward looking collector will note that classic pickup trucks are just getting started – and there are plenty of underpublicized specimens out there” Autoweek Magazine February 2016. We scour the country for vintage cars and trucks and we rarely come across one like this! You must see and drive this rare Jeep Truck!
HISTORY
The Jeep Honcho was a trim package on the J10 pickup, offered from 1976-1983. It consisted of bold striping and decals, and was offered with factory extras such as the Levi’s interior or a roll bar. The content of the Honcho package varied from year to year, but “always included the wide-track look of the Cherokee Chief.” The Honcho was one in a series of special decal packages offered for J-Series trucks in the mid to late 1970s, which included the Golden Eagle and the “10-4” which offered an optional Citizens’ Band radio along with the decals. The Honcho package was only available on the sportside (stepside) and short bed trucks. Between 1980 and 1983, only 1,264 of the sportside versions were produced.
SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION
EXTERIOR
-Factory retro Honcho two tone paint, one respray.
-Ultra clean, lined undercarriage and bed.
-Winston Winner A/T 31X10.50R15 tires.
-Clean, complete factory chrome.
-Honcho roll bar with KC lights.
-Powder-coated steel rims.
-Brush guard.
INTERIOR
-Excellent interior – reupholstered bench seat shows little to no wear.
-Carpet, dash, door panels – all in excellent condition.
-3-point driver and passenger seat belts.
-New weatherstripping.
MECHANICAL
-AMC 5.9L 360cu in V8 motor.
-4-speed-manual transmission.
-Power steering.
-Power brakes (disc up front).
-Dana manual four-wheel-drive system.
DISCLOSURE
-There are a few chips / imperfections in the paint. Few dings in tailgate and rear bumper. (See detailed pictures)
-Light lens covers broken. (See detailed pictures)
For more details on any disclosure items please contact a sales agent today at 1-877-422-2640.
Own this vintage Jeep Honcho at wholesale. The cost of parts and restoration of these vehicles are increasing daily. They are not making any more and, therefore, they are becoming more rare by the day. Buy one complete and ensure your investment for the future. An excellent investment and something you can enjoy daily. Collectible vintage vehicles have historically appreciated at a rate greater than that stock market, gold and other arts and collectibles as documented by many articles and auction result tracking.
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