1995 Jeep WRANGLER - Monster Truck

Billed as “Probably the tallest in Europe with 46-inch tyres” this wonderfully OTT Jeep Wrangler is freshly fettled and ready to do duty as your next promotional vehicle or off-road toy.

The owner has had this left-hand-drive manual Jeep in his care for the six years and has spent around £7,000 on it recently to bring it to the condition you see today.

As you can see on the video, it’s running well and makes a helluva statement wherever it goes. Not one for the shrinking violets among you, if you’re looking for something a little bit different, then look no further…

Recently resprayed Candy Apple Red as part of a £2,000 bodywork refresh, the Jeep has also been fitted with a new removable soft-top. As you can see, it all looks fabulous with decent panel alignment, straight panels and a show-winning gleam to the paint.

But, despite its many attractions, the bodywork is only the second thing you notice.

The first is, of course, those enormous 46-inch Mickey Thompson tyres; fitted only recently to brand new wheels (at a total cost of around £3,000 for the set) the Jeep stands around ten feet tall in total.

As we will never tire of explaining, our experience shows that matching high-quality tyres are an infallible sign of a caring and mechanically sympathetic owner who is prepared to spend the appropriate amount in maintaining their car properly. Their presence does not, of course, preclude the need for a thorough inspection - something the vendor would welcome, by the way – but it does perhaps give you a shortcut into their attitude towards maintenance.

It’s in great shape too – and the door tops are removable as well as the roof, leaving the Wrangler unsullied and with a strong summer vibe when it’s completely stripped down.

While the roof might be a little more vestigial than you are used to, it is new and does offer a fair degree of weather resistance and a wide variety of easy-to-access configurations but, let’s face it, you’re not going to be using this as an all-weather daily driver, are you?

Because we can see this wonderfully vibrant and over-the-top Jeep going to work as either a promotional vehicle or as the centerpiece of a classic car collection, wheeled out for holidays and sunny high days where it’s certain to grab an enormous amount of attention.

The chrome bumpers are bright and straight, and the side bars – essential for clambering aboard – are excellent. The light lenses are good, as are the badges and the glass.

Problems? Well, apart from a missing plug from the end of one of the bumpers there are none really. Freshly painted, it’s in need of nothing other than its own Instagram account.

The interior places the emphasis firmly on utility but then this is a working vehicle at its heart. But, what there is – and that isn’t much, admittedly – is in a very good condition.

So, the front seats are firm and supportive and unsullied by anything so vulgar as any real signs of wear, much less rips, tears and other damage. There’s a rear seat too, so you can take three mates along with you on your off-road adventures. Finished in grey vinyl and cloth, they’re more luxurious than most of the seating we’ve seen in vehicles like this too.

The dashboard is clean and simple but gives you all the information you could ever need with a row of gauges across the dashboard. There are also proper levers on the floor to engage four-wheel-drive and low-ratio, the sort of hefty rollover bar that’s made from leftover bits of the Forth Bridge and a three-spoke steering wheel that’s as straightforward as you’d expect of a vehicle that was designed to tame the Wild West.

Other accoutrements include sun visors, carpets and a centre cubby. Oh, and there is a full set of aftermarket red and black over-mats waiting to be fitted, too.

But, if you’re looking for a fancy sat-nav, a built-in Bose sound system, and massaging seats then may we respectfully suggest that you’ll be wasting your time reading any further…

The chassis has been stripped down and repainted. The work hasn’t been completed long and set the owner back four-figures in total, a hefty sum but one that explains its wonderful condition.

It was also an essential job; a Jeep like this lives and dies by the details and given how exposed the chassis is it would have been foolish to do anything than lavish the appropriate amount of time and money to bring it to the extremely high standard you see here.

We’ve driven it and can confirm that it drives as you’d expect; not one for the city centre commute, the air of indomitability it brings to your life is worth the price all by itself.

Oh, and the rocket launcher-style twin exhaust sounds as lovely as it looks, doesn’t it?

The Jeep doesn’t have a current MOT certificate, something the new owner will need to factor in to their bidding, if they intend to use the car on-road. The cost of an MOT is a small investment when offset against the purchase and upkeep of any classic car, and it gives an independent, third-party assessment of the car’s condition, which not only provides reassurance to the owner (and any subsequent purchasers) but might also be invaluable in the event of a bump when negotiating with the police and any interested insurance companies…

Sadly, other than three expired MOT certificates, the Jeep doesn’t have any paperwork so potential bidders will need to set their budget based on its current condition rather than being able to rely on an extensive paper trail to guide them. It doesn’t have a current V5 registration document either, so the new owner will need to apply for one, however, a full receipt will be provided by the seller.

If you’d like to inspect the car prior to placing a bid – something we would encourage – then please use the Contact Seller button to arrange an appointment.

And please be reassured, we’ve undertaken a full COVID-assessment and put into place strict control measure to enable us to safely facilitate a no-contact, socially distanced viewing that includes disinfection of the vehicle before and after your viewing.

However, if you’d rather not come to see the car in person, please give us a call and we can shoot a personal video of the car honing in on any areas you’d like us to concentrate on.

Or, even better, why not contact us with your mobile number and we can set up a WhatsApp video call? You get to direct us in real-time, giving you a virtual personal viewing experience while maintaining the lockdown. We like to call it ‘The Market’s 2020 Vision’…

We would be the first to admit that the market for a vehicle like this is limited. But, if you’re looking for a monster truck then this one ticks an awful lot of boxes; measuring approx 2.8m tall, it is believed to be the tallest of its kind in Europe, it would make the perfect promotional vehicle – or even just the ultimate Big Boy’s Toy. It's actual dimensions are, for those of you wanting to measure your garage space, length 4.2m. height 2.8m & width 2.4m.

Freshly refurbished and looking stunning, the Candy Apple Red coachwork shows a fit ‘n’ finish that is streets ahead of anything that came out of the Jeep factory.

And, with a guide price of between £12,000 and £16,000, and an even lower reserve, it’s not going to cost you the earth. A guaranteed crowd-puller, can you imagine the column inches this Bigfoot Jeep is going to gather in your trade magazine?

Because size matters - and if you don’t believe us, ask your wife…

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.