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This is what I know. It's a concept vehicle from jeep. I read there is only 300 made. I can't seem to find that site anymore. It's got a 4 banger with only 7K miles on it. When I got it I was told it didn't have a vin number. I searched the thing over and found it in the engine compartment tucked away. Had it checked and showed it NEVER has been registered. The only thing they could tell by the vin is it is a Jeep and a 1986 model. Other than that it showed up as never even been produced. So the great state of Texas made me a title for it and I blew up the rear axle playing in it.

Help me identify this thing!!!!!!!!!!!

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That's a Jeep Cherokee Targa from 1986. Not a lot of information on them, there was a revised edition called the "Jeep Freedom" in 1990, I think.

There is very little information on the internet about it, and only one image on a GIS, at a much lower resolution than yours. I'd be surprised if 300 were made.

Heck of a find, there. What are your plans?

Its a 1986 Jeep Targa concept. It was a convertible based on the Cherokee.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...616310F6F6.jpg

In 1990 it was revised as the Jeep Cherokee Freedom:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...tWallpaper.jpg

I don't know who built it but it's awesome looking. Is there any extra reinforcing in the sub-frame/floor-boards/rockers? More pics would be very nice.:grin:

Wow... i hope this thing gets restored or cleaned up at least.

I never heard of the Targa.. but it did give me flashbacks of the Freedom concept.

You might want to contact Chrysler for more info on this.

UH WOWZERS!!!!

this thing is amazing. I agree more pictures LOTS LOTS LOTS more pictures!!!!, interior front and back all 4 sides, undercarriage, engine compartment, what it looks like with the tops on it, i mean LOTS LOTS LOTS of pictures please!

def. a neat looking ride .. would like to see more picds also ! lucky find,, where in the world did you come across something like that ?

A buddy needed some axles for his YJ build. I had so 44's and he had no money so we traded. I wish I had the tops! I came as it sits. Interior is trash, I'll get more pics as soon as I can.

i am honestly surprised it is not in the DCX Jeep museum (Chrysler Heritage Museum in Auburn Hills, MI.).... I mean really surprised now i keep thinking about it.

this is awsome i would trade my 00 xj for it lol

at first i thot it was a really nice chop top done by someone

Typically concept vehicles end up being displayed or crushed. Someone at AMC was probably able to get his hands on it.. then let it sit.

I'll bet most of the 7K milage was put on with Manufacturer plates attached.

This does need to be covered from the elements to avoid further damage.

very cool... dont her go just yet... fix her up u could probally get a good amount of cash if you fix it up right

here is a littler history to how your jeep concept was created....

For a while jeep had been looking for a removable top sedan/suv. (yes i said sedan...)

First they came out with the xj001

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_i_AovfzNXg...Concept_03.jpg
http://www.autopuzzles.com/XJ001.JPG


then they came out with the xj002

http://www.allpar.com/photos/concept...eep-bolide.jpg
http://www.allpar.com/photos/concept...ide/XJ-002.jpg

then they came out with the xj targa (the one that you have)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...616310F6F6.jpg

then they came out with the xj freedom model:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...tWallpaper.jpg


not a whole lot of info out there on them You will have to do alot of phone calls to get info on it


btw i love the xj freedom because it had a trunk! lol and a cool one at that!

but here is some info on jeeps concepts (with photos)

http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums...d.php?t=416823

More info please. 2WD or 4WD? Stick or auto? Interested in selling it or trading?