Jeep Wagoneer (classic SJ) History
History
Introduced for the 1963 model year, the full-size SJ Wagoneer is widely regarded as a pioneer of the luxury 4x4: a four-door wagon with available automatic transmission and independent front suspension that paired off-road ability with comfort decades before the SUV boom.
It ran with remarkable longevity, gaining wood-look paneling and upscale trim as the Grand Wagoneer from 1984 to 1991 — an enduring status symbol that helped define the premium-SUV idea. (The classic SJ is a distinct vehicle from the unrelated 2022 Wagoneer revival.) // Source: Wikipedia "Jeep Wagoneer (SJ)" / Jeep.com history — unveiled Nov 1962 as a 1963 model; 1963 is the correct introduction MY.
Body styles
- 4-door SUV
Notable special editions & performance variants
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Grand Wagoneer (SJ)
The wood-paneled, leather-lined luxury flagship version of the classic full-size Wagoneer.
Related models