1968 tuxedo park mark V

What is the value of a tuxedo park edition cj5? I picked this jeep up to pull the power train for another project but don't want to disassemble history of its worth something to someone.

The body is in ok shape with some western surface patina, not the original paint, most of the emblems are there, rear fenders have been cut to move the seats back a few more inches, not original seats, dash is not a factory CJ dash. Chrome bumpers are gone but the rest of the chrome package seems to be there although it is rusted (1/2 way).

Not currently running but it does turn over so I'm sure I could have it running in a day or so.

V6, t14, d18, OD

Thoughts? Offers?

 

Can't post them from my phone without loading them to pho thicket or something... Old school.... Pics will have to wait

 

If you decide to sell it remember to place it in the classifieds with a price. Auctions not allowed and classifieds is the only place here for buying and selling.
Without pics and knowing location it's pretty difficult to impossible to value one of these Jeeps.

This may be helpful. Follow the link in the last post. Very good info there.

http://www.earlycj5.com/xf_cj5/index.php?threads/want-to-know-the-value-of-your-jeep.20325/

 

While there are those of us here that believe it should be kept original, or at least not overly modified or made unrecognizable as a Tuxedo Park, ultimately, it is your JEEP and no one here is going to bust you up for doing what you want with it.

I wouldn't say that the Tuxedo Park models are super sought after or rare. They are special models though. In restored condition they can bring decent money. Unrestored, you might get a bit more than a standard cj, if the buyer knows what it is and if the majority of the Tuxedo parts are still there. To many folks, a cj5 is a cj5 is a cj5.

Finding someone who wants to restore it for what it is can be a problem and may take some time. Personally, I'd hate to see it taken apart but, if no one wants to buy it as is for restoration, at least someone else may benefit from finding parts they need for THEIR Tuxedo Park restoration.

 

In my opinion, Tuxes are always a unique model, and should be worth at least a little more than a regular CJ5/6. In reality, without most of the unique parts, they are just another CJ5/6. I estimate the vast majority left are only a Tux due to the hood emblems.
I only see about two truely complete Tuxes a year come up for sale, and they usually bring a premium price for having all the correct parts.
If you decide to part it, I might be interested in some trim.
-Donny

 

You are asking for opinions ...

The Tux is a model of the CJ-5. If you part it out, the Tux-specific pieces will have more value than similar pieces from a conventional CJ-5. A Tux in good original condition will have more value than a similar Jeep of conventional origin. Realize that trucks and utilty vehicles have lower value than cars of similar age. So a 50s or 60s Chevy BelAir is going to have a way higher value than a Jeep CJ-5 Tuxedo Park of similar vintage ...

If you want a Tux in restored condition, having a Tux to start from is a great asset. But if you want to sell it, your task is to find a buyer that wants a restored Jeep, not a trail jeep. For a trail or hunting Jeep, nobody cares if it's a Tux Park or not. If it were a Chevy. lots of buyers want that restored vehicle (some years more than others).

There are buyers out there that want the restored condition CJs, but they are much less plentiful than those that want Chevys, or other passenger cars. And they won't pay as much.

 

Pictures added. take another look and let me know your thoughts on this one. Notice that the dash is different, and that the rear fenders have been cut and modified to move the seats rearward a few inches. Im going out into the garage here soon to try to get the motor to run.

If I get the motor running, brakes working, and steering gone through, CJ5 low back bucket seats, so it will run and drive decent in the AS-IS body condition, what do you think its worth to someone?

Again, I dont want to cut up a piece of Jeep history if it has value to someone that is worth my time. At the same time I think that this one has enough tuxedo park pieces missing (chrome taillights, factory chrome front bumper, 60/40 bench seat, dash) that it may not be worth much. In that case I would rather just take the power train for my CJ2a project and piece out the tux parts that are left to someone who is missing key pieces to complete their Tux projects.

At the same time, the body needs some TLC but there are no holes, no major rusting, and it has the TUX serial numbers and title, so maybe it is worth something to someone? That someone is just not me.

My goal here is to ultimately be able to sell this thing running and whole to someone who can appreciate it better that I can and make enough cash to buy the parts to complete my 2a, or even trade it for a running and driving flatfender.

 

Upon further investigation of serial numbers I have and 8305 serial number that signifies and open body cj5. The 8322 is what makes it an official tuxedo park.

Sounds like someone just put he tux emblems and some of the chrome pieces into a regular old cj5....

 

Sounds like your research has turned up the dreaded PO/previous owner(s) curse! A part of the fun and games...and education.

 

Not a curse at all, good news actually. Since it is not a tuxedo park from the factory I don't have to feel guilty about pulling the motor, trans, and Tcase and parting out the rest.

 

I see a extra shifter . PTO or OD

 

Yea, no worries on pulling that one apart. Unfortunately, I doubt there will little left, of any value, once the drivetrain is out. But, you may be surprised what someone may want or need for their project. Best of luck. Keep us posted on your progress.

 

The body is actually in really great shape! I'm sure that it is worth $500 or so to someone who needs to replace their body. No holes, no major rust, totally restore able. Fenders, grill, and hood are in great shape!

At this point im planning on plopping the 2a body onto this Cj5 frame, that way i dont have to cut off the motor mounts and I get the added benefit of the longer leaf springs.