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1969 Jeep CJ-5 462

In 1969 Kaiser, the current owner of Jeep responded to the high performance market with a special version of the CJ-5 called the “462”. This special edition was an extremely low production run and little documentation exists to track this forerunner to the extremely successful Renegade model.

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Thanks to a few expert Jeep collectors and historians a more complete story has been able to be built about this Jeep that was once viewed as an urban legend. We’d like to extend a special mention to The Dispatcher Antique Jeep Magazine for their information on the 462 and contribution to the Jeep community.

What is a Jeep 462?

The best definition of the 462 (pronounced four-six-two) is 4 wheel drive, 6 cylinder, 2 seater. The Jeep was only offered in one color, President Red and included the following.

  • 155 HP Dauntless V6 with a heavy duty oil pan with skid plate
  • T14A 3 Speed
  • Heavy duty frame, shocks and springs
  • Trak-lock style auto locking rear differential, 4.88 gears
  • Two front bucket seats, colors include Charcoal, Rawhide, Marlin Blue
  • Extra gauges to the left of the steering column (ammeter and oil)
  • H70-15 Polyglas tires with wheel covers
  • Swing out rear tire carrier
  • Padded visors and dash
  • Whitco Roll bar
  • 462 decal appearing on the rear under the reflector but can also be found near the Jeep stamping on the side
Johnny Cash and family in 1969 in a 462, note the decal above the Jeep stamping. The color is well represented in the photo. You can also see the extra gauges on the dash. It is said that Johnny only had this Jeep a short time since it was rolled and felt it was unsafe.

Pricing and Rarity

The 462 package was $179.38 and is believed to have only run from early May until late June of 1969. It is estimated that approximately 400 were made and sources indicate that only 14 are documented to remain.

A believed Jeep media event or advertising shoot held in early 1969 featured up to 12 462’s. Participants drove the Jeeps through an obstacle course. The Jeeps featured numbers and performance decals.

The 1970 year brought the Renegade, a direct descendant of the 462 that featured a more consistent and comprehensive package. Extra colors and options were available.

1970 Jeep Renegade

So finding a 462 is a tall order. A few Jeep historians are continuously working on piecing together an even more complete story of this little known Jeep. This Jeep falls into the rare category of the 1982 CJ-7 Jamboree and the 1979 CJ-5 Silver Edition. If you have any further info about the 462 drop us a line.

Check out Chuck Eaton’s restored 1969 462 CJ-5.

Category: Technical & InfoTag: CJ, History, Vintage

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