The 1979 Jeep Cherokee Chief was equipped with a 9-liter V10 and manual transmission

The Cherokee Chief was equipped with a supercar engine and a six-speed manual transmission. Denim interior trim and Aston Martin exterior color complete the look. Carscoops reports this.

A restored car is easy to spoil – lack of investment makes it unfinished, and overdoing turns it into a parody. The 1979 Jeep Cherokee Chief avoided both extremes. While outwardly discreet, it hides Aston Martin paint, a six-speed manual transmission, all-wheel drive and the Viper’s 9-liter V10. Nothing reveals a supercar under the hood while the car is standing still.

This 1979 Jeep Cherokee Chief up for auction on Bring a Trailer was built by Texas-based Vigilante, which specializes in transforming classic Jeeps into modern vehicles while preserving their original character. The restoration looks impeccable, with a two-tone white and blue paint job, 1975-style side graphics and chunky BFGoodrich tires that perfectly capture the Cherokee’s late 1970s vibe.

Under the hood is Prefix’s naturally aspirated 9.0-liter Viper Gen V V10, producing 825 horsepower and 750 lb-ft (1,017 Nm) of torque. This is enough for a vintage Jeep to compete on equal terms with modern supercars. Power is transmitted through a Tremec TR-6060 six-speed manual transmission, Atlas II transfer case and heavy-duty Dana axles on both axles.

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