Intermediate CJ-5s are a bit of a conundrum from a fuel capacity standpoint. The fuel sipping 134 cubic-inch I-4 that the original CJ-5s had was replaced with a thirsty AMC 304 V-8 or similarly ...

Truth is we'd been looking for a decent intermediate Jeep CJ-5 (built between 1972 and 1975) for a while, because our good friend, Mike Tarvin, has a 1975 CJ-5, "Apple Green," we've always admired.

This 1980 Jeep CJ5 Laredo, a solid-bodied classic with a Chevrolet 383 stroker V8, offers a prime project for off-road enthusiasts seeking a powerful vintage ride.