1968 Jeep CJ5 (Kaiser) with the Desireable Dauntless V6 and 30k Orignal Miles

Description

• June 1967 Start S/N: 233,064
• This S/N (243,030+ range): Sits roughly 9,300 to 10,000 units after the start of that June run.
• The Timeline: Because Kaiser averaged roughly 1,500 to 2,500 CJ-5 units per month during peak periods, your serial number puts the frame assembly toward the very late months of calendar year 1967 or the very beginning of 1968. It was titled as a 1968 model year Jeep

• 83: Specifies the Jeep CJ-5 model line.
• 05: Indicates an Open Body configuration (the standard classic soft-top/no-top utility Jeep).
• S: Represents the manufacturing plant or market variation, commonly used to denote a standard configuration or specific factory designation
• Kaiser Jeep paint code 393 is the factory code for Gold Beige Metallic
  • On a highly original, low-mileage 1967–1968 CJ-5, factory original paint in Gold Beige Metallic is a major selling point. In the vintage 4x4 collector world, buyers heavily favor metallic earth tones (golds, greens, and tans) over standard flat whites or blacks, as they scream "late-60s survivor."
  • Having this original paint code intact locks the vehicle firmly into the premium collector spectrum:
    • The paint shows only minor, honest patina with no heavy oxidation or clear-coat failure.
    • The presence of the original factory paint proves the body panels are original and have never been patched for rust or involved in an accident.
• Kaiser Jeep interior trim code 247 identifies the factory Charcoal Vinyl upholstery
• According to historical Kaiser production parts manuals and factory paint/trim cross-references:
• The Material & Color: It specifies a standard, non-pleated, plain vinyl material in a deep charcoal gray/black color (Kaiser pattern code L-58).
• Seating Layout: This specific 247 code was exclusively used for vehicles factory-equipped with front bucket seats
• Pairing with Your 30,000-Mile Survivor
• Finding trim code 247 paired with your paint code 393 (Gold Beige Metallic) creates a highly desirable, textbook 1967–1968 aesthetic combination.
  • If this charcoal vinyl interior is completely original and intact with minimal cracking or tears, it significantly boosts your Jeep's collector appeal. Original "survivor" low-mileage buyers will pay top-dollar for an un-restored cabin because finding factory Kaiser vinyl that hasn't dried out, cracked, or been replaced by aftermarket black vinyl is incredibly rare.
  • In the collector market, "survivor" status (original factory paint, original interior, and un-modified drivetrain) often commands a higher premium than a standard restoration