1988
VIGILANTE JEEP GRAND WAGONEER
$410,000
IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE
QUICK SPECS OVERVIEW
EXTERIOR COLOR
COLORADO RED
INTERIOR PACKAGE
HERITAGE SAND
ENGINE
HELLCAT REDEYE
TRANSMISSION
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC
This 1988 Grand Wagoneer is our ultimate "sleeper"—a masterstroke of engineering that hides a staggering 807 hp Hellcat Redeye engine beneath its iconic Colorado Red exterior. We built this Jeep to shatter expectations, pairing supercar-level performance with the composed, refined handling of our signature four-link chassis. Inside, we’ve created a bespoke Heritage Sand sanctuary, where hand-selected leathers meet the ultimate luxury of high-pile natural sheepskin carpeting. This isn't just a restoration; it is our high-performance tribute to an American legend, re-engineered by our team to be as authoritative on the road as it is timeless in your garage.
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ENGINE: 6.2L SRT-8 HEMI Hellcat Redeye Crate Engine (810 HP / 710 lb-ft Torque).
TRANSMISSION: Bowler Performance 4-speed Automatic transmission: 4L80E.
TRANSFER CASE: Advance Adapters Atlas II - Twin-stick, shift on the fly.
AXLES: Currie Enterprises Dana 44 (Front) / Dana 60 (Rear).
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CHASSIS: Exclusive Vigilante-engineered chassis developed in collaboration with Roadster Shop. CAD-designed, laser-cut, fully boxed and powder coated for unparalleled rigidity and durability.
SUSPENSION: Four-link suspension replaces leaf springs with Eibach coil springs and Fox 2.0 dampers. Engineered for superior axle control and a refined ride, improving stability at modern highway speeds.
BRAKING: Baer 6-piston forged calipers with 14" drilled/slotted rotors, paired with Hydroboost power assist and a Wilwood electronic parking brake.
WHEELS & TIRES: Vigilante 17" 6-lug Signature Turbine Wheels with Vigilante center caps.
BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 tires (285/70/17).
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BODY: Full rotisserie restoration of the original body. The steel is media-blasted and metalized for long-lasting rust protection, finished in high-durability PPG paint, and shielded with 3M vinyl rock guard in high-impact areas.
EXTERIOR COLOR: Colorado Red.
TRIM: All original stainless steel trim, meticulously straightened and polished to a mirror finish for a flawless, high-luster appearance.
BUMPERS: Triple-plated, high-luster chrome finish providing maximum depth, durability, and a mirror-like shine.
LIGHTS: Full LED lighting conversion for superior visibility and safety, featuring high-output projectors while preserving the classic lens aesthetics.
GLASS: All-new smoked and tempered, skyscraper-inspired, automotive glass, paired with precision-fit weatherstripping.
POWER STEPS: Vigilante retractable power steps with custom CAD brackets; flush-mounted to preserve the classic silhouette and ground clearance.
POWER MIRRORS: Four-way remote power mirrors.
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HERITAGE INTERIOR: Sand. Full leather interior with matching seat inserts and door cards.
POWER SEATS: Six-way power seats re-engineered for modern comfort, while preserving the original, period-correct styling.
CUPHOLDER: Vigilante retractable cupholder, seamlessly integrated in center armrest.
FLOORING: Rolls-Royce inspired, matching, high-pile natural sheepskin carpeting for the ultimate luxury experience.
SEATBELTS: Safety-engineered three-point shoulder belts for outboard passengers and classic lap belts for center seating.
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GAUGES: Vigilante gauge cluster with modern electronic internals for precision and reliability, perfectly preserving the iconic factory appearance and layout.
AUDIO: Original Jeep radio headunit converted to HD radio with Bluetooth connectivity.
CLIMATE CONTROL: High-output modern climate control with front and rear distribution, operated via factory-original dials to preserve the authentic interior aesthetic.
POWER LOCKS: Four button remote keyless entry, providing contemporary security and tailgate glass operation while retaining the original interior hardware.
POWER WINDOWS: Modern, trackless power window systems for all four doors and the tailgate. Completely re-engineered for smooth, reliable operation and fully controllable via remote.
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DOCUMENTATION: Build and service information available via QR code in door jam.
WARRANTY: 2-Year Limited Mechanical Warranty.
(830)-330-4600
Contact us today to learn more or schedule a test drive.
Seen on The Smoking Tire.
A PRIVATE JET FOR THE DIRT - Beyond the brutal performance of the supercharged Hellcat Redeye, Zach Klapman’s review emphasized the sheer level of bespoke curation:
"This thing is a weapon wrapped in a living room."
"You expect it to drive like an old couch, but it hooks up and flies with the composure of a modern performance truck."
"It’s too much power in the absolute best way possible. It defies what you think a vintage Jeep can do."
"The level of interior curation here—the shearling, the leather—feels less like an off-roader and more like a private jet for the dirt."
"It accelerates with a ferocity that leaves you laughing out loud, yet it settles into a cruise that is dead silent and completely civilized."
Seen on Autotopia LA
"THE ENGINEERING UNDERNEATH IS ON ANOTHER LEVEL." Leading custom car critic Shawn Davis took our flagship 1988 Grand Wagoneer deep into the streets of LA to see if a vintage Jeep could truly handle the wrath of a Hellcat Redeye. His unfiltered verdict focused heavily on the relentless power delivery and the world-class ride quality of our proprietary suspension:
"It is so quiet, so refined, and then you step on the gas and it just moves like a freight train."
"This isn't a slapped-together restomod. This is a ground-up engineering marvel."
"It looks so innocent from the outside, but underneath it’s a pure high-performance weapon."
"The absolute pinnacle of a classic luxury SUV."
The Vigilante Distinction.
Vigilante is the only specialist shop focused solely on re-engineering classic Jeeps for the modern era. While others split their focus, we rely on 30 years of Jeep passion to fuel a singular, repeatable process perfected over the last decade. Across our four signature models, we transform vintage icons into reliable, luxury performers—a level of mastery proven by the repeat customers who trust us to build their legacy.
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