Even if we believe we have seen everything in the automotive world, the internet still manages to surprise us with cars like this 2006 Jeep Wrangler modified to accommodate three rows of seats.
a Jeep wrangler is the most common thing on the road. On the other hand, even as the TJ generation begins to become increasingly rare on our roads, we discover a miraculous Wrangler TJ for sale on the online auction site. Cars & Bids. Not only does its condition seem quite acceptable, but this racing car has a unique character: it is elongated and does not have two, but three rows of seats.
According to the owner, the conversion was almost done at the time of purchase, in 2006. He drove to Missouri and handed his Wrangler to Illusion Coach Built specialists in March 2006. Even though the vehicle retains all its original character, the fact remains that the work required to achieve this result is impressive.
For example, the chassis was cut in half, just behind the first row of seats where a 4.5-foot structure was added. This integration then makes it possible to add a full row of seats. Obviously, for the sake of accuracy, these are original Jeep seats identical to the original vehicle. This is probably the only 6-seater TJ.
The roof has also been the subject of several hours of work and preparation. The soft canvas roof has been completely redone to cover the addition made in the center. True to Jeep tradition, two sets of doors are offered with the vehicle.
In terms of mechanics, we could easily believe that a mechanical gain was made to reduce the impact of the large increase in mass. It doesn’t. We find the original 4.0-liter in-line 6-cylinder engine that develops 190 horsepower and produces 235 pound-feet of torque; this was his last year of production. The engine currently displays 67,647 kilometers (42,034 miles) on the odometer.
It is unlikely to become a museum piece, but it certainly has that uniqueness that catches people’s attention.
