As a Jeep enthusiast you are undoubtedly aware of the limited number of 1991 Grand Wagoneers produced. The final year production was by far the lowest total in the Wagoneers history and in automotive history this vehicle ranks near the top of an American Classic produced in such limited numbers. Quality examples worthy of restoration are becoming more and more difficult to locate with each passing year. Plus, this classic Final Edition is equipped with a sunroof, making her even more rare.
We are color converting this fine example into that highly sought after color – COLORADO RED- a perfect choice for this wonderful ’91. The story of the red finish on the Grand Wagoneer is unique and here are the two reasons that red is not as prolific as the other colors that you generally see on the Grand Wagoneer.
The actual “GRAND” nameplate began in 1984 and ended in 1991. During that eight-year span, according to our Jeep paint color chart, Colorado Red was never offered to Jeep dealers. That’s right- ZERO stock Wagoneers in Colorado Red were ever shipped from the factory. What about the red ones that come up for sale? The answer is simple- they were special ordered. You are probable aware that car salesmen are usually paid once a vehicle is delivered. As you might expect many Wagoneer salesmen were not eager to pull out the special-order color chart and having to wait weeks or months to collect a commission check. Not a stocking color and few special orders made Colorado Red quite scarce in the Wagoneer saga. The years before the Grand Wagoneer nameplate (1963-1983) featured some red finishes with names like Sebring Red, Trans Am Red and Firecracker Red to name a few, but once again no Colorado Reds of any model were produced. Red ones never stay in our inventory for very long as you might imagine.