The wood exterior trim from the ’70s may not have made its comeback as a factory-fit choice but, however the return of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer impressed an organization referred to as Motive to take action. The Texas-based agency introduced a restricted manufacturing run of Efficiency Artwork Grand Wagoneers, combining the traditional contact of the woodgrain panels with further visible tweaks and splendid options.

The spotlight of the undertaking is the woodgrain trim on the profile, which provides a retro aptitude to the SUV. As reported by our colleagues at Autoblog, Motive orders the Grand Wagoneer donor autos straight from Jeep, and sends them to the California-based agency Aria for the particular paint job. The woodgrain is hand-painted on the car by artist Stuart Lyman, earlier than an additional spherical of clearcoat is utilized for defense.

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Motive confirmed renderings of the “Traditional Woody Version” with a white exterior and darkish walnut trim, and the “Grand Touring Version” with a silver exterior and blackwood trim. The previous will get 22-inch Heritage aluminum wheels, and the latter options 22-inch chrome-finished cast wheels by Vossen. Moreover, there might be extra customized choices, together with Redwood, Oak, and Hawaiian Koa, mixed with white, black, silver, or gray exterior shades.

Different upgrades embrace the Air-Velocity rear spoiler, the optionally available efficiency brake package deal, and the polished stainless exhaust for many who want to add a sportier be aware to the full-size Jeep. Homeowners also can select from numerous optionally available equipment, just like the particular baggage set comprised of leather-based that matches the inside of the car, or a cool picnic basket to hold round of their SUV.

Motive will construct 15 examples of every shade mixture. Homeowners of the limited-production SUVs will be capable to be a part of way of life automotive occasions as a part of the Efficiency Artwork Concierge Service by Motive. If you’re questioning about pricing, it can begin from $150,000, representing a premium of $61,360 from the bottom value of a typical Jeep Grand Wagoneer. The undertaking is sponsored by the Hagerty Drivers Basis, and for every one that might be produced Motive will make a donation. The primary completed instance might be proven at a brand new facility in California this spring.

This isn’t the primary time an aftermarket package places wooden again on the big Jeep, as final yr, US-based Wagonomaster supplied faux-wood vinyl for each the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. Nonetheless, this was only a $1,899 accent, less expensive and with much less in depth modifications in comparison with Motive’s take.