This 1980 Jeep CJ5 Laredo, a solid-bodied classic with a Chevrolet 383 stroker V8, offers a prime project for off-road enthusiasts seeking a powerful vintage ride.

While the initial Jeep CJ series was heavily influenced by the World War II military Jeep, one can easily say the renowned CJ-5 iteration was equally touched by another war—the one fought by the M38A1 ...