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1996 Jeep® Grand Cherokee 5.2 Orvis Edition 4×4 Goes To Auction

Rare Moss Green Orvis Edition Blends Luxury, Capability, and Heritage

If you grew up in the ‘90s, chances are you remember the Orvis Edition Jeep® Grand Cherokee. It was the outdoorsy-yet-upscale SUV that turned heads with its British-inspired color scheme and plush leather interior. This 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) 5.2 Orvis Edition, now live on BringATrailer.com at No Reserve, gives enthusiasts a rare chance to own an unmodified, original-owner example. Bidding will wrap up on Friday, October 10, at 2:45 p.m. EDT.

A Distinctive Blend of Class and Capability – 

1996 Jeep® Grand Cherokee 5.2 Orvis Edition. (BringATrailer).

This particular Orvis Edition was purchased new and has spent its life in Pennsylvania. Finished in its signature Moss Green Metallic with contrasting gold accents, it rides on factory 16-inch Ultra Star aluminum wheels wrapped in Cooper Discoverer Endura Max tires. The exterior features fog lamps, a hood deflector, heated power mirrors, and a roof rack—reminders that the Orvis Edition wasn’t just for show; it was built for adventure.

Under the hood lies Chrysler’s 5.2-liter (318 cubic-inch) LA-series V8, rated at 220 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent through a four-speed automatic transmission—replaced in 2010—and Jeep’s Quadra-Trac full-time 4×4 system. A Trac-Lok rear differential and the Up-Country Suspension Group provide added traction and durability, while revised shocks and skid plates enhance off-road confidence.

Orvis Interior Comforts – 

1996 Jeep® Grand Cherokee 5.2 Orvis Edition. (BringATrailer).

Inside, the cabin captures the best of 1990s Jeep luxury. The Orvis Edition came loaded with two-tone green and Camel leather seats, embossed Orvis logos, and special trim throughout. This example features heated, power-adjustable front seats, an Infinity Gold premium sound system with CD and cassette capability, automatic climate control, and a power sunroof. Despite some loosened trim on the right rear door, the overall interior remains impressively well-kept for its age.

Well-Maintained and Original – 

1996 Jeep® Grand Cherokee 5.2 Orvis Edition. (BringATrailer).

With 90,000 miles on the odometer—all logged under its original owner—this Grand Cherokee tells the story of careful, long-term stewardship. A mileage inconsistency noted in a March 2024 Carfax report is believed to be a clerical error. The SUV includes a clean Pennsylvania “Antique” title, a car cover, and a spare set of wheels. Maintenance records indicate that the front brake calipers were replaced in 2021, and the truck has remained accident-free since then.

A Rare Find for Collectors – 

1996 Jeep® Grand Cherokee 5.2 Orvis Edition. (BringATrailer).

The 1996 Grand Cherokee Orvis Edition represents one of Jeep’s most distinctive trims from the era when SUVs were becoming family mainstays, yet still carried genuine off-road DNA. With its unmistakable color scheme, plush interior, and robust 5.2-liter V8, this survivor stands as a reminder of Jeep’s golden age of design and capability.

Offered at No Reserve on BringATrailer.com, this well-preserved Orvis Edition is expected to draw plenty of attention from collectors and nostalgic Jeep fans alike before the auction closes on October 10.

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Robert S. Miller

Robert S. Miller is a diehard Mopar enthusiast who lives and breathes all that is Mopar. The Michigander is not only the Editor for MoparInsiders.com, 5thGenRams.com, and HDRams.com but an automotive photographer. He is an avid fan of offshore powerboat racing, which he travels the country to take part in.

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