Reminds me a lot of when I was high bidder ($3000) on eBay for a ‘91 YJ 4-banger in KY and had to drive it back home to Texas. Bald tires, no radio, over heating and couldn’t go over 60 mph. It was a looong trip but a memory I will never forget.
It was my 1st Wrangler and started my addiction. I have become fascinated by how resilient they are and how you can fix just about anything on them in your own garage.