Thieves Glimpsed Inside This V8 Wrangler and Fled Like Forrest Gump | Carscoops

      Theft recovery vehicles can present a fantastic opportunity, and this Wrangler Rubicon 392 appears to be a decent option—until you open the doors.

      The 2023 Wrangler Rubicon 392, which was stolen, has been located with 30,374 miles on it, but its interior raises some questions.

      Regardless of the peculiar interior, this limited edition continues to be an exhilarating V8 off-roading machine.

      If you thought you’d encountered the most outrageous interior designs before, think again. This Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 redefines typical aesthetics with its striking, albeit not positively so, interior. This V8 variant has been marked as a theft recovery on IAAI. While it's uncertain where the Wrangler was originally taken from, the condition of its interior implies that the thief had a change of heart and opted to abandon it.

      From our experience driving the Wrangler Rubicon 392, it’s one of the most enjoyable off-road vehicles available. The theft does not seem to have inflicted significant harm on the vehicle, but the 30,374 miles (48,882 km) on the odometer is rather excessive for a 2023 model, especially one that has been, well, customized to this degree.

      The interior? It’s certainly something. The seats feature vibrant green and yellow leather that resembles something out of a neon horror. And the stitching? Awkward, uneven, and frankly questionable. The dashboard also flaunts green leather with yellow stitching, and a portion of the transmission tunnel has been adorned in a loud red. To sum it up: someone really went bold with this color scheme.

      The rear seats follow suit, showcasing the same green and yellow leather. As if that weren't enough, the inner pillars at the back have also been painted red. It's a lot to absorb, and likely not in the way the designer envisioned.

      The IAAI listing has a "buy it now" price of $49,500 and proposes $4,520 in estimated repair expenses for this Wrangler. However, after reviewing the photos, there appears to be no visible damage, unless one considers the color scheme “damage,” which many would. Replacing the neon upholstery with something more understated would likely incur additional costs, but it could be worthwhile if you find the current interior unbearable.