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Jeepster (VJ) | 1948-1951. For three short years starting in 1948, Jeep produced its unique version of a sports car. The Jeepster convertible is a hot collector's item now, but the Jeepster's ...
Prior to 1940 the term "jeep" had been used as U.S. Army slang for new recruits or vehicles, [10] [11] but the World War II "jeep" that went into production in 1941 specifically tied the name to this light military 4×4, arguably making them the oldest four-wheel drive mass-production vehicles now known as SUVs. [12]
1979 Jeep CJ Silver Anniversary edition, lengthened nose as compared to pre-1972 models 1979 Jeep CJ Silver Anniversary edition interior. 1973 Super Jeep; Only produced in 1973, the Super Jeep was an appearance package created because of a shortage of aluminum wheels needed for the CJ-5 Renegade versions. Only a few hundred were built. [71]
Also: Kaiser Jeeps used the AMC 327, Buick 225 ("Dauntless V6"), Buick 350 ("Dauntless V8"), and Willys 134 I4 ("Hurricane"). The downsized Jeep XJ Cherokee/Wagoneer used the Chevrolet 2.8 L V6 in 1983–1984. American Motors contracted with Volkswagen to buy tooling for the Audi 2.0 L OHC I4.
Willys also began almost immediately to brand the term "Jeep" through advertising, applying to trademark it in 1943, and receiving the "Jeep" trademark in 1950. From 1945, Willys focused almost exclusively on selling Jeep branded vehicles, civilian and commercial, as well as utility and military jeeps for (the U.S.) governments.
I sold my 1-year-old SUV and got a Jeep Grand Cherokee. I love it. ... "The only reason you would be crazy to buy one is it is a costly vehicle to own if you decide to customize it," Monaco says.