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An early advertisement promoted "The new 'Jeep' Trucks are the biggest news in the medium-duty field." Two and four-wheel-drive models were originally marketed to farmers. The 118-inch-wheelbase pickup truck marked the first attempt to expand the Jeep beyond the short-wheelbase flat fender. The Jeep Truck was produced with minor sheet-metal changes until the Gladiator pickups replaced them in the '60s. With two and four-wheel drive models available, the Jeep Truck could be fitted …

America's first all-steel station wagon debuted in July 1946 and featured a three-tone paintwork that gave it that "woodie" look. The no-maintenance all-steel utility vehicle was not prone to weathering, peeling or squeaks like older "woodies". The Wagon's fold-down tailgate hatch was ahead of its time and can at least be partially credited with the origin of the "tailgate party". Most station wagons of the day could carry 4x8 feet sheets of plywood horizontally — but only Willys could stor …

The Willys MB emerged out of the war proven and ready for continued service. The workhorse of World War II was converted by Willys-Overland into a CJ with the aim of putting farm workhorses out to pasture. According to Willys-Overland, there were 5.5 million farmers in the U.S., and of these, more than 4 million had neither a truck nor a tractor. The rugged and versatile CJ-2A was marketed by Willys-Overland as "The All-Around Farm Work-Horse". It could do the job of two h …

It's the stuff of legend; the U.S. Army requested a vehicle—and drove off in a hero. The Willys MB, its spirit forged by the fire of combat and honed in the heat of battle, seared its way into the hearts of warriors fighting for freedom. Fierce emotional bonds often developed between a soldier and his "jeep" 4x4. The faithful MB earned a place in every GI's heart, in every area of combat, in every conceivable role. The tough, simple, …

The Willys MA featured a gearshift on the steering column, low side body cutouts, two circular instrument clusters on the dashboard, and a hand brake on the left side. Willys struggled to reduce the weight to the new Army specification of 2,160 pounds. Nuts and bolts were shortened along with lighter panels in order to produce a lighter version of the Quad. Items removed in order for the MA to reach that goal were reinstalled on the next-generation MB resulting in a final weight of approximately …

THE FIRST JEEP BRAND 4x4In June 1940, with the US on the verge of entering World War II, the US Army solicited bids from 135 automakers for a 1/4 ton "light reconnaissance vehicle" tailored to Army specifications. Only three companies responded — Bantam, Willys, and Ford — but, within a year's time they collectively produced the template for the vehicle known worldwide as the "jeep".Willys-Overland delivered the prototype "Quad" (named for the 4x4 system it featured), to the U.S. Army on Armisti …

As you know, Jeeps found their origin as the military transportation choice of the US Army during WW2. One thing most people don't know is that Jeep also has a unique honor as the first vehicle to be awarded a medal for its military service. Old Faithful was a Jeep was used in the pacific campaign, serving as the transportation for high ranking officers. It’s believed to have been the transport for at least 4 generals during its 18 months of service starting on August 7th 1942. It was a p …

Jeeps were one of the most widely used vehicles in the Second World War. During the war it was common for railways to have a “Jeep train,” which was one or more Jeeps with railway wagon wheels instead of more conventional tires. These Jeeps could convert back and forth easily, helping greatly as rail speeders just days after Normandy.Jeeps, designed to draw 1,000 lb on the road, could pull much greater loads on rails. In the Philippines, a Jeep train hauled a total weight of 52 tons over a route …

 With most car brands it's easy to figure out where the name came from. Ford with Henry Ford, Ferrari with Enzo Ferrari, and so on. So where did the name Jeep come from? It’s actually a bit of a mystery, with plenty of disagreement about the name’s origins.  One of the most popular theories is that Jeep is a phonetic pronunciation of “GP.”  In World War II, “GP” stood for General Purpose and was used for any of the vehicles that didn’t have a specific use. However other sources say that the …