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Jeep CJ From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search Jeep CJ Manufacturer Jeep Production 1944-1986 Assembly Toledo, Ohio , United States Successor Jeep Wrangler Jeep Comanche (For pickup version) Class Compact sport utility vehicle 2-door pickup truck Layout Front engine , rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive The Willys CJ (later Jeep CJ ) (or Civilian Jeep ) is a public version of the famous Willys Military Jeep from World War II . The first CJ prototype (the Willys CJ-2 ) was introduced in 1944 by Willys , and the same basic vehicle stayed in production through seven variants and three corporate parents until 1986. A variant of the CJ is still in production today under license. The last CJs, the CJ-7 and CJ-8 , were replaced in 1987 by the Jeep Wrangler . Also available were two-wheel-drive variants, known as DJs . [ 1 ] Contents 1 CJ-1 2 CJ-2 3 CJ-2A 4 CJ-3A 5 CJ-4 6 CJ-3B 7 CJ-5 8 CJ-6 9 CJ-5A and CJ-6A 10 CJ-7 11 CJ-8 (Scrambler) 12 CJ-10 13 CJ-10a 14 See also 15 Notes 16 External links [ edit ] CJ-1 Willys-Overland CJ-1 Production 1944 By 1944, the Allies were confident the war would be won. This allowed Willys to consider designing a Jeep for the post-war civilian market. Documentation is hard to come by, but it seems that a Willys-Overland CJ-1 (for "Civilian Jeep-1") was running by May of that year. The CJ-1 was apparently an MB that had been modified by adding a tailgate, drawbar , and a civilian-style canvas top. None of the CJ-1s built have survived, and it is not known (at this writing) how many were built. [ 2 ] [ edit ] CJ-2 Willys-Overland CJ-2 Production 1944-1945 Although it bore the CJ name, the Willys-Overland CJ-2 was not really available at retail. The CJ-2s, also known as "AgriJeeps," were the second generation prototype for the first production civilian Jeep, and were used solely for testing purposes. It was directly based on the military Willys MB , using the same Willys Go Devil engine , but stripped of all military features, particularly the blackout lighting. They had tailgates, Power Take-offs ("PTO"s), engine governors, column-shift T90 transmissions, 5.38 gears, 2.43:1 low-range transfer cases, and driver's-side tool indentations. The earlier models had brass plaques on the bonnet and windscreen that read "JEEP". Later models were stamped "JEEP" a la the familiar "WILLYS" stamping that appeared on the CJ-2A and later models. Some CJ-2s had "AgriJeep" plaques affixed to the dash. The spare tire was mounted forward of the passenger-side rear wheel on the earlier models and aft of the rear wheel on later ones. It seems that CJ-2s were distributed to "agricultural stations" for evaluation purposes. Of the 45 CJ-2s built, serial numbers CJ2-06, CJ2-09, CJ2-11, CJ2-12, CJ2-14, CJ2-26, CJ2-32, CJ2-37 and CJ2-39 have survived. Only CJ2-09 has been restored. [ 2 ] [ edit ] CJ-2A Willys-Overland CJ-2A Production 1945-1949 Lessons learned with the CJ-2 led to the development of the first full-production CJ, the 1945-1949 Willys-Overland CJ-2A . The CJ-2A looked very much like a civilianized MB with a tailgate and side mounted spare tire. One major difference between the MB and the CJ-2A can be found by looking at the grilles of the two vehicles. The MB had recessed headlights and nine-slot grilles while the CJ2A had larger headlights flush-mounted in a seven-slot grille. In place of the MB's T-84 transmission, the CJ-2A was equipped with the beefier T-90 three speed transmission. However, the CJ-2A was still powered with the reliable L-134 Go-Devil engine. Many of the early CJ-2As were produced using surplus military Jeep parts such as engine blocks and, in a few cases, modified frames. Since the CJ-2A was primarily intended for farming, ranching, and industrial applications, a wide variety of extra equipment could be purchased with the Jeep. Examples of extra equipment are: rear seat, center rear view mirror(Stock CJ-2As came with only a driver side mirror), front passenger seat (Stock CJ-2As only came with a driver seat), canvas top, front PTO, rear PTO, belt pulley drive, capstan winch, governor, rear hydraulic lift, snow plow, welder, generator, mower, disc, front bumper weight, heavy duty springs, dual vacuum windshield wipers (stock CJ-2As were equipped with a manual wiper on the passenger side and a vacuum wiper on the driver side), dual taillights (Stock CJ-2As had a taillight on the driver side and a reflector on the passenger side), and hot-climate radiator, driveshaft guards, heater, side steps, and radiator brush guard. CJ-2As were produced with very unique, lively, and sometimes downright ugly color combinations. From 1945 to mid-1946, CJ-2As were only available in two color combinations: Pasture Green with Autumn Yellow wheels and Harvest Tan with Sunset Red wheels. Additional color combinations added in mid-1946 were: Princeton Black with Harvard Red or Sunset Red wheels, Michigan Yellow with Pasture Green, Sunset Red or Americar Black wheels, Normandy Blue with Autumn Yellow or Sunset Red wheels, and Harvard Red with Autumn Yellow or Americar Black wheels. The Pasture Green and Harvest Tan combinations were dropped later in 1946. The Harvard Red combinations were dropped in 1947 and replaced with: Picket Gray with Harvard Red wheels, and Luzon Red with Universal Beige wheels. In 1948, the following color combinations were also added: Emerald Green with Universal Beige wheels, Potomac Gary with Harvard Red or Americar Black wheels. For 1949, the Picket Gray, Michigan Yellow, and Normandy Blue combinations were dropped. Olive drab was also available for export models. On early CJ-2As, the front seats were covered in Slate Gray vinyl and the rear seat (if ordered) was covered in olive drab vinyl. Later in production, seats could be Barcelona Red, Slate Gray, or olive drab. A total of 214,760 CJ-2As were produced. [ edit ] CJ-3A Willys-Overland CJ-3A Production 1949-1953 The Willys-Overland CJ-3A was introduced in 1949, and replaced the CJ-2A by the next year. It featured a one-piece windshield with a vent as well as wipers at the bottom, and a beefed up suspension to accommodate the various agricultural implements that were being built for the vehicle. [ 3 ] Another difference was a shorter rear wheelwell (the wheelwell from the top front edge to the rear of the body is 32 inches (810 mm) on the 3A compared to 34 inches (860 mm) on the 2A) and moving the drivers seat rearward. [ 4 ] A bare-bones Farm Jeep version was available starting in 1951 with a power takeoff . 131,843 CJ-3As were produced before the series ended in 1953. [ edit ] CJ-4 Willys-Overland CJ-4 Production 1951-1953 Wheelbase 81 in (2057 mm) Only one Willys-Overland CJ-4 [ 5 ] was ever built as an experimental concept in 1951. It used the new Willys Hurricane engine and had an 81-inch (2,057 mm) wheelbase . The CJ-4 body tub was an intermediate design between the straightforward raised hood from the CJ-3B and the all new curved body style of the CJ-5. The design was rejected and the vehicle eventually sold to a factory employee. [ edit ] CJ-3B Willys CJ-3B Production 1953-1968 The Willys CJ-3B replaced the CJ-3A in 1953, the same year Willys was sold to Kaiser . Kaiser removed "Overland" from the subcompany name. CJ-3B introduced a higher grille and hood to clear the new Willys Hurricane engine . The CJ-3B was produced until 1968 with a total of about 196,000 [ 6 ] produced, although the design was licensed to a number of international manufacturers, including Mitsubishi of Japan and Mahindra of India . Mitsubishi ceased production of vehicles derived from the CJ-3B design in 1998 after selling approximately 200,000 units. [ 7 ] Mahindra continues to produce Jeeps based on the Willys CJ-3B today. M606 was a militarized version of CJ-3B. Japanese wikipedia page on Mitsubishi Jeep [ edit ] CJ-5 Willys CJ-5/Jeep CJ-5 CJ-5 with V6 engine Also called Jeep Shahbaz ( Pars Khodro ) [ 8 ] Production 1954-1983 Engine(s) Willys Hurricane F-head I4 Perkins Diesel 225 cu in (3.7 L) Dauntless V6 151 cu in (2.5 L) Iron Duke I4 232 cu in (3.8 L) AMC I6 258 cu in (4.2 L) AMC I6 304 cu in (5 L) AMC V8 Transmission(s) 3-speed manual 4-speed manual Wheelbase 81 in (2057 mm) (1954-1971) 83.5 in (2121 mm) (1972-1983) Length 138.2 in (3510 mm) Width 68.5 in (1740 mm) Height 67.7 in (1720 mm) Curb weight 2,665 lb (1,209 kg) [ 9 ] Related Jeep DJ-5 The Willys CJ-5 (after 1964 Jeep CJ-5 ) was influenced by new corporate owner, Kaiser, and the Korean War M38A1 Jeep. It was intended to replace the CJ-3B, but that model continued in production. The CJ-5 repeated this pattern, continuing in production for three decades while three newer models appeared. "The CJ-5 has the distinct honor of being a vehicle that was hard to kill off... equaling the longest production run of note." [ 10 ] A total of 603,303 CJ-5s were produced between 1954 and 1983. In 1965, Kaiser bought the casting rights to the Buick 225 cu in (3.7 L) V6 Dauntless and the CJ-5 and CJ-6 got a new engine with 155 hp (116 kW) supplementing the Willys Hurricane engine . A similar model, the Jeep DJ , was based on the CJ. The company was sold to American Motors (AMC) in 1970, and the GM engine was retired after the 1971 model year. (GM's Buick division repurchased the engine tooling in the early 1970s which served as the powerplant in several GM vehicles.) The "Trac-Lok" limited-slip differential replaced the "Powr-Lok" in 1971. American Motors began using their own engines in 1972. Replacing the Hurricane was the one-barrel 232 cu in (3.8 L) (except in California). Optional was a one-barrel 258 cu in (4.2 L) (standard in California). Also in 1972, AMC's 304 cu in (5 L) engine became available in the same tune as a base V8 muscle car. To accommodate the new engines the fenders and hood were stretched 5 inches (127 mm) starting in 1972 and the wheelbase was stretched 3 inches (76 mm). Other drive train changes took place then as well including the front axle became a full-floating Dana 30. In 1976 the tub and frame were modified slightly from earlier versions. The windshield frame also changed meaning that tops from 1955-1975 will not fit a 1976-1983 CJ-5 and vice-versa. In 1979, the standard engine become the 258 cu in (4.2 L) that now featured a two-barrel carburetor . From 1980 to 1983, the CJ-5 came standard with a "Hurricane"-branded version of the GM Iron Duke I4 . Several special CJ-5 models were produced: 1961-1963 Tuxedo Park Mark III 1965 "Tuxedo Park Mark IV" 1969 Camper [ 11 ] [ 12 ] [ 13 ] [ 14 ] [ 15 ] [ 16 ] 1969 462 1970 Renegade I 1971 Renegade II 1972-1983 Renegade Models  — featuring a 304 cu in (5 L) V8 , alloy wheels , and a Trac-Lok limited-slip differential 1973 Super Jeep 1977-1983 Golden Eagle 1979 Silver Anniversary Early Tuxedo Park models were trim lines, but the Tuxedo Park Mark IV was claimed as a separate model than the other CJ series (marked in 1965 as the "Universal"), with more differences than past models. The Tuxedo Park Mark IV was an attempt to crack the mass market; it was, according to Jeep, “a new idea in sports cars ... the sportiest, most FUNctional car on the automotive scene.” It added to the standard CJ chrome bumpers, hood latches, gas cap, mirror, and tail lamp trim. 81 and 101 inch wheelbases were available, with a variety of convertible top and seat colors, and front bucket seats in “pleated British calf grain vinyl.” Sales of this model, introduced in 1965, were low. [ 17 ] In Australia, a unique variant of the CJ5/CJ6 was produced in limited numbers. In 1965, when the CJ was given the all-new Buick V6, Jeep saw the need for something similar in Australia. As such, they began to fit Falcon 6 cylinder engines to them at their Rocklea factory in Queensland. The jeep was fitted with an engine, pedal box and clutch/brake system corresponding to the equivalent Falcon at the time; i.e. a 1965 CJ5 would be fitted with 1965 Falcon engine/clutch components. When the Falcon received a hydraulic clutch system, so too did the Jeep. Combat 6 jeeps were also fitted with Australian Borg Warner differentials, and Borg Warner brand gearboxes. Unfortunately there is very little documentation about these jeeps, and often the only way to conclusively identify them is by owner history. Web page describing Jeep's presence in Australia, including the "Combat 6" [ edit ] CJ-6 Willys CJ-6/Jeep CJ-6 Production 1955-1975 Engine(s) F-head 4 cylinder Perkins Diesel 225 CID V6 Dauntless Iron Duke I4 304 CID V8 Wheelbase 101 in (2565 mm) The CJ-6 was simply a 20-inch (508 mm) longer-wheelbase (101 in) CJ-5 . Introduced in 1955 as a 1956 model, the CJ-6 was never very popular in the United States. Most CJ6 models were sold to Sweden and South America. The U.S. Forest Service put a number CJ-6 Jeeps in to use. American sales ended in 1975. Just 50,172 had been made when the series went out of production completely in 1981. Just as in the CJ-5, the V6 and V8 engine choices appeared in 1965 and 1972. Former President Ronald Reagan owned a CJ-6 and used it on his California Ranch. [ 18 ] [ edit ] CJ-5A and CJ-6A CJ-5A & CJ-6A Production 1964-1968 From 1964-1968 Kaiser elevated the Tuxedo Park from just a trim package to a separate model for the CJ-5A and CJ-6A. A Tuxedo Park Mark IV is signified by a different prefix from a normal CJ-5 with a VIN prefix of 8322, while a normal CJ-5 VIN prefix is 8305 from 1964-1971. [ edit ] CJ-7 Jeep CJ-7 Production 1976-1986 Engine(s) 150 cu in (2.5 L) AMC I4 151 cu in (2.5 L) GM I4 232 cu in (3.8 L) AMC I6 258 cu in (4.2 L) AMC I6 304 cu in (5 L) AMC V8 145 cu in (2.4 L) Isuzu Diesel C240 Transmission(s) 4-speed manual 3-speed automatic Wheelbase 93.3 in (2370 mm) Length 148 in (3759 mm) Width 68.5 in (1740 mm) Height 67.7 in (1720 mm) Curb weight 2,707 lb (1,228 kg) [ 19 ] The Jeep CJ-7 featured a longer wheel base than the CJ-5 and lacked the noticeable curvature of the doors previously seen on the CJ-5. The other main difference to the CJ-5 was to the chassis which hitherto consisted of two parallel longitudinal main c-section rails. To help improve vehicle handling and stability the rear section of the chassis stepped out to allow the road springs and dampers to be mounted closer to the outside of the body. It was introduced in 1976 and 379,299 were built during 11 years of production. The CJ-7 featured an optional new automatic all-wheel drive system called Quadra-Trac , as well as a part-time two speed transfer case; an automatic transmission was also an option. Other features included an optional molded hardtop, and steel doors. The CJ-7 was also available in Renegade and an upgraded Laredo model. Noticeable by their different body decals, the Laredo model featured nicer seats, steering wheel tilt, and a chrome package that included the bumpers, front grill, and mirrors. An optional Trak-Lok differential was available for the rear. Ring and Pinion was typically 3.54, but later went down to 2.73. A diesel powered version was made in the Ohio factory for export only. The engines were provided by General Motors, the owners of Isuzu Motor Cars. Production of this diesel version is believed to have been only between 1980 and 1982. This model had the Isuzu C240 engine, T176 Transmission, Dana 300 Transfer box although there are reports of some being produced with the dana 20. Typically they had 4.1 ratio, narrow track axles. The CJ-7 continues to be used in the sport of mud racing, with either the stock body or a fiberglass replica. It is also a favorite for rock crawling. Engines 150 cu in (2.5 L) AMC I4 151 cu in (2.5 L) GM I4 232 cu in (3.8 L) AMC I6 258 cu in (4.2 L) AMC I6 99.4 PS (73 kW; 98 hp), 261 N·m (193 lb·ft) 304 cu in (5 L) AMC V8 127 PS (93 kW; 125 hp), 296 N·m (218 lb·ft) [ 19 ] 145 cu in (2.4 L) Isuzu Diesel C240 Transmissions Warner T-18 (4 speed) Borg-Warner T-4 (4 speed) Borg-Warner T-5 (5 speed) Tremec T-150 (3 speed manual ) Tremec T-176 (4 speed manual) Borg-Warner SR-4 (4 speed) GM TH-400 (3 speed automatic ) Chrysler TF-999 (3 speed automatic transmission - 4.2L) Chrysler TF-904 (3 speed automatic transmission - 2.5L) Transfer Cases Dana 20 (1976–79) Dana 300 (1980–86) Borg-Warner QuadraTrac #1339 (1976–1979) Axles Dana 30 Front (1976–86) 2-Piece AMC 20 Rear (1976–86) Dana 44 Rear (1986) [ edit ] CJ-8 (Scrambler) Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler Production 1981-1986 Body style(s) 2-door pickup truck Transmission(s) 5-speed manual 3-speed automatic Wheelbase 103 in (2616 mm) The Jeep (CJ-8) Scrambler was a pickup truck version of the CJ-7, introduced in 1981. It featured a 103-inch (2,616 mm) wheelbase and a pickup bed. Only 27,792 were built in the five years of production before being replaced by the similarly-sized Comanche . The Jeep Scrambler (CJ-8) did not offer the Quadra-Trac system. The majority of Jeep Scramblers (CJ-8) used the traditional transfer case and manual front- locking hubs to engage the four-wheel drive. Most Scramblers (CJ-8) used a four- or five-speed standard transmission but a three-speed automatic transmission was an available option. A full length steel hardtop CJ-8 based on the Scrambler was made for the Alaskan Postal Service, using right hand drive and automatic transmissions. Instead of the rear tailgate the steel hardtop utilized a hinged barn door opening to the back. There were only 230 of these produced and sold in the US. This version was also widely sold in Venezuela and Australia as the "CJ8 Overlander", with small differences including full length rear windows on the Overlander. Jeep Australia (Circa 1984). "Jeep Overlander CJ-8 Specifications and Dimensions". Press release.   The steel hardtops used on these postal scramblers and Overlanders were known as "World Cab" tops. Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan also owned a blue Scrambler (CJ-8) and used it on his California " Rancho del Cielo " property ( image ) [ 20 ] with the license plate "Gipper." [ 21 ] [ edit ] CJ-10 Jeep CJ-10 Production 1981-1985 Body style(s) 2-door pickup truck Engine(s) Nissan SD33 3.3l 6 cylinder Diesel The Jeep CJ-10 was a CJ-based pickup truck . Produced from 1981 through 1985, it was sold mainly as an export vehicle, though some were used by the United States Air Force for use as an aircraft pulling vehicle (see CJ-10a). They featured square headlights mounted in the fenders and a 9-slot grille, a homage to the old Jeeps of WWII which originally had a 9 slot grille (the civilian model, the CJ-2 and 2a, were given a 7 slot grille as a distinction between the military and civilian models). Image link [ edit ] CJ-10a Jeep CJ-10a Production 1984-1986 Body style(s) 2-door flightline aircraft tug Engine(s) Nissan SD33 3.3l 6 cylinder Diesel The Jeep CJ-10a was a CJ10-based flightline aircraft tug. Produced in Mexico from 1984 through 1986, were used by the United States Air Force for use as an aircraft pulling vehicle. About 2300 of them were produced. Image link [ edit ] See also Jeep Wrangler (replacement for the CJ series in 1987) [ edit ] Notes ^ Flory, J. "Kelly", Jr. American Cars 1960-1972 (Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Coy, 2004), p.412. ^ a b "The CJ2A Story" . Thecj2apage.com . http://www.thecj2apage.com/story.html . Retrieved 2010-09-29 .   ^ Cary, Reed. "The CJ-3A Universal Jeep" , retrieved on 2009-09-28. ^ "The CJ-3A" , retrieved on 2009-09-28. ^ Holland, Bob (2008-03-21). "Jeep's mystery CJ4" . Blogs.edmunds.com . http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightline/2008/03/jeeps-mystery-cj4.html#more . Retrieved 2010-09-29 .   ^ "CJ-3B History" . Film.queensu.ca. 2004-11-11 . http://www.film.queensu.ca/cj3b/History.html . Retrieved 2010-09-29 .   ^ "Jeeps in Japan" . Film.queensu.ca . http://www.film.queensu.ca/Cj3b/World/Japan2.html . Retrieved 2010-09-29 .   ^ http://web.parskhodro.ir/pdf/Parskhodro%20history.pdf ^ "1979 Jeep CJ-5 car technical specifications from Carfolio.com - 0 door 4.2 litre (4235 cc) Inline 6 99.4 PS, 2X3 speed manual" . Carfolio.com . http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=58322 . Retrieved 2010-12-03 .   ^ Tellem, Tori. History of the CJ-5 - Jeep Autopsy: CJ-5 One Of The "Unstoppables" JP Magazine , retrieved on 2009-08-15. ^ http://www.street2mud.com/albums/album02/JeepCJ5Camper_5.jpg ^ http://www.street2mud.com/albums/album02/JeepCJ5Camper_6.jpg ^ http://www.street2mud.com/albums/album02/JeepCJ5Camper_7.jpg ^ http://www.street2mud.com/albums/album02/JeepCJ5Camper_8.jpg ^ http://www.street2mud.com/albums/album02/JeepCJ5Camper_9.jpg ^ http://www.street2mud.com/albums/album02/JeepCJ5Camper_10.jpg ^ "Jeep for 1965" . Allpar . http://www.allpar.com/trucks/jeep/1965.html . Retrieved 2008-09-24 .   ^ Gipper "CJ-6 April 1984" Ray's Jeeps FAQs, 2005 , retrieved on 2008-09-17. ^ a b "1979 Jeep CJ-7 car technical specifications from Carfolio.com - 0 door 4.2 litre (4235 cc) Inline 6 99.4 PS, 2X3 speed manual" . Carfolio.com . http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=58366 . Retrieved 2010-12-03 .   ^ Marsden, Rachel. My Personal Glimpse into the Heart and Soul of Ronald Reagan, June 9, 2004 , retrieved on 2008-05-27. ^ "Lifestyles: Reagan's Ranch, a Symbol of His Nostalgia for a More Simple Life" The Orange County Register, June 20, 2004 , retrieved on 2008-05-27. 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WK2 Wagoneer SJ Grand Wagoneer SJ ZJ Commander XK Compact pickup CJ-10 Comanche MJ Full-size pickup Honcho/J10-20 Series || Jeep From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search For other uses, see Jeep (disambiguation) . Jeep Type Division of Chrysler Industry Automobile Founded 1941 Headquarters Auburn Hills, Michigan , USA Area served Worldwide Key people Michael Manley (CEO of Jeep division) Sergio Marchionne (CEO of Chrysler Group LLC) Products Sport Utility vehicles Parent Chrysler Group LLC Website Jeep.com Jeep is an automobile marque of Chrysler . It is the oldest off-road vehicle (also sport utility vehicle – SUV) brand. It inspired a number of other military Light Utility Vehicles , such as the Land Rover which is the second oldest 4-wheel-drive brand. The original Jeep vehicle that first appeared as the prototype Bantam BRC became the primary light 4-wheel-drive vehicle of the United States Army and Allies during World War II , as well as the postwar period. Many Jeep variants serving similar military and civilian roles have since been created in other nations. Contents 1 History 1.1 Origin of the name "jeep" 1.2 Trade name 1.3 The origins of the vehicle: the first jeeps 1.3.1 The M715 2 The Jeep marque 2.1 AM General 3 Off-road abilities 4 Summary of Jeep ownership 5 Jeep model list 5.1 Historical and military models 5.2 FC Trucks, VJ Jeepsters, & FJ Vans 5.3 CJ models 5.4 DJ models 5.5 SJ (FSJ) models 5.6 XJ models 5.7 MJ models 5.8 YJ, TJ, LJ and JK models 5.9 ZJ, WJ, and WK models 5.10 KJ models 5.11 Current models 5.12 Concept vehicles 6 Jeeps around the world 7 See also 8 References 9 External links [ edit ] History [ edit ] Origin of the name "jeep" This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding reliable references . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (December 2008) There are many explanations of the origin of the word "jeep," all of which have proven difficult to verify. The most widely held theory is that the military designation of GP begat the term "Jeep" and holds that the vehicle bore the designation "GP" (for "Government Purposes" or "General Purpose"), which was phonetically slurred into the word jeep. However, an alternate view launched by R. Lee Ermey , on his television series Mail Call , disputes this, saying that the vehicle was designed for specific duties, and was never referred to as "General Purpose" and it is highly unlikely that the average jeep-driving GI would have been familiar with this designation. The Ford GPW abbreviation actually meant (G for government use, P to designate its 80-inch (2,000 mm) wheelbase and W to indicate its Willys-Overland designed engine). Many, including Ermey, suggest that soldiers at the time were so impressed with the new vehicles that they informally named it after Eugene the Jeep , a character in the Popeye cartoons created by E. C. Segar . Eugene the Jeep was Popeye's "jungle pet" and was "small, able to move between dimensions and could solve seemingly impossible problems." [ 1 ] Words of the Fighting Forces by Clinton A. Sanders, a dictionary of military slang, published in 1942, in the library at The Pentagon gives this definition: Jeep : A four-wheel drive vehicle of one-half- to one-and-one-half-ton capacity for reconnaissance or other army duty. A term applied to the bantam-cars, and occasionally to other motor vehicles (U.S.A.) in the Air Corps, the Link Trainer; in the armored forces, the ½-ton command vehicle. Also referred to as "any small plane, helicopter, or gadget." This definition is supported by the use of the term "jeep carrier" to refer to the Navy's small escort carriers . Early in 1941, Willys-Overland demonstrated the vehicle's off-road capability by having it drive up the steps of the United States Capitol , driven by Willys test driver Irving "Red" Haussman, who had recently heard soldiers at Fort Holabird calling it a "jeep." When asked by syndicated columnist Katherine Hillyer for the Washington Daily News (or by a bystander, according to another account) what it was called, Irving answered, "It's a jeep." Katherine Hillyer's article was published nationally on February 20, 1941, and included a picture of the vehicle with the caption: LAWMAKERS TAKE A RIDE- With Senator Meade , of New York, at the wheel, and Representative Thomas , of New Jersey, sitting beside him, one of the Army's new scout cars, known as "jeeps" or "quads", climbs up the Capitol steps in a demonstration yesterday. Soldiers in the rear seat for gunners were unperturbed. This exposure caused all other jeep references to fade, leaving the 4x4 with the name. The term was also in military slang use to mean vehicles that were untried, or untested. [ edit ] Trade name The original trademark brand name application was filled in February 1943 by Willys-Overland . [ 2 ] It is also used as a generic term with a lowercase (jeep) for vehicles inspired by the Jeep that are suitable for use on rough terrain. [ 3 ] As the only company that continually produced Jeep vehicles after the war, in June 1950 Willys-Overland was granted the privilege of owning the name "Jeep" as a registered trademark . [ 2 ] [ edit ] The origins of the vehicle: the first jeeps Bantam BRC 40 Dashboard of World War II era jeep. Jeep with 50 cal. Browning machine gun When it became obvious that the United States was eventually going to become involved in the war raging in Europe, the U.S. Army contacted 135 companies asking for working prototypes of a four wheel drive reconnaissance car. Only two companies responded to the request, The American Bantam Car Company and Willys-Overland . The Army had set what seemed like an impossible deadline of 49 days to supply a working prototype. Willys asked for more time but were refused. The bankrupt American Bantam Car Company had no engineering staff left on the payroll and brought in Karl Probst , a talented freelance designer from Detroit. After turning down an initial request from Bantam, Probst accepted the job after being asked again by the Army, and initially working without salary, went to work July 17, 1940. Probst completely laid out plans for the Bantam prototype in two days, and the next day estimated the total cost of the vehicle. On July 22, Bantam's bid was submitted, complete with blueprints [ 4 ] Much of the vehicle had to be assembled from existing off-the-shelf automotive parts, and the custom four wheel drive train components were supplied by Spicer. The hand built prototype was completed in Butler, Pennsylvania , [ 5 ] and driven to Camp Holabird , Maryland, for testing by the Army on 21 September 1940. The vehicle met the Army's criteria, but its engine did not meet the Army's torque requirements. The Army felt that the Bantam company was too small to supply the number of vehicles it needed so it supplied the Bantam design to Willys and Ford who were encouraged to make their own changes and modifications. The resulting Ford 'Pygmy' and Willys 'Quad' prototypes looked very similar to the Bantam BRC (Bantam Reconnaissance Car) prototype and Spicer supplied very similar 4-wheel drive train components to all three manufacturers. 1,500 of each of the three models built and extensively field tested. Willys-Overland's chief engineer Delmar "Barney" Roos made design changes to meet a revised weight specification (a maximum of 1,275 lb (578 kg) [ 6 ] including oil and water). He was thus able to use the powerful but comparatively heavy Willys "Go Devil" engine, and win the initial production contract. The Willys version of the car would become the standardized jeep design, designated the model MB and was built at their plant in Toledo, Ohio . The familiar pressed metal Jeep grille was actually a Ford design feature and incorporated into the final design by the Army. Since the War Department required a large number of vehicles to be manufactured in a relatively short time, Willys-Overland granted the United States Government a non-exclusive license to allow another company to manufacture vehicles using Willys' specifications. The Army chose Ford as the second supplier, but building Jeeps to the Willys' design. Willys supplied Ford with a complete set of plans and specifications. American Bantam, the creators of the first Jeep, spent the rest of the war building heavy duty trailers for the army. Final production version Jeeps built by Willys-Overland were the Model MB , while those built by Ford were the Model GPW ( G = government vehicle, P designated the 80" wheelbase , and W = the Willys engine design). There were subtle differences between the two. [ 7 ] The versions produced by Ford had every component (including bolt heads) marked with an "F". Willys also followed the Ford pattern by stamping its name into some body parts, but stopped this in 1942. [ 8 ] The cost per vehicle trended upwards as the war continued from the price under the first contract from Willys at US$ 648.74 (Ford's was $782.59 per unit). [ 9 ] Willys-Overland and Ford, under the direction of Charles E. Sorensen (Vice-President of Ford during World War II), produced about 640,000 Jeeps between them which was about 18% of all the wheeled military vehicles built in the U.S. during the war. Jeeps were used by every division of the U.S. military and an average of 145 were supplied to every infantry regiment. Jeeps were used for many other purposes including cable laying, saw milling, as fire fighting pumpers, field ambulances, tractors and, with suitable wheels, would even run on railway tracks. An amphibious jeep, the model GPA, or "seep" (Sea Jeep) was built for Ford in modest numbers but it could not be considered a huge success - it was neither a good off road vehicle nor a good boat. As part of the war effort, nearly 30% of all Jeep production was supplied to Great Britain and to the Soviet Red Army during World War II. During the jeep's service in Korea the name was referred to as "Just Enough Essential Parts" by the troops due to the very basic design. The Jeep has been widely imitated around the world, including in France by Delahaye and by Hotchkiss et Cie (after 1954, Hotchkiss manufactured Jeeps under license from Willys), and in Japan by Mitsubishi Motors and Toyota . The utilitarian good looks of the original Jeep have been hailed by industrial designers and museum curators alike. The Museum of Modern Art described the Jeep as a masterpiece of functionalist design , and has periodically exhibited the Jeep as part of its collection. [ 10 ] [ 11 ] Ernie Pyle called the Jeep, along with the Coleman G.I. Pocket Stove , "the two most important pieces of noncombat equipment ever developed." [ 12 ] Jeeps became even more famous following the war, as they became available on the surplus market. Some ads claimed to offer "Jeeps still in the factory crate." This legend persisted for decades, despite the fact that Jeeps were never shipped from the factory in crates. Another legend—true, in this case—rising around the Jeep comes from the Jeepney , a unique type of taxi or bus created in the Philippines . The first Jeepneys were military-surplus MB and GPWs, left behind in the war-ravaged country following WWII and Filipino independence. Jeepneys were built from Jeeps by lengthening and widening the rear "tub" of the vehicle, allowing more passengers to ride. Over the years, Jeepneys have become the most ubiquitous symbol of the modern Philippines, even as they have been decorated in more elaborate and flamboyant styles by their owners. In the United States military, the jeep has been supplanted by a number of vehicles (e.g. Ford's M151 MUTT ) of which the latest is the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV or "Humvee"). [ edit ] The M715 Jeep M715 In 1965, Jeep developed the M715 1.25 ton army truck, a militarised version of the civilian J-series Jeep truck, which served extensively in Vietnam. It had heavier full floating axles and a foldable vertical flat windshield. Today it serves other countries, and is still being produced by Kia under license. The CJ ("Civilian Jeep") series began in 1945 with the CJ-2A followed by the CJ-3B in 1953. These early Jeeps are commonly referred to as "flatfenders" because their front fenders were flat across the front, the same as their military precedents, the Willys MB and identical Ford GPW models. The CJ-4 exists only as a 1951 prototype, and is the missing link between the flat fendered CJ-2A and CJ-3B and the round-fendered CJ-5 first introduced in 1955. [ edit ] The Jeep marque The marque has gone through many owners, starting with Willys , which produced the first Civilian Jeep (CJ) in 1945 and who were the first granted the trademark in 1950. Willys was sold to Kaiser Motors in 1953, which became Kaiser-Jeep in 1963. American Motors Corporation (AMC) purchased Kaiser's money-losing Jeep operations in 1970. The utility vehicles complemented AMC's passenger car business by sharing components, achieving volume efficiencies, as well as capitalizing on Jeep's international and government markets. The French automaker Renault began investing in AMC in 1979. However, by 1987, the automobile markets had changed and even Renault itself was experiencing financial troubles. At the same time, Chrysler Corporation wanted to capture the Jeep brand, as well as other assets of AMC. Chrysler bought out AMC in 1987, shortly after the Jeep CJ-7 was replaced with the AMC-designed Jeep Wrangler or YJ. Chrysler merged with Daimler-Benz in 1998 to form DaimlerChrysler . DaimlerChrysler eventually sold most of their interest in Chrysler to a private equity company in 2007. Chrysler and the Jeep division now operate under the name Chrysler Group LLC. Jeeps have been built under licence by various manufacturers around the world including Mahindra in India, EBRO in Spain, and several in South America. Mitsubishi built more than 30 different Jeep models in Japan between 1953 and 1998. Most of them were based on the CJ-3B model of the original Willys-Kaiser design. [ 13 ] Toledo, Ohio has been the headquarters of the Jeep marque since its inception, and the city has always been proud of this heritage. Although no longer produced in the same factory as the World War II originals, two streets in the vicinity of the old plant are named Willys Parkway and Jeep Parkway. American Motors set up the first automobile-manufacturing joint venture in the People's Republic of China on January 15, 1984. [ 14 ] The result was Beijing Jeep Corporation, Ltd., in partnership with Beijing Automobile Industry Corporation, to produce the Jeep Cherokee (XJ) in Beijing . Manufacture continued after Chrysler's buyout of AMC. This joint venture is now part of DaimlerChrysler and DaimlerChrysler China Invest Corporation. The original 1984 XJ model was updated and called the "Jeep 2500" toward the end of its production that ended after 2005. [ 15 ] A division of Chrysler Group LLC , the most recent successor company to the Jeep brand, now holds trademark status on the name "Jeep" and the distinctive 7-slot front grille design. The original 9-slot grille associated with all WW2 jeeps was designed by Ford for their GPW, and because it weighed less than the original "Slat Grille" of Willys, (an arrangement of flat bars) was incorporated into the "standardized jeep" design. [ edit ] AM General The history of the HMMWV ( Humvee ) has ties with Jeep. In 1971, Jeep's Defense and Government Products Division was turned into AM General, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Motors Corporation, which also owned Jeep. In 1979, while still owned by American Motors, AM General began the first steps toward designing the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle. AM General also continued manufacturing the two wheel drive DJ, which Jeep created in 1953. The General Motors Hummer and Chrysler Jeep have been waging battle in US courts over the right to use seven slots in their respective radiator grills. Chrysler Jeep claims it has the exclusive rights to use the seven vertical slits since it is the sole remaining assignee of the various companies since Willys gave their post-war jeeps seven slots instead of Ford's nine-slot design for the Jeep. [ edit ] Off-road abilities This section requires expansion . Jeep Wrangler off-roading Jeep advertising has always emphasized the vehicle's off-road capabilities. [ 16 ] Today, the Wrangler is one of the few remaining four wheel drive vehicles with solid front and rear axles. These axles are known for their durability and strength. Most Wranglers come with a Dana 35 rear differential and a Dana 30 front differential (44 in the case of the Rubicon). The upgraded Rubicon model of the JK Wrangler is equipped with electronically activated locking differentials, Dana 44 axles front and rear with 4.10 gears, a 4:1 transfer case, electronic sway bar disconnect and heavy duty suspension. Another benefit of solid axle vehicles is they tend to be easier and cheaper to "lift" with after market suspension systems. This increases the distance between the axle and chassis of the vehicle. By increasing this distance, larger tires can be installed, which will increase the ground clearance , allowing it to traverse even larger and more difficult obstacles. In addition to higher ground clearance many owners aim to increase suspension articulation or "flex" to give their Jeeps greatly improved off-road capabilities. Good suspension articulation keeps all four wheels in contact with the ground and maintains traction. Useful features of the smaller Jeeps are their short wheelbases, narrow frames, and ample approach, breakover, and departure angles, allowing them to fit into places where full-size four wheel drives have difficulty. [ edit ] Summary of Jeep ownership 1941–1953: Willys -Overland 1953–1964: Kaiser-Jeep (calling themselves "Willys Motors") 1964–1970: Kaiser-Jeep 1970–1987: AMC (w/ Renault controlling production in 1986) 1987–1998: Chrysler 1998–2007: Daimler Chrysler AG 2007–2009: Chrysler LLC 2009–present: Chrysler Group LLC [ edit ] Jeep model list [ edit ] Historical and military models World War II era jeep built by Ford, using the Willys-Overland design 1940 Bantam Pilot - Prototype 1940 Bantam BRC-60 - Prototype 1940 Willys Quad - Prototype 1940 Ford Pygmy - Prototype 1940 Budd Ford - Prototype 1941 Ford GP 1941 Willys MA 1941 Bantam BRC-40 1942 Willys MB (slat grille) 1942–1945 Willys MB (stamped grille) 1942–1945 Ford GPW 1942–1943 Ford GPA 1944 Willys MLW-1 - Prototype (Never Finished) 1944 Willys MLW-2 - Prototype 1946–1965 Willys Jeep Wagon 1947–1965 Willys Jeep Truck 1948–1950 VJ — Willys Jeepster 1950 X-98 – Prototype 1953 BC Bobcat – Prototype World War II era Willys jeep 1950–1955 M-38 (MC) 1952–1957 M38A1 (MD) 1952–1957 M38A1C 1953–1963 M170 1955 M38A1D 1959–1978 M151 MUTT M151A1 M151A1C M151A2 M718 Ambulance M718A1 Ambulance M825 1960–1968 Jeep M606 1956–1965 Jeep Forward Control (Military Variations) M676 M677 M678 M679 1967–1969 Kaiser Jeep M715 – based upon the civilian Jeep Gladiator [ edit ] FC Trucks , VJ Jeepsters , & FJ Vans 1948-1950 Willys VJ Jeepster [ 17 ] 1948-1949 VJ2 Jeepster [ 18 ] [ 19 ] 1949-1951 VJ3 Jeepster [ 20 ] 1949 Alcoa Aluminum-bodied Jeepster Coupe (prototype) [ 21 ] 1962 The Brazilian Jeepster (prototype) [ 22 ] [ 23 ] Jeepster Safari (concept) [ 24 ] (Forward Control Jeep) 1956-1965 Jeep Forward Control FC-150 FC-160 - Spain, India FC-170 M676 M677 M678 M679 (Fleetvan Jeep) 1961-1975 Fleetvan FJ-3 FJ-3A FJ-6 FJ-6A FJ-8 FJ-9 (Commando) 1966-1971 C101 - Jeepster Commando Hurst Jeepster (only 100 produced) Hurst Half Cab Revival Jeepster Commando convertible open body roadster 1972-1973 C104 — Jeep Commando Commando Half Cab [ edit ] CJ models (Civilian Jeep) A USPS mail delivery vehicle made by Jeep 1982 Jeep Scrambler 1944 Agrijeep CJ-1 1944-1945 CJ-2 1945-1949 CJ-2A 1949-1953 CJ-3A 1950 CJ-V35 1950 CJ-4 - Prototype 1950 CJ-4M - Prototype 1950 CJ-4MA - Prototypes 1953-1968 CJ-3B 1954-1983 CJ-5 1961-1963 Tuxedo Park Mark III 1969 Camper 1969 462 1970 Renegade I 1971 Renegade II 1972-1983 Renegade Models 1973 Super Jeep 1977-1979 Golden Eagle 1977 Golden Eagle California Edition (available only through California AMC Dealerships) 1980 Golden Hawk 1979 Silver Anniversary CJ-5 Limited Edition (estimated 1,000 built) 1955-1975 CJ-6 1955-1968 CJ-3B Long- Spain 1960-1977 Jeep Rural - Brazil 1964-1967 CJ-5A/CJ-6A Tuxedo Park 1976-1986 CJ-7 1982 — Jamboree Limited Edition (2500 units) 1979 — CJ-5 Silver Anniversary Limited Edition - (estimated 1,000 built) 1981-1985 CJ-8 Scrambler 1981-1985 CJ-10 [ edit ] DJ models (Dispatcher Jeep) 1955 USAF DJ 1955-1964 DJ-3A Surrey Gala Package 1965-1975 DJ-5 1965-1973 DJ-6 1967-1975 DJ-5A 1970-1972 DJ-5B 1973-1974 DJ-5C 1975-1976 DJ-5D 1976 DJ- 5E Electruck 1977-1978 DJ-5F 1979 DJ-5G 1982 DJ- 5L [ edit ] SJ (FSJ) models (Full Size Jeep) 1974 Cherokee S in action. 1963-1983 SJ Wagoneer 1963-1986 J-Series Jeep Gladiator Pioneer Jeep Honcho 1977-1979 Jeep Golden Eagle 1980-198? Laredo 10-4 1966-1969 SJ Super Wagoneer 1967-1969 Kaiser Jeep M715 - based upon the civilian Jeep Gladiator 1974-1983 SJ Cherokee S 1978-1983 Limited Classic 1976-1983 Chief Sport Pioneer 1980-1983 Laredo 1977-1979 Golden Eagle 1984-1991 SJ Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1991 Final Edition [ edit ] XJ models 1984-2001 XJ Cherokee 1984-2001 — Base "SE" 1984-1988 — Chief 1984-1990 — Pioneer 1985-1992 — Laredo 1987-1992/1998-2001 — Limited 1988-2001 — Sport 1991-1992 — Briarwood 1993-1997 — Country 1996-2001 — Classic 1984-1990 XJ Wagoneer 1984-1985 — Broughwood 1984-1990 — Limited [ edit ] MJ models (Metric Ton Jeep Comanche) 1986-1992 MJ Comanche 1986 — Custom 1986 — X 1986 — XLS 1987-1992 — Base SE 1987-1990 — Chief 1987-1992 — Laredo 1987-1990 — Pioneer 1987-1992 — SporTruck 1987-1992 — Eliminator 1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ [ edit ] YJ, TJ, LJ and JK models (Jeep Wrangler) 1987-1995 Wrangler YJ 1991-1993 Renegade 1988-1995 Wrangler Long- Venezuela 2005 TJ Rubicon 1997-2006 Wrangler TJ Se, Sport, Sahara models 2002 - TJ Se, X, Sport, Sahara models 2003 - TJ Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, X, Se models 2004-2006 - LJ Unlimited(extended version TJ) Rubicon, Sport, X, Se models 2004-2005 - Willys Edition (2004-1997 made, 2005-2001 made) 2004 — Columbia Edition 2005 - Rubicon Sahara Unlimited LJ (1000 made) 2006 - Golden Eagle Edition, 65 Year Anniversary Edition 2006 Golden Eagle 2007-2009 Wrangler JK 2007-2009 JK Rubicon, Sahara, X 2010 JK Rubicon, Sahara, Mountain, Islander, Sport 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Mountain [ edit ] ZJ, WJ, and WK models (Jeep Grand Cherokee) First generation ZJ 1994 ZJ Laredo Model 1993-1998 ZJ Grand Cherokee 1993–1995 – Base SE 1993–1998 – Laredo 1993–1998 – Limited 1995–1997 – Orvis "Limited Edition" 1997–1998 – TSi 1998 - 5.9 Limited 1993 ZJ Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1999-2004 WJ Grand Cherokee 2002–2003 — Sport 2002–2004 — Special edition 2002–2004 — Overland 2004 — Columbia Edition Jeep Grand Cherokee — Five-passenger family-oriented SUV . WK — The newest Grand Cherokee, 2005–present ("WK" is the designator for the new Grand Cherokee, it is one of the few non-J-designated Jeeps). [ edit ] KJ models (Jeep Liberty) 2002-2007 KJ Liberty Sport Limited Renegade 2003 Freedom Edition 2004 Columbia Edition 2006 65th Anniversary Edition 2007 Latitude Edition(replaced Limited Edition) [ edit ] Current models The Jeep brand currently produces six models: Jeep Wrangler JK — The current version of the Wrangler, released as a 2007 model. JK Unlimited — The long wheelbase, 4-door version of the 2007 Wrangler. Jeep Grand Cherokee — Five-passenger family-oriented SUV . WK — The Grand Cherokee, 2005–2010 ("WK" is the designator for the new Grand Cherokee, it is one of the first non-J-designated Jeeps). 2005–present – Laredo 2005–present – Limited 2006–present – Overland 2006–present – SRT-8 WK2 (2010-present) Jeep Commander — XK — A seven passenger SUV . Jeep Liberty — KK — A small SUV (replaced the Cherokee and kept the name outside North America). Jeep Compass — MK — A small crossover SUV shared platform with the Dodge Caliber . Jeep Patriot — MK — A small crossover SUV shared platform with the Dodge Caliber . [ edit ] Concept vehicles 1958 DJ-3A Pickup 1970 XJ001 1970 XJ002 1971 Jeep Cowboy 1977 Jeep II 1986 Cherokee Targa A two-door Cherokee convertible (later revised as Jeep Freedom show car ). 1987 Comanche Thunderchief This vehicle was put into production later as the Comanche Eliminator. 1989 Jeep Rubicon Wrangler This vehicle was later put in production. 1990 Jeep JJ Essentially what would later be called the Icon. 1990 Jeep Freedom A revised Cherokee Targa. 1991 Jeep Wagoneer 2000 A design study be the next generation Wagoneer, but was not put into production. 1989 Jeep Concept 1 Evolved into the ZJ Grand Cherokee. 1993 Jeep Ecco 1997 Jeep Cherokee Casablanca A special edition of Cherokee, never produced. 1997 Jeep Wrangler Ultimate Rescue A tuned version of a regular TJ Wrangler developed for SEMA show. 1997 Fender Jeep Wrangler 1997 Jeep Dakar A fused version of a XJ Cherokee and TJ Wrangler. 1997 Jeep Icon A design study for the next-generation Wrangler. 1999 Jeep Journey 1999 Jeep Jeepster Concept 2000 Jeep Cherokee Total Exposure 2000 Jeep Varsity Subsequently put into production as the Compass. 2000 Jeep Commander Concept Subsequently put into production as the XK. 2000 Jeep Willys 2001 Jeep Willys 2 2002 Jeep Wrangler Tabasco 2002 Jeep Wrangler Patriot A special decal package for the Wrangler X/Sport. 2002 Jeep Wrangler Mountain Biker 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ) Concierge 2004 Jeep Treo 2004 Jeep Rescue 2004 Jeep Liberator CRD 2005 Jeep Hurricane The 4-wheel steering system allows the vehicle to have both a zero turning circle, and "crab" sideways. [ 25 ] Its engine was later put in the Grand Cherokee (WK) SRT/8. 2005 Jeep Gladiator Concept This vehicle was supposed to be put into production, but Jeep cancelled it. 2005 Jeep Aggressor (the Rezo) 2007 Jeep Trailhawk 2008 Jeep Renegade 2010 Jeep J8 2010 Jeep Nukizer Design study inspired by the Military Kaiser M-715. [ edit ] Jeeps around the world Jeeps have been built and/or assembled around the world by various companies. [ 26 ] Argentina - IKA Jeeps 1956-current; now owned by Chrysler [ 27 ] Australia - Willys Motors Australia - 1940s-1980s [ 28 ] Belgium - The Troller T4 Brazil - Willys Overland do Brasil, purchased by Ford to become Ford do Brasil - 1957-1985 [ 29 ] and the Troller T4 is a fiberglass bodied Jeep version built in Brazil. Troller was purchased by Ford do Brasil in 2007. Burma/Myanmar - Two Burmese companies produce unlicensed copies of jeeps; Myanmar Jeeps and Chin Dwin Star Jeeps. Canada - Kaiser Jeep - 1959-1969 [ 30 ] China - Beijing Jeep Corporation - 1983 to 2009 as Beijing-Benz DaimlerChrysler Automotive . Fiat-Chrysler plans to re-open Jeep production in China through joint venture with Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group (GAIG). [ 31 ] Colombia - Willys Colombia - at least until 1999 [ 32 ] Egypt - Arab Organization for Industrialization subsidiary Arab American Vehicles based in Cairo produces the Jeep Cherokee [ disambiguation needed ] ; the open-top, Wrangler-based Jeep AAV TJL. France - Hotchkiss and Auverland - 1952-1962 [ 33 ] India - Mahindra & Mahindra Limited - 1960s-current [ 34 ] Iran - Pars Khodro , ShahBaaz , Sahra , and Ahoo - ShahBaaz based on DJ series , Sahra based on Jeep Wrangler and CJ series , and Ahoo based on Wagoneer Israel - Automotive Industries which produces the AIL Storm (Sufa) series of Jeep Wrangler -derivatives Italy - 1950s [ 35 ] Japan - Mitsubishi Jeeps - 1953-1998 [ 36 ] Korea - Asia Motors, Ltd , Dong A Motors ( SsangYong Motor Company ) and Kia . (don't use Jeep name) - 1980s-current [ 37 ] Mexico - VAM Jeeps - 1946-1987 [ 38 ] Netherlands - Nederlandse Kaiser-Frazer - 1954-1990s [ 39 ] Philippines - Jeepneys ; [ 40 ] MD Juan Willys MB .; [ 41 ] "E-jeepneys" or minibuses , LSV ( low-speed vehicles ) which uses electricity . [ 42 ] [ 43 ] Portugal - Bravia - 1960s-1980s Spain - Vehículos Industriales y Agrícolas, S.A. 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Film.queensu.ca . http://www.film.queensu.ca/Cj3b/World/NEKAF.html . Retrieved 2010-07-04 .   ^ "Jeepneys of the Philippines on The CJ3B Page" . Film.queensu.ca. 2005-04-27 . http://www.film.queensu.ca/Cj3b/World/Philippines.html . Retrieved 2010-07-04 .   ^ (AFP) – Jun 30, 2008 (2008-06-30). "Afp.google.com, Philippine firm brings old WWII jeeps back to life" . Afp.google.com . http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5gv2YSHd1cglmC-_4BZGymtU4jL8A . Retrieved 2010-07-04 .   ^ The Earthtimes (2008-07-01). "earthtimes.org, Electric minibuses start commercial operations in Philippines" . Earthtimes.org . http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/216052,electric-minibuses-start-commercial-operations-in-philippines.html . Retrieved 2010-07-04 .   ^ "manilastandardtoday.com, Enforcers to drive E-jeeps" . Manilastandardtoday.com . http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=police1_june30_2008 . Retrieved 2010-07-04 .   ^ "Jeeps in Spain on The CJ3B Page" . 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