Evolution of Jeep® Cars

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  • Willys Quad

    Willys Quad
    • 4x4 system
    • Was made specifically for the U.S. Army
    • The design was completed in 75 days
    • Only 2 prototypes were ever made
    • It weighed 1/4 ton
  • Jeep M38 (MC)

    Jeep M38 (MC)
    • The first post-WWII Jeep vehicle made
    • Strong frame and suspension
    • Waterproof 24-volt ignition system
    • Served in the Korean War
  • Fleetvan (FJ-3/FJ-3A)

    Fleetvan (FJ-3/FJ-3A)
    • It had two driving wheels
    • Built on a beefed-up DJ-3A Dispatcher platform
    • An 81-inch wheelbase
    • An F-134 Hurricane F-head engine
    • And sliding doors
  • Dispatcher Jeep (DJ)

    Dispatcher Jeep (DJ)
    • A two-wheel version of the CJ series
    • It was completely enclosed
    • Included sliding doors
    • Had a swinging back door
    • It had rear-wheel drive only
  • Jeep CJ-5 Laredo

    Jeep CJ-5 Laredo
    The Laredo package included
    - A chrome grill
    - Bumpers
    - Wheels
    - A hood emblem - And trim
    • It was discontinued after 1983
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ)

    Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ)
    • It replaced the Wagoneer as a midsized luxury SUV
    • It was the first SUV equipped with a driver-side airbag
    • It had a 105.9-inch wheelbase
    • It originally came in 3 trim options: Base, Laredo, and Limited It won dozens of awards, including...
    • Motor Trend magazine's "Truck of The Year"
    • Four Wheeler magazine's "Four Wheeler of The Year"
    • And 4Wheel and Off road magazine's "4x4 of the year"