No other vehicle has served our country so well or carried the pride and history like the Jeep has. The tough little utilitarian vehicle was born in a time of world strife at the request of the U.S. Army 70 years ago. It has since served man and soldier as savior, workhorse, and recreational adventure vehicle for an incalculable amount of off-road enthusiasts.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower once said, "America could not have won World War II without it." As an integral part of our military, countless stories have been told about the Willys MB hauling wounded soldiers to the rear for care and transporting troops and ammunition to the frontline, not to mention acting as small fast attack vehicles. After its faithful service to the country, the postwar Jeep exploded in popularity with adventurers looking to explore the backroads and wild lands of America. The nimble and capable four-wheel vehicle, proven in battle, was the perfect trail machine.
Some of our fathers and grandfathers remember their stint in the armed forces with the Jeep fondly. Those no longer with us would likely be astounded at the evolution of the original '40 American Bantam design, which has morphed into the Wrangler JK of today. Initially the Jeep was designed as a dependable bare-bones all-terrain vehicle, and through a number of company owners the Jeep brand saw a number of models ranging from spartan CJs to utility trucks and luxury SUVs.
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