Jeep behind the story
World War II. Human life can not be separated from the historic moment. Including the motor vehicle industry must also make combat vehicle variants. July 1940, the U.S. military informed automakers all the country if they wanted a lightweight versatile, to replace the function of a motorcycle and a Ford Model-T that has been modified.
The U.S. military took 135 car manufacturers to bid in the production and development of the car. Requirements on: 300kg load capacity, smooth engine, square body, 4-wheel drive with 2 transmission case, the windshield can fold, three seats, and the empty weight of 650kg. Initially only the Willys-Overland and Bantam Car Manufacturing Company were involved, then one after another by Ford. Each company received approval to make 70 units for example and given to the U.S. Army in 1940.
Contract was extended in March 1941. Bantam made Model 40 BRC, Ford GP Pygmy making, while Willys made Willys Quads, each 1500 units. After evaluation of the army chose Willys. Many say that the name Jeep comes from the call of the soldiers. They shortened the name to GP General Purpose, and then they make a memorable name that is Jeep. But the Jeep name so familiar to the American public and ototmatis Jeep became an icon of the era of World War II began.
The U.S. military took 135 car manufacturers to bid in the production and development of the car. Requirements on: 300kg load capacity, smooth engine, square body, 4-wheel drive with 2 transmission case, the windshield can fold, three seats, and the empty weight of 650kg. Initially only the Willys-Overland and Bantam Car Manufacturing Company were involved, then one after another by Ford. Each company received approval to make 70 units for example and given to the U.S. Army in 1940.
Contract was extended in March 1941. Bantam made Model 40 BRC, Ford GP Pygmy making, while Willys made Willys Quads, each 1500 units. After evaluation of the army chose Willys. Many say that the name Jeep comes from the call of the soldiers. They shortened the name to GP General Purpose, and then they make a memorable name that is Jeep. But the Jeep name so familiar to the American public and ototmatis Jeep became an icon of the era of World War II began.
Jeep CJ-2A
Jeep CJ-3A
After World War II, Jeep available to civilians, the CJ-2A - CJ stands for Civilian Jeep - for farmers and construction workers. Comes back door, next to the spare tire body, larger headlights and a range of features that do not exist in the military version. In 1948, CJ-3A comes with windshield width and not separate.
Then CJ-3B was produced in 1953. In the Year of the Willys Overland was sold to Henry J. Kaiser, who then conduct research to expand the Jeep variants. In 1955, CJ-5 comes with the consummation of the engine, transmission, axles, and a seat on the go with CJ-6.
Jeep CJ-7
In 1970, Kaiser bought by American Motor Company (AMC). In 1976, appeared CJ-7 with the different designs in the history of Jeep. Slightly longer wheelbase than the CJ-5, so it can use the automatic transmission. For the first time CJ-7 is offered with a choice of plastic hardtop roof with iron doors. In 1981, there were similar to the Jeep Scrambler CJ-7 but with a longer wheelbase, known as the CJ-8.
Jeep Wagoneer
Jeep Wagoneer Pickup
The product itself is not just a Jeep CJ, Jeep also added another variant that fills the market need for a sport utility vehicle at the time. In 1962, Jeep introduced the line-up SJ (Wagooner / Grand Wagooner / Cherooke), which pioneered four-wheel vehicle with an automatic transmission. In 1963, Jeep Wagooner also a pioneer of the first vehicles with four-wheel independent front suspension option. Completing the series SJ variant Jeep is Jeep Gladiator pickup with body.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
On 7 January 1992, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is alluring look, right before the eyes of the visitors of North America International Auto Show. It is the first SUV in the world to use a side airbag for the driver. Not just the body shape are valiant, but this car also offers a standard of comfort and control is high on an SUV.
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