General Jeep History and Facts About Jeeps
A variety of points of view regarding the Jeep's rich history. Plus, little known facts about Jeeps, VIN decoders, and more.
Another Account of Jeep's History
Jeep vehicles have been the transportation of choice for liberators and adventurers for over 50 years. Here you'll find a history of the Jeep vehicle from the beginning to the Wrangler (TJ), and the evolution of the 1946 Willys Utility Vehicle to the modern day Cherokee and Grand Cherokee.
Jeep vehicles have been the transportation of choice for liberators and adventurers for over 50 years. Here you'll find a history of the Jeep vehicle from the beginning to the Wrangler (TJ), and the evolution of the 1946 Willys Utility Vehicle to the modern day Cherokee and Grand Cherokee.
Early History
Jeep's early history beginning in February 1940, with a meeting between Charles Payne of Bantam and the Army Chief on Infantry of the Quartermaster Corps, and ending in 1941 with the first orders of Ford GPWs and WILLYS Mbs.
Jeep's early history beginning in February 1940, with a meeting between Charles Payne of Bantam and the Army Chief on Infantry of the Quartermaster Corps, and ending in 1941 with the first orders of Ford GPWs and WILLYS Mbs.
Full Size Jeep Facts & Figures
Everything from a drive train database to FSJ engine specs, production numbers, production codes, and VIN decoding.
Everything from a drive train database to FSJ engine specs, production numbers, production codes, and VIN decoding.
History of the Jeep
This one explains what "Jeep" means, and includes the history of practically every Jeep ever produced since that famous U.S. Army contract was awarded to American Bantam back in the summer of 1940. Categorized by vehicle type, such as military Jeeps, civilian Jeeps, wagons, pickups, etc.
This one explains what "Jeep" means, and includes the history of practically every Jeep ever produced since that famous U.S. Army contract was awarded to American Bantam back in the summer of 1940. Categorized by vehicle type, such as military Jeeps, civilian Jeeps, wagons, pickups, etc.
Jeep Grille History
Ted Vanzant's perspective as to why DaimlerChrysler would take on Ted Vanzant (dba Country Craft) and try to put him out of the Grill Overlay business. You'll find a lot of Jeep grille history here.
Ted Vanzant's perspective as to why DaimlerChrysler would take on Ted Vanzant (dba Country Craft) and try to put him out of the Grill Overlay business. You'll find a lot of Jeep grille history here.
Jeep Grilles 1940 - Present
How would you do if you had to identify a Jeep by its front clip alone? This chart helps you tell the difference between the model years.
How would you do if you had to identify a Jeep by its front clip alone? This chart helps you tell the difference between the model years.
Jeep History
A variety of points of view regarding the Jeep's rich history.
A variety of points of view regarding the Jeep's rich history.
Jeep Tire History
Some great information about stock tires on Jeeps throughout the years.
Some great information about stock tires on Jeeps throughout the years.
Pictoral History Of The Jeep
Included are some archival pictures, and many photos of outstanding specimens still being driven, along with information on production numbers and differences between models.
Included are some archival pictures, and many photos of outstanding specimens still being driven, along with information on production numbers and differences between models.
Production Figures & Serial Numbers
These production totals and serial number series for all Willys-Overland models, are taken from compilations handwritten by Norton Young, 1959-61. Mr. Young was an employee in the Willys-Overland Engineering Department.
These production totals and serial number series for all Willys-Overland models, are taken from compilations handwritten by Norton Young, 1959-61. Mr. Young was an employee in the Willys-Overland Engineering Department.
Production Information For Years 1946 - 1965
Model introductions and production year changes from 1946 to 1965.
Model introductions and production year changes from 1946 to 1965.
Spec Chart For 1972-1999 Jeeps
Jeep specification chart for short wheelbase Jeeps -1972 to 1999 CJs, YJs, and TJs. Wondering what your Jeep came with stock? Check here first.
Jeep specification chart for short wheelbase Jeeps -1972 to 1999 CJs, YJs, and TJs. Wondering what your Jeep came with stock? Check here first.
Tales Of An Old Jeep
In the years after World War II, thousands of ex-military Willys MBs and Ford GPWs were sold as surplus all over the world. Today, most of them have been scrapped, but a precious few of them have stayed with us as a piece of history. This story is fiction, but it brings home in a very moving way what the hobby of restoring military jeeps is really all about.
In the years after World War II, thousands of ex-military Willys MBs and Ford GPWs were sold as surplus all over the world. Today, most of them have been scrapped, but a precious few of them have stayed with us as a piece of history. This story is fiction, but it brings home in a very moving way what the hobby of restoring military jeeps is really all about.
Universal Jeep History
"Universal Jeep" was a name used by Willys for its 1/4-ton CJ utility vehicles through most of the 1950's.
"Universal Jeep" was a name used by Willys for its 1/4-ton CJ utility vehicles through most of the 1950's.