Jeep Models: A Chronological History Of Jeeps

Jeep Models: A Chronological History!

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Many Jeep models evolved from the early military prototypes and World War II "Universals".

With Bantam, Ford and Willys Overland all contributing to the rich history of Jeeps, the legacy continues today and hopefully well into the future.

Later built completely under the Willys Overland Company...then followed by Kaiser, American Motors Corporation (AMC), Chrysler Corporation, Daimler-Chrysler and now Chrysler LLC the great Jeep name lives on as one of the most unique and iconic vehicles ever designed.

So below I give you the Wikipedia chronological listing of Jeep models as a reference for the history of Jeeps:

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)
WWII Willys jeep 1942-1945 Willys MB (stamped grille)
1942-1945 Ford GPW
WWII jeep built by Ford, using the Willys-Overland design 1942-1943 Ford GPA
1944 Willys MLW-1- Prototype (Never Finished)
1944 Willys MLW-2- Prototype
1944 Agrijeep CJ-1
1944-1945 CJ-2
1945-1949 CJ-2A
1946-1965 Willys Jeep Wagon
1947-1965 Willys Jeep Truck
1948-1950 VJ � Willys Jeepster
1949-1953 CJ-3A
1950 CJ-V35
1950-1955 M-38 (MC)
1950 X-98- Prototype
1950 CJ-4- Prototype
1950 CJ-4M- Prototype
1950 CJ-4MA- Prototypes
1952-1957 M38A1 (MD)
1952-1957 M38A1C
1953-1963 M170
1953-1968 CJ-3B
1953 BC Bobcat- Prototype
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
1977-1983 Golden Eagle
1977 Golden Eagle California Edition - limited production that were only available through California AMC Dealerships
1979 Silver Anniversary CJ-5 Limited Edition - estimated that perhaps only 1,000 were ever built
1955 USAF DJ
1955 M38A1D
1955-1975 CJ-6
1955-1964 DJ-3A Surrey Gala Package
1955-1968 CJ-3B Long- Spain
1956-1965 Jeep Forward Control FC-150 FC-160- Spain, India FC-170
M676
M677
M678
M679
1959-1978 M151 MUTT
M151A1
M151A1C
M151A2
M718 Ambulance
M718A1 Ambulance
M825
1960-1968 Jeep M606
1960-1977 Jeep Rural- Brazil
1961-1975 Fleetvan FJ-3 FJ-3A FJ-6 FJ-6A FJ-8 FJ-9
1963-1983 SJ Wagoneer
1963-1986 J-Series Jeep Gladiator Jeep Honcho
1964-1967 CJ-5A/CJ-6A Tuxedo Park
1965-1975 DJ-5
1965-1973 DJ-6
1966-1969 SJ Super Wagoneer
1966-1971 C101- Jeepster Commando
1972-1973 C104� Jeep Commando
1974-1983 SJ Cherokee
1974 Cherokee S in action. S Limited Classic Chief Sport Pioneer Laredo
1967-1975 DJ-5A
1970-1972 DJ-5B
1973-1974 DJ-5C
1975-1976 DJ-5D
1976 DJ- 5E Electruck
1976-1986 CJ-7
1982 � Jamboree Limited Edition (2500 examples)
1977-1978 DJ-5F
1979 DJ-5G
1979 � CJ-5 Silver Anniversary Limited Edition - estimated that perhaps only 1000 were built)
1981-1985 CJ-8 Scrambler
1982 Jeep Scrambler 1981-1985 CJ-8
1982 DJ- 5L
1984-1991 SJ Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1991 Final Edition
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
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
1987-1995 Wrangler YJ
1991-1993 Renegade
1988-1995 Wrangler Long- Venezuela
1993-1998 ZJ Grand Cherokee
First generation ZJ 1994 ZJ Laredo Model 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
1997-2006 Wrangler TJ 1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ 2002 TJ 2003 TJ Rubicon 2004 TJ Unlimited 2004 � Columbia Edition
1999-2004 WJ Grand Cherokee 2002�2003 � Sport 2002�2004 � Special edition 2002�2004 � Overland 2004 � Columbia Edition
2002-2007 KJ Liberty Sport Limited Renegade 2003 Freedom Edition 2004 Columbia Edition

Current Jeep Models:
Jeep Wrangler JK � The current version of the Wrangler, released as a 2007 model. JK � The long wheelbase, 4-door version of the 2007 Wrangler.
Jeep Grand Cherokee � Large 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). 2005�present � Laredo 2005�present � Limited 2006�present � Overland 2006�present � SRT-8
Jeep Liberty � KK � A small SUV (replaced the Cherokee and kept the name outside North America).
Jeep Commander � XK � Newest model in the Jeep line, it is a seven passenger SUV.
Jeep Compass � A small crossover SUV based on the Dodge Caliber.
Jeep Patriot � A small SUV based on the Dodge Caliber.
Concept Jeep Models
1958 DJ-3A Pickup
1970 XJ001
1970 XJ002
1971 Jeep Cowboy
1977 Jeep II
1986 Cherokee Targa
1987 Comanche Thunderchief
1989 Jeep Rubicon Wrangler
1990 Jeep JJ
1990 Jeep Freedom
1991 Jeep Wagoneer 2000
1992 Jeep Concept 1
1993 Jeep Ecco
1997 Jeep Cherokee Casablanca
1997 Jeep Wrangler Ultimate Rescue
1997 Fender Jeep Wrangler
1997 Jeep Dakar
1997 Jeep Icon 1999 Jeep Journey
1999 Jeep Jeepster Concept
2000 Jeep Cherokee Total Exposure
2000 Jeep Varsity
2000 Jeep Commander Concept
2000 Jeep Willys
2001 Jeep Willys 2
2002 Jeep Wrangler Tabasco
2002 Jeep Wrangler Patriot
2002 Jeep Wrangler Mountain Biker
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ) Concierge
2004 Jeep Treo
2004 Jeep Rescue
2004 Jeep Liberator CRD
2005 Jeep Hurricane
2005 Jeep Gladiator Concept
2005 Jeep Aggressor (the Rezo)
2007 Jeep Trailhawk
2008 Jeep Renegade

See...I told you there were a lot of Jeep models over the past 65+ years.

Let me know if you see any missing Jeep models or inaccuracies...

Contact Me me if you do.

Thanks!

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