The first Jeeps made by Mahindra and Mahindra were indeed American Willys models, but soon the company began to manufacture their own Jeeps under the licensing of Willys-Overland...and their permit to use the "Jeep" name carries on today. The Indian military, local police forces and civilians alike use these tough rigs.
The company kept most of the "Universal" look of the old CJ's, but due to such things as exorbitant gasoline prices they installed many of their models with diesel engines (which at the time was much less expensive on fuel) and used other non-American parts and components. Also, since folks drive on the left side of the road (British style) in India, the Mahindra Jeeps eventually had their drivers side moved from the left side to the right.
Most of us in the United States of America (and other countries as well) know little or nothing about Mahindra Jeeps. So we need your help if you:
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TAKING THE THAR TO BHARWANI TEMPLE SIX KMS UPHILL FROM BHARMOUR HIMACHAL PRADESH INDIA
The Mahindra THAR CRDe 4X4 is an upgraded cousin of the old CJ.
I along with my son had gone to this temple called Bharwani along a dangerous dirt track ...
German Dude Has Terrible Restoration of Mahindra CJ3B Replica
Hello folks, I am a 49 year old/young crazy German dude who worked 18 nice years for the US ARMY as a mechanic.
I always dreamed about these Willys ...
B275 CJ 500 D 4x4
Hi all,
I own a 1983 model Mahindra CJ 500 D restored to original condition (nut and bolt level repairs).
The plus point in owning a CJ 500 D is ...
OFF TO THE RIVERSIDE IN MY THAR CRDe 4X4
Reaching the place where these photographs were taken is difficult as it is boggy.
One has to cross one width of the boggy ,sandy, muddy river bed as ...
1988 MAHINDRA MM540 RESTORED
THIS IS A 1988 MODEL MAHINDRA MM540 JEEP.
IT HAS POWER STEERING FROM TATA, A CUSTOM MADE BUMPER, A ROLL CAGE, ALLOY WHEELS AND TUBELESS TIRES. IT ALSO ...
1981 Mahindra 560 D LONG CHASSIS JEEP
I own this Mahindra Jeep since 1981 and want to modify it by installing a new Mahindra Major 2008 Engine and transmission . I am uploading the photos ...
Jeep Queen of Indian Roads
Due to my endless love for Jeeps finally in 2006 I got (bought) Jeep No.- DL 4 CB-9628.
It was in normal running condition so I have used this Jeep ...
MY NEW AQUISITION MM THAR CRDe 4WD
A die hard offroader, I have now acquired the new Mahindra & Mahindra THAR.
It's a rage due to its high power to weight ratio, and due to this one quality ...
Mahindra in New Zealand and Africa
I owned an old '70s Mahindra in New Zealand. It's now part of an Army Vehicle collection, and has been painted to look like a US army jeep.
I also ...
Mahindra Thar CRDe
This is the Mahindra Thar CRDe.
Specifications -
Engine: NEF CRDe Turbocharged Intercooled, BS IV
Capacity: 2498 CC
Bore x Stroke: 94 x 90 ...
Mahindra Grease Monkey
Hi, I'm Eddie, from a small hill station called Darjeeling, in West Bengal, India.
Here the roads are very narrow with steep climbs, so this is where ...
MY JEEP MAHINDRA CJ4
MY JEEP IS A MAHINDRA CJ4 WITH A MERCEDES PETROL ENGINE AND MANUAL MERCEDES GEARBOX, 4-SPEED DIVORCED FROM ORIGINAL TRANSFER-CASE, HYDRAULIC CLUTCH AND ...
Fully loaded restored MM550 XD with MDI engine for sale
Hi! This my fully loaded restored (Mahindra) MM550 XD with MDI engine.
I am looking for a 5 forward gear 4X4. Can anybody there help me?
Please ...
HENRY'S PET - MAHINDRA CLASSIC JEEP 4X4 CJ340
Hi Jeepers,
I am HENRY from INDIA (south). I am working as a Marine Engineer onboard ship.
I have Indian made MAHINDRA CLASSIC CJ340....
I want to re-power a 1955 willys
I have a 1955 Willys Jeep. I bought the Jeep used and no sooner did I change the oil than it start knocking.
Well shame on me. I bought it now I ...
Please Identify this engine of a Mahindra
Hello, I am a jeep lover planning to own a Mahindra very soon.
In the course of search I found this one, a 1986 model 4-wheel CJ500D with a transplanted ...
My Fully Modified Mahindra Jeep
I bought it in a police auction.
I have put a Toyota 3.0L engine along with its gearbox. I also added a Toyota Hiace differential, power steering,...
Looking for a Mahindra Jeep Model Chart!
Hello to Any Mahindra Jeep Experts Out There!
This is Larry the author and editor of this website 4-The-Love-Of-Jeeps.com .
I receive a number ...
My Mahindra CJ 640 DP
It's an ex Sri Lankan police Jeep with 1988 as first year of registration.
I recently bought it and I am in the process of getting it in a good condition....
Jeeps in GOA
THERE ARE QUITE A LOT OF JEEPS HERE IN GOA - ALL MAHINDRAS OF COURSE. VERY POPULAR WITH THE EX PAT COMMUNITY ESPECIALLY FOR THE RATHER POOR ROADS FOUND ...
Mahindras! Hells Bells and Bloody Ding Dong!
My Mahindra Jeep! I love it! I hate it!
The parts are between here...London and lord knows where else.
I cannot find a clutch slave cylinder,...
My son, My Life Saving Jeep and Me
I am describing an old incident, which had happened on Christmas eve of 1987.
I had gone to drop one of my friends at his farm in another state in ...
A decade passed owning & driving 2 Mahindra Jeeps
HI
I AM FROM SIKKIM, A TINY KINGDOM LOCATED IN THE HIMALAYAS NOW A PART OF INDIA.
I HAVE A M&M BOLERO GLX 2001 & A M&M ARMADA 2000. I LOVE THE JEEPS....
MY BRAND NEW CJ5 Mahindra Thar Jeep
I have always loved Jeeps...specifically the MB and CJ.
During my military training I had the privilege of driving an MB...3speed...that is all I can ...
2004 Mahindra MM550 XD 4WD - Indian Army Jeep
This Jeep was acquired from an Indian Army Auction in 2007. It is a 2004 model and much loved in India. It is the first 2004 model in India to be auctioned ...
My Mahindra CJ640
Model: CJ640
Engine: TD27 (NISSAN)
Transmission: Gear 5
Power steering
Larry's Comment: Nice looking "Hi-Hood" M & M Jeep, Vinoj! What year ...
My First Indian (Mahindra) Jeep
I just got my hands on a second hand Indian Army Jeep, commonly known as the Mahindra 550 XD. I've gone through this web page and have found that in terms ...
Mahindra MM550XD
The rugged nature of the Jeep. The respect commanded on Indian roads and the ability to go carefree anywhere with the economy of a Diesel has made this ...
My Mahindra CJ340 Jeep
My Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) CJ340 is a Short wheel base (SWB) Jeep, the diesel version of CJ3B, with Peugeot 2, 112 cc XDP4.90 engine and 4-speed KMT90 ...
jeeper français de mahindra cj 340
jeep Mahindra cj340 diesel achetée en 2008, reconditionnée par mes soins, je l'utiliser pour des petites balades ou randonnées, en famille, ou pour couper ...
Jeeps,,,an adventure
Jeep... there is a lot of information about Jeeps, but I will only say it's ride is a ROYAL ride, for ROYAL RAJPUTS.
Larry's Comment: First of all....
New Jeep- the Mahindra Major
This is the new version of the Jeep (as of 2009) which has the cockpit seats, power assisted booster brakes. The specs. are given below:
Engine Specifications ...
MAHINDRA JEEP GREAT ESCAPE
Hi,
I am Abhir Prabhudessai, lawyer, and Jeep enthusiast from Goa /India working for Mindcrest.Inc a US based company in Pune-Maharashtra.
Want ...
Love Jeeps
I had a jeep for my farm house. At least 3 Mahindra I changed during the coarse. Excellent and beautiful experiences I got.
I was driving in highway ...
History of Mahindra and My JEEP
Hi All,
I am a proud owner of a 1986 Mahindra CJ500D 4x4. Its essentially a stretched CJ3B with a B275 Diesel engine, 3 Speed T90 Gearbox and Spicer ...
Mahindra Jeep User
Mahindra Jeep - user during college days.
The Mahindra Jeep is one sturdy vehicle and especially in India where the traffic chaos and rash driving is ...
Mahindra MM550XD - NGCS (New Generation Chassis & Suspension)
I have searched for this vehicle across the length and breadth of India and finally last week found this about a mile from where I live.
I decided to ...
Jeep Lovers
This is my 6th Jeep to own. I love this one because in this Jeep I removed all my previous mistakes.
Larry's Comment: Thanks Sukhpal. Your Jeep ...
Old Mahindra CJ 3B
Hi folks,
My name is John. I live in Faridabad, Haryana.
As far as I remember, my fascination for Jeep started when I was born. I have never liked ...
Mahindra Jeep International the Ride I Love and Die For
To some it's just an off road mode of transport while to others like me it's a religion. I am a proud owner of a Mahindra Jeep International. Though ...
My '69 Willys/Mahindra Jeep is a Friend Indeed
Mine is a 1969 model Willys petrol Jeep, purchased in 1997 from a fellow friend, and it is in excellent condition.
It has been sparingly used since ...
It is an Army Mahindra disposal Jeep of my Grandfather
This is a Mahindra and Mahindra Military disposal jeep vehicle manufactured in the year 1982.
This is allotted to my grandfather Capt. P A Surti. I ...
My cut chase...Mahindra
Mahindra jeeps do a dominance in K.K(Kottayam-Kumali) all the times. From 2001-2007 I started to drive my idukki registration cut chase through K.K. roads....
Jeep Mystique, Nostalgia, Historical...Blah-Blah-Blah...
Sorry to break 'yer hearts fellas. The Willys Jeep (everybody just calls it Willys, and sometimes Jeep, only rarely nowadays would someone say MAHINDRA)...
Jeep Bazaar in Mayapuri
The biggest jeep bazaar is near my Dad's in New Delhi in an industrial area called Mayapuri. The place is huge. It's also next to the military cantonment ...
My Jeep Craze from India
I started my jeep craze during my late 40s. I bought my 1994 Mahindra DI500 in 2007 and modified it a little.
Now I am satisfied with my vehicle....
The Rugged Terrain King of India
Mahindra jeeps in India are basically used on hilly terrain for general public transportation.
Besides, these heavy duty vehicles are extensively used ...
WHO NEEDS THE ROAD?
Hard core 4wd enthusiast with hands on experience of motor vehicles manufactured or assembled in India .
To the background have ONLY 33 years of AUTOMOTIVE ...
Mahindra Thar (Jeep) in action
This is a pic from the Mahindra Thar FB Group. Seen in action....performing very well at a recent compo
Larry's Comment: From the photo it looks ...
Nostalgia
I was 13 when my father used to work as a site engineer for the state electricity board in India. The vehicle allocated to all engineers was the Mahindra ...
More Jeeps in Goa (and India)
Hi again - thought you'd like some more Mahindra photos. The maroon CJ is another of mine, again 2-wheel drive with the International B275 engine and ...
LASTEST PICS OF MY BRAND NEW CJ5 Mahindra Thar Jeep
Recently took my BEAST up a famous Pass here in KwaZulu Natal , South Afric (see http://www.sanitopchalet.co.za)
We found snow about 10km inland from ...
I LOVE MAHINDRA JEEPS
WELL I LOVE MAHINDRA JEEPS TOO MUCH, BCOZ FROM MY CHILD HOOD I USE TO SEE ONE CJ-3B IN MY HOME OWNED BY MY FATHER THAT IS USED WITH HARVESTING COMBINE,...
HIMALAYAN BOY and HIS JEEP
JEEPS ARE SIMPLY AMAZING AND WONDERFUL FOR THERE MANEUVERABILITY,SAFETY AND LOOKS.
Larry's Comment: So true Amit!
We would like to know more ...
My MM550XD
This Mahindra Jeep was acquired after a search of 2 years - At one point my wife threatened to choose - Either she went out or the Jeep. But I have managed ...
MM 550 XD
I AM CRAZY FOR JEEP BECAUSE OF OFF ROAD ONLY...
Larry's Comment: And that's a nice looking one too! You are "Lucky" to have it. Sorry Luck...I ...
Mahindra Jeeps - Gone a Long Way!!!
Mahindra company is worth more than US $100 billion today. These guys make jeeps, cars (with Renault - France) and SUV/ MUVs.
Their vehicles are diesel ...
Mahindra CJ4 from New Zealand
My first ever car as a boy. Still own to this day. Things slowly break off her, but with with a spanner and a hammer are fixed piece by piece.
Larry'...
Mahindra Scorpio diesel
The Mahindra Scorpio is a vehicle which has taken the Indian automotive industry standards to new and high levels. This is a wonderful machine which is ...
Bolero is the best
Mahindra Bolero is the one great vehicle I had seen so far. It is the only Jeep which is powerful and fascinating too.
First time I experienced this ...
Indian Mahindra Bolero My Favorite
Mahindra & Mahindra is a $6.7 billion diversified business group with interests in automotive, farm equipments, financial, IT and other sectors. Once well ...