The Complete Catalogue of the Jeep : All Jeep Variants From Around The World 1942-2005 – 9781914929137

Jeep is one ofthe world’s most recognisable automotive brands – its origins rooted in therugged, go-anywhere military vehicles of the Second World War. After the war,Willys-Overland developed a growing range of civilian models, from light trucksand rural workhorses to leisure and utility variants.  In the 1950s and’60s, Jeep grew rapidly under Kaiser and later Kaiser-Jeep, with specialistmodels and licensed production in export markets. In 1970, American Motors(AMC) took over, introducing performance and lifestyle variants and expandingthe everyday model range. Later ownership by Renault and then Chrysler (and,briefly, DaimlerChrysler) saw Jeep evolve into a global SUV brand.  This book coversthe entire Jeep catalogue from 1942 to 2005 – including military and civilianmodels, rare special editions, overseas production, export variants andlicensed builds. It brings clarity to a complex history and celebrates theextraordinary diversity of one of the world’s most enduring automotive names.  Key features:– Covers allJeep models from 1942 to 2005– Includesmilitary vehicles, civilian versions, exports, and licensed production– Organised foreasy reference, with model-by-model detail– Over 300photographs and illustrations– Essential forcollectors, restorers and Jeep enthusiasts worldwide