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  Jeep Horizons :: Jeep Jeepster Concept
"As we developed the concept of the 'Jeepster,' we envisioned a life-style vehicle that was as competent and fun to drive on fast, twisty fl top roads as it would be on the Rubicon Trail," he said.
The Jeepster's electronic four-wheel-independent, adjustable suspension raises or lowers the vehicle four inches and adjusts the attitude for a more aerodynamic on-road ride.
Jeep®, Wrangler, Cherokee, Liberty and Grand Cherokee are copyrighted and trademarked to Daimler-Chrysler Corporation.
www.jeephorizons.com /news/jeepster_050205.html   (743 words)

  
  Jeep - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Jeep was widely copied in countries other than the United States, one version being made in France by Hotchkiss and in The Netherlands by Nekaf.
Jeep vehicles are also produced in Beijing, China, by Beijing Jeep Corporation, Ltd. (BJC), a joint venture between Beijing Automobile Industry Corporation, DaimlerChrysler Corporation and DaimlerChrysler China Invest Corporation, established on January 15, 1984.
Jeep Commander - XK - Newest model in the Jeep line, it is a seven passenger SUV.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jeep   (958 words)

  
 Jeep Jeepster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The original Jeepster ("VJ" internally) was produced from 1948 through 1950, although some leftover models were sold under the 1951 model year.
After World War II, Jeep trademark owner, Willys, believed that the market for the military-type [[Jeep] would be limited to farmers and foresters, therefore they began producing the "CJ" (or Civilian Jeep) to fill this growing segment as well as producing the new Jeep Wagon in 1946, and then the Jeep Truck in 1947.
The Jeepster was revived in 1966 in the form of the Jeepster Commando ("C101").
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jeep_Jeepster   (502 words)

  
 Jeep Jeepster - Partstrain.com
Jeep is a multipurpose light motor vehicle that is able to run on rough terrain and initially developed and used by the US Amy for Allied military forced back on the World War II.
The Jeep Jeepster or the “VJ” (name of the model inside the company) has been developed to the use of the public and the design is some what similar to what the US Army is using.
The Jeep was first produced from 1948 to 1950 and the military type jeep model was first believed to be marketed and would be limited to farmers and forester.
www.partstrain.com /ShopByVehicle/JEEP/JEEPSTER   (557 words)

  
 Joyrides -- Chrysler Museum celebrates history of the legendary Jeep
The name "Jeep" apparently was derived from GP, Army for "General Purpose." Or it might have been named for a character in the Popeye comic strip popular at that time.
In the 1960s, Jeep created the Wagoneer station wagon and with it was launcheda new class of car, the luxury sports utility.
Jeep was the first 4x4 and over the past 60 years has maintained its strong position.
www.detnews.com /joyrides/2001/jeep   (920 words)

  
 Jeepster Commando Jeep
The Jeepster was an automobile sold under the Jeep marque.
After World War II, Jeep trademark owner, Willys, believed that the market for the military-type Jeep would be limited to farmers and foresters, therefore they began producing the "CJ" (or Civilian Jeep) to fill this growing segment as well as producing the new Jeep Wagon in 1946, and then the Jeep Truck in 1947.
The Jeepster was revived in 1966 in the form of the Jeepster Commando ("C101").
www.offroaders.com /tech/jeep/Jeep-Jeepster.htm   (895 words)

  
 Jeep   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The origin of the term "jeep" is somewhat of a mystery.
Chrysler bought AMC and merged Jeep with the Renault produced into Jeep/Eagle in 1987, shortly after the Jeep CJ was replaced with the Jeep Wrangler.
Jeep will introduce a small crossover SUV based on the redesigned Dodge Neon architecture in 2007.
www.yotor.com /wiki/en/je/Jeep.htm   (678 words)

  
 ROCKCRAWLER.com - Jeep Shows Compass Concept at Detroit Auto Show
DETROIT, Jan. 7, 2002 -The Jeep Compass, in its world premiere at the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, is a concept that feels at home in an urban environment while possessing the free spirit of a performance rally car.
The Jeep brand has the third highest percentage of "definitely consider" of all brands among those buyers, as shown by the 2001 Vehicle Experience Study.
Jeep Compass conveys an expressive personality in its exterior design with details such as fender length running lights, and stainless steel brush guard and sill panels with the Jeep name.
www.rockcrawler.com /trailreports/naias_2002/jeep_compass/index.asp   (694 words)

  
 Jeeps and more - Jeeps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Jeeps are a General Purpose vehical (or a Gp),they are a small, rugged automotive vehical with a ton capacity and four-wheeldrive, used by U.S. armed forces in World War II.
Jeeps will go just about anywhere until the frame drags on the ground then your in trouble.
Jeeps roll over very easy they are top heavy and not very wide.
www.freewebs.com /jeepsandmore   (143 words)

  
 DaimlerChrysler: Jeep Compass Concept
Inspired by the 1998 Jeep Jeepster concept and built on a Jeep Liberty platform, Compass also offers a great combination of on-road dynamics and off-highway capability.
Knowing their preference for the Jeep brand, we created the Compass to exactly fit the bill: a capable compact SUV offering performance, cargo space and an attractive price.
Jeep Compass conveys an expressive personality in its exterior design with details such as fender- length running lights, and stainless steel brush guard and sill panels with the Jeep name.
www.autointell.com /nao_companies/daimlerchrysler/jeep/jeep-compass/jeep-compass-02.htm   (611 words)

  
 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Concept Vehicles
"The Jeep team was given the task of designing a luxury 4x4 true to the Jeep heritage of legendary on- and off-road capability, equipped with extraordinary technological innovations and enough storage for an extended off-road trek," said Martin R. Levine, DaimlerChrysler Corporation's Vice President Chrysler-Plymouth-Jeep Division.
The Jeep Journey as shown at Camp Jeep 2003, held at the Oak Ridge Estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Nelson County, Va., in June.
In addition, Magellan's 750NAV system in the Jeep Journey is a true mobile multi-media center, coupled to a laptop computer in the luggage area, a remote keyboard on the passenger side and a color printer/fax machine in the rear center armrest.
www.wjjeeps.com /concept/concept.htm   (2127 words)

  
 Concept Vehicles - Jeepster   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
“The original 1948 Jeep Jeepster was an interesting adaptation of a military vehicle for civilian life,” said Micheal Moore, DaimlerChrysler’s chief designer for the interior and exterior of Jeep products.
The Jeepster’s traditional seven-slat grille is flanked by open fenders cantilevered over the front tires.
The Jeepster’s seats are crafted of the same weather-resistant leather used for hiking boots.
www.jeep.com /news_features/concepts/jeepster/more.htm   (364 words)

  
 Ensign Chrysler - Concept Vehicles - Jeep   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
A vivid new interpretation of where the Jeep® brand could go in the future, the Jeep Treo exemplifies the idea of "fluid imagination" thinking in a stunning, unexpected package - a form and presence that challenges the brand's traditional dimensions, but in the end, can still be viewed as authentically Jeep.
The classic Jeep design elements - the seven slot grille, large "eye" headlamps and the prominent windshield presence - are freshly nuanced and then enhanced by a purposeful lower-front bumper with rugged, oversized tow hooks, slightly exposed front suspension componentry and bolt-on fenders.
The concept began when the Jeep Division was approached by McIlhenny Company of Louisiana — the makers of Tabasco products — to jointly create a promotional Jeep vehicle that would feature their Tabasco logo.
www.ensignchrysler.com /concept/jeep.htm   (2495 words)

  
 1967 Jeepster Commando - JP magazine
But, technically, it was the Jeepster that first nabbed the honor (yet somehow it's easier to respect in the morning).
Jeep referred to the Jeepster as one of its "two-car cars," meaning you could wheel it, then "polish 'er up...and-pow!-it's a different car" when it hit the pavement.
The Jeepster lasted until 1951 (although those were carryover '50 models), then was reborn as a '67 Jeepster Commando (available in late 1966 as the C-101), a Kaiser product, and a direct competitor to the International Scout and Ford Bronco.
www.jpmagazine.com /thehistoryof/154_0703_1967_jeepster_commando   (1046 words)

  
 Jeep Jeepster Concept - MoJeepin.com
The original 1948 Jeep Jeepster was an interesting adaptation of a military vehicle for civilian life, said Micheal Moore, DaimlerChrysler’s chief designer for the interior and exterior of Jeep products.
The Jeepster’s traditional seven-slat grille is flanked by open fenders cantilevered over the front tires.
The Jeepster’s seats are crafted of the same weather-resistant leather used for hiking boots.
www.mojeepin.com /concept_jeepster.html   (336 words)

  
 Victoria Times Colonist - canada.com network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Jeepster was the realization of an idea that had been conceived during the war when the fate of the Jeep was being considered, and visions of civilian Jeeps were beginning to emerge.
Unlike the traditional Jeep, the Jeepster had two-wheel drive, and the transmission was a three-speed-plus-overdrive with column shift.
The Jeepster was revived in late 1966 by the Kaiser-Jeep Corp., Willys-Overland having been acquired by the Kaiser Corp. in 1953.
www.canada.com /victoria/timescolonist/news/driving/story.html?id=b1f4fcb5-5ada-4da0-b6fb-cd18d19fb043   (826 words)

  
 AutoWire.Net - Road Tests - Automotive Events - Product Reviews
The Jeepster Phaeton convertible, introduced for the 1948 model year, was based on the 104 inch wheelbase Jeep, model 4-36 4 X 2, station wagon chassis that came out right after the war in 1946.
The Jeepster was not his first restoration but it was a major lesson in auto body work.
The Jeepster was built on a light truck chassis and was never intended to be a sports car.
www.autowire.net /1999-45.html   (827 words)

  
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Kaiser and AMC Jeepsters and Commandos are reported on in detail.
As we couldn’t wrap the jeep (even though we placed a large pink bow on it), we ordered several items from you.
JEEP®, WILLYS™, AMC™, WRANGLER™, CHEROKEE™, GRAND CHEROKEE™, LIBERTY™, CJ™, YJ™, XJ™, TJ™, KJ™, ZJ™, WJ™ and other names used in on this website are registered trademarks or trademarks of DaimlerChrysler or their respective owners.
www.allthingsjeep.com /jeco19roteli.html   (318 words)

  
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There's a luxury feel to the interior with leather and walnut, but still a purposeful approach to the design of the exterior featues - roof-mounted spot lamps, roof-rails, a sliding spare wheel mount and rear handrails are standard, along with a shovel built into the front wing and jerry cans mounted on the tailgate.
The Jeepster was revealed at the Detroit Auto Show in January 1998 as a design initiative to create a "crossover" vehicle.
The Jeepster has electronic, four-wheel-independent, adjustable suspension that can raise or lower the vehicle by four inches and adjust the attitude for a more aerodynamic on-road ride.
www.geocities.com /Baja/Dunes/6087/jeepstocome.html   (234 words)

  
 Willys Jeepster : WALCK'S 4WD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Willys Jeepster seems to be an in-between of a military Jeep and a sports car.
We are dedicated to the preservation and restoration of every Willys Jeepster as we see the value and rich history within each Willys Jeepster and Jeep car.
If you are searching for quality Willys Jeepster parts from people who know the Willys Jeepster well, you have found the website of a leading provider of one of the largest inventories of Willys Jeepster parts on the internet.
www.walcks4wd.com /willysjeepster.html   (323 words)

  
 Jeep Wrangler Sport Surf Surfer Surfing Beach Art Print Poster Painting Picture
Jeep Wrangler TJ 4WD four wheel drive 4x4 ragtop art print poster picture painting photo photograph line drawing.
Subtitled "A Trusty Jeep Wrangler Waits 'Neath a Cool Hawaiian Palm", this vibrant print is offered as a Limited Edition canvas print as well as an open edition laser print.
Weathered well beyond its years, this trusty Jeep waits patiently for its surfer as it enjoys the peaceful beauty of an Hawaiian beach.
www.cruiserart.com /1997_jeep_wrangler_art_print.htm   (372 words)

  
 Company News On Call
"As we developed the concept of the 'Jeepster,' we envisioned a life-style vehicle that was as competent and fun to drive on fast, twisty fl top roads as it would be on the Rubicon Trail," he said.
The Jeepster's electronic four-wheel-independent, adjustable suspension raises or lowers the vehicle four inches and adjusts the attitude for a more aerodynamic on-road ride.
On-road, the vehicle has a ground clearance of 5 and 3/4 inches, which improves ride and handling by lowering the center of gravity and better managing the air flow.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=105&STORY=/www/story/1-4-98/387210   (757 words)

  
 Company News On Call
Jeep(R) Compass Concept Rallies for Freedom DETROIT, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jeep Compass, in its world premiere at the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, is a concept that feels at home in an urban environment while possessing the free spirit of a performance rally car.
Knowing their preference for the Jeep brand, we created the Compass to exactly fit the bill: a capable compact SUV offering performance, cargo space and an attractive price." Like a rally car, the two-door Jeep Compass has all-wheel drive, a short wheelbase and a low center of gravity to hug the road.
A sturdy grab handle covers the width of the instrument panel, as a visually strong "backbone" runs throughout the entire interior.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=105&STORY=/www/story/01-07-2002/0001643249   (586 words)

  
 Vintage Jeep Parts - Jeep parts and Jeep accessories for civilian and military Jeeps - Extensive On-Line Catalog.
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www.vintagejeepparts.com /manuals.asp   (199 words)

  
 Picture review of Jeeps from 1940 to the present
Before then in 1936, the term 'Jeep' was it introduced to the world by a Popeye comic strip character, "Eugene the Jeep".
When the WWII Jeep was issued during wartime, the term "Jeep" was here to stay.
A further note to the history of the Jeep was provided by Rodney Hawk of Butler, Pa..
www.oldcarandtruckpictures.com /Jeeps   (1860 words)

  
 mike's totally free jeep news now - News
This is a jeep mixed with that euro renault crap, but as you can see, its more euro then jeep.
Thats not a jeep, note the leafs in the back and how low it is. someone just decided to dress up there car, thats it.
I sincerely hope that Jeep is not planning on destroying their good name by releasing that thing.
www.jeepnewsnow.com /modules/news/article.php?storyid=184   (1550 words)

  
 1973 Jeep Commando (Jeepster)
The Jeep was recently tuned (2003) and runs great.
There is minor rusting on the rocker panels and tailgate which you can see in the pictures.
All original and could easily be restored as there is nothing major that needs to be done.
www.jeep-classifieds.com /15964_jeep-ad.html   (129 words)

  
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This Jeep Jeepster was a prototype Jeep that never was built.
That doesn't mean you can't hang a bit of Jeep history on your wall.
This poster is printed on high-quality fine art paper, measures 24 x 36 inches and ships in a mailing tube for safety.
www.allthingsjeep.com /con20103.html   (299 words)

  
 Jeep Jeepster Car Engines Store - Jeep Jeepster Rebuilt Engines, Jeep Jeepster Cylinder Heads - Auto Parts Fair®
Our Jeep parts are better then the used Jeep replacement parts that you could buy from junkyards and other used.
You will be totally satisfied with your online experience and the quality of the Jeep Jeepster.
Your Jeep Jeepster will be delivered to any US destination including Mcintosh, Merritt Island, Barboursville and others.
www.autopartsfair.com /jeep-car_engines/jeepster-catalog.html   (210 words)

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