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Written by Rowan Horncastle
Shapes don"t come much more iconic than the Willys Jeep. More than 600,000 of the boxy blighters were built during World War II. They did pretty much everything; from ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, weapons carriers, wire layers and even acting as battlefield Ubers. It worked as they were designed to a strict brief; light enough to be lifted by four soldiers, have four-wheel drive and a wheelbase of 80 inches. It"s one of the most utilitarian machines ever built. And to celebrate its 75th birthday, and as a tribute to the Jeep"s military heritage, they"ve decided to make a modern-day, less functional homage out of a Wrangler.Based on a two-door Wrangler Sport, this "75th Salute concept" has all the hallmarks but less of the charm of the original Willys MB. As you may"ve noticed, the B-pillars and doors have been binned, it"s painted in Action Man"s favourite colour olive drab and has been stickered in trendy military chic paraphernalia.
Date written: 19 Jul 2016
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ID: 4322
Shapes don"t come much more iconic than the Willys Jeep. More than 600,000 of the boxy blighters were built during World War II. They did pretty much everything; from ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, weapons carriers, wire layers and even acting as battlefield Ubers. It worked as they were designed to a strict brief; light enough to be lifted by four soldiers, have four-wheel drive and a wheelbase of 80 inches. It"s one of the most utilitarian machines ever built. And to celebrate its 75th birthday, and as a tribute to the Jeep"s military heritage, they"ve decided to make a modern-day, less functional homage out of a Wrangler.Based on a two-door Wrangler Sport, this "75th Salute concept" has all the hallmarks but less of the charm of the original Willys MB. As you may"ve noticed, the B-pillars and doors have been binned, it"s painted in Action Man"s favourite colour olive drab and has been stickered in trendy military chic paraphernalia.
Date written: 19 Jul 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 4322
