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Forefathers Of SUV Segment – Vehicles That Established The Trend

Jeep Willys Wagon

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After the war, there were lots of used Jeep Willys military vehicles that proved their worth on battlefields all over the world. However, post-war buyers wanted something a bit more civilized and with a closed body. Those cars used Jeep’s rugged mechanics and chassis construction but offered a bit more comfort, usability, and features. Using proven four- and six-cylinder drivetrains, the Willys Overland Jeep came in a pickup, station wagon, or panel wagon version. 

Written by
Vukasin Herbez
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