Jeep Celebrates 75 Years with this Willys MB-inspired Concept

Since 1941, the Jeep name has symbolized a unique family of go-anywhere, do-anything vehicles - first developed for military use, and after 1945, continually adapted for a wide variety of civilian applications. The Jeep brand is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2016, and to mark the occasion, a commemorative one-of-a-kind Wrangler 75th Salute concept vehicle is being created today as a tribute to the brand’s legendary history and military heritage.
The “function over form” of the original Jeep military service vehicles is evident in this unique concept vehicle. The Wrangler 75th Salute concept - a modern interpretation of the Willys MB - is based on a two-door Wrangler Sport and highlights rugged functionality with heritage design cues, including the absence of B-pillars and doors. The exterior features an olive-drab color scheme that was first seen on military vehicles 75 years ago and is present throughout the Wrangler 75th Salute concept.
Features, including 16-inch steel wheels wrapped in 32-inch military non-directional tires, hood latches, a rear-mounted spare tire, steel front and rear bumpers with tow hooks and low back canvas seats, echo the original military Jeep vehicles. Other features include custom wood hood blocks and side mirrors, as well as bronze commemorative fender badges.
The Jeep Wrangler 75th Salute concept vehicle is built on the same assembly line that has produced the Wrangler in Toledo, Ohio, for decades, and is powered by a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine and mated to a six-speed manual transmission.
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[@theluckydawg2498]

I hope the Wrangler never goes out of production or changes appearance. Just such a beautiful iconic car

[@Joaofigas1]

Look Defender , beautifulll , best jeep in world and after 63 years they ended it , Wrangler may follow the same path one day , not to mention the new ones sucks

[@Joaofigas1]

Anibal Babilonia Never saw a american jeep better then a european or Asian jeep , i really doub that its good , i see a few ones here and they are crap , they cant comepete agaisnt a nissan or a toyota , how could they compete with a Defender?

[@moparmtb360]

Joaofigas1 I owned defenders for many years. I jumped over to jeep when my buddy came round in a 1995 cherokee xj and i have never looked back. I have a 1991 cherokee and a 2007 wrangler. Jeep wranglers absolutely destroy defenders off road.

[@Joaofigas1]

Oliver Standen Im sorry mate but i dont belive , due to many things , starting by american mechanic its quite diferent then european or asian one , and i never saw american jeep handling deserts or florests like defenders or toyotas or nissans , go in Africa , what u will see there conquering all the terrain? nissan , toyota , mitshubishi , defender , but u dont see a american car there , for alot reasons , a good jeep 4x4 cant have automatic gearbox , never , not to mention other things , but yeah thats just my opinition , i respect your

[@Joaofigas1]

Hey get a nissan or toyota an then speak with me , no american car shall be better then european ones

[@Jarod1941]

"An icon was born" So was an entire industry. Congrats Jeep. And Mark. 👍🤙

[@vulcan1753]

I think those would sell very well. Just a bare bones Jeep that looks a lot like the original. Jeeps are considered trucks, and don't have to meet the same crazy crash safety requirements do. I would definitely buy one if I could afford it.

[@steadfastneasy26]

I used to live in Toledo and my son still does. This was cool beyond comprehension. Way to go.

[@AttainingExcellence1]

they should make available to the public

[@alexmartinez280]

They can not with zero roll over protection. Owners can convert it themselves and assume liability if injury or death results. I'm with you as it looks awesome, just nothin corporate can get behind. They have shown its possible and I'm sure now will inspire others. Those skinny tires actually look great.

[@AttainingExcellence1]

You probably right.

[@alexmartinez280]

+Adam Brezinova your comparing apples and oranges. Crash testing most certainly is important for sales to the market. Yes there is no law but that kept with no roll over protection would get a big fat F in the crash test and most would not buy it. Also Jeep or any sane company for that matter are for profit and it's bad business to kill your customers.

[@user-wj7sm9bm6p]

That is why build to order exists.

[@skhundiaskhundia]

William Perez xhjdcg xybddfbi f

[@mikefly562]

They should make these available to the public, even if it means having to sign a waiver

[@jamzalmarri]

Mass produce it!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

I'm with you on this one👍hell yea!!😃

[@bpeyman68]

JAMAL AL MARRI I want them to make the old ones again

[@TrangDB9]

@@bpeyman68 purely mechanical.

[@DumbThumbsFPV]

Insane not to make this available to the public.

[@thomaswingojr.2878]

DumbThumbsFPV Safety issues with Roll bar etc.

[@overlandtoshore]

Thomas Wingo, Jr. could have sold a roll bar

[@Sig721Tau]

@@overlandtoshore Are you saying that Thomas Wingo, Jr. could have a roll bar? Look at how you structured your sentence.

[@overlandtoshore]

Travelin' Ted what im saying is sell it with a roll bar?

[@NazriB]

Lies again? F**king Whore Free Willy

[@ddnmd]

I do not like the new jeeps, but this one goes back to what jeeps are supposed to be, I would buy this one. Now get the same canvas top, put a shovel on the side and a jerry can for the back.... perfect!

[@talis84]

who else was "triggered" by him saying 1941 "wrangler"?

[@neriksen]

talis84 chill

[@m3leewotandwt936]

yep

[@fgrau7376]

I was just about to make a comment on it!!! It’s funny how the people that build them have no idea on the history of Jeep

[@Leatherface123.]

😬

[@TH3_DON_M3G4]

It was amazing seeing this on the line that day...

[@rpcomms1]

Id love that jeep,needs a 9ft whip antenna on for cb radio!,screw the roll cage.

[@azovnyekhaclassicalacousti4639]

If the wrangler could manufacture such a jeep, I am sure there will no dearth of customers.👍👍🙏

[@mixflip]

I want one!!!!!!!!!

[@daniel1982641]

I would ❤️LOVE!❤️ to own one. Great job Jeep! Keep the spirit alive. 👍🏼

[@cristiandemirel1918]

Where's the the US Army!? They should have been present at this anniversary, considering the fact that the Jeep had a major role in the allied victory in WWII.

[@jodell2023]

cristiandemirel1918 probably because jeep is now owned by the Germans. Who do you think k owns crystler. Chrysler owns dodge and jeep

[@alimechs]

not Germans Italians

[@adolphopalacios8020]

Jeremy Odell Actually Italians.. it is owned by FIAT

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

I agree

[@peoplesrepublicofliberland5606]

Army, Marines and Air force

[@a.d.starke8163]

Schade, aber nur ein Konzept. Ich würde sofort zugreifen. Was für eine schöne Studie auf das wohl berühmteste Auto der ganzen Welt. Einfach nur traumhaft!!!

[@phuntsokangrup3871]

i love those thin tyres. now almost extinct.

[@Louisvilledc]

if you mass produce them, you couldn't keep them in stock. i want one.

[@waynejohnson3388]

I always give my Jeeps a taste of the Jeeps Heritage

[@waynejohnson3388]

I wish l could post a few pictures of my jeep

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Please JEEP! Build it? I want one of those badly👍👍👍👍👌😃

[@qhughes4555]

still looks pretty in 2023 !!!

[@chucknorris8995]

It's a jeep thing... they should keep it, because it's something special.... don't make it comercial, keep it jeep! 💪

[@gordongreninger6109]

Matt Mattsen Your a day late and a dollar short dingus. Barbies been the CEO of Jeep far to long.

[@805edog]

As soon as it left the factory it was brought back for several recalls.

[@zrx4me1]

my dad drove a jeep off a landing ship on D-Day.he had to put a snorkle through the hood to get air to the engine and when he drove off, the water was up to his neck.Wish jeep made this version.

[@mylakay100]

Sure wish Jeep would manufacture Jeeps like the WWII MB!

[@everydayliving1975]

These jeeps never lose there appeal.

[@ddnmd]

They would sell a ton of them. This is back to the roots of jeep.

[@everydayliving1975]

That would be a hot seller now.

[@wheelzwheela]

That color looks awesome.

[@tomspettel3646]

I want one just like that. When they hit the dealerships

[@MrJeep75]

Looks alot better without the roll bar

[@craigk965]

So freaking cool that's the one I'd like to have the original Willie's of course and I'll take today 75th anniversary also

[@felipepatian1061]

Wow.... I really love it.. Im hopping I can buy one in my future.... aside from that.. one of the reason why I love it, it's because the old model of jeep that is being used during WWII was the reason, why we had a jeep here in the Philippines. The jeep that is being used by the american soldiers. The jeep that had been custom made from military to a public transportation here in our country, which it's connect to our live's, our culture as well.... Most of all.. Im hopping that... Jeep will have a great impact sale here in our Island, our place...

[@jodell2023]

I still can't get over how the Germans now own jeep brand

[@231mac]

Me neither, especially since they are owned by an Italian company...

[@davetackett14]

Dude the Italians own it.

[@Sig721Tau]

@@davetackett14 Actually, Fiat doesn't own Jeep. Its just a business merger.

[@Comrade_Uzbek]

Looks so cool.

[@msjswapnil]

It's beautiful. Thumbs Up : )

[@detroitbluesguy]

We at SAFETCAP make parts to keep em rolling..love it!!

[@paulwilliams2024]

Wow they need to make this available to the public , and it’s pronounced Willis .

[@nonyadamnbusiness9887]

Look, a Feep! That thing is ridiculously huge compared to an MB.

[@neriksen]

Share by making them available would save their sales bacon. I’d certainly buy one.

[@fernandomaverick4170]

Olá do Brasil 🇧🇷. O jeep Willys desbravou o Brasil nós anos 50, 60,70 e 80. Não tinhamos estradas e ele era o único veículo que aguentou rodar no Brasil. Obrigado jeep

[@pablocespedes9585]

I want one for the farm use! Super cool idea!

[@armingerischer2275]

I want to buy these rims and wheels for my TJ. Does anyone know where i can buy them?

[@regressmenot]

pretty cool.

[@Cody-Bear]

What happened to the Jeep since then? Is it still around? Crushed? Scrapped? Museum?

[@adanlopez5251]

this made me cry

[@TheJoeyvd]

bring it to the market.......

[@MIGRAF9]

SUPERB !!! BEAUTIFUL !!!!

[@terripierce54]

Happy 75th Jeep! My favorite vehicle of all times!! OlllllllO : D

[@apongjamir4972]

I just love Jeep in any given day if I really have to choose between a Rolls or Jeep I would definitely opt for Jeep. "please don't mind the company of Rolls". I am really into Jeep 😜👍

[@se7enseasknowledge983]

Awesome........great military vihicles

[@jamesberlo4298]

Its Beautiful but they are so Big compared to the Original Willy's

[@claudiaoctavia6340]

I'd buy one.

[@josemo8mocamacho154]

simply beautyful

[@detroitbluesguy]

What great folks!!

[@WildBuck]

I wish this was on sale

[@michaelanderson8514]

hi Toledo from a AMC retired guy

[@coaltec8106]

they should make it a prd. vehicle. please ! love to have one of these love the old bias ply look tires, PTO capabilities???? maybe wishing for to much!

[@Bcharns]

This is so cool, at least give the option for this paint color and maybe some graphics

[@jasonramos5365]

Very nice .

[@devinpetersen2387]

My God look at how large the Wrangler is in comparison to the original Jeep!

[@25gwolfable]

right on Jeep keep it up

[@thegreenskeep1]

Very nice!

[@ciccioformaggiopuzzo]

Super!!!!!!

[@CNN_IRAQ]

i love this car wow

[@davetackett14]

I want one!

[@kcbandyopadhyay6747]

It's axiom a prior that Willys specifications have to have no alternative to manufacturing the same by Wrangler

[@pedrorocha4817]

Outstanding!

[@healthyamerican]

thats very cool, i wish they would offer them to buyers..but get rid of the dash and steering wheel. install an original style old school dash and steering setup. no need for a radio or air conditioner. the entire vehicle should be water proof, which you dont have anymore

[@erikschiller7210]

I want this!

[@Loss8131]

Wish you can take the roll bars off the jeep so you can have it look like this

[@derrickostiguy814]

They need to redesign fold down windshield

[@magicsashplaysmc4636]

I seriously want to buy this when I get a car just because I love world war 2 and this would be amazing to own, but why not send it to the public! See how it goes

[@gordongreninger6109]

MagicSashPlaysMC Why not just drive a real flatfender then?

[@britowskybrito7804]

4X4ever HISTORICO AVENTURERO SOLO JEEP

[@HuskyPro122]

How about if we make a jeep into Jeepney or OTJ inspired prototype version concept That would be a great idea to the Filipino community

[@slick66er]

I wanna trade my 2017 Willy Wheeler for one of those Jeeps any day. lol

[@grolloerfilms5798]

IT would be cool if the army have this jeeps

[@karlesambhaji9431]

Nice jeep

[@kenwood6573]

Wow.....

[@randygreen7871]

LOVE IT!

[@SanjaySharma-nj4ri]

Good I like Willy jeep . When launch INDIA

[@Ryan-9000]

Amazing :D

[@Leatherface123.]

I’d drive the hell out of that

[@assamiilboudo1497]

Comment vidanger la boîte de vitesse automatique Jeep Wrangler Arman sans vidangeur

[@roberttucker292]

What size are the tires and wheels on this ??

[@bettogervan8038]

Waaao spectacular jeep❤😀

[@abdullahanwaar7389]

cool

[@stevenpham1961]

Omg, love it love it luvit

[@queensapphire7717]

What’s under the hood ? The 3.6 or 2.0 ? A remodeled 4.0 would be appropriate, not FCA based tech.

[@justmarcin8555]

i never saw on the market

[@jacknedry3925]

Also Ford and Willys-Overland manufactured them

[@gordongreninger6109]

Jack Billman Also Bantam started it all and manufactured a few hundred that mostly ended up in Russia lend lease

[@vicenteserrano3369]

donde se pueden consegir los ganchos del paragolpes

[@johnschmidt3336]

I want one

[@LordOfNothingham]

Imagine the cash cow that would have been if they produced it for the public, even if a limited production run.

[@Ferda1964]

Us Europeans when we see the original Willys we see the end of the war and defeat of the Nazis

[@HansZarkovPhD]

When are they going to come out with a pick up? I am waiting to buy a new one until they make one.

[@desertwolf974]

Last thing they should've done was remove the rear fender flares, purely for cosmetic similarity.

[@tobinpokrzywa8158]

One was American the other is Fiat..

[@stevenpham1961]

U know who owns fiat?

[@212caboose]

why are those wheels STILL not available?! They've been on how many concept vehicles?! c'mon...