As 2016 marks the 75th anniversary of Jeep® vehicle production, the brand decided to do something special to commemorate the milestone. Its idea of commemorating this anniversary? Creating a WWII-themed Jeep Wrangler called the Salute.
The commemorative Jeep model was created on the assembly line at its oldest factory in Toledo, Ohio. As it pays homage to its years of military service, the base of its model design imitates the original Willys MB model that was officially created in 1941.
For a quick Jeep brand history lesson, Willys-Overland was awarded a contract from the United States government to build the Willys MB for military production. The new vehicles soon became known as “Jeep” as the vehicles began rolling off the assembly line straight to the heat of battle. The rest—as the automaker states—is history
As for its appearance, the Jeep Salute blends modern-day style with the original Willys MB. The Jeep vehicle boasts the classic olive green color with a two-door JK body, no B-pillars, no doors, no roll bars, and “function over form” style. The Jeep Salute also has 16-inch wheels wrapped in 32-inch non-directional tires as well as steel front and rear bumpers with tow hooks. Its interior is as close to the original Willys model as can be with low-back canvas seats, an empty rear cargo area, and a no “bells-and-whistles” approach.
Although it combines an old-school look, the engine consists of a little more power than the original model. The engine boasts of a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and a six-speed manual transmission.
Although this model is one-of-a-kind and won’t be for sale, we have a wide variety of Jeep vehicles at Gillman Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM like the 2016 Jeep Cherokee. Whether you’re looking for a new or used vehicle, we have the best selection at our Jeep dealership in Houston, TX. Stop by our and see our selection today!
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