BILL MUNRO
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Evolution
1. Evolution, not invention
2. The war years: the jeep´s proving
3. America´s most useful vehicles
5. Willys motors inc: under kaiser´s baner
6. American motors: jeep becomes a leisure vehicle
7. French partners and new concept
8. Chrysler and the jewel in the deal
9. Daimler Chrysler and the future
10. Owingg and using jeeps
Index
Designed as a reconnaissance vehicle and light weapons carrier, the Jeep combined simplicity with good design, and with its ample power and four-wheel drive was able to cover hostile terrain. This account of the Jeep includes such topics as: full development and background history of the Jeep from World War II to 2000; wartime developments; and specifications for major models.