Jeep Wrangler 75th Salute concept – a one-off in authentic military spec
Jeep Wrangler 75th Salute concept – a one-off in authentic military spec
Jeep Wrangler 75th Salute concept
A unique commemorative Jeep Wrangler 75th Salute concept celebrates the Jeep brand’s history – particularly its legendary military heritage. The Wrangler 75th Salute concept showcases the rugged functionality of the original military Jeeps.
Since 1941 the Jeep name has symbolised a go-anywhere, do-anything vehicle, and became famous through its role as transport for the US Army.
The Jeep Wrangler 75th Salute concept is a one-off. While it is based on a current production Wrangler Sport and the link between today’s Jeep to the original Jeep of 1941 is clear, no production plans (not even for a limited edition) are made.
A new Wrangler was converted to be without its B-pillars and doors, as modern interpretation of the classic Willys MB. The exterior is painted the same olive-drab army green as the original military General Purpose vehicles (or GP, where the name Jeep is derived from).
Keeping things authentic, the wheels are 16-inch steel (rather than today’s alloy rim) and, of course, also painted green, while tyres are non-directional military spec. Carrying on the theme, this concept has hood latches, a rear-mounted spare wheel, steel bumpers with tow hooks, canvas seats, and custom wood hood blocks and side mirrors.
White 5-point US Army stars appear on the rear sides and bonnet (often seen in black stars, adorning doors / bonnet / wheels centre caps of Wranglers and Renegades). The 20160715 numbering (the date on which it was built) and the number 419 on the bumper – both in that typical military ink-stamped look – are nice touches added.
Bronze commemorative fender badges are attached to the front fenders. 75th Salute. All very military.
Surely, in Jeep’s 75th anniversary year, there has to be motivation to make this a limited-production vehicle. Without the B-pillars and doors it probably won’t meet today’s safety regulations. Still, Jeep should make an effort to create a Wrangler 3-door in this look.