| Where does the Jeep Gladiator fit into the great | | | | rolled off the production line in the United States in |
| history of the Jeep line of vehicles. Jeep from its | | | | 1987. It was subplanted with the Jeep brand |
| lowly beginnings has risen to the level of a status | | | | Wrangler or YJ. The YJ for many was designated |
| vehicle for many in the market today. | | | | as the Yuppie Jeep as it had a lower running |
| The Jeep vehicle name started out in the bare | | | | height and more supple suspension. This Jeep |
| bones military unit. Simply designed to meet the | | | | remained in production for 10 years. |
| rigors of being in the field. | | | | In 1997 the YJ was replaced by the current TJ |
| The original JEEP as it was known back in | | | | production unit. This unit along with many small |
| February of 1941 was so named because the | | | | tweaks went back to the original Jeeps round |
| vehicle actually did not have a name. In a test | | | | headlights. In 2007 the Jeep YJ is slated to be |
| drive of the Willys-Overland scout car took a | | | | replaced by the Jeep JK model vehicle. |
| demonstration ride up the Capital steps. When the | | | | The JK model of vehicles will include three |
| reporter asked the driver Irving "Red" Haussman | | | | separate variants. The first Jeep variant will be a |
| the name of the vehicle he said "It's a jeep". The | | | | short wheelbase two door model that will be the |
| name was then published across the nation in the | | | | direct replacement to the Jeep YJ and hold true |
| review article and a new automotive brand was | | | | to the original form of this model line. |
| borne. | | | | The second model will be a four door variant with |
| Willys-Overland inc was awarded the name as it | | | | a slightly increased wheelbase for those wanting |
| owned the manufacture rights of the first military | | | | more functionality out of the Jeep. This vehicle |
| vehicles. The Jeep went on to nobally serve in | | | | should also be better equipped for the less |
| World War II. When the soldiers arrived back | | | | outdoor slanted owner. |
| from the fronts they wanted the Jeeps they had | | | | The final version will be a pick-up variant |
| driven during the war. | | | | Nicknamed the Gladiator. The Jeep Gladiator will |
| Willys-Overland was more than willing to produce | | | | feature a slightly extended cab. This will not |
| this grand little car for the common market. The | | | | feature a jump-seat for the kids but allow for |
| Jeep CJ-2 was the first commercially available | | | | storage of small items such as laptops, |
| vehicle and stayed in basic production through the | | | | book-bags, overnight bags, and the like. |
| Jeep CJ-7. | | | | The bed of this truck will be 7 foot and perfectly |
| The Jeep CJ-7 was the last military variant of the | | | | square. This vehicle will be rugged and ready for |
| great Jeep nomenclature. The final Jeep CJ-7 | | | | the trails or a quick camping trip with the buds. |