Capitalizing on this popularity, Willys adapted the original Jeep for civilian use and manufactured 214,760 units during its production run from 1945 to 1949. As the first civilian Jeep widely ...
Jeeps have been around since Willys Overland built its light troop and gear carrier for the U.S. Army during World War II. Immediately after the war, WIllys started the CJ (Civilian Jeep) line, which ...