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Jeep CJ

1966 – 1987 · USA

The Jeep CJ models, produced from 1945 to 1986, represent a series of iconic small off-road vehicles and compact pickup trucks under the Jeep automobile marque. The initial Willys "Universal Jeep" introduced in 1945 marked the world's first mass-produced civilian four-wheel-drive car. Stemming from the success of the military Jeep during World War II by Willys-Overland, the CJ line was born with the introduction of commercial prototypes in 1944. The CJ designation stands for "civilian Jeep". The design of the CJ models closely resembled their military predecessors, with notable modifications such as the addition of a tailgate and relocation of the spare wheel to the side. To cater to the needs of civilian customers, the CJ