Suarez™ Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 Jeep produces a lot of special concepts. Moab, SEMA and auto shows usually get their fair share. But this one, this Wrangler 75th Salute concept is really, really the one it should build. It was June 15, 1941 when Willys-Overland Motor Co. was awarded the U.S. government contract to build the first Willys MB. That led to almost a century of rugged off roaders, and eventually to today's conecpt, which is based on the Wrangler Sport model and powered by the current car's 3.6-liter Pentastar V6. “We are creating this unique Jeep Wrangler 75th Salute concept vehicle in celebration of the brand’s legendary history, and to demonstrate that 75 years later, today’s iconic Jeep Wrangler is instantly recognizable and clearly connected to the original Willys MB,” said Mike Manley, head of Jeep brand – FCA Global. “Since they were first produced in 1941, Jeep vehicles have been the benchmark for off-road capability, having mastered more terrain, led more adventures and provided drivers more freedom than any other vehicle before or since.” Other features include 16-inch steel wheels with 32-inch military non-directional tires, hood latches, rear-mounted spare tire, steel bumpers, two hooks and low-back canvas seats. It's also in drab green as you can see -- one of the best Jeep colors one could wish for. It also gets custom wood hood blocks and side mirrors, bronze commemorative fender badges and a six-speed manual. And it has no doors or roof, exactly how we'd spec out ours.
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