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Jeep Gladiator Top 10: The history of pickups at Jeep

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Daniel Rufiange
Here are 14 pickups produced by Jeep over the years!

This week Jeep is putting on the big media launch of the Jeep Gladiator, and we’re there to take a first drive in the long-waited pickup. We say pickup but the model is actually a deft cross between that format and SUV. Regardless of tags, the Gladiator is an attractive proposition that is destined for success.

The decision to finally produce such a vehicle type puts an end to years of rumours on the subject. Still, it’s worth noting that the Gladiator is not the first “pickup” to carry the Jeep badge. A dig around the history of the brand reveals several past attempts to plant the Jeep flag in the segment. What’s more, there was even a model called the Gladiator that was sold by the company in the 1960s.

Here’s a look at previous Jeep pickups to see the light of day over the decades.

1 – Willys-Overland Jeep Pickup 1947-1965

In the 1940s, Jeep vehicles were produced by the Willys-Overland company; in 1947, it created a pickup version that cost buyers $1,620 USD. The model benefited from a new 4-cylinder 134 cc engine that delivered up to 63 hp.

Willys-Overland Jeep Pickup
Willys-Overland Jeep Pickup
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Daniel Rufiange
Daniel Rufiange
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