Jeep Wrangler 75th Salute Concept
Built as a celebration for Jeep’s 75th
anniversary, the Wrangler Salute concept is proof that sometimes less is more. This
back-to-basics concept is based on a Wrangler Sport with the 3.6-litre V6
engine mated to a six-speed manual and is doing without any B-pillars and
doors.
The result is a beautiful Jeep, painted
in the same olive-drab color scheme of the original military Willys MB. A set
of 16-inch steel wheels wrapped in non-directional tires, hood latches, a
rear-mounted spare tire, steel front and rear bumpers with tow hooks and low
back canvas seats complete the appearance of the Salute concept.
“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 Wrangler is
instantly recognizable and clearly connected to the original Willys MB,” said
Mike Manley, Head of Jeep Brand.
The 75th Salute concept was built
exactly 75 years after Willys-Overland Motor Co. was awarded the U.S.
government contract to build the first Willys MB. Come on Jeep, give us more
photos of this beauty!
