Vintage Jeep Collage.

The ever popular Jeep began in 1942 as a military vehicle during WWII. Willys Overland (Toledo, Ohio) was a major manufacturer of the Jeep. In 1948 production of a 4x4 began. American Motors acquired the Jeep in 1969 and built a variety of body styles. Later on the Chrysler Corporation purchased the Jeep franchise and began the successful production of the Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Wrangler.