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Kaiser Jeepster History



Kaiser Jeep - 1966 to 1969

Kaiser

The Jeepster Commando series was designed to compete in the new Sport-Utility market of Broncos and Land Cruisers. Following in the footsteps of the Willys, the Kaiser Jeepster was a mix; part Jeep CJ and part Jeep Wagoneer. It was also aimed at the same market, those looking for a four-wheel drive sports convertible family car. Advertising for the Jeepster stated that it was a "Happy combo! Racy and rugged." The "Kaiser" style Jeepster Commando was produced by AMC in 1970 and 1971 when Kaiser was bought by American Motor Company.

Convertibles
1966 Convertible1966 Convertible
1966 Convertible1966 Convertible
1966 Convertible1966 Convertible
1966 Convertible1967 Convertible
1967 Convertible 1967 Convertible
1967 Convertible1967 Brochure cover
1968 Convertible Mag Ad (107k)
Pickups:
1966 Pickup1966 Pickup w/ Softtop
1966 Pickup1966 Pickup Rear
1967 Pickup1967 Pickup
Wagons:
1966 Wagon1966 Wagon's Rear Hatch
1967 Wagon1967 Patrol Wagon
1971 Hurst Jeepster (800 Produced, 400 automatics)
1971 Hurst Hood1971 Hurst Rear
1966 Roadster Jeepster
Interior:
Interior - Top viewDeluxe Door detail
Center ConsoleAuto Shifter
SeatsSwitches
Options and Miscellenous Items:
Family AlbumSafety Items
Hurricane F4Daultless 225 V6
Manual - Outside coverManual - Inside cover
Owners ManualFactory Options
Factory Soft TopsSnow Plow
TowingPower Brakes
EmblemsBrochure Cover
1970 Brochure cover1970 Brochure Cover
1970 Brochure cover

Concepts and Prototypes:

Concept drawings of the 1961 Proto-type Jeepster Convertibles
The proto-type of the Jeepster Convertible model, with fiberglass top.
The proto-type of the Interior of the Jeepster Convertible model
A 1965 proto-type Jeepster Commando with a CJ front-clip
"The Missing Link" A 1968 concept drawing of an Updated Jeepster Commando with a transition to the Commando



References:

Jeep: The Unstoppable Legend by Arch Brown, Publishers Inter.
Jeep buyers guide by Peter Sessler, Motorbooks International.
Jeep Bible by Moses Ludel, Robert Bentley Publishers.
Jeep Prototypes and Concept Vehicles: by Peter C. Sessler, Iconografix.

Email Mike Childs at: JEEPSTERMAN@OFF-ROAD.COM for further information.
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