The American Jeepster Club

AMC Jeepster History

American Motors Corp. - 1970 to 1973

After the purchase of Kaiser for $75 million, American Motors continued the Jeepster Commando model "Kaiser" style, but by 1972, AMC had much more control over the Jeep line. AMC dropped "Jeepster" from the name and redesigned the front grille. It lost the "CJ appeal" and most feel the new grille was rather ugly. It surely contributed to the decline of the Commando. The line was discontined after 1973.

1972 Commando
1973 Commando
1973 Commando
1973 Commando
1973 Commando Pickup
1973 Commando Ad
1973 Jeep Models Brochure cover
1973 Commando from Kayline Softop brochure

Concepts and Prototypes:

Is this the proto-type of the first Commando Front end and grill??

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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