Classic Jeep Trucks

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1946 Jeep Panel Delivery

1946 Jeep Panel Delivery Van
1946 Jeep Panel Delivery. Photo of 1946 Jeep Panel Delivery © Chrysler Group LLC

Pictures of Classic Jeep Trucks

Even Jeep isn't sure how its name came to be -- it's not even close to Willys-Overland, the original name of the company. Some think the term resulted from the slurring of the letters GP, the U.S. Army's abbreviation for General Purpose, referring to the Willys Quad that became the Army's standard vehicle. Others believe it was a nickname taken from Eugene the Jeep, a popular character from the Popeye cartoon strip.

No matter how and where it originated, the name Jeep stuck. Willys trademarked it after World War II ended, and moved forward to build civilian off-road utility vehicles.

This gallery focuses on civilian Jeep trucks, beginning with mid-1940s era models. Truck production ended years ago (with the Jeep Comanche in 1992), but recent Jeep concepts (the Gladiator and the JT) have made Jeep enthusiasts hopeful that the automaker is finally ready to build a new pickup.

Pictures of Classic Jeeps, including the Quad, from 1940 - 1987.

The information in this gallery was supplied by Jeep. If you disagree with their dates or other info, let me know.

The Jeep Panel Delivery was available in both 2WD and 4WD, but the 2WD configuration was most popular with businesses looking for a delivery vehicle.

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1947 Jeep Pickup Truck

1947 Jeep Pickup Truck
1947 Jeep Pickup Truck. Photo of 1947 Jeep Pickup Truck © Chrysler Group LLC
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1957 Jeep FC-170 Truck

1957 Jeep FC-170 Truck
1957 Jeep FC-170. Photo of 1957 Jeep FC-170 © Chrysler Group LLC

This 1957 truck's FC designation stands for Forward Control, which means the steering wheel and linkage are both located ahead of the front axle.

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1960 Jeep Pickup Truck

1960 Jeep Pickup Truck
1960 Jeep Pickup Truck. Photo of 1960 Jeep Pickup Truck © Chrysler Group LLC
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1963 Jeep Gladiator Truck

1963 Jeep Gladiator Truck
1963 Jeep Gladiator Truck. Photo of 1963 Jeep Gladiator Truck © Chrysler Group LLC
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1968 Jeep Gladiator Truck

1968 Jeep Gladiator Truck
1968 Jeep Gladiator Truck. Photo of 1968 Jeep Gladiator Truck © Chrysler Group LLC
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1972 Jeep Commando

1972 Jeep Commando
1972 Jeep Commando. Photo of 1972 Jeep Commando © Chrysler Group LLC
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1982 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler

1982 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler
1982 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler. Photo of 1982 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler © Chrysler Group LLC
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1986 Jeep Comanche Truck

1986 Jeep Comanche Truck
1986 Jeep Comanche Truck. Photo of 1986 Jeep Comanche Truck © Chrysler Group LLC