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04-07-2016, 11:28 PM
The original Jeep was patented 75 years ago today
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It's hard to believe, but America's most iconic 4x4 is turning 75 today.
SEE ALSO: Missing the Defender? Land Rover can **w sell you a factory-restored 1948 ****** I (http://mashable.com/2016/04/06/land-rover-restored-******-1-defender/)
On April 7th, 1942, the U.S. Patent ****** awarded a patent for the military vehicle that would later become k**wn as the Jeep.
As I understand it, the truck was commissioned by the U.S. military when it became obvious that America would be drawn into World War II. The two companies to bid for the job were then-bankrupt*American Bantam Car Company and Willys-Overland.
Based upon the cheap but rough-and-tumble vehicle it came up with, Bantam was awarded the contract. Since the Bantam's engine didn't make e**ugh torque, the military specified the Willys engine for the final product. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/04/07/original-jeep-patent/)
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SEE ALSO: Missing the Defender? Land Rover can **w sell you a factory-restored 1948 ****** I (http://mashable.com/2016/04/06/land-rover-restored-******-1-defender/)
On April 7th, 1942, the U.S. Patent ****** awarded a patent for the military vehicle that would later become k**wn as the Jeep.
As I understand it, the truck was commissioned by the U.S. military when it became obvious that America would be drawn into World War II. The two companies to bid for the job were then-bankrupt*American Bantam Car Company and Willys-Overland.
Based upon the cheap but rough-and-tumble vehicle it came up with, Bantam was awarded the contract. Since the Bantam's engine didn't make e**ugh torque, the military specified the Willys engine for the final product. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/04/07/original-jeep-patent/)
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