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The name "jeep" probably originated from...

"GP" for general purpose. The exact origin of the name is still debated, but most people consider it to be a slang version of the army designation "GP."

Who said, "The Jeep is the only true American sports car"?

Enzo Ferrari. Ferrari might have meant this as an insult to the Chevrolet Corvette, which many considered the true American sports car.

Which President owned and drove a CJ8 scrambler on his ranch?

Ronald Reagan. During the mid-80s, president Reagan had a blue CJ8 on his ranch near Santa Barbara, California.

The following company (or companies) made vehicles with the "Jeep" name.

All of the these (American Motors, Willys-Overland, Chrysler). Willys-Overland made Jeeps from 1946 to 1970, when they sold the Jeep Corporation to American Motors, who in turn sold it to Chrysler in 1987.

Who was the pioneer developer of the free-wheeling front hub?

Arthur Warn. The Warn company now makes hubs, winches, and other Jeep accessories.

Which Jeep model is often referred to as a "flatfender"?

CJ2A. The earliest Jeeps had fenders that were not rounded, but flat, hence the name "flatfender."

One of the Wrangler models is named after what famous trail?

Rubicon. The Rubicon Trail is one of the most famous off-road trips in the world. It covers high sierra terrain just west of Lake Tahoe, California.

What Jeep models had square headlights?

YJ. After a popular outcry, Jeep returned to round headlights on the TJ. Bumper stickers said, "Real Jeeps have round headlights."

Only 26,000 of these long-wheelbase CJs were ever made.

CJ8 Scrambler. These are increasing in popularity, and Jeep is planning to begin producing them again in 2005.

Coil springs were a new feature on the _____ ?

TJ. Coil springs allow for greater travel and improve articulation.