Jeep Jeepster, Commando, Wagoneer: Books - History

Jeep Wagoneer 1963-1991

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Jeep Wagoneer models from the years 1963-1991. Describes the 6- and 8-cylinder Jeep Wagoneer, Cherokee S, Cherokee Chief, Custom, Super Chief, Limited, Laredo and Grand Wagoneer.

• The 37 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Jeepster & Commando (1967-1973)

Brooklands Portfolio book about Jeep Jeepster and Commando 4x4 models from the years 1967-1973. Describes the Jeep Jeepster roadster, hardtop, convertible, pick-up and station wagon.

• The articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Wagoneer, Gladiator, Comanche, and Scrambler: An Illustrated History of Jeep's Tough, Go-Anywhere Wagons and Pickups

As Jeep sales have skyrocketed in recent years, the company has put more money and muscle behind vintage names like Wagoneer and Gladiator, and has jumped into pickups as never before. But what made their past vehicles good enough to bring their names back now?

The Wagoneer and its companion, the Gladiator pickup, were well ahead of their time in technology, the first 4x4s with an independent front suspension and automatic transmission. Updates through the years kept them at the forefront of 4x4 technology, but their tough, go-anywhere nature never changed over a long, long product run.
The Wagoneer name was also attached to the revolutionary "XJ" series; more commonly associated with the original Cherokee, these tough wagons were an efficient, lightweight unibody design, but were just as capable off-road as the senior Wagoneers.

"Wagoneer, Gladiator, Comanche, and Scrambler" dives into what made the "XJ" and "ZJ" Wagoneers special - and how they differed from the Cherokee and Grand Cherokee. With the new Gladiator making a splash, it's time to look back on Jeep's pickups, not just the original Gladiator, but also one of the most innovative trucks ever made: the Comanche. It shared a great deal with the Cherokee, but clever design gave it both superior ground clearance and the lowest bed height of any comparable 4x4 pickup.

The book also covers the CJ-8 Scrambler, which is possibly more popular off-road today than it was at dealerships when it was made. This book traces the history and present state of some of Jeep's newest vehicles, including the upcoming Wagoneer and the new Gladiator, and some of its most famous and most-loved, with original and period photography; it's a "must-have" for any Jeep enthusiast.

Jeep J-Series Pickups (1970-1982)

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Jeep J-Series Pickups models from the years 1970-1982. Describes the Jeep Gladiator Pickup, J-4000, J-20, J-10 Propane conversion, J-10 Townside, Honcho, Golden Eagle and Sportside Pickup.

• The 25 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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You & Your Jeep Cherokee - Buying, enjoying, maintaining, modifying

Owner's handbook for the Jeep Cherokee 4x4. Extensive model history, advice about purchase, use, maintenance and modifications. Also specifications, model changes and production figures. Full colour.