A Brief History
Where it all started
After WWII, a surplus of light-road vehicles - which include the decommissioned military version Jeep® - were made available and sold to the American public. Most were used as utility vehicles and during this time, Jeep® vehicle clubs also began to form across the country. Over the years, as the old Jeeps began to wear down, the Jeep® company began production of civilian versions of their ubiquitous, small, compact, four-wheeled vehicle.
Discover more about their history here: Jeep® history
The modern era of
off-roading
The 60s saw the production of a more comfortable Jeep® vehicle. Although the early off-road vehicle was basically a station wagon body built on a light truck frame with a 4WD drivetrain, by the 1990s, added features and comforts made Jeep® vehicles and their competition's off-road version as popular as regular cars. Not surprisingly, the popularity of off-roading as a sports also exponentially increased because of this. Additionally, the information age has expanded the presence, network and knowledge of the average off-roader. Today, many Jeep® off-roading clubs have an online presence, with user exchanging technical information and experiences with other enthusiasts everywhere.