1956 Willys Jeep
THF708673 / 1956 Willys Jeep
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Artifact Overview
Both Willys-Overland and subsequent brand owner Kaiser Motors marketed the civilian Jeep runabout with the word "Universal" -- both as a slogan and as a model name. It was a fitting description for a functional, versatile vehicle suitable for many different jobs -- from pulling farm equipment, to plowing snow, to simply running errands around town.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1956
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
84.1.1671.18
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in
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From wartime, to worktime, to playtime, the Jeep has done it all. It's been dressed up, stripped down, reimagined, and retro-styled, but it's never lost its appeal. Yet the Jeep is also an automotive paradox. It’s a timeless design that’s routinely updated, a rugged off-road vehicle refined for highway cruising, and a free-spirited brand coveted and controlled by corporate owners. Above all else, the Jeep is an American original.