The Walter P. Chrysler Museum will kick off 70 years of Jeep running from April 19 through December 30, 2011 which will highlight 8 production and concept vehicles.
The special exhibit also features historical images, memorabilia and extensive narrative that chronicles Jeep’s embodiment of freedom and pride for seven decades.
The Museum is showcasing Willys MA78621, one of approximately 45 known 1941 models in the world, an estimated 20 of which are restored. Of the 20 restored vehicles, eight are in the United States. Willys MA78621 is on loan from the private collection of George and Bernadette Hollins of Palos Park, Ill. who have traced the vehicle’s origins back to July 5, 1941, the day it was delivered to the U.S. Army from the Willys-Overland plant in Toledo, Ohio. It is believed to be one of four MA shipped to the 15th Infantry for testing in Fort Lewis, Wash.
The rotation of heritage vehicles rounding out the 70 Years of Jeep exhibition include: 1943 JeepMB; 1945 Jeep CJ-2A; 1949 Jeep Station Wagon; 1950 Jeep M38; 1950 Jeepster; 1964 JeepGladiator Fire Truck; 1973 Jeep CJ-5; 1984 Jeep Cherokee; 1986 Jeep CJ-7; 1987 Jeep Wrangler; 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer; 1997 Jeep Dakar Concept; 1998 Jeepster Concept; “Tomb Raider” Jeep Wrangler; 2001 Willys II Concept; 2003 “Sahara” Jeep Wrangler; 2004 Jeep Rescue Concept;
2004 Jeep Treo Concept; 2005 Jeep Gladiator Concept; 2005 Jeep Hurricane Concept and the 2008 Jeep Renegade Concept.
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