Jeep revives Forward Control, Gladiator pickups in Easter concepts
Chevrolet doesn't take modern-day Impalas and rework them into updated Bel Airs. There's not much in common between a Ford Fusion and any Ford family sedan from 1960 through 1980. So if Jeep wants to mine its past for a pair of concepts that revive not just the look of '60s -era Gladiators but Forward Control pickups, we welcome the rare trip down the nostalgia trail -- especially if powered by a 470-hp Hemi V8.The Forward Control is neat, but I want the Gladiator:
WANT WANT WANT
I don't see it happening - the Jeep line is too busy churning out micro-SUVs and "crossovers" that spit on the Jeep heritage to come out with something this cool. I'd love to be proven wrong, mind you - the nouveaux-retro phase has just about run its course with the Beetle/MINI/Camaro/Mustang/Challenger; I'd like to see Jeep give a nod to past trucks. Especially bringing back the Jeep pickup.
Make that in a four door version and I'll be lined up to trade in the Dodge Earthf**ker...
That is all.
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If Jeep doesn't do it, others will.
http://icon4x4.com/overview/cj/models
Yeah, I'm saving my pennies for something like that.
I really don't like you for posting that link, DB... :)
No retro four door Jeep P/U's, gotta go to International for that.
Remember that this concept is based on a Wrangler frame, its going to be a small truck.
-Dave
They wouldn't meet all the Nanny State Requirements for "Safety, Fuel Efficiency, and Gas Mileage."
But there's still a few out there of the Originals that could fit your desires.
Actually, I'd be happy with the old Wagoneer, myself. Now THERE'S a Bug Out Vehicle!
Jeep, a four letter word for rust buckets. Only Scouts rusted faster in PA.
Lots of fun to drive I will admit.
Gerry
Agreed. That thing is sexy. Now the CompASS we had for a rental in California... that sucked balls.
Dodge M37
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o94/OldRadarTech/2010-06-30175757.jpg
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