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- "Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer SportWagons," 1984 - AMC introduced a new compact, unibody design on its Cherokee and Wagoneer models for 1984. They were the most thoroughly redesigned Jeeps in 20 years, and they were an immediate hit. These XJ-series Jeeps combined the flexibility of four-wheel drive with the comfortable ride of a sedan, and they pioneered the modern concept of the sport utility vehicle.
- 1984
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"Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer SportWagons," 1984
AMC introduced a new compact, unibody design on its Cherokee and Wagoneer models for 1984. They were the most thoroughly redesigned Jeeps in 20 years, and they were an immediate hit. These XJ-series Jeeps combined the flexibility of four-wheel drive with the comfortable ride of a sedan, and they pioneered the modern concept of the sport utility vehicle.
- "Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer/AMC Eagle," 1987 - Jeep's model lineup and designs remained largely unchanged for 1987. Cherokee, Wagoneer, and Comanche models received an optional new 242-cubic-inch inline-six engine built in-house -- unlike the previous V-6 sourced from General Motors. The year's biggest news was Chrysler Corporation's purchase of AMC, including the Jeep brand, for $1.1 billion.
- 1987
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"Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer/AMC Eagle," 1987
Jeep's model lineup and designs remained largely unchanged for 1987. Cherokee, Wagoneer, and Comanche models received an optional new 242-cubic-inch inline-six engine built in-house -- unlike the previous V-6 sourced from General Motors. The year's biggest news was Chrysler Corporation's purchase of AMC, including the Jeep brand, for $1.1 billion.
- The 1893 Duryea Automobile in the Museum of History and Technology, 1964 - Charles and Frank Duryea built their first automobile in 1893. Three years later the brothers established the Duryea Motor Wagon Company. The company built thirteen identical vehicles in its first year. This Smithsonian Institution publication contains a photograph of factory employees working on some of the thirteen vehicles.
- 1893-1964
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The 1893 Duryea Automobile in the Museum of History and Technology, 1964
Charles and Frank Duryea built their first automobile in 1893. Three years later the brothers established the Duryea Motor Wagon Company. The company built thirteen identical vehicles in its first year. This Smithsonian Institution publication contains a photograph of factory employees working on some of the thirteen vehicles.
- "Our Competition Leave You But One Choice...," Jeep Wagoneer Advertisement, April 1985 - Kaiser Motors purchased Willys-Overland, including its successful Jeep brand, in 1953. The company introduced the Jeep Wagoneer, designed by Brooks Stevens, for 1963. It was the first four-door, four-wheel-drive family wagon, and it was a sales success. American Motors Corporation, which purchased Kaiser Jeep in 1970, updated the Wagoneer with a second-generation version launched for 1984.
- April 01, 1985
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"Our Competition Leave You But One Choice...," Jeep Wagoneer Advertisement, April 1985
Kaiser Motors purchased Willys-Overland, including its successful Jeep brand, in 1953. The company introduced the Jeep Wagoneer, designed by Brooks Stevens, for 1963. It was the first four-door, four-wheel-drive family wagon, and it was a sales success. American Motors Corporation, which purchased Kaiser Jeep in 1970, updated the Wagoneer with a second-generation version launched for 1984.
- "If I Could Handle the Rough...," Jeep Grand Wagoneer Advertisement, September 1984 - The long-running Jeep Wagoneer, introduced for 1963, received an updated, more compact design for 1984. But demand for the original version encouraged AMC to continue building it under the Grand Wagoneer model name. The Grand Wagoneer remained in production through 1991 -- a nearly 30-year run for the original design.
- September 01, 1984
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"If I Could Handle the Rough...," Jeep Grand Wagoneer Advertisement, September 1984
The long-running Jeep Wagoneer, introduced for 1963, received an updated, more compact design for 1984. But demand for the original version encouraged AMC to continue building it under the Grand Wagoneer model name. The Grand Wagoneer remained in production through 1991 -- a nearly 30-year run for the original design.
- Barnum & Bailey Circus Poster with Illustration of Duryea Motor Wagon, 1896 - Early on, automobiles were more curiosities than practical transportation. This print shows an original Duryea displayed by the Barnum and Bailey Circus. Duryea Motor Wagon Company was formed in 1895 as the first American company to try to make a business of building and selling gasoline-powered automobiles.
- 1896
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Barnum & Bailey Circus Poster with Illustration of Duryea Motor Wagon, 1896
Early on, automobiles were more curiosities than practical transportation. This print shows an original Duryea displayed by the Barnum and Bailey Circus. Duryea Motor Wagon Company was formed in 1895 as the first American company to try to make a business of building and selling gasoline-powered automobiles.
- "1975 Jeep Wagoneer" - Kaiser Motors purchased Willys-Overland, including its successful Jeep brand, in 1953. The company introduced the Jeep Wagoneer, designed by Brooks Stevens, for 1963. It was the first four-door, four-wheel-drive family wagon, and it was a sales success. American Motors Corporation, which purchased Kaiser Jeep in 1970, updated the Wagoneer with a second-generation version launched for 1984.
- 1975
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"1975 Jeep Wagoneer"
Kaiser Motors purchased Willys-Overland, including its successful Jeep brand, in 1953. The company introduced the Jeep Wagoneer, designed by Brooks Stevens, for 1963. It was the first four-door, four-wheel-drive family wagon, and it was a sales success. American Motors Corporation, which purchased Kaiser Jeep in 1970, updated the Wagoneer with a second-generation version launched for 1984.
- Prototype of the Jeep Super Wagoneer at the Detroit Auto Show, 1966 - Kaiser Motors purchased Willys-Overland, including its successful Jeep brand, in 1953. Kaiser ended passenger car production to focus on Jeep runabout, truck, and van models. The company introduced the Jeep Wagoneer for 1963. It was the first four-door, four-wheel-drive family wagon. The luxury Super Wagoneer joined Jeep's lineup for 1966. The first-generation Wagoneer remained in production for 20 years.
- 1966
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Prototype of the Jeep Super Wagoneer at the Detroit Auto Show, 1966
Kaiser Motors purchased Willys-Overland, including its successful Jeep brand, in 1953. Kaiser ended passenger car production to focus on Jeep runabout, truck, and van models. The company introduced the Jeep Wagoneer for 1963. It was the first four-door, four-wheel-drive family wagon. The luxury Super Wagoneer joined Jeep's lineup for 1966. The first-generation Wagoneer remained in production for 20 years.
- "Jeep Designed the Grand Wagoneer...," Jeep Grand Wagoneer Advertisement, March 1985 - The long-running Jeep Wagoneer, introduced for 1963, received an updated, more compact design for 1984. But demand for the original version encouraged AMC to continue building it under the Grand Wagoneer model name. The Grand Wagoneer remained in production through 1991 -- a nearly 30-year run for the original design.
- March 01, 1985
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"Jeep Designed the Grand Wagoneer...," Jeep Grand Wagoneer Advertisement, March 1985
The long-running Jeep Wagoneer, introduced for 1963, received an updated, more compact design for 1984. But demand for the original version encouraged AMC to continue building it under the Grand Wagoneer model name. The Grand Wagoneer remained in production through 1991 -- a nearly 30-year run for the original design.
- Duryea Motor Wagon at the 1895 Chicago Times-Herald Race - Frank J. Duryea sits at the tiller of the horseless carriage he designed, built, and drove to victory in the 1895 <EM>Chicago Times-Herald</EM> race. Beside him is umpire Arthur W. White. The event, held November 28, was the first official auto race in the United States.
- November 28, 1895
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Duryea Motor Wagon at the 1895 Chicago Times-Herald Race
Frank J. Duryea sits at the tiller of the horseless carriage he designed, built, and drove to victory in the 1895 Chicago Times-Herald race. Beside him is umpire Arthur W. White. The event, held November 28, was the first official auto race in the United States.