1945–1986 · partial research
CJ / Universal Jeep
The civilian line carried the wartime layout into farms, trails, and recreation, then evolved into the direct ancestor of Wrangler.
Scope
US civilian production; export and licensed production labeled separately
Coveragepartial as of 19 July 2026
Chassis and generation ledger
The researched eras
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01
1945–1968
CJ-2A / CJ-3A / CJ-3B
Flat-fender civilian evolution from Go Devil to Hurricane power.
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02
1955–1983
CJ-5 / CJ-6
Long-lived rounded-body utility family.
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03
1976–1986
CJ-7 / CJ-8
Wider, more road-friendly CJ and long-wheelbase Scrambler.