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| Kaiser Jeep Jeepster Commando | |
|---|---|
 1971 Jeepster Commando SC-1 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kaiser-Jeep |
| Production | 1966–1973 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | SUV |
| Body style | 2-door convertible pickup |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Willys-Overland Jeepster |
| Successor | Jeep Cherokee Jeep CJ-8 (Scrambler) (For pickup truck version) |
The Jeepster Commando is an automobile which was first produced by Kaiser Jeep in 1966 to compete with the International Scout, Toyota Land Cruiser and Ford Bronco. Four different models were available: a pickup truck, convertible, roadster and wagon. The Jeepster remained in production after American Motors Corporation (AMC) bought the Jeep line from Kaiser in 1970. After AMC's acquisition, the Jeepster Commando C101 (101" wheelbase) steadily grew in popularity. In 1972, AMC shortened the vehicle's name to Commando C104, extended the wheelbase to 104", and changed the front-end design to accept the AMC I6 and V8 304ci, similar to the Ford Bronco. The new configuration, formerly an AMC best seller, quickly caused the line to drop in popularity and was taken out of production in 1973; it was replaced with the full size Cherokee. The Jeepster is an ancestor of the modern Jeep family produced by Chrysler.
There are several Jeepster enthusiast clubs across the United States.
Willys-Overland, the original producers of the "Jeep" (originally manufactured for military use), also produced a "Jeepster" from 1948 until about 1950. This vehicle led to the later Kaiser productions.