1948 Willys CJ-2A
Toward the end of WWII, Willys-Overland began exploring the idea of creating a civilian Jeep that could marketed beyond the scope of the military-used MB, and this is ultimately what led to the mass production of the CJ-2A in 1945. Although the vehicle looked much like its military counterpart, there are uniquely distinguishable characteristics on the CJ-2A such as flush-mounted headlights and a seven-slot grill (the MB had nine slots). The vehicle was first marketed with the intention of appealing to farming, ranching and industrial and agricultural applications. The CJ-2A was eventually replaced by the CJ-3A in 1949.

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