Blake Anderson drives an over-the-top patriotic Jeep | Prescott Brothers Inc Mendota IL

Comedian Blake Anderson is seeing growing success as one of the stars and co-creators of the Comedy Central show Workaholics. Not surprisingly, when you get your own TV show, there's a deep desire to celebrate with a big purchase, a car perhaps. Anderson did just that, but as opposed to plunking his money down on a Porsche or Mercedes-Benz, he took a much more patriotic route.

Anderson described his ride as "an American Jeep" in an interview with Conan O'Brien, and he didn't mean that it was from the AMC years of the off-road brand's ownership. Instead, this one is as patriotic as they come thanks to a beautifully regal bald eagle covering the hood with the nation's flag as the background running up at least to the windshield. Hear Anderson's entire story of buying this red, white and blue off-roader in the video above.

The Jeep® Brand Vehicles Your Grandparents Used to Drive | Prescott Brothers Mendota IL

 If you’ve been around Jeep® brand vehicles since before you could drive, there’s a good chance your love for the brand was passed down through your family by your grandparents. Or maybe you are a grandparent who can still remember the first time you drove a Jeep brand vehicle many years ago.

We’ve put together a list of fun facts about some of the Jeep brand vehicles your grandparents (or you) may have been familiar with.

1. The Jeep Willys Quad Prototype was released in 1940. From the outset, the vehicle was designed for military purposes. The U.S. army specifically requested a four-wheel drive, front-driven axel unit, and the Jeep Willys Quad Prototype was the result that would change history.



2. The first Jeep brand vehicle made for everyday use was the CJ-2A. “CJ” stood for “Civilian Jeep,” and it was the first Jeep brand vehicle to feature a seven-slot grille.



3. The 1950s Jeep Willys Pickup Truck featured a new V-shaped grille with horizontal bars across the front.



4. The CJ-4M existed as a prototype model in 1951. It became the link between the military-specific vehicle and the CJ-3M.




5. One of the most notable Jeep brand vehicles that came to be in the 1950s was the CJ-5. In production for almost 30 years, this vehicle stayed relatively the same throughout its duration on the market.



Did your grandparents get you involved in the Jeep brand family? Or are you a grandparent who has passed the love of the brand on to your kids and grandkids? We want to hear your stories. Post them in the comments section below!

Your Piece of Jeep® Brand History

Posted on March 31st, 2014 2:04 pm by Jeep in Heritage

Heritage has always been critical to the Jeep_® brand. We know that it’s important to remember where we came from and honor our roots. Today, we want to take the time to recognize your Jeep brand vehicle and where it fits into our expansive past.
You can now visit our Your Piece of Jeep Brand History page and upload photos of your Jeep brand vehicle. While you’re there, take some time to browse other users’ submissions and appreciate the evolution of your favorite vehicles.
Whether you drive a 2014 Jeep Cherokee or own a restored CJ-2A, your vehicle and your adventures are what make the Jeep brand so unique. The miles you and your vehicle put both on-and-off-road take our Go Anywhere, Do Anything® motto to the next level.
So go ahead. Show off your best adventures and let us know how your Jeep brand vehicle has added to our rich history. We always love to hear the stories behind the photos. Tell us about your most memorable exploits in the comments section below!

Jeep® "Beauty Within" OFFICIAL COMMERCIAL

Posted on July 31st, 2014 1:00 pm by Jeep in Jeep Grand Cherokee

 
We know you’ve heard the expression that it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Take one look at the interior of the 2014 Jeep_® Grand Cherokee, and you’ll see why we couldn’t agree more.
To explore more of the available luxurious interior feature in the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, such as Uconnect® access, Nappa leather seats, keyless entry and more, visit Jeep.com.