1987: Jeep Unleashes Soldier To Battle Samurai

Was there a Jeep, smaller than the Wrangler being developed, in the 80s? American Motors insiders suggested there was.  The new all-wheel-driver was intended to compete in the mini-market occupied by the Suzuki Samurai and Mitsubishi Montero/Dodge Raider clones.  AMC President Joseph Cappy said in an industry report that the new Jeep would have the … Continue reading 1987: Jeep Unleashes Soldier To Battle Samurai