Vintage Jeeps: Willys Overland & Jeep Utility Vehicles

5/18/2017 8:00:00 PM Petrolicious showcases another beautiful vintage Jeep in this video homage to one sunset orange 1970 Jeepster Commando.

"Sometimes, there are things that are a little bit unorthodox, or a little bit extraordinary in one way or another, that deserve to have their story told so people remember they exist," says owner Sam Fankuchen. Powered by its original Dauntless V6 engine, the spartan Commando is the perfect vehicle for Fankuchen to take surfing and to explore California's desert trails. (Photo courtesy of Petrolicious)

3/10/2016 12:00:00 PM At its core, the Petrolicious website is all about the love affair between people and their vehicles. In their latest episode, that love affair is between Larry Shank and his beautiful 1953 Willys CJ-3B and its accompanying 1947 Ken-Skill Kustom Kamper.

"The adventure began when we left the driveway," says Shank. "And that's what was neat about the Jeep and the teardrop; you became part of the country from day one." Those adventures started when his father bought the Jeep and trailer when he was just a boy. Decades later, the unique Jeep and retro trailer offer a great escape out in the open.(Photo courtesy of Petrolicious)

2/14/2014 12:00:00 PM It's been a long road... a road filled with inevitable ups and downs, twists and turns, green lights and dead ends. It was a journey that started back in November 2011.

However, Katie Sullivan is thrilled to share that the idea of a full-length documentary on the Jeep Wagoneer is starting to come to fruition.There's much more distance to travel before funding for the project is secured and a participating network is identified, but she's on her way with the help of Jillian T. Kuchman, Dave Bartlett, and many others. (Photo courtesy of Dave Bartlett)

2/18/2011 12:00:00 PM The conclusion of World War II in the Pacific left many surplus military Jeeps in the Philippines. Ingeniously, Filipino's began using their metal crafting skills to transform these vehicles into multi-passenger modes of public transportation.

Though inspired by the all-American Jeep, the Jeepney is decidely Filipino. Built by hand by companies like Armak, Sarao, Hebron, and LGS Motors the modern Jeepney is usually powered by a 4-cylinder Isuzu or Mitsubishi diesel engine. Their steel shells are often polished to a chrome-like sheen or emblazoned with vibrant paint schemes. During our recent trip to the Philippines I was not only able to capture these rolling works of art on camera, but also had a chance to sit in the driver's seat.

11/10/2010 12:00:00 PM Rio de Janiero resident Dan Palatnik blends technical illustration with art to create some very photo-realistic models. Dan specializes in classic cars from the 1930's through the 1960's.

He was kind enough to share a few renderings of classic Brazilian Willys vehicles with us.