Illustrated Buyer's Guide Jeep (Motorbooks International Illustrated Buyer's Guide) [Paperback]

Jim Allen (Author)

Book Description

Series: Motorbooks International Illustrated Buyer's Guide | Publication Date: May 1999

Covers models from those used in World War II to the new generation of SUVs. A five-star rating system gives readers a clear idea of what each model has to offer with regard to collecting, daily driving, off-road driving, and parts availability.

Editorial Reviews

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... the most comprehensive and accurate reference available on the development of the Jeep. -- The CJ3B Page, 2000

Here are 224 pages of great tips, black and white photos, production data, resources and hobby ins and outs. -- Old Cars, November 25, 1999

If ever there was a book for dyed-in-the-wool Jeep aficionados, Jim Allen's Illustrated Buyer's Guide: Jeep is it. -- 4WD & Sport Utility, February 2000

From the Publisher

• Previously published as the Illustrated Jeep Buyer’s Guide (0-87938-277-5) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks International (May 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760302995
• ISBN-13: 978-0760302996
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #952,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book AND solid Research, January 9, 2002

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jagjetta (South of Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jeep (Hardcover)

Noted Jeep scholar and photographer, Jim Allen, has assembled a lavish, detailed, and engaging story. Being a longtime student of the brand, Allen has amassed a wealth of previously unseen historic images which he uses in support of beautiful images of perfectly restored models. Readers will recognize a number of Military Vehicle Preservation Association National Convention winners as well as some of the rarest examples of both civilian and military models in private collections.

Allen has divided his research into 10 chapters, eight of which follow a chronological sequence of the marque. Chapter Nine deviates from this timeline to ask the question, "Will the real Jeep please stand up?" What might be a sidebar in most books, this chapter explores the etymology of the word "Jeep," expelling some myths while explaining others.

The final chapter of the book, like the Statham title, is dedicated to the "Jeep Lifestyle." Unlike the other book though, the author looks beyond the rock climbers, giving note to reenactors, collectors, and restorers. The book concludes with a nice glossary of the Jeep "Alphabet". Three appendices are included, the most useful of which is a detailed list of specifications for all models, beginning with the Bantam BRC-40 and ending with the Cherokee XJ and and Grand Cherokee ZJ of 1999.

Engaging text, fresh research, and frame-quality photography make this book a bargain at... A Jeep library will be incomplete if this book isn't added to the shelf. It is too bad there isn't an award for "Outstanding Publication in the Field of Jeep History." This book would receive my nomination.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best resource out there, December 3, 2004

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Unknown (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jeep (Collector's Library) (Paperback)

Is there a better guidebook for Jeep lovers? I don't think so. He's got every model, every option, every color and accessory and everything here, all the way back to the Willys and military days.
Be aware that there's a new version out there with a new cover...all the same info, plus MORE! Even if you already own the older version, pick up the new one. More photos, updated info, pricing, etc.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a buyer's guide, not a picture book, December 7, 2001

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This review is from: Illustrated Buyer's Guide Jeep (Motorbooks International Illustrated Buyer's Guide) (Paperback)

This is an excellent data book (Just like all the other vehicle "Buyers Guide" books) on a wide variety of Jeep vehicles with much detail data such as built numbers and option lists. It's more a "documentary" piece than a "color and story" book. Excellent for people hunting for Jeep facts on a wide variety of Jeeps and for people trying to decide what vintage Jeep to buy or restore.