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Jeep (Collector's Library)

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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.

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.

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.

While not necessarily a bad book, this selection just doesn't do what I need. I was looking for something to help me make a purchase from a tech persepective (e.g., where should I look for rust). What I got is "This is the Jeep you should buy to make an investment and sell it for a lot of money."

I found that this book was the best jeep book around. There were interesting pictures of unusual jeeps as well as your big time 4-wheelin fans and the family wagon. It starts with the beginning of jeep history and takes you all the way to presnt dimensions. It gives all the information you need except how to fix them. Great over all book.

Though the book does provide excellent reference for the antique Jeeps (variances by years and production numbers) it does not provide alot on the YJ and TJ varieties of Jeeps. Would be helpful to a modeller or rebuilder.

As a newcomer to the realm of JEEP ownership, I had always been intrigued by the product. I set out to find out as much as I could about JEEP, its history, qualities, faults, and its specs.

This book, called a buyers guide(which it is), is also a very informative piece about the history of the JEEP automobile from its very beginnings through 1999.

To mistake this book for just , an antique or collectors guide is very much off base. Although the book gives tips for the JEEP collector, it also satisfies the needs of those considering purchasing any model of JEEP automobile. I found it absolutely fascinating from start to finish, and I purchased a 1994 Grand Cherokee Limited based on the recommendations of this book. I've owned my JEEP for about four months and 4000 miles, and I'm perfectly happy with my purchase....and this book sealed the deal. Thank you, Jim Allen.

It's 20 below outside and the snow is drifted over the door to the garage I can't get to where my jeep is stored. I'm going through Jeep withdrawal. The mail comes and I'm saved. "Jeep" By Jim Allen has arrived in the mail. Filled with the beautiful photos and expert discussion of the history and details that makes my Jeep more than just transportation. This book is for every jeep junkie. Even without Jim's expert commentary on the breed this book would be worth buying just for the high quality photos and collected documentation. If you haven't already added this book to your growing Jim Allen collection you're missing out.

Lee Maguire

I have about ten different Jeep books and this one is one of my very favorites. Nice layout, easy to read and good information combined with excellent pictures make this a perfect book for someone interested in the legacy of Jeep vehicles without getting too deep (and maybe boring) into detailed data. Recommended for the Jeep rookie.....

I plan to buy an old Jeep as a project vehicle. I have owned AMC's, so I have a natural intrest in the history of Jeep. This book is filled with worthy information.