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Today, we call its descendent the Jeep Wrangler, now a product of the Chrysler Group. But the its roots remain instantly recognizable.

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It all goes back to the World War II general purpose rock climber. The one shown here dates from the time of the Korean war. It became a symbol of American toughness and spirit and remains so today.

First published July 3, 2014: 6:02 PM ET

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