# Wartime Concept Vehicles This Jeep Wrangler Concept Commemorates a Pre-World War Classic By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeep-wrangler-concept References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/jeep-saulte-75-anniversary/44389/) & [media.fcanorthamerica](http://media.fcanorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=17725&mid=4) The 75th Salute is a beautiful [Jeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeep-concepts) Wrangler Concept that is designed to celebrate and commemorate some of the iconic American vehicle manufacturer's war-time vehicle offerings. This particular Jeep Wrangler Concept is based on a Wrangler Sport vehicle, but is intended to pay tribute to some of Willys-Overland's off-road vehicles built for the [US Army](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-daryl-war-truck) before the 2nd World War. Accordingly, this particular vehicle comes with military badging, steel bumpers and a spare wheel mounted on the rear. Low-back canvas seats are reminiscent of 1940s vehicular comfort, while the vehicle comes powered by a 3.6-liter [Pentastar V6](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-jeep-wrangler-whitecap) engine that is hooked up to a six-speed manual transmission setup. This Jeep Wrangler Concept succeeds at showcasing modern Jeep technologies in a package that pays tribute to the brand's storied past. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wartime Vehicle Tributes:** Vehicles designed to pay tribute to iconic war-time offerings are becoming increasingly popular, offering opportunities for innovative designs and technologies. - **Off-road Nostalgia:** Off-road vehicles that pay homage to the the past make use of modern technology to elevate the driving experience. - **Heritage Badging:** Heritage military badging is making a comeback on modern cars, offering unique brand recognition opportunities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry could leverage retro design trends to create vehicles that resonate with consumers based on heritage and nostalgia. - **Military Vehicle Industry:** The military vehicle industry could benefit from innovations in off-road and all-terrain technologies. - **Marketing and Branding Industry:** The marketing and branding industry could take advantage of the trend towards heritage badging on vehicles to more broadly communicate historical significance and legacy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Special Edition Off-Road SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeep-concepts.md) - [Two-Toned Anniversary SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-jeep-wrangler-whitecap.md) - [Militant Heavy Terrain Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-jeep-gladiator-willys-41-buzz.md) - [Militant Off-Road SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessey-jeep-gladiator-warhawk.md) - [Modernized War-Inspired Truck Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-daryl-war-truck.md) - [Adventure-Ready Backroad SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-jeep-wrangler-4xe-backcountry.md) - [High-Power Off-Road SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeep-wrangler-magneto-20.md) - [Rugged Low-Poly Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeep-pickup-concept.md) - [Tough Tech-Packed Off-Roaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-jeep-wrangler.md)