History
American Motors bought Kaiser Jeep in 1970 and ran it as its Jeep Corporation division from Toledo, replacing the Buick and Tornado engines with AMC sixes and V8s in 1972, introducing Quadra-Trac in 1973, the Cherokee in 1974 and the CJ-7 in 1976. Renault took a stake in 1979 and funded the compact Cherokee XJ of 1984, the best-selling Jeep of its day; the Wrangler YJ of 1986 replaced the CJ. Chrysler bought AMC in August 1987 chiefly for the Jeep brand. AMC-era Jeeps carry the 13-character number of 1972–80 and the 1JC VIN of 1981–87.
Jeeps built by American Motors Corporation (Jeep Corporation)
46 records in this registry. Each opens its full registry page.
CJ-5 Tuxedo Park Mark IV1964–67 · Jeep CJ-5 · CJ-5 Tuxedo Park Mark IV · built
CJ-5 Renegade1970–83 · Jeep CJ-5 · CJ-5 Renegade · built
CJ-7 Renegade1976–86 · Jeep CJ-7 · CJ-7 Renegade · built
CJ-7 Laredo1980–86 · Jeep CJ-7 · CJ-7 Laredo · built
CJ-7 Jamboree1982 · Jeep CJ-7 · CJ-7 Jamboree · built
Wagoneer Limited1978–83 · Wagoneer / Grand Wagoneer SJ · Wagoneer Limited · built
Grand Wagoneer1984–91 · Wagoneer / Grand Wagoneer SJ · Grand Wagoneer · built
Cherokee Chief1976–83 · Cherokee SJ · Cherokee Chief · built
Cherokee S1974–83 · Cherokee SJ · Cherokee S · built
Cherokee Golden Eagle1977–79 · Cherokee SJ · Cherokee Golden Eagle · built
J-10 Honcho1976–83 · Gladiator / J-series truck · J-10 Honcho · built
M715 1¼-ton truck1967–69 · Gladiator / J-series truck · M715 1¼-ton truck · built
Cherokee XJ Pioneer1984–90 · Cherokee XJ · Cherokee XJ Pioneer · built
Wagoneer XJ1984–90 · Cherokee XJ · Wagoneer XJ · built
Cherokee XJ Laredo1985–92 · Cherokee XJ · Cherokee XJ Laredo · built
Comanche Chief1987–90 · Comanche MJ · Comanche Chief · built
Comanche Pioneer1986–92 · Comanche MJ · Comanche Pioneer · built
Jeep CJ-51954–83 · Jeep CJ-5 · Open · built
Jeep CJ-51954–83 · Jeep CJ-5 · Hard top (aftermarket/dealer) · built
Jeep CJ-61955–81 · Jeep CJ-6 · Open · built
Jeep CJ-71976–86 · Jeep CJ-7 · Open · built
Jeep CJ-71976–86 · Jeep CJ-7 · Hard top · built
Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler1981–86 · Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler · Pick-up (half cab) · built
Wagoneer / Grand Wagoneer SJ1963–91 · Wagoneer / Grand Wagoneer SJ · Station wagon · built
Cherokee SJ1974–83 · Cherokee SJ · Two-door wagon · built
Cherokee SJ1974–83 · Cherokee SJ · Four-door wagon (1977–) · built
Gladiator / J-series truck1963–88 · Gladiator / J-series truck · Pick-up · built
Gladiator / J-series truck1963–88 · Gladiator / J-series truck · Cab-chassis · built
Cherokee XJ1984–2001 · Cherokee XJ · Two-door wagon · built
Cherokee XJ1984–2001 · Cherokee XJ · Four-door wagon · built
Comanche MJ1986–92 · Comanche MJ · Pick-up · built
Wrangler YJ1986–95 · Wrangler YJ · Soft top · built
Wrangler YJ1986–95 · Wrangler YJ · Hard top · builtSources & citations
- American Motors Corporation ↗ — Wikipedia (accessed 2026-09-22)
- Jeep ↗ — Wikipedia (accessed 2026-09-22)
Other makers
ALL VEHICLE BUILDERS →Maker record updated 2026-09-22 · status: researched



