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Car and Driver's awe-inspiring Willys illustration |
The Willys Wheeler Edition is essentially a basic Sport model with some blacked-out Sahara model trim pieces, the Rubicon's BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain tires and rock sliders, and some unique decals. It is available as either a 2-door Wrangler or a 4-door Wrangler Unlimited. It is not as much a high-performance version of the vehicle as it is a tribute to the model's storied past.
From the Car and Driver article:
So why is it great? As in the war, the current Jeep has an improvisational quality—pitching in wherever needed, filling many roles besides the one for which it was designed. The Wrangler is a great off-roader, sure, but despite its antiquated dynamics, it proffers its own kind of sportiness. Unzip the rear windows, peel back the top, and unhook the doors, and you’ve just converted the Wrangler from a winter safety cell to a carefree summer cruiser, ready to bomb down either a beach or a two-track with the same messy kind of joy.As I wrote in an earlier blog entry, the Jeep Wrangler is one of the most fun and expressive vehicles you can own. Special edition Jeeps add to the fun of ownership of such popular vehicles by differentiating them and enhancing their personalities. The Willys Wheeler Edition honors the past of its predecessors and our servicemen.