"This particular FC in the photo above is a 3/4 ton, 4-wheel drive with the standard four cylinder “Hurricane” engine, producing 75 horsepower and a top speed of around 50 miles per hour. There were 14,976 produced that year and came in two color patterns; green/white or red/white. This unique vehicle has had the same owner since 1977 and was used to transport sheep for 35 years. In 2009, the Jeep exited work duty and underwent a beautiful restoration. It spends most of its time resting at its permanent home in Thousand Oaks."
The Jeep FC (FC standing for Forward Control) truck was produced from 1956-1965. It was based on the existing CJ-5 (Civilian Jeep) chassis and was marketed as a work vehicle for corporations, municipalities, government and private use...Further variants of this model included a tow truck, dump truck and fire truck.
The FC was the first all new Jeep vehicle since 1947 and was designed by famed industrial designer, Brooks Stevens. Stevens had done contract work with Willys before, designing the Jeepster and later, the Wagoneer. The first model was the FC-150 which went on sale at Jeep dealerships on December 12, 1956 as a 1957 model. Jeep introduced other models based on the FC-150, culminating in the FC-190. The FC family was discontinued after the 1964 model year. In all, approximately 30,000 FCʼs were produced, most pressed into hard service which means very few exist today." Still, this just means that hardcore Jeep fans and lovers always get excited to see this rare model. For a fact, I personally love this style and wish that Jeep would bring it back, or at least develop on the idea of this original concept. It's definitely different from the vehicles we see today. Truly do wish vehicles were more fashionable like the old days, but sleek and stylish is okay too. =)
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