Kaiser Jeep Heavy Knit Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt
XS / Deep Black
$59.99
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$59.99
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Kaiser Jeep’s chapter began when Kaiser Motors and Willys-Overland merged in 1953. Rather than continue their passenger-car lines, the company concentrated on Jeep vehicles and introduced models that included the Wagoneer, Gladiator, and Forward Control. Its history connects wartime production, Toledo manufacturing, and a succession of corporate changes that eventually brought Jeep under Chrysler. This heavy knit quarter-zip sweatshirt honors that focused era for collectors who value the vehicles and decisions that shaped an enduring American automotive name.
Kaiser Jeep grew from the 1953 merger of Kaiser Motors, based at Willow Run, Michigan, and Willys-Overland Company of Toledo, Ohio. Willys had once ranked among the largest U.S. automakers, but its fortunes declined during the 1930s. Its wartime contract to build jeeps for U.S. and Allied forces helped sustain the company, and from 1945 Willys focused largely on Jeep vehicles for civilian, commercial, government, and military use. Kaiser saw the Jeep line as a central asset in the merger. In 1955, Kaiser ended both companies’ passenger-car lines and concentrated on Jeep products in most markets; the business initially operated as Willys Motors. In 1963, it adopted the name Kaiser Jeep Corporation. Under Kaiser management, Jeep introduced the Forward Control vans, Wagoneer, and Gladiator, while the CJ and Jeep Wagon continued. The Jeepster returned in a new form in 1967. American Motors Corporation completed its purchase in 1970, making the company Jeep Corporation, an AMC subsidiary. Chrysler acquired AMC in 1987, primarily for the Jeep brand. Willys-Overland’s passenger-car dies had been sent to Argentina in 1955, where IKA continued car production until Renault took over in 1977.
Kaiser Jeep Heavy Knit Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt
$59.99
Sale price
$59.99
Regular price
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 18.50 | 20.00 | 21.50 | 23.00 | 25.00 | 27.00 | 29.50 | 32.50 |
| Length, in | 25.50 | 26.50 | 27.50 | 28.50 | 29.50 | 30.50 | 31.25 | 32.00 |
| Sleeve length (from center back), in | 33.75 | 34.50 | 35.50 | 36.00 | 36.75 | 37.50 | 38.25 | 39.00 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Kaiser Jeep’s chapter began when Kaiser Motors and Willys-Overland merged in 1953. Rather than continue their passenger-car lines, the company concentrated on Jeep vehicles and introduced models that included the Wagoneer, Gladiator, and Forward Control. Its history connects wartime production, Toledo manufacturing, and a succession of corporate changes that eventually brought Jeep under Chrysler. This heavy knit quarter-zip sweatshirt honors that focused era for collectors who value the vehicles and decisions that shaped an enduring American automotive name.
Kaiser Jeep grew from the 1953 merger of Kaiser Motors, based at Willow Run, Michigan, and Willys-Overland Company of Toledo, Ohio. Willys had once ranked among the largest U.S. automakers, but its fortunes declined during the 1930s. Its wartime contract to build jeeps for U.S. and Allied forces helped sustain the company, and from 1945 Willys focused largely on Jeep vehicles for civilian, commercial, government, and military use. Kaiser saw the Jeep line as a central asset in the merger. In 1955, Kaiser ended both companies’ passenger-car lines and concentrated on Jeep products in most markets; the business initially operated as Willys Motors. In 1963, it adopted the name Kaiser Jeep Corporation. Under Kaiser management, Jeep introduced the Forward Control vans, Wagoneer, and Gladiator, while the CJ and Jeep Wagon continued. The Jeepster returned in a new form in 1967. American Motors Corporation completed its purchase in 1970, making the company Jeep Corporation, an AMC subsidiary. Chrysler acquired AMC in 1987, primarily for the Jeep brand. Willys-Overland’s passenger-car dies had been sent to Argentina in 1955, where IKA continued car production until Renault took over in 1977.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
| Width, in | 18.50 | 20.00 | 21.50 | 23.00 | 25.00 | 27.00 | 29.50 | 32.50 |
| Length, in | 25.50 | 26.50 | 27.50 | 28.50 | 29.50 | 30.50 | 31.25 | 32.00 |
| Sleeve length (from center back), in | 33.75 | 34.50 | 35.50 | 36.00 | 36.75 | 37.50 | 38.25 | 39.00 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Product features
- 55% cotton / 42% polyester / 3% spandex midweight blend
- Odor-resistant performance fabric
- Silver metal quarter-zip with metal pull
- Self-banded cuffs and hem for structured fit
- Medium-heavy fabric (9.73 oz/yd²) with subtle stretch
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, team or dry: medium heat
- Do not dryclean
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Mercer+Mettle™ MM3040, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, team or dry: medium heat, Do not dryclean
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Mercer+Mettle™ MM3040, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, team or dry: medium heat, Do not dryclean