Jeep: The First 70 Years Part 3 - Four Wheeler Magazine
The New CJs: 1970-1986. While the CJ line had benefitted from many improvements since its 1955 makeover, it was still very much the same unit by the time American Motors took over in 1970. Job One for AMC was to incorporate its line of six- and... That allowed for a most welcome increase in interior room, and along the way, they took the time to upgrade the suspensions for better ride and drive. > 1971 Renegade II. Among Kaiser's last projects was the Renegade package. In 1970, Jeep added some snazzy looks and created a bit of a hit. AMC glommed on and increased the scope of the line for 1971 by increasing the number of colors, and three of the four known colors are shown here. The '71s were known as the Renegade II. The '71 model year was the last in which the Kaiser-era engines were available in the CJs. "More room" was the perennial cry of loyal but frustrated Jeep owners. It was the "three bears" Jeep. Even the CJ-7 wasn't enough, and with the CJ-6 being retired from domestic sales, an even-longer CJ was contemplated. Was it a small pickup or a long Jeep SUV. Source: www.fourwheeler.com
