Jeep Comanche

Too expand upon my previous post dealing with Jeep trucks, this will examine an even rarer truck than the J-10/J-20.  The Comanche, produced from 1986-1992 (released in 1985), eventually replaced the Gladiator and J-10/J-20 trucks.  This smaller and much less powerful truck in known as an MJ which was based off of the wheel base of the XJ Cherokees.  This truck was most often produced in a 2-wheel drive version, unlike most other Jeeps.

The reason for the scarcity of the Comanche is a combination of factors.  The most prevalent of these factors were AMC's poor financial health, who originally deigned to truck to compete with foreign brands and for sale in Chinese markets.  In addition, when Chrysler acquired the Jeep brand, it saw no need to continue producing the truck wanting Dodge to be its truck market and Jeep strictly SUVs.  In all there were only 190,446 Comanches produced in its 7 year run.  Today, the truck as sort of a cult following and is kind of an odd car to come buy.  The Comanche is met with mixed reviews of Jeep enthusiasts and was not ever a very viable small pick-up truck as compared to others on the market.

Jeep Comanche, year unknown, photo courtesy of motorburg.com