2004 Jeep Wrangler Surrey
VIN: 1J4FA49S64P729310
Henry Kaiser bought Willis-Overland in 1953, and then went to live
at a hotel that he owned in Hawaii. As a part of the hotel, he
owned a car rental business that offered Surrey Jeeps as a cheap
runabout vehicle that were used around the resorts. In 1959, a Gala
edition, with striped upholstery and fringed top, was added to the
export line; intended for resort areas like Hawaii, the Caribbean
and Mexico. Later that year it was marketed domestically as the
Surrey. A Jeep Surrey was not made in 2004, but a very nice
customization has brought this Jeep to look as though it came
straight from the '60s, displaying many of the signature themes
seen on the original Surreys. The base for this re-creation is a
2004 Jeep Wrangler that is equipped with the much loved inline
six-cylinder engine, an automatic transmission and four-wheel
drive. The exterior has been finished in a light shade of blue with
matching wheels and whitewall tires. The interior is finished with
blue and white striped upholstery, blue door panels, blue
dashboard; and a blue and white steering wheel. The Jeep is
tailored with a rollbar, removable side curtains, a striped fringed
top and a rear-mounted spare tire with a striped cover. Along with
the many aesthetic customizations, this Jeep has power steering,
power brakes, air conditioning and an AM/FM radio. The re-creation
completed here has been executed very well and complements the
original Surrey Jeep design. This Jeep, with its modern drivetrain,
presents itself as a perfect candidate for being used at a resort
or used for a weekend adventure.
