BusinessThe Evolution of the JeepFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftExpandPhotograph by Bettmann/CorbisFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftGift this articleContact us:Provide news feedback or report an errorConfidential tip?Send a tip to our reportersSite feedback:Take our SurveyNew WindowFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftBy Drake BennettDecember 4, 2014 at 12:59 PM UTCBookmarkSaveLock This article is for subscribers only.This article is part of the December 8, 2014 issue of businessweek.Chevron Right Expand 1940 American Bantam Car produces the first Jeep for the U.S. Army.