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"Fifty years ago, the SUV was an alien notion. That all changed in 1963 when Jeep introduced the Wagoneer, paving the way for the army of crossovers and SUVs that now dominate the automotive landscape. This year, that big faux-wood paneled beast is turning 50 \u2013 and Jeep considering it for a comeback.  Back in the sixties, full-time all-wheel drive and leather-interior pickup trucks were an anomaly in polite society. Four-wheel-drive vehicles were almost entirely used by ranchers or farmers. When the term &amp;quot;utility vehicle&amp;quot; was used, it conjured up images of the Willy&amp;#039;s Jeep, the raw machine that helped our troops trudge through the muck and mud, and defeat the Germans in World War II. Why would anyone in their right mind want to drive a beast like that around town?  Enter the Wagoneer. It was comfortable, capable and rugged. Plus, it was stylish, unlike any other utility vehicle on the market. You could tow a horse and trailer or boat with it during the day, and transport the family to the country club or take the wife out on the town at night. And you could do it without facing any haute derision from snooty onlookers. The outdoors-y yet posh Wagoneer was considered acceptable by all levels of society \u2013 blue collar to blue blood.  Although Jeep pulled the Wagoneer from its line back in 1991, the vehicle never disappeared from our roadways. In fact, it is highly sought-after by the retro-chic and enthusiasts looking for a stylish yet capable second vehicle. Sure, the old beasties are highly susceptible to rust, but they are easy to repair. If you&amp;#039;re in the market, one can be had in mint condition for less than $30,000.  If you are willing to wait a few years, rumors have it that Jeep is gearing up to breathe life back into the Wagoneer nameplate. According to reports, the Jeep is busy at work designing a brand new seven-passenger, three-row vehicle with the Wagoneer logo stamped on its side. When will this vehicle see the light of day? We&amp;#039;ll have to wait and see.  In the meantime, Happy Birthday Wagoneer.  via Hemmings "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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