The Toledo Jeep Fest drew more than 1,000 Jeeps to the inaugural event, and they managed to pull it off with less than six months of major preparation.

We’ve talked a lot about the classic heritage of Jeep in celebrating the brand’s 75th anniversary over the past few weeks. But what about the bizarre things that have been birthed out of the nameplate over the years?

During a time in which we find ourselves celebrating the rich history of Jeep, these pics speak to the brand’s 75th anniversary in a way that most photos of Jeeps off-roading never could.

A new photo report pulled together by The Atlantic provides a riveting perspective on the history of the Jeep.