Somehow though, against all odds, this 1941 Willys Jeep, built on the second day of production, has managed to escape a scrap metal fate. Even more impressive is that it’s been a work truck since 1941, and that continues to this day.

To ICON’s Jonathan Ward, the Willys Jeep “exemplified the values of longevity, simplicity, and durability. They’re really, I often say, the mechanical equivalent to a really good pair of flip flops.” So, ICON took the flip flops and flipped it into a sick resto-mod named the CJ3B, aka “The Dog.”

The following video reinforces something I’ve found to be true about Jeep vehicles: you can have a great time in one no matter your budget.

This 1971 Jeepster Commando is fitted with parts that make it more powerful, fun and “safe to drive.”

The owner claims that nearly every single piece of this 1946 CJ2A is original, down to most of the nuts and bolts.

Thailand’s Golden Triangle is a wonderfully beautiful place full of wild land, steep hills, lots of elephants, and this classic Willys-style Jeep.

Instead of destroying supercars, as it is wont to do, this LSX powered Willys Jeep is performing one of its other tricks: a wheelie. If you look up death trap in the dictionary, there’s a picture of this.