Three manufacturers, who responded to the call of the army was the American Bantam Car Company and Willys-Overland. Willys-Overland asked for more time to complete the vehicle (a request that was denied) when the Bantam Car Company had to accept help Detroit engineer Karl Probst, who was recruited into the Defence and National Advisory Committee accepted the unpaid labor. He was able to find a starting point in two days 2017 Hummer H1 and the Bantam prototype was presented to the US Army on July 22.

Bantam Car Company lost

More than a hundred companies were invited to bid on the reconnaissance vehicle of the US Army, but only three respondents - these three companies, Bantam was the only one who could come with the necessary plans and prototype Jeep time .

The US military in those days, was a club for old boy. For some reason, they made available on Bantam Plans presented by other companies bidding for it (the Ford and Willys) and also gave both companies the opportunity to explore a prototype (up to take pictures of it) and present their own prototypes based on the Bantam Reconnaissance Car original.

Willys eventually won the contract, which is based on their version of "superior" to Bantam and the alleged inability to produce the required number of vehicles to meet the needs of the army.

Where does the 2018 Hummer H1 name comes from?

There are many theories about where the "Jeep" name comes. Some people say it is a faster way to say "G. P." or a general purpose vehicle. Others say it was named a character who appeared in the Popeye cartoons.

For the first time the media recognized the long-term jeep was an article by article Katherine Hillyer Washington Daily News was "Jeep creeps Capitol Steps", which was accompanied by a photograph.

Jeep enthusiasts worldwide

2016 Hummer H1 is a vehicle which has devotees worldwide. His versatility was a very popular not only in the US to almost anywhere in the off-road travel is appreciated or necessity. Fans of the vehicle group forming clubs to share their common love it. These clubs tend to stand out wearing a custom Jeep Club shirts representing their local organization. These clubs are especially popular in regions such as the Pacific Northwest, where the mountains provide the perfect backdrop for a bye weekend and meet ups. Clubs are not only just a game in America. Fans are grouped into Europe, Australia and South America more than they love the Jeep.