THE LANDI JEEP ( OPEN WILLY JEEP)

It has been 66 years since the World War 2 ended but the war had a few positive spin-offs some of them can be seen on Indian city roads – Royal Enfield Bullets and Willy Jeeps were the indispensable vehicles of the War.

These open Jeeps are now a passion to the guys next door. Its an indigenous vehicle to the state Punjab, the open Jeep is synonymous with the proud Punjabi spirit.  This heritage vehicle is used as an accessory of pride and dominance.

                                          Side view of the Jeep

Popularly called the ‘Landi Jeep’ in the emphatic Punjabi accent, it can be acquired from an exclusive showroom. To own it, one has to get the engine and chassis assembled. A place in India called ‘Dabwali’ near Bathinda, Punjab is the Mecca of the Jeep assembling industry. A Mahindra classic body (nowadays preferably Mahindra Thar), Toyota 2C engine, Buckle Seats, JK Tornado tires, Maruti Gypsy disc brakes and other minor accessories would cost your pocket a minimal Rs. 1.5 to 2 lacs. Cheap considering the fact that after owning one you shall be the talk of the town.

                                               Front View of the Jeep

So now let your genes lose after reading this article, and if they instruct your brain to travel the road to Dabwali, you can proudly say that all your 42 chromosomes are indeed PUNJABI!

We've got a list of  specifications for this BEAST:

                                        

The engine of the Jeep 

 Rear View of the Jeep