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Contributed by Patrick Concannon on Sep 2nd, 2023. Artwork published in
circa 1987
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1993 Jeep Wrangler 4x4
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1993 Jeep Wrangler 4x4

From around 1989, logos for the Jeep Wrangler and its various editions were based on Earth. Earlier editions from 1987–1989 (see last image) featured a Wrangler logo based on Steamboat, a square serif face shown by Lettergraphics. The Jeep logo itself is said to be based on Helvetica, possibly using a trimmed U in place of the J.

Perhaps coincidentally, Sarah Connor drives a 1983 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade in The Terminator, which also made use of Earth in its title sequence. In 1987, the Jeep CJ-7 was replaced by the first generation Jeep Wrangler.

1993 Jeep Wrangler 4x4, detail. The 4x4 looks to be hand-lettered in a brush style.
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1993 Jeep Wrangler 4x4, detail. The 4x4 looks to be hand-lettered in a brush style.

1991 Jeep Wrangler Renegade
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1991 Jeep Wrangler Renegade

1989 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Concept
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1989 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Concept

1987 Jeep Wrangler (YJ), with logo based on Steamboat
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1987 Jeep Wrangler (YJ), with logo based on Steamboat

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  • Steamboat
  • Helvetica

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