Owner-type jeeps refurbished from military units were initially powered by the original Willys and Ford engines, even retaining their original four-wheel drivetrains. This is likely where the name owner-type came from (another version contends that the moniker comes from a misspelling of the word awning, referring to the vehicle’s canvas top).Įarly owner-type jeeps were largely unchanged from their original military origins While many of those units were converted into mass transport vehicles by enterprising Pinoys, some were adopted in their original configuration for private use or ownership. Like the jeepney, which is another Icon of Philippine Motoring, it traces its roots to surplus military Jeeps that were promptly left behind by American forces after the end of the war.
This is the owner-type jeep, and it continues to endure the test of time Many young Pinoys had their first taste of motoring on it, sneaking it out of the garage at night for a joy ride with friends until the wee hours of the morning.Īs a personal ride or family transport, it’s been raised, slammed, stretched, shrunk – and even turbocharged as a drift machine. The Owner-Type Jeep, a legendary vehicle that you’ve seen in countless local action movies, whether as the protagonist’s choice of wheels or a getaway vehicle for the villains he fights.
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