The Mahindra Jeep



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What...you may ask...is a Mahindra Jeep? Well, I have provided a short synopsis followed by a unique invitation.



The East Indian Mahindra and Mahindra Group was initially the brainchild of brothers K.C. and J.C. Mahindra shortly after World War II.

They envisioned the importation, assembling and selling of post-war Willys Jeeps for civilian use on India's rural and rugged backroads. The brothers began importing fully assembled Willys Jeeps, and later kits which were completely assembled in India.

The first Jeeps made by Mahindra and Mahindra were indeed American Willys models, but soon the company began to manufacture their own Jeeps under the licensing of Willys-Overland...and their permit to use the "Jeep" name carries on today. The Indian military, local police forces and civilians alike use these tough rigs.

The company kept most of the "Universal" look of the old CJ's, but due to such things as exorbitant gasoline prices they installed many of their models with diesel engines (which at the time was much less expensive on fuel) and used other non-American parts and components. Also, since folks drive on the left side of the road (British style) in India, the Mahindra Jeeps eventually had their drivers side moved from the left side to the right.

From a brilliant, but simple idea Mahindra and Mahindra blossomed into a global financial success as a manufacturer of Jeeps, automobiles, farming equipment, investments, infrastructure and more.

Today the Jeep mystique is shared throughout the world due to the practicality and versatility of this little vehicle.

I have been amazed at the number of Jeep Lovers from India who have expressed their knowledge and enthusiasm for the Jeep in both the American and the Indian versions.

So I am extending a warm invitation to my friends in India, or those here and abroad who have knowledge of the Mahindra Jeeps to help educate us (myself included) on the history, models, uses and specifics of these great Indian Jeeps.

Simply fill out the form below using the instructions provided. You can do this as many times as you like, but only one at a time. With your help more people throughout the world will understand this unique Jeep heritage from India.

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Most of us in the United States of America (and other countries as well) know little or nothing about Mahindra Jeeps. So we need your help if you:


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Air filter intake hose '85 Mahindra CJ500 MDI engine  
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Need to know all the technical details of all Mahindra Jeeps 
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CJ340 in Germany 
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My Mahindra. 
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Please identify my Mahindra engine 
I've bought this engine from a scrap dealer. I'm planning to swap this engine to my cj3b 1965. Can someone identify?

MAHINDRA CJ4 JEEP  
Recently I bought a Mahindra CJ4 Jeep. It was produced in 1970. Actually I got 2 of them together. On the second picture is the one you can take the …

Sreejith, a Mahindra fan 
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Restoring a Mahindra CJ 500DP 
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jeep 
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Building a Replica Jeep in the UK 
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1972 Mahindra CJ4 
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How to modify my Mahindra Major jeep. 
Please help me to modify my 1988 model Mahindra Major jeep. Editor's Comment : Any suggestions from you Mahindra jeep people out there?

Just got this from auction  
Just got this from a classic car auction. Bought on a whim. Looks good and clean but don't know a lot about it. Help!

MY CJ3B 
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Mahindra cj 340 
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1986 Mahindra Jeep 
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Need Smoother Engine 
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My Mahindra Jeep 
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Moved to the US for a Jeep 
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Mahindra CJ340 dp swb Superb Offroad Machine 
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Trying to Verify Mahindra CJ4 Jeep Bought gvt Surplus in Viet Nam 
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Mahindra Tractor Ad Lies about Building WWII Jeeps 
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MAHINDRA CJ340 1990 
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My Dad's 1969 Red Mahindra Jeep  
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: MAKE: MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA MODEL: 1969 ENGINE TYPE: Diesel 1990 high speed direct injection engine (original petrol) …

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Ex Indian Army - MM550XD 
Great Indian Army Jeep, a 2004 Mahindra MM550XD. Superb Jeep. Decommissioned and sold recently. It has a 2.5 Liter Diesel Engine, and a 4 spd. …

My '61 Willys in India 
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My Monster MM540 
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My Mahindra Legend 
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My Dad's Red Mahindra Jeep 
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My CJ 500di 
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My Land Bolero 
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Have Mahindra and Want Wrangler 
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Jaskarana Atla Mahindra Jeep 
Mahindra red colour di jeep with alloy wheels, sub woofer, 12" Sony Xplod, and tube-less tyres.

1986 Mahindra 500D 
This is my 1986 Mahindra 500 D (produced between 1974 and 1990). It is based on the CJ-3b and locally manufactured in India by Mahindra and Mahindra. …

Just had to be a 1991 Mahindra Jeep 
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TAKING THE THAR TO BHARWANI TEMPLE SIX KMS UPHILL FROM BHARMOUR HIMACHAL PRADESH INDIA 
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German Dude Has Terrible Restoration of Mahindra CJ3B Replica 
Hello folks, I am a 49 year old/young crazy German dude who worked 18 nice years for the US ARMY as a mechanic. I always dreamed about these Willys …

B275 CJ 500 D 4x4  
Hi all, I own a 1983 model Mahindra CJ 500 D restored to original condition (nut and bolt level repairs). The plus point in owning a CJ 500 D is …

OFF TO THE RIVERSIDE IN MY THAR CRDe 4X4 
Reaching the place where these photographs were taken is difficult as it is boggy. One has to cross one width of the boggy ,sandy, muddy river bed as …

1988 MAHINDRA MM540 RESTORED 
THIS IS A 1988 MODEL MAHINDRA MM540 JEEP. IT HAS POWER STEERING FROM TATA, A CUSTOM MADE BUMPER, A ROLL CAGE, ALLOY WHEELS AND TUBELESS TIRES. …

My 1973 Mahindra CJ4 Jeep 
This is my old girl, a '73 CJ4 Mahindra. She's in New Zealand and has taken me places I wouldn't even be able to walk. She has a 3300 Ford motor, …

1981 Mahindra 560 D LONG CHASSIS JEEP  
I own this Mahindra Jeep since 1981 and want to modify it by installing a new Mahindra Major 2008 Engine and transmission . I am uploading the photos …

Jeep Lovers 
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Jeep Queen of Indian Roads 
Due to my endless love for Jeeps finally in 2006 I got (bought) Jeep No.- DL 4 CB-9628. It was in normal running condition so I have used this Jeep …

Old Mahindra CJ 3B 
Hi folks, My name is John. I live in Faridabad, Haryana. As far as I remember, my fascination for Jeep started when I was born. I have never liked …

Luv Jeeps 
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MY NEW AQUISITION MM THAR CRDe 4WD 
A die hard offroader, I have now acquired the new Mahindra & Mahindra THAR. It's a rage due to its high power to weight ratio, and due to this one quality …

Mahindra in New Zealand and Africa 
I owned an old '70s Mahindra in New Zealand. It's now part of an Army Vehicle collection, and has been painted to look like a US army jeep. I also …

Mahindra Thar CRDe 
This is the Mahindra Thar CRDe. Specifications - Engine: NEF CRDe Turbocharged Intercooled, BS IV Capacity: 2498 CC Bore x Stroke: 94 x 90 …

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Mahindra Grease Monkey 
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Mahindra Jeep International the Ride I Love and Die For 
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My '69 Willys/Mahindra Jeep is a Friend Indeed 
Mine is a 1969 model Willys petrol Jeep, purchased in 1997 from a fellow friend, and it is in excellent condition. It has been sparingly used since …

It is an Army Mahindra disposal Jeep of my Grandfather 
This is a Mahindra and Mahindra Military disposal jeep vehicle manufactured in the year 1982. This is allotted to my grandfather Capt. P A Surti. …

MY JEEP MAHINDRA CJ4 
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My cut chase...Mahindra 
Mahindra jeeps do a dominance in K.K(Kottayam-Kumali) all the times. From 2001-2007 I started to drive my idukki registration cut chase through K.K. …

Jeep Mystique, Nostalgia, Historical...Blah-Blah-Blah... 
Sorry to break 'yer hearts fellas. The Willys Jeep (everybody just calls it Willys, and sometimes Jeep, only rarely nowadays would someone say MAHINDRA) …

Jeep Bazaar in Mayapuri 
The biggest jeep bazaar is near my Dad's in New Delhi in an industrial area called Mayapuri. The place is huge. It's also next to the military cantonment …

My Jeep Craze from India 
I started my jeep craze during my late 40s. I bought my 1994 Mahindra DI500 in 2007 and modified it a little. Now I am satisfied with my vehicle. …

The Rugged Terrain King of India 
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Indian Army Disposal (MM550XD-AWD 2004) 
Stock Army Jeep repainted White from Military Green. Peugeot 2.5 Liter Diesel and Dana 44 Differentials KMT 90 4 Spd. Transmission. Larry's …

HENRY'S PET - MAHINDRA CLASSIC JEEP 4X4 CJ340 
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Mahindra Thar (Jeep) in action  
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I want to re-power a 1955 willys 
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Please Identify this engine of a Mahindra 
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Nostalgia 
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My Fully Modified Mahindra Jeep 
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Looking for a Mahindra Jeep Model Chart! 
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More Jeeps in Goa (and India) 
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LASTEST PICS OF MY BRAND NEW CJ5 Mahindra Thar Jeep 
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My Mahindra CJ 640 DP 
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Jeeps in GOA 
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Mahindras! Hells Bells and Bloody Ding Dong! 
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My son, My Life Saving Jeep and Me 
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A decade passed owning & driving 2 Mahindra Jeeps 
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MY BRAND NEW CJ5 Mahindra Thar Jeep 
I have always loved Jeeps...specifically the MB and CJ. During my military training I had the privilege of driving an MB...3speed...that is all I can …

2004 Mahindra MM550 XD 4WD - Indian Army Jeep 
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My Mahindra CJ640 
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I LOVE MAHINDRA JEEPS 
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HIMALAYAN BOY and HIS JEEP 
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My MM550XD 
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MM 550 XD 
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My First Indian (Mahindra) Jeep 
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Mahindra MM550XD 
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My Mahindra CJ340 Jeep 
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Mahindra Jeeps - Gone a Long Way!!! 
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jeeper français de mahindra cj 340 
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Jeeps,,,an adventure 
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Mahindra MM550XD - NGCS (New Generation Chassis & Suspension) 
I have searched for this vehicle across the length and breadth of India and finally last week found this about a mile from where I live. I decided to …

Mahindra CJ4 from New Zealand 
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New Jeep- the Mahindra Major 
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MAHINDRA JEEP GREAT ESCAPE 
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Love Jeeps 
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History of Mahindra and My JEEP 
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Mahindra Scorpio diesel 
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Bolero is the best 
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Indian Mahindra Bolero My Favorite 
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Mahindra Jeep User 
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