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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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i found this on google images. looks like an xj but idk???? its got some crazy lookin lights and light bars and stuff on it
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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I have seen this before. It is a Jeep concept vehicle. You probably already knew that but jut thought I would let you know.
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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w.e it is i like it lol i wonder how those lights r mounted up top
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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The lights are mounted on a partially exo cage. You see it agean in the rear and prob connects to the rock rails. Anyway I wish I had one. But if I had a computer and not just this phone. I would get ahold of JP magazine since the logo in the corner says it came from them. If someone dose this please tell me. I want to know more about it. Thanks
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 10:48 PM
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here ya go here is a write up on it, it is called a Jeep "Casablanca"

Here is a link to the JP article
http://www.jpmagazine.com/featuredve...pts/index.html

Jeep Cherokee Casablanca
Here's looking at you, Jeep! Sometimes it's just the name of a concept that can make it super dorky, like Casablanca. This round-headlight 1997 Cherokee was European-spec'd and included a 2.5L turbodiesel. While plugging the familiar "go-anywhere capability" of all Jeep vehicles, the Casablanca was set to "extend the Jeep spirit into even more exotic, new territories. Jeep Cherokee Casablanca is designed to travel long distances under extreme conditions." And no long-travel, extreme Jeep should be without an exoskeletal roof rack - with built-in driving lights, apparently. There was also a canvas sunroof that slid back to open up the entire vehicle - perfect for the 12-foot bugs sure to be a part of the new lands the Casablanca would see. Bonus items included a tubular bumper and side steps, an integrated winch, a 2-inch suspension lift to make for 9.5 inches of ground clearance, and 31-inch rubber
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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i wonder y it was one of the worst? i like it personally i wish i could get those headlights
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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I saw this Jeep back in 96 as a concept at an event called Jeep101 when they were touring the country.

As with most concepts, only certain items are intended for a restyle.. the rest is intended to camoflague the production vehicle from spy photo's. Look carefully and you'll see quite a few 97+ styling hints.

Yep, it was called the Casablanca. I always thought the headlights looked Defender 90ish to me.
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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Someone should make/sell those headlights, they really make it look like a newer generation vehicle all together, add some Moab wheels and you'd be set.

..how hard can making them really be?
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 05:56 AM
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I want to build one. I need a sugar mama!
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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I like it but I don't think they could have picked a worse name.

Jeep Casablanca? Really? Ugh... The color doesn't help either.
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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yea it should def be painted lime green haha
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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Jeep "crusader" maybe? I agree, it should be a dark green color though, otherwise a lot better than a liberty.
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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Jeep Casablanca.

now why would they give it a name like that?
means "white house".

the jeep isn't even white though... strange.
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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looks like a suzuki samurai on steroids
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Old May 1, 2010 | 01:31 AM
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You have to admit, the lightbar/roofrack is pretty cool.
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