A right-hand-drive DJ-3A was built so postal drivers could reach roadside mailboxes without leaving the seat.
Lead trim: DJ Dispatcher (80 in wheelbase)
Jeep DJDJ-3A · 1955–1984
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FactA right-hand-drive DJ-3A was built so postal drivers could reach roadside mailboxes without leaving the seat.
The Jeep DJ (Dispatcher, also the "Mail Jeep") is a two-wheel-drive variant of the four-wheel-drive CJ series, built from 1955 by Willys (Kaiser Jeep from 1963), then American Motors from 1970 and AM General, whose wholly owned subsidiary built it through 1984 at Toledo and Mishawaka. The DJ-3A was introduced in 1955 for the 1956 model year using the CJ-3A body and L-134 engine with a three-speed Borg-Warner T-96 manual, a steering-column or floor shifter and many body options (soft top, metal top or a full van body with sliding doors); at US$1,284 in 1956 it was the lowest-priced production car in the United States, with a right-hand-drive postal version for roadside mailboxes. In 1959 Willys introduced the Jeep Gala for export and a similar Jeep Surrey for resorts in the US. Wheelbase 80 in (most), curb weight 3,400 lb; engines and transmissions varied.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Dispatcher (80 in wheelbase) | 1955–1984 | — | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
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