A few months ago, we featured an article about the 1969 Kaiser Jeep XJ001 prototype. Today, we have this photo is a 1969 Kaiser Jeep factory shot of the XJ002 “Bolide” concept. The word Bolide means “a large meteor that explodes in the atmosphere,” which is maybe appropriate for a flashy concept car that was never produced. It”s also an unusual name for a Jeep, but this was an unusual Jeep. Its plastic roof had bulges for head clearance. Built on a Commando V6 chassis, the off-road sports car was shown at the 1970 NYC Auto Show, and reportedly the XJ002 still survives and is undergoing restoration
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some good pics of the xj001 but the car you show above is the xj002 bolide. most people don’t know there was an xj002? i have the xj002 and a complete documented history of it including photos, video, audio interview with designer/builder and about 100 still shots. full history since the original frame left the factory including all titles. restoration, exceedingly slow, in progress.
Dan, you are right…I put XJ001 for some reason! Sorry! You really have the Bolide? That is awesome! Are you going to restore it? Do you feel like sharing any photos?
yup, i have the xj002. 90% original. full history. drop me a note and i’ll send a few pics. also have audio tape with designer/builder, video footage, signed design drawings and many other things. one of these days the car will be finished and will be shown.
Hi Dan, my name is Francesco Barontini and I’m an italian journalist specialized in cars’ magazines. I’m writing an article about the XJ001 and the XJ002 Bolide. Can you send me some information about the car you have and one or two pictures of it. I will really appreciate! Anyway, thank you.
My email is franciobaro@gmail.com
thank you. will send info in a day or so. please let me know when published and send a copy by email. even though i don’t speak italian i’m sure i can get it translated.
Good morning Dan! I am from Russia. We have about xj002 completely unknown. I would really appreciate if you share the information about this car. My e-mail paha2110@yahoo.com Sorry for my bad English.
hi — i emailed you info a when you requested info but haven’t heard back to say you received it. when i send new info and pics to francesco today i’ll also send it to you.
Hi Dan! Many thanks for the info! Very interesting!!! I live in Russia and interested in the history of Jeep. JEEP BOLIDE XJ-002 a fantastic car!!! Thank you for your work on the restoration!!! I wish you luck in this difficult work! Thank you!
P.S. Sorry for my bad English
Hi Dan, my name is Francesco Barontini and I’m an italian journalist specialized in cars’ magazines. I’m writing an article about the XJ001 and the XJ002 Bolide. Can you send me some information about the car you have and one or two pictures of it. I will really appreciate! Anyway, thank you.
My email is franciobaro@gmail.com
Dan,
Do you mind sending me some info as well? I am working on a project for school and would love to receive more information on this as well…
Many Thanks,
EricEdwardKim@Gmail.com
eric — thanks for your interest. i’ll send some info to you today. dan