The Jeep pickup truck was based on the famous Jeep Wagoneer. It was initially referred to as the Jeep Gladiator and was in production from 1962 to 1988. The Jeep Honcho was a trim package offered on the base J-10 model. It was part of a series of special packages offered in the 1970s and 80s. The original Jeep Gladiator truck was the basis of the first post-war U.S. Army truck. Designed to be a civilian vehicle, it was then adapted for military use. The basic engine in the Jeep Honcho was a 258 c.i. six-cylinder engine with an available option of the AMC 401 c.i. V-8, rated at 225 hp. Both engines used the Quadra-Trac drive system and were known to be strong and reliable.