American Expedition Vehicles

American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) was founded in 1997 in Montana, United States, and is a manufacturer of off-road and overland vehicle parts and accessories, as well as turnkey off-road vehicle packages, primarily based on Jeep Wranglers,[2][3] but since 2015 also on Ram Pickups.[4] Michael Chetcuti and business partner, Michael Collins, bought into the 15-year-old business in 2006 as partners with founder Dave Harriton.[5]

American Expedition Vehicles
Privately held company
IndustryAutomotive industry
Founded1997
FounderDave Harriton
Headquarters
Missoula, Montana [1]
Area served
North America & Caribbean Region
Key people
Dave Harriton (President), Michael Chetcuti (Owner), Michael Collins (Owner)
ProductsPickup trucks, Aftermarket accessories, stamped steel off-road bumpers, off-road suspension systems, engine conversions, wheels, knives, T-shirts
Websiteaev-conversions.com

All AEV parts are designed and tested in Missoula, Montana, where the company's R&D facilities are located. In 2007, AEV expanded near Detroit, Michigan by establishing a corporate office, vehicle build facility, and warehouse in Commerce Township and Wixom, Michigan.[1][4] Today, over 90% of their products are manufactured within 200 miles of Detroit.[3][6]

Automotive models
AEV's JK Unlimited based Brute pickup

Jeep Wrangler JK based
  • AEV Wrangler JK200/JK250/JK350
  • AEV Filson Edition Wrangler

In 2011 AEV presented their first concept for an extended, double cab pickup, based on the Wrangler Unlimited.[7] The AEV Brute Double Cab DC250 and DC350 went into production in 2013,[8][9] later augmented with a Filson Edition. Production of the JK-based Brute was retired after four years in 2017.[10]

Ram Pickup based

See also

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-12-23. Retrieved 2017-12-23.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/jeep-wrangler-aev-hemi-conversion-first-drive-reviews
  3. http://www.aev-conversions.com/company
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-05-15. Retrieved 2014-06-05.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "High gear, low volume".
  6. http://jalopnik.com/the-aev-brute-double-cab-is-the-jeep-pickup-you-always-1450115766
  7. http://www.complex.com/rides/2011/10/aev-reveals-four-door-jeep-brute-double-cab
  8. http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2013/06/13/quick-spin-american-expedition-vehicles-brute-double-cab.html
  9. http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/163_1208_aev_jeep_brute_double_cab_hemi_first_drive/
  10. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-12-24. Retrieved 2017-12-23.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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