Interesting comparison. As for space making such a difference, it might''ve been worth mentioning in the article that the average WW2 era Army troop was 5ft 8in tall and weighed 144 lbs, about like today's sugar-fortified, junior high schooler. As for present day outings, most prefer additional space for creature comforts, beyond an M-1 Carbine, pack of Camels, gas can and a shovel, to authenticity. Were it not for FCA, flat fenders would have been a popular look to retain, but apparently tilt angle/balance point is less critical for most Roxor users, except those who spend weekends teetering on boulders, seeking to accelerate in the vertical or driving under certain combat conditions. Then there are Roxor's relatively modern safety (?) features (compared to Willys) which are a pita, until they're not. Of all the real aftermarket improvements to Roxor performance, many led by some talented folks on this forum, we keepl looking forward to the write-up where Mahindra's turbo diesel is swapped out for the simple Go-Devil. Nostalgia has its limits. There's little denying that throughout all the good things Roxor, the modern instrument cluster remains a universal cluster and everyone knows parts availability had better improve. Still, if offered at the same price, were the choice between a restored CJ 2 and and a new Roxor, I know which I'd choose, but appreciate to each his/her own.
