Private company

American Expedition Vehicles

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American off-road and overland vehicle manufacturer

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, but since 2015 also on Ram Pickups. Michael Chetcuti and business partner, Michael Collins, bought into the 15-year-old business in 2006 as partners with founder Dave Harriton. All AEV parts are designed and tested in Missoula, Montana, where the company's R&D facilities are located.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1997Founded1
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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, but since 2015 also on Ram Pickups. Michael Chetcuti and business partner, Michael Collins, bought into the 15-year-old business in 2006 as partners with founder Dave Harriton.2

Products and brands

  • car

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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. The AEV Brute Double Cab DC250 and DC350 went into production in 2013, later augmented with a Filson Edition. Production of the JK-based Brute was retired after four years in 2017.

Ram Pickup based

AEV Prospector

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AEV Prospector XL

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Timeline

  1. 1997Founded Founded1