The Willys (pronounced Willis) Aero, sometimes seen as Aero Willys, should be more popular than it is. It personifies post-WWII design and naming conventions in America, and they’re just plain cool. This 1952 Willys Aero Ace is posted here… more»
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Jun 26, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Just Out of the Barn: 1953 Willys Aero-Lark Sedan
The 1950s were a race to excess among the major American car makers. Cars grew longer, wider, and more elaborately trimmed. Marketing intensified the fight for primacy; take a look at this ad for a 1955 Pontiac Star Chief… more»
Jun 23, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Off-Road Warrior: 1959 Willys/Jeep CJ-5
The Willys CJ series of offroad vehicles had an impressive post-war run of 42 years. CJ stood for Civilian Jeep and evolved from the war effort transports that served our military (and country) so well. This CJ-5 is from… more»
Jun 21, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Shop Find: 1951 Willys Wagon
Researching Willys Wagons for this article left me with one overwhelming impression: this vehicle has attracted serious restomod efforts. With hardly any effort, I found one Willys with a 283, a couple 289s, one 302, several 327s and 350s,… more»
Jun 14, 2023 • Auctions • 35 Comments
BF Auction: 1953 Willys Aero
UPDATE – The seller was able to fix the fuel leak and replaced the hand brake cable. The fuel system is now working as it should with no leaks and the hand brake functions properly! The seller has provided… more»
May 28, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rare, Unique “Sporty” Jeep: 1950 Willys Jeepster
Being a kid growing up in the 60’s, I watched plenty of World War II-themed TV Shows like Combat and Rat Patrol (even Hogan’s Heroes). Jeeps were prevalent on those shows and I remember being a tad confused as… more»
May 24, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Twelve Car Barn Find In Northern California!
Most vehicle collections focus on a specific brand or type of car or truck. While others seem to be a little bit of everything, like this dusty assortment that resides in a warehouse in Watsonville, California. What started as… more»
Apr 9, 2023 • Auctions • 14 Comments
BF Auction: 1953 Willys Aero
UPDATE – Additional photos of the car have been added to the gallery below! UPDATE – The reserve has been met, so this one is going to a new home at the end of the auction! People considering dipping… more»
Apr 5, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Package Deal: 1948 Jeep Willys & 1950 Ford
A collector on the coast of North Carolina has a couple of nice classic cars available for a bundle price. The first up is a 1948 Willys 2-door wagon. It appears to be a nice project and the seller… more»
Apr 1, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Movie Star! 1954 Aero Willys Lark
We cover Kaiser-Frazer cars here on BF with regularity but what about members from their 1953 acquisition known as Willys-Overland? Again, the Jeep part of Willys is a regular webpage occupant here but the Willys passenger car? Not too… more»
Feb 16, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
V6-Power: No Reserve 1960 Willys CJ-5
One of Willys-Overland’s biggest claims to fame was they gave us the wartime Jeep. A civilian version would be developed after the war (called CJ which was short for Civilian Jeep) and would remain in production through the mid-1980s,… more»
Jan 31, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored Since 70s: 1950 Willys Jeepster
There’s something about old trucks with removable roofs and island communities that just goes hand in hand. If you’ve ever spent time in any of these places, be it Florida, the Outer Banks, the Oregon coast, and so on,… more»
Jan 30, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Early Hard Top Jeep: 1946 Willys CJ2A
When the World War two version of the Jeep became the CJ-2A immediately after the war ended, folks who knew their capabilities in war put those skills to use in civilian life. From the farm to the forest and… more»
Jan 23, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Hot Rod Material? 1940s Willys, 1947 Panel Truck, 1951 Ford F-1
Here’s an interesting post, here on craigslist: two Willys – a 1940 and a 1941; one 1947 panel truck; and a 1951 Ford F-1 pickup looking for new homes. This is about as terse an ad as I’ve ever… more»
Jan 1, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
The First SUV? 1960 Willys Station Wagon
We have had some healthy debates here on Barn Finds over the years as to what the first SUV was. Or, what the first SUV was after someone defined the term SUV. In either case, these vehicles come up… more»
Dec 2, 2022 • Auctions • 17 Comments
BF Auction: 1960 Willys Jeep
The roots of the Willys Jeep (MB) go back to World War II where they were an integral part of the ground portion of the U.S. military program of the 1940s. After the war when military demand had subsided… more»
