Willys

Hot Rods and Saabs: Maine Auto Auction!

We love seeing listings for estate clean-outs and auctions for whole car collections, as the variety of parts, cars, tools, and signage is usually pretty entertaining. This upcoming auction at a property in Maine is no exception, with a… more»

The Original SUV? 1950 Willys Jeepster

If you think about a Willys Jeepster in modern terms, it’s really the first, or one of the first, SUVs. Instead of mimicking a jacked-up station wagon the way most modern SUVs do, the Jeepster was designed to look… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1952 Willys Aero Lark

Enthusiasts considering a first restoration project can find the prospect daunting. The thought of scraping and grinding away years of accumulated rust and welding in new steel can see many throw the entire concept into the “too hard” basket…. more»

Blank Slate: 1955 Willys Pickup Truck

The great thing about an unrestored Jeep is you can use it as is or unleash your imagination to make it into almost anything you want. The vehicles are simple as a stone, and parts are widely available. Here… more»

Ready To Use! 1956 Willys Station Wagon

The Willys Jeep Station Wagon (2WD) and Utility Wagon (4WD) have very interesting histories. This particular machine has received a lot of refurbishment, mostly mechanical, and is ready to perform its original role as “a comfortable family car.” Wait,… more»

No Time to Finish: 1966 Willys Jeep CJ5

This 1966 Willys Jeep CJ5 looks like a fun summer cruiser that the seller admits he will not have time to finish. The truck has been in storage in New Hampshire but the seller notes he recently rebuilt the… more»

26k Barn Find! 1952 Willys 4-73 Pickup

Mechanically refurbished and running “excellent… per 1952 standards,” this 1952 Willys 4-73 Pickup in Durango, Colorado served one family for nearly 70 years! The sturdy Willys sat in a field much of that time, but accumulated minimal rust. With… more»

Jeep Farm: Willys Project Collection for Sale

There’s a feeling of relief that comes from selling off either an assortment of parts, vehicles, or both that you have unequivocally decided you are no longer interested in working on. I know it seems like every week there’s… more»

Made In Japan: 1982 Mitsubishi Willys Jeep

In 1953, Mitsubishi Motors of Japan agreed with Willys Corp. to build Jeep models on their home turf. Over the next 45 years, the partnership would produce more than 30 different Jeep configurations that numbered close to 200,000 copies…. more»

Running 1954 Willys Jeep 4×4 Truck

Growing up, my Dad had a Chevy C-10 truck that ran on LP (liquid propane) and I remember being super intrigued by this idea. He eventually converted it back to gasoline and I helped him with the task. I… more»

Easy Project? 1938 Willys Pickup

Willys-Overland Motor Company was born in 1908 through a series of mergers led by its namesake, John Willys. It was one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the early days of the “horseless carriage.” The company almost went bankrupt… more»

454 Power! 1946 Willys Custom

Looking to spice up your motor pool with something on the wild and crazy side? This 1946 Willys in Duluth, Minnesota may be just this ticket to ratchet up the interest level when you pull in at the local… more»

Cab-Over Jeep! 1960 Willys FC-170 4×4

Forward-Control Jeeps are an awesome alternative to the traditional civilian Jeep that everyone is familiar with. According to Jeep.com, the FC Jeep was produced from 1957 to 1965 and they were “…highly maneuverable workhorses featured a unique cab-over-engine design… more»

Ultimate Barn Find? 1920’s Home Built Travel Trailer

In the world of vintage custom-built travel trailers, it’s been quite some time since one has come around that’s drawn me in like this one in Bend, Oregon currently listed for sale here on eBay.  If I was single,… more»

Army Clone: 1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A

The owner of this 1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A served his country faithfully in Korea. When the opportunity presented itself to create a clone of the vehicles he had driven during that time, he didn’t hesitate to build the vehicle… more»

Spotless Presentation: 1950 Willys Jeep

Sometimes a classic vehicle doesn’t need a million horsepower under the hood and mirror-shining paint to gain plenty of attention and admiring comments. That is the case with this 1950 Willys Jeep. It presents exactly as its maker intended… more»

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