Although FJ40s and Suzuki LJ-series trucks tend to get more attention from collectors, it’s hard to deny that the early Willys Jeep was effectively the American version of that same concept. And more to the point, it was Willys… more»
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Sep 25, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Volunteers’ Rig: 1955 Willys 4×4 Fire Truck
I can’t recall ever seeing a fire department with a rig this nice, but perhaps this 1955 Willys really did look this good when it was new. The seller does a bang-up job of listing every new part that’s… more»
Sep 24, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
50 Year Barn Find: 1943 Ford GPW
This 1943 Ford GPW has been hiding out in the back corner of a UK barn for fifty years. Making it a touch more interesting is that this particular example was built by Ford, when the rival manufacturer was… more»
Sep 21, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Don’t Restore It: 1946 Willys CJ2A
One of the first vehicles to find a new home in the large Georgia collection we’re helping to market was the highly original Willys CJ2A. It’s not hard to see why – these are honest, straight-forward projects that offer… more»
Sep 16, 2018 • Uncategorized • 5 Comments
Ready for Power! 1960 Willys Custom Flatbed
The previous owner of this cool Willys flatbed started an engine swap, but it was never completed. This particular truck is a 1960 and can be found here on eBay with a buy-it-now price of $2,200. It is located in… more»
Sep 10, 2018 • Classifieds • 20 Comments
Reader Ad: 1939 Willys Ute
Our good friends over in Australia might be able to find a Willys Ute, but over here in the States, you just don’t find any late ’30s examples quite like this one. That’s probably due to the fact that… more»
Sep 2, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Is This 38 Special? 1952 Willys M38A1
An old soldier not quite yet ready to retire is this ex-military 1952 Willys M38A1 or Willys MD that is on auction here on eBay in Terre Haute, Indiana at a current bid of $610.00 with five days to… more»
Aug 30, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Ace In The Hole: 1954 Willys Aero Ace DeLuxe
The Willys Aero was such an interesting car. These cars really had a strong aircraft theme with their model names and some features like aircraft-inspired dash control levers. I don’t know if that 18-wheeler-like bumper-guard is aircraft inspired but… more»
Aug 22, 2018 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Coal Miner’s Daughter: 1949 Willys CJ-2A Jeep
When I saw this ad, the first thing that came to mind was the 1980 movie Coal Miner’s Daughter. The movie is the life story of country singer Loretta Lynn. In the movie Doolittle “Doo” Lynn who was played… more»
Aug 15, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Same Family Since ’53: 1946 Willys CJ2A
In a few days, the 1949 Willys Jeep from the large Georgia collection we’re helping clean out will be on its way home with a new owner. We’re psyched for the result but bummed if you missed out on… more»
Aug 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
FC Find! Jeep Forward Control Truck Collection
From 1956 to 1965 Willys Motors produced various models of the Jeep Forward Control truck in what turned out to be a modestly successful attempt to expand the company’s presence within the utility vehicle market. The FC was never… more»
Jul 23, 2018 • Exclusives For Sale • 12 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1949 Willys Jeep
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here. As we move ahead with the process,… more»
Jul 12, 2018 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Meant For A Metalworking Michelangelo: 1941 Willys Coupe
Look at any old school drag racing pictures and you are likely to see a few prewar Willys coupes. Compact, lightweight, and good looking, these cars were tailor made for drag racing. When the supply of original cars dried… more»
Jun 6, 2018 • Uncategorized • 34 Comments
Beach Find: 1961 Willys Gala Runabout
It’s not uncommon to find an old Jeep in a barn, but this particular one is a different story! This is a rare Gala Runabout model and these were typically purchased by resorts in popular vacation destinations for their… more»
Apr 24, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Brazilian-Built A108: 1966 Willys Interlagos
We often turn our noses up at replicas, realizing they’re a far cry from the genuine article and fail to deliver the driving experience promised by their exterior. But sometimes, such as in the case of a replica Porsche… more»
Apr 19, 2018 • Uncategorized • 9 Comments
Go Devil Powered: 1949 Willys Overland Jeepster
After the war, Willys tried to break into the civilian car market. They didn’t have the tooling to make body panels with complex curves, so they used the Jeep flat fender look. They all used the same flat four “Go… more»
