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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Henry Kaiser’s Stretched 1960 Willys Wagon
Sometime in the early 1990s I attended the International Car Show in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and witnessed the somewhat-revolutionary Chevrolet S10 Blazer four-door. That’s right: a small four-wheel-drive truck with four-doors, just like a sedan or a wagon. Meanwhile Jeep… more»
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Plow Horse: 1957 Jeep FC-150
Let’s see a show of hands for those of you who wouldn’t love to have a 1957 Jeep FC-150. Ok. Good. Hey, wait, I see one person with their hand up, what planet are you from?! This toy-looking tough… more»
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Barn Find 1951 Willys 4×4 Wagon
Said to have been a real Colorado barn find, this 1951 Willys Wagon will make a great 4×4 for someone. For sale here on craigslist in Denver, for an asking price of $4,560, it appears to have the bones… more»
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Wait, What!? 1941 Ford Coupe 4×4
Ready for a car show or mud hole near you, this 1941 Ford coupe runs and drives including a functional vintage Willys 4×4 system. The eBay listing from Clinton Corners, New York offers two options: $8,100 via “Buy-It-Now” or… more»
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Go-For-Digger Trencher: 1953 Willys Trencher
Back in March, I found a somewhat similar vehicle and, oddly enough, it was also priced at $5,000. This one is listed as a 1953 Willys Jeep Trencher, which supposedly is a custom build according to the seller, but… more»
EXCLUSIVE: Nathan’s 1948 Willys M38
We featured Nathan’s 1948 Willys M38 back in February of 2016, you can read the original story here. At that time, it was pretty rough, but after considerable work he has it looking good again. I’m impressed with how… more»
