The Willys vehicle aided service greatly during The Second World War. Its versatility and toughness helped it traverse various types of terrain. By the close of the war, 362,841 examples of the Willys MB military vehicles had been created. Ford had created 277,896 of the Willys-designed General Purpose Willys (GPW). After the war, Willys decided to resume civilian production. Many returning servicemen were eager to purchase one as they knew first-hand the vehicle's capabilities. A two-door Jeepster, designed by Brooks Stevens, was introduced in 1948 and shared a chassis with the Jeep station wagon. For 1950, there were minimal improvements such as to the front end, a new center-gauge dashboard design, and a wraparound rear bumper. It was offered with either a four- or six-cylinder engine and optional overdrive.
by Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2008
by Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2008
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