Willys-Overland Motors, commonly known as Willys, was an American automobile manufacturer that played a significant role in automotive history. Founded in 1908 by John Willys, the company initially produced automobiles before transitioning to military vehicles during World War I. Willys gained widespread recognition for its iconic Jeep vehicles, which were instrumental in military operations during World War II. The Willys MB, in particular, became synonymous with ruggedness, durability, and off-road capability, setting the standard for the modern Jeep brand. After the war, Willys continued to produce civilian and military vehicles, including the Jeep CJ series, which further solidified its reputation for producing reliable and versatile vehicles. In 1953, the company was acquired by Kaiser Motors and later merged with AMC (American Motors Corporation), ultimately becoming part of the Chrysler Corporation in 1987. The legacy of Willys lives on through the enduring popularity of the Jeep brand, which continues to produce iconic vehicles renowned for their off-road prowess and adventurous spirit.

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1952 Willys Aero Ad "A World-famous Family - Each a Leader in its Field"
1952 Willys Aero Ad “A World-famous Family – Each a Leader in its Field”View1952print-ad
1952 Willys Aero Ad "Willys Scores a Double Hit!"
1952 Willys Aero Ad “Willys Scores a Double Hit!”View1952print-ad
1952 Willys Aero Ad "Feels Like an Airliner! The new Aero Willys!" (12.4 x17.0)
1952 Willys Aero Ad “Feels Like an Airliner! The new Aero Willys!” (12.4 x17.0)View1952print-ad
1952 Willys Aero Ad "magic in Motion - the new Aero Willys"
1952 Willys Aero Ad “magic in Motion – the new Aero Willys”View1952print-ad
1952 Willys Aero Eagle Hardtop Post Card "Out of the blue comes Willys' newest sensation"
1952 Willys Aero Eagle Hardtop Post Card “Out of the blue comes Willys’ newest sensation”View1952post-card
1924 Overland Champion Model 91 Ad "The closed Car For Every Purpose"
1924 Overland Champion Model 91 Ad “The closed Car For Every Purpose”View1924print-ad
1924 Overland Champion Ad "Taking America Off Its Feet"
1924 Overland Champion Ad “Taking America Off Its Feet”View1924print-ad
1924 Overland Blue Bird Model 92 Ad "An Artistic Triumph!"
1924 Overland Blue Bird Model 92 Ad “An Artistic Triumph!”View1924print-ad
ML August 1955 - Road Test Willys Bermuda
ML August 1955 – Road Test Willys BermudaView1955road-test
CL April 1963 - Willys 4wd Wagoneer
CL April 1963 – Willys 4wd WagoneerView1963article
1928 Whippet Ad "Never before such beauty"
1928 Whippet Ad “Never before such beauty”View1928print-ad
1933 Willys 77 "New from bumper to bumper"
1933 Willys 77 “New from bumper to bumper”View1933print-ad
1933 Willys 33 "They told me this car would steal the show."
1933 Willys 33 “They told me this car would steal the show.”View1933print-ad
1929 Whippet Ad "Announcing the new Superior Whippet..."
1929 Whippet Ad “Announcing the new Superior Whippet…”View1929print-ad
1927 Whippet Collegiate Roadster Print Ad "Smart as the Ritz"
1927 Whippet Collegiate Roadster Print Ad “Smart as the Ritz”View1927print-ad
1923 Overland Model 92 Post Card
1923 Overland Model 92 Post CardView1923post-card
1923 Overland Model 91 Post Card
1923 Overland Model 91 Post CardView1923post-card
1923 Overland Model 91 Blue Post Card
1923 Overland Model 91 Blue Post CardView1923post-card
1920 Overland Sedan Ad "The four-door sedan with Triplex springs"
1920 Overland Sedan Ad “The four-door sedan with Triplex springs”View1920print-ad
1920 Overland Sedan Ad "Overland 4 'Cushions the Cobbles' "
1920 Overland Sedan Ad “Overland 4 ‘Cushions the Cobbles’ “View1920print-ad
1920 Overland Sedan Ad "New riding qualities - and greater economy"
1920 Overland Sedan Ad “New riding qualities – and greater economy”View1920print-ad
1920 Overland Sedan Ad "A Wonderful family gift.."
1920 Overland Sedan Ad “A Wonderful family gift..”View1920print-ad
1915 Overland Open Express Delivery Ad "A substantial delivery car at a low price"
1915 Overland Open Express Delivery Ad “A substantial delivery car at a low price”View1915print-ad
1920 Overland Model 4 Ad "In Wonderful New Overland 4..."
1920 Overland Model 4 Ad “In Wonderful New Overland 4…”View1920print-ad
1918 Overland Light Four Model 90 Ad
1918 Overland Light Four Model 90 AdView1918print-ad
1917 Overland Ad "This Winter: Luxury keeps pace with the seasons"
1917 Overland Ad “This Winter: Luxury keeps pace with the seasons”View1917print-ad
1916 Overland Model 83-B Delivery Ad "You can now get this 35 HP..."
1916 Overland Model 83-B Delivery Ad “You can now get this 35 HP…”View1916print-ad
1916 Overland Model 75 Delivery Ad "Here is the new Model 75"
1916 Overland Model 75 Delivery Ad “Here is the new Model 75”View1916print-ad
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