This Willys has been in my family for nearly 50 years. My grandfather bought it from his daughter-in-law’s father years ago. It had been painted white and was very ran down. It was very weathered to say the least. So he had it at his place for years and years. You know how projects go.
When I was just a kid (I’m 33 now) I remember going to my grandparents house and heading straight out back to the Army Jeep!! I don’t know how many hours I spent playing in that Ol Jeep. He started restoring the Jeep I’d say 12-15 years ago, he flew right through it! Now he kinda liked the old rough Jeep look so it’s not show room quality, but that was his plan. Sadly he passed away 5 years ago. He was so proud of the Jeep and at the same time I am too! I have recently inherited it. The numbers on the hood were my Grandpas registration number.
Willys Jeep Life Story – Brett Ernst
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I’m from Israel
I own my father’s 1968 cj5.
He bought it on 1969 as 2nd hand and from then it is in our family for 50vyears
7 years ago I’d start restoration project that never end but in the last 4 years I’m using it and joined group of over 30 Jeeps 1942-1988 and we are traveling together at least 4 times a year.