Our Willys Jeep Used for Off Roading and Learning
Kaiser Willys These photos were taken on the Pipeline Road in Panama. It was built during the second World War to provide an oil pipe in the jungle parallel to the Panama…
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Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival 2013
This year’s Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival, held in Butler, PA from June 14th-16th was a great event to attend… So many things to see and not enough time! For those…
Brief History: DJ Series
The Willys Jeep DJ series, or Dispatcher Jeep, was produced from 1955-1970 by Kaiser then from 1970-1984 by American Motors. The DJ-3A was produced from the CJ-3A body type with…
A Brief History: CJ-3B
About the Willys CJ-3B In 1953 the CJ-3B was first introduced by Willys-Overland into the “Universal” jeep line promoting it as an agricultural, industrial, and personal “all-purpose vehicle, while still…
Evolution of the ‘Jeep’
“A story that begins with the vehicle that captured hearts around the world and caused an even bigger stir in it’s day, the ‘jeep’.” – Modern Marvels Get Connected. Stay…
Willys Jeep Clubs: Spotlight on the MVPA
Top Willys Jeep Clubs: Spotlight on the MVPA The Military Vehicle Preservation Association provides an international organization for enthusiasts, historians, preservationists, and collectors of military vehicles. Members can enjoy trail…
Willys CJ-5: Brief History
About the Willys CJ-5: The Willys CJ-5 Jeep holds the record for the longest produced jeep model from 1954-1983 with a total of 603,303 approx. assembled. The jeep influenced by…
Willys Jeepster (VJ) Brief History
About the Willys Jeepster: Developed in 1948 by Willys Overland and with the help of designer Brooks Stevens, the Jeepster was designed to be a sporty and stylish sedan for…
Early Willys Jeep Terrain Design Innovations
Here are some war-time Willys adaptations that you may have never seen before. All were innovations in terrain navigation… some were successful and some were not. Our favorite is the…
“If the Shoe Fits”…the MB/GPW
“If the Shoe Fits”… A Brief History of the MB/GPW The year is 1940. The Army needs a new recruit. This recruit is to become a 2,450 pound, 6.00/16 tire…