1948 willy's jeep history book

The willys ma featured a gearshift on the steering column, low side body. There are 48 classic willys jeeps for sale today on. Kaiser jeeps made in canada, 195969 history of the windsor factory. The 1945 willys jeep was the worlds first massproduced civilian four wheel drive car. Unfollow 1948 jeep willys cj2a to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. History of wwii willys jeep in 1940, the u s army asked 5 tractor and car manufacturers to design and build a fourwheel drive, 40. The complete illustrated history 19031963 foster, patrick r.

The basic 1948 jeepster included numerous deluxe features and interior fittings in addition to a high level of standard. Includes a rear pto, back bench seat, and the match. Some leftover models were sold under the 1951 model year. Aug 06, 2018 the first iteration the cj3a produced between 19481953 offered improved ventilation and now a onepiece windshield with wipers at the bottom rather than sweeping down from the top. The final new willys jeep introduced the wagoneer became a legend in its own right. A brief history of the willys jeep an essential read for. In some ways it makes sense, in others not so much. Even after kaiser motors bought willys in 1953 its products were still branded willys until 1963 when the name was phased out. Willys jeep the history of wwii jeep classic jeeps.

Jul 07, 20 pictures of willy, our 1948 willys jeep. How to identify early models of willys jeeps it still runs. If your jeeps spark plugs are mounted on the block at a 45degree angle, it was made between 1953 and 1971. The willys cj2a was one of the civilian jeep designs put out by willys after the completion of the war. Willysoverland delivered the prototype quad named for the 4x4 system it featured, to the u. History of wwii willys jeep in 1940, the u s army asked 5 tractor and car manufacturers to design and build a fourwheel drive, 40 horsepower, 1,300 pound reconnaissance car. Willys jeep history military jeep specs and history kaiser willys. For sale in out kansas city showroom is one mean machine, a 1948 willy jeep 4x4. The willys overland jeepster vj internally was introduced in april 1948, and produced through 1950. Read about this time in jeep history and explore the 1940s jeep lineup. Quality cj2a parts, jeep cj2a parts and willys cj2a parts. Vehicle is on consignment and at our clients home please call first a. It all started back in july 1941 when toledo, ohbased willys overland motor co received that prized contract to produce what was to be the first jeep the willys mb for the american military. The hagerty classic truck valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1948 willysjeep cj2a truck 14 ton and assess the current state of the classic truck market.

Willys jeepster vj 19481951 2wd convertable sports car jeep produced by willys overland on the 463 chassis willys 4x2 wagon. This is an original lil jeep in very good running shape. Our core values are embodied in every jeep brand vehicles dna. Cj2a numbers match everything works as should 4wd, 3 speed, not perfect but mechanically sound. Used 1948 willysoverland values select a 1948 willysoverland model below to get used tradein values and retail prices. The willysoverland jeepster vj internally was introduced in april 1948, and produced through 1950. Willys jeep cj3a 19481953 windshield height 27, flat fenders, one piece windshield, vent in middle of windshield, bottom mounted windshield wipers, hood height 6. Owners manual for a 1947 willys jeep truck model 2t. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. From the rugged army vehicles of the 1940s to the stylish wranglers of today, take. If it is on the back tailgate panel, your jeep is most likely a 19501952 m38.

A brief history of jeep cj and wrangler vehicles civilian jeep cjs cj2a 194549 the. Production of the willys mb, better known as jeep, began in 1941, shared. Always stored inside when not being used for a fire or in a parade. The hagerty classic truck valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1948 willysjeep 663 and assess the current state of the classic truck market. See more ideas about jeep, military jeep and willys mb. As wwii slowly wound down, willysoverland recognized the need for a civilian jeep that would increase the efficiency and overall agricultural productivity for farmers, as most of them were home coming from the war. Valid on orders shipped in the contiguous united states. Although first year sales were just 1,823, a total of over 214,000 cj2a jeeps were produced from 1945 to 1949. Although it bore the cj name, the cj2 was not really available at retail. Popular willys overland vehicles 2020 ford f150 2020 chevrolet silverado 1500. Jeep willys the willys mb commonly known as a jeep, formally as the u. The willys mb and the ford gpw, both formally called the u. Oct 15, 2018 so it was in 1948 that the federal trade commission forbade willys from claiming that they had created the jeep. Similar in most ways to the willys mb, willys cj vehicles, including the willys cj2a, incorporated design alterations to include vacuumpowered windshield wipers, a tailgate and civilian lighting.

Institute called the jeep one of the most influential designs in automotive history. Order this item and get free delivery and handling on your entire order. If your jeep s spark plugs are mounted on the block at a 45degree angle, it was made between 1953 and 1971. Forged for war, jeep is one of the few automotive brands that stuck around after the war. Spyker is credited with introducing one of the first 4wd cars, the 6080 hp, in 1903. Siblings of the cj3b other 50s and 60s jeeps including many pages on the surrey. Introduced in late 1948, the cj3a was very similar to the previous model, but. From the rugged army vehicles of the 1940 s to the stylish wranglers of today, take.

Production on the willys cj2a started july 17, 1945, sharing production time with the mbs. Shipped from willys to boyer fire apparatus in syracuse ny to be upfitted with the fire equipment for use at griffiss air force base in rome ny. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 respected auto dealers and find the perfect vehicle. Apr 28, 2020 jeep buyers guide photo gallery companion to jim allens reference book. Some background history on the 1949 willys jeepster overlander convertible, after wwii. Why they consider this day the day jeep history was made, im not entirely clear.

Know the history behind willys jeeps or look up specs online, with guides and. The complete history of the jeep willys hiconsumption. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. View all the information on ebay offered is a very rare 1960s kaiser jeep instruction manual for a mobil motion picture unit marked model 6230 4wdec, contract 1a10123 on the cover and on the inside it specifies governor model gc 1496. The birth of jeep is a complicated story that is subject to many interpretations. This was the day that willysoverland received the contract to produce 18,000 mb models.

The cj series evolved rapidly, first as the cj3a 1948 1953, with improved. The u s army needed a small reconnaissance vehicle, the american bantam car company answered the call. As wwii slowly wound down, willys overland recognized the need for a civilian jeep that would increase the efficiency and overall agricultural productivity for farmers, as most of them were home coming from the war. Willys produced less than three dozen cj2 agrijeeps in 1944 and 1945, forty in all.

Used 1948 willys overland values select a 1948 willys overland model below to get used tradein values and retail prices. Jan 22, 2015 1948 willy s jeep cj for sale worldwide vintage autos. Later, the cj3b produced between 19531965 featured a higher hood that worked to house the now larger overheadvalve fourcylinder engine aptly. Willys was a brand name used by willysoverland motors, an american automobile company. One of the most iconic brands in american automotive history, the jeep has been on the roads for over 70 years. So it was in 1948 that the federal trade commission forbade willys from claiming that they had created the jeep. It is equipped with a flathead 4cylinder motor, singlebbl carb, 3spd manual transmission, 12volt system, and drum brakes all around. Officially the jeep brand recognizes their birthday on july 15th, 1941.

Jeep buyers guide photo gallery companion to jim allens reference book. Army on armistice day veterans day, november of 1940. S, and of those, more than 4 million had neither a truck nor. This was an old farm jeep that someone made into a mudder, complete with a 1970 chevy 350 v8 and steering column. The jeep owes its existence in part to the early20th century engineers who pioneered fourwheel drive. Jul, 2016 jeep is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the brand this week. Willys overland delivered the prototype quad named for the 4x4 system it featured, to the u. Civilian jeeps, 19482001 photo taken on labor day, 2001. Willys cj2a classics for sale classics on autotrader. Find 1948 willys jeeps for sale on oodle classifieds.

This mechanics manual covers the willys cj2a and the 463 and 663 willys wagons, jeepster and trucks. Look for a willys jeep model that is like yours in reference books or on jeep websites. The first iteration the cj3a produced between 19481953 offered improved ventilation and now a onepiece windshield with wipers at the bottom rather than sweeping down from the top. Jeep is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the brand this week. For over 75 years the jeep brand has been indelibly linked to freedom, adventure, authenticity and passion. First fullproduction civilian jeep or cj nexttolast year for cj2as new olive drab paint custommade hard top and doors with full glass pop out rear quarter windows upgraded to a 140 cid ford inline fourcylinder engine from 1984 borgwarner t90 threespeed manual transmission new interior, enclosed. Throughout our storied history, jeep brand vehicle owners have learned that go anywhere. This is a high quality reprint of a 1948 willys overland motors, inc. Also covered are the prewar coupes modified into highpowered racers. This didnt alter things for long however as american bantam went bankrupt in 1950, and willys was then awarded the rights to the jeep name that same year.