Reviving History: Willys MB Jeep | WWII Vehicles Uncovered - Ep. 5

One of World War II's most iconic historic vehicles is the Truck ¼ ton 4×4, better known by its nickname ‘Jeep’. This little vehicle was and is so common its origins and details are largely ignored except by the many thousands of collectors who collect and own one.
In 1940, the US Army requested industry to provide a small general-purpose four-wheel drive vehicle. Several trials and offers proceeded but by late 1941 the design of the Truck ¼ ton 4×4 was standardised. The outcome is often referred to as having been designed by committee as it comprised of a Willys L134 “Go-Devil” engine, Spicer four-wheel drive and Ford bodywork.
The power of the U.S. industry can be seen in the numbers produced up to the end of the war in Europe in early May 1945. Willys starting in November 1941, produced about 336,000 of their Willys MB. Ford starting in February 1942 produced approximately 260,000 of their Ford GPW.
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[@misolgit69]

I used to work in the car park at Asda a customer used to come shopping in a fully restored Willeys with all the tools even coils of rope sometimes he'd bring his dog a massive GSD as soon as he got out the dog would jump into the drivers seat sit bolt upright and sit there daring anyone to get too close, it got loads of people studying it

[@zaynevanday142]

New Zealand had a Willys refurbishment factory in Wellington so after a Willys Jeep had spent 6 months on the front line or damaged in the Pacific it was sent back to New Zealand for a total rebuild 🔥

[@CthulhuInc]

good work, but, i prefer the original - the Bantam 😊 i suggest reading Denfeld and Fry's book 'Indestructible Jeep', which will tell you how Bantam got screwed by willys and ford.

[@theonlymadmac4771]

I love minimalistic cars like the Willys Jeep, the Volkswagen, the 2 CV, the Renault R 4, the Fiat 500. they are way more ingenious than the big cars of their time. Everybody can pile a lot of technology together, but producing cheap light cars, which work. Is a lot more difficult.

[@lena19191]

Like to add the model T to your list too please .

[@theonlymadmac4771]

@@lena19191 in theory yes, but I have no emotional connection at all to it. Too long ago

[@Wilett614]

Willys was NOT the Only American JEEP of WW2 , Just so You Know !! Cheers

[@js-fh4zz]

⭐⭐📹⭐⭐

[@alastairwatson3201]

I believe that Willys is actually pronounced Willis, with the Y making an I sound. Important that you get these things correct, I think. Otherwise, a very interesting story.

[@Wilett614]

YOU forgot to MENTION that WILLYS was NOT the SOLE builder of AMERICAN Jeeps in WW 2 !! the FORD MOTOR COMPANY built 280 THOUSAND verses WILLYS 363 thousand jeep Vehicles Bantam Motor Company ALSO built 2675 jeeps also ... cheers ~