THIS JEEP MATTERS: President Reagan's 1962 Willys 'Jeep' CJ-6

The HVA takes a close look at President Ronald Reagan's 1962 Willys 'Jeep' CJ-6. President Reagan used this ‘Jeep’ around Rancho del Cielo (the Reagan Ranch) just north of Santa Barbara, CA. It was purchased in 1963 as a Christmas present from Nancy Reagan to her husband. This largely unrestored Willys ‘Jeep’ CJ-6 was the most used and beloved of several jeeps owned by the President.

[@ritamail6964]

I was picking up cans & bottles along the road with my scout troop in the early 60s and got separated and lot from them. Ron pulled up in his jeep with a big smile. The jeep was green then and he picked me up, shook hands and took me into town. I didn't know who Ronald Reagan was the time. I thought he was Peter Burtness because Peter had the only green jeep in town then. Ron told me that he grew up in Illinois near military bases and that if you ever saw a man (I was just a boy) in a uniform walking along the road, you stopped & gave him a ride. Thanks for the ride Ron! Todd Henry Killbuck

[@coreydro353]

Great story

[@brucewhite7069]

seeing president Reagan in that jeep is awesome. great American.

[@lennydelvecchio7716]

I was happy to hear the man at the beginning correctly pronounce the name Willys (will-is). So many people get it wrong, even people who are "car people."

[@motherlovinsnuffstar]

So I've come to notice. "Will-eez over-land" rather than "Willis overlind".

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

One of the greatest presidents ever! A very good Smart simple man! Rip mr. President Reagan.🙏🇺🇲

[@geezer4962]

Really miss president Reagan, best president ever, and a jeep lover too.

[@jonchaney]

I absolutely love the guy. I don't care about his politics. I'm a middle age gay man. Grew up with him as president and I really wish he was still here. The man had heart. He had the spirit of, " what I do in private is mine." Damn I wish he were here too vote for.

[@nmelkhunter1]

He was a leader. In other words, to me, he concentrated on the big picture and did what was right for the national as a whole. He wasn't perfect, but a great leader.

[@crumpb63]

I spent a little time on his Santa Barbara ranch when I was a Navy Seabee in the mid-80s did not see the cj6 but I did see the blue cj8 scrambler

[@bartgoins1782]

What a great story. I was a young Security Police NCO in the USAF when he was president. We all loved him. Years after my retirement, on my birthday, my wife and I rode my Harley down to his Presidential Library. I loved it.

[@francinesicard464]

My father had one Willys Jeep in the 60s he used for working and would take us to school with it when the weather was very rough.

[@bradwooten4272]

Reagan is one of the greatest presidents and men of our time. Seeing this makes me so happy to be an American 🇺🇸 Reagan embodies what makes a real good man and what it means to be a patriot. And I love that Jeep. My father had an ‘89. Takes me back.

[@christopherspringer2764]

I'm not a jeep lover, in fact I am very much a Toyota fanboy, but i will agree that that particular jeep is a national treasure, as well as being built in a time where jeeps could actually go offroad and do truck stuff without breaking. I'd say that this jeep definitely matters, as well as the person who drove it. President Reagen was a godsend. For one, he immediately saved a bunch of lives by lifting the national speed limit from 55 to 65. Rest in peace, Mr. President. You will be missed.

[@spacecat7247]

cj 6. very cool. kinda rare, especially these days.

[@JTRSpartacus]

Love this Jeep. Great video.

[@jdcapps21]

This is awesome! I thought he only owned the 83 Scrambler.

[@TexasADV]

awesome video & a cool piece of history!!!

[@MrMopar-nv3ds]

Reagan was an honest hard working man, and was one of our greatest presidents

[@elijahbutterfield4869]

I think the most greatest of presidents had the most humblest of beginnings... ....that's what we need today.

[@johnbondza]

What a man, what a vehicle. America has produced some great presidents. Washington, Lincoln, Teddy and FDR, Truman and Kennedy. Few have done more for both peace and economics than Reagan. We always joked that Nancy was the real president because Reagan would listen to those he trusted, including Nancy. Was he the last president who listened to others before he made any important decision. He also considered the impact of his decisions.

[@antoinettelento3178]

Such a beautiful video.

[@gilbertarnold8666]

Great video thank you!

[@carlosfigueroa790]

Well what can I say! I was born 1962. and that Jeep was made in 1962. so the Holy Spirit was High!!! Grretings from Guatemala City. I am a citizen of this World!!

[@desirespecht8327]

Très jolie vidéo de la jeep matters cj 6. moment nostalgique de ce couple Présidentielle de. Ronald Reagan et Nancy Reagan magnifique inoubliable Merci. 🇺🇸🇫🇷

[@patboland1650]

He was optimistic and positive.

[@photohum]

I like the original paint version more🙁. But nice gesture 🙂

[@cwcobo]

Very nicely done. Great stories about a great man and his great vehicle.

[@smacdiesel]

Reagan also had a CJ 8 Scrambler, it was a gift from Nancy. He gave Gorbachev a ride in it.

[@normanfields6371]

I’m joyed watching this video Reagan was a cool guy nice to see him like the average guy working enjoying life also liked him cruising around in the jeep with his dogs

[@hascg1]

Que gran historia, que gran maquina.-

[@dixiedog1179]

This is a good video

[@hascg1]

Que gran historia norte americana, adoro los jeep's

[@nmelkhunter1]

Muchas gracias Hector. Soy norte americano y yo adoro los jeeps tambien.

[@king_of_jeeps318]

Ive got a 1957 willys cj6

[@elijahbutterfield4869]

I wish we had another president like him...

[@SidecarHero1]

We do now.

[@elijahbutterfield4869]

Sidecar Hero​ Well see. Just as long as he knows where people should pee, and that he should quiet down on the twitter

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Eli Butterfield absolutly agree👍

[@ricgan2001]

love it

[@libertyman3072]

👍👍👍👍👍 Jolie Jeep 👍👍👍👍👍

[@paulmartinez8337]

A real man!

[@jeffmayo2439]

2 Scoops should see this video.

[@rawbacon]

Cool.

[@adam-davidvaught8382]

Great jeep! That is all.

[@GeorgeAlbergo]

President Regan was the last president I considered a true leader, who cared for the citizens of the USA. Thank you. R.I.P.

[@jsshay01]

George Albergo I lived through Reagan’s governorship in California and his presidency. Loved it and him. Trump is not for such simple surroundings but he’s every bit as much for regular Americans as Reagan was.

[@frankfilippone9679]

I wrote him a get well letter after he was shot and received an official TY #gosblessamerica

[@4x4texas12]

Can we just have him back there would be no antifa or any bull shit it wpuld be just right rest in heaven old friend

[@samfosdick9874]

One of the greatest men and Presidents of all time!

[@Baron-nv1ez]

Isn't this the same guy that passed a law banning assault rifles for civilians?

[@General_Eisenhower1945]

Israel P any automatics not made at the time. Not a fan of that bill

[@doorran]

I miss Reagan....

[@wheelzwheela]

Jeep should make a new version you can buy. Two door, same color same stripes.

[@JD-HatCreekCattleCo]

❤️👏💪👍

[@Stegs]

#alljeepsmatter #jeeplivesmatter

[@kevintheomanharris]

#AllJeepsMatter

[@scotthandschug298]

a 62 would be a Kaiser,not a Willys

[@SidecarHero1]

Kaiser Willys is the same company.

[@PhantomCustoms]

It's Kaiser Willys...

[@Turbojeep23]

nope. 62 Jeep was still under Willys, Hence the data plate on both our 62s saying Willys, and the 65 says Kaiser Corp on the plate.

[@alistairpenningtonsmythe5763]

I hope no one is going there to.meet him because they're going to have a hard time doing it.