Who Made the Willys Pickup Truck?

The Willys Pickup Truck was introduced in 1947 by Willys-Overland Motors, a subsidiary of the Willys Motor Company. The Willys Pickup was a light-duty commercial truck that was available with a single cab or a double cab and three different wheelbases.

It featured an “all steel” body design, which made it more durable and easier to maintain than its competitors. The Willys Pickup had an independent front suspension and a live axle rear end, making it one of the first trucks to offer such features.

The original engine for the Willys Pickup was an L-head inline four-cylinder engine known as the “Go-Devil” engine. This engine featured an overhead valve design, which allowed for better performance than the flathead engines of its competitors. It also had a manual three-speed transmission and four-wheel drive, giving it even greater off-road capability.

The popularity of the Willys Pickup grew quickly after its introduction and it became one of the most popular pickup trucks on the market. Its combination of ruggedness and reliability made it popular with farmers, ranchers, and other rural workers who needed a dependable work truck.

The success of the Willys Pickup led to many other models being produced over the years including Jeep pickups, Wagoneers, Cherokees, Comanches, Gladiators, and more. In 1953, Kaiser Motors purchased Willys-Overland Motors and continued producing some of these models until 1971 when they were discontinued.

Conclusion:

The iconic Willys Pickup Truck was introduced in 1947 by Willys-Overland Motors as a light duty commercial truck option for farmers and other rural workers.

It featured an “all steel” body design as well as an overhead valve Go-devil engine with manual transmission for excellent off road capabilities. The popularity of this truck lead to many other models being produced over time until 1971 when Kaiser Motors purchased Willys Overland Motors and discontinued them.

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Stephen Dunn