What Is a Willys Jeep? The WWII Icon That Defined the Modern Jeep
A Willys Jeep refers specifically to the Willys MB, the legendary 1/4-ton military vehicle built by Willys-Overland Motors during World War II (1941–1945). It’s the ancestor of every civilian Jeep ever made, from the CJ series to the modern Wrangler. Today, “Willys” also appears as a heritage badge on current Jeep models — and that…