Willys Overland
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Willys-Overland Information | |
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Founded | 1908 |
Founder | John Willys |
Headquarters | Toledo, Ohio, United States |
Defunct | 1963 |
Overview |
Willys was a brand name used by Willys-Overland Motors, an American automobile company best known for its design and production of military Jeeps (MBs) and civilian versions (CJs) during the 20th century. |
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In 1908, John Willys bought the Overland Automotive Division of Standard Wheel Company and in 1912 renamed it Willys-Overland Motor Company. From 1912 to 1918, Willys was the second-largest producer of automobiles in the United States after Ford Motor Company.