Willys
was a brand name used by Willys–Overland Motors, an American automobile company, founded by John North Willys. It was best known for its design and production of World War II–era military jeeps (MBs), Willys M38 and M38A1 military jeeps as well as civilian versions, and branding the 'jeep' military slang-word into the '(Universal) Jeep' marque.
Willys Factory in Toledo, Ohio, in about 1915
A 1923 Overland Model 92 made by Willys-Overland, "Redbird"
Motor Assembly in Building 90, Willys Overland Plant, Toledo, Ohio, 1920
An Overland Whippet badge 1928
John North Willys was an American automotive pioneer and diplomat. His company, Willys-Overland Motors, became the second largest carmaker in the United States after Henry Ford.
Willys in 1917
Postcard with portrait of John Willys and view of Willys Overland Automobile Plant, 1922
The mausoleum of John North Willys