The Willys MD, formally the M38A1 Truck, Utility: 1/4 ton, 4x4, or the G‑758 by its U.S. Army Standard Nomenclature supply catalog designation, was a four-wheel drive, military light utility vehicle, made by Willys and Willys Motors / Kaiser Jeep from 1952 to 1971. It was widely procured by the U.S. military from 1952 until 1957, after which U.S. purchases were reduced to the U.S. Marine Corps. The Marine version had minor differences from the units used by other branches.
1967 Kaiser Jeep in Canadian colours
The M38A1 was frequently mated with the M100 (Korean War) version of the Jeep trailer.
M38A1 cabin / dashboard
M38A1C spotter unit with .50 cal machine gun.
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