Learn how this engine powered the US military's most versatile vehicle and continued its legacy well after the war.

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In 1940, Uncle Sam saw storm clouds on the horizon. Germany was steamrolling European countries at a horrifying pace. Japan was collecting island nations like Boy Scout badges all over the Pacific.

The 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willys '41 is a special edition that pays tribute to the off-roader's ancestor, the Willys MB. The Willys '41 wears a unique olive green paint inspired by the U.S. Army hue ...

In 2023, there are plenty of fantastic off-roaders on the market. Toyota has the 4Runner, Land Cruiser, and Tacoma. Ford makes the wickedly fast Raptor. And Chevrolet offers the Trail Boss variant of ...

A 1940s Willys jeep, built in the immediate aftermath of its counterparts stationed in Europe and the Pacific helping to secure victory for the Allies in World War II, is still capable of a having mid ...

The story is often told as a three-way duel to the death between the three prototypes, but the reality was that it came down to dollars and cents. Each of the three companies had submitted test models ...

The World War II 1945 Willys MB Jeep was... sorry, still is, as tough and rugged as they come. The concept of "comfort" wasn't even mentioned once when it came to the original blueprints. But a soft, ...

The Willys MB is an American automotive icon. The square-jawed 4×4 was immeasurably helpful in WWII and has inspired the styling of every Jeep since. Today, Jeeps are a mainstay at off-road parks and ...

It's been said that, next to their rifle, a WWII GI's best friend was the Jeep. Today's Nice Price or No Dice Willys MB is an OG Jeep. Let's see how friendly we all are to its asking price. People ...