1941 Willys Jeep
The birth of the off roader
Things to know before you start
The Willys Jeep is the backbone of the modern off-roader with a goal setting 4wd System and cheap running costs. Vehicles need to be tough for war and the jeep was no exception.
Why Jeeps?
The Willys jeep was a very capable off roader that still might be better than most cars you see every day. With a 60 hp "go devil" engine it is not fast but it has 4wd. The Jeep was made specifically for war with attachments to haul large guns, utility trailers, and medical supplies. The company of Willys was founded by John Willys and begun in 1912. Willys didn't just make jeeps you know they made luxurious sedans, convertibles, and long distance touring cars.
Some pictures of Jeeps over 70 years
1941 Willys
60 hp 105lbft of torque
THE BIG BAD GRANDPA
1960s Jeep CJ4
75hp and 117lbft of torque
The successful son of the Willys with a better engine
2013 Jeep JKU
235 hp and 250lbft of torque
The fastest most off road capable yet
"Go over, Go under, Go around or go through, but never give up" #JeepLife
What was the name of a jeep that could travel through water
Cars stay on land right ? Not this kind of jeep called the SEEP (Wikipedia)
Who was Willys competition
Willys main competition was the ford Pygmy the two companies were racing back and forth designing prototype models for the head of the u.s army. (Wikipedia)
How many Willys jeeps were made
Over 700 thousand Willys jeeps were made and over 350 thousand were blown up or mechanically dead. But after the war many million have been made because the jeep is the most popular off roader. (Wikipedia)
Who drove jeeps
Not just big dudes and guns rode in Willys jeeps famous people, Newly wed couples, and even kids on their way to school
What's just a jeep thing ?
If your old or just knows a lot about cars you might of heard of a saying "it's a jeep thing" like why do you wave at other jeeps or why do we all listen to the national anthem while drinking beer and doing donuts in a crocodile infested swamp? It's just a jeep thing.
Oh no what has happened here!
This fool must think he's in a Lamborghini or something because you are suppose to lift jeeps not slam them to the ground my guess is this guy is the kind of guy to order nachos and take everything off except for the cheese. Yeah, THAT GUY.
Wait peeps don't go yet I have some fun facts!
1. There are 7 models of jeeps you can buy and over 100 in total from 1941
2. Some famous people who drive jeeps are usher, Tony Hawk, and Lebron James !
3. My grandma has a brand new jeep and that's why I did this topic
4. My grandma has driven in an old fashioned jeep like the one that you just learned about and she said "the ride broke my entire body" and she still lives today.
5. GOOD NEWS the Jeep Wrangler is something like the 20 most likely vehicle to kill you!