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1947 Willys CJ2A fixing and first drive. — RedlineArchive
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1947 Willys CJ2A fixing and first drive.

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I spent a few days tinkering with my sons 1947 CJ2A and then took it for a drive in the woods in the rain.

About Willys

Willys (pronounced "Willis") 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 (Jeep CJs), and branding the 'jeep' military slang-word into the '(Universal) Jeep' marque.

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