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Topic starter
04/01/2025 8:53 pm
In 1946 Willys, (pronounced “WILL’iss, not “Willees,”) manufacturer of Jeeps,) introduced an all steel station wagon, the first in the industry. Here is a comparison of the actual wagon to the U.S. Model Mint in 1:43. Note: The actual car pictured is a ‘46 model and the 1/43 is a ‘49 with over riders on the bumper.
David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA
04/01/2025 9:29 pm
I recall our Forum discussion on the pronunciation of Willys a year or so ago. Until then I had never heard it pronounced other than "Willies" here in Canada; maybe it changes throughout North America??
Tony Perrone and John Kuvakas reacted
04/01/2025 10:45 pm
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
Topic starter
04/01/2025 11:39 pm
Those are great videos John. I feel vindicated! And speaking of pronunciation of car names, when Subaru first imported the 360, it was pronounced Su BA ru.
David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA
05/01/2025 12:01 am
Here's Brooklin's version, labeled as a 1952:
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
Tony Perrone and michaeldetorrice reacted
05/01/2025 12:39 am
Those Willys Jeep wagon replicas look excellent. My Grandfather had a Willy Jeep station wagon from about 1950 or so and it is one of the first cars I remember.
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