Before its civilian CJ line, Willys held the Army contract for the original WWII-vintage Jeep, due in large part to the strong, reliable engine under its hood. That engine, the four-cylinder ...

Follow On The original WW2 Willys MB Jeep was developed during World War II. When it was produced, it was fitted a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine that produced only 60 hp. This engine earned the ...

For 2025, Jeep has created a special edition of ... factory stenciling mandated by the U.S. Army on Willys MBs during World War II. Other unique, Army-inspired decals are placed on the exterior.

Production began in 1941, and the earliest models were shipped around the globe to help the allies during World War II. After the war, Willys secured the Jeep trademark, and the first civilian ...