It was called the Willys Jeep station wagon, and came in 2-door, 4-door and panel van models. I remember riding in one as a kid. They were Super rugged, could take tons of abuse, and were very dependable - but not necessarily comfortable, as they were essentially trucks, with truck springs.

1951 Willys, pronounced Willis, station wagon. Door panels are Masonite and are still available. Top speed of about 45 mph with the doors closed

Man, that is my dream vehicle. I have loved those trucks a long time. I believe it has the F head engine. Intakes on top and exhausts in the block. Great trucks.

Your dog has sat in more cool cars than me...

For some time after the 1949 introduction of a four-wheel drive option, the 2WD was sold as "Station Wagon", while the 4WD was marketed as "Utility Wagon".[4] The 4WD Willys Jeep Wagon is often considered the first production sport utility vehicle.

this deserves to be restored

Beautiful, I’m sure it would tell lots of stories! And beautiful patina! Thanks for sharing!

Nice old wagon. Love the simplicity

My Uncle use to drive me to school when I was in the 1st grade......back in about 1966

My family had one of these when I was a kid, along with a pickup with a Miner" body in the back. It had seating along the sides. We always called these "Jeep Station Wagons." The wagon had a four cylinder engine and the truck had a six. All of this was in Mexico. Perhaps of interest is that in Mexico City I saw an Isetta flatbed truck. The rear wheels' track was the sam as the front and it had a differential. It is the only one I have ever seen.

To me, that front wheel hub looked like the sort that manually you need to switch in and out. You need to fold those levers out, give them half a turn and then fold them back in again. I recall with the early British 4 cylinder Landrovers in order to give them more "go" and fuel economy on highway use, a popular aftermarket fitment was a similar type of "freewheeling" front hub. (Later they became standard and some types are auto-engaging) That meant that the front half axles and front diff didn't need to be whizzing around when in normal 2 wheeldrive. If there was a chance you were gonna need 4wd sometime soon, then, before you got to the mud/snow/sand whatever, then stop and lock in those front hubs (they can be fiddly and you may need to rock the car forward and back a little) Then you can select 4 wd on your auxilliary gearstick and know that you're really getting drive to those front wheels also ! I've heard of people being bogged in, out in the bush, and when rescued, they had the transfer gearbox selector in 4 wd, but the front hubs were still set to freewheeling, so no drive power was getting to the front wheels.

Love that model ! It'd be rather AWSOME if you could possibly create a wood panel side to that, stain and lacquer . . SWEETNESS !!!

That’s an F head engine. Intakes in the head,exhaust in the block

This model was also made here in Brazil by Willys Overland, It was colled Rural Willys, Ford keep It in production up tô 1975, after Willys acquisition.

I have a 1960 Willys wagon with the stock Continental 226 flathead six. T90 trans and spicer 18 transfer case. It is next on my list to fix up. I also fixed up a 1969 CJ5 with the factory Buick odd fire 225 V6.

I still have a one owner 47 cj2a bought new in Peoria Ill by my Dad. He gave it to me on my 10th birthday if I could get it started and drive it from the barn to the house. I hopped it, killed it and bounced it by setting on a boat cushion but got it there. That was 61 years ago and I still have it in pristine condition with 36,000 miles. Drive it often when warm. No top but it does have a Jeep heater. Numerous people want to buy it but not for sale.

parabéns amigo menos uma willys no desmanche ,, mais um veiculo sobrevive a historia aqui no BRASIL tem muitas pessoas que também nao estao deixando acabar esta história inclusive eu que estou restaurando 2 unidades deste pickupi 1975 e uma sw 1970 desculpa nao escrevo e nao falo inglês abração marcio aqui do extremo sul do rio grande do sul BRASIL!!!!

45 to 50 mph is all this one has in it.

Wow that is one of the most simplest suv I’ve ever seen! I think I saw one once long time ago. They are very rare!

A total shed. Amazing, in other words! :-) Love the F head engine.

The flathead 134.2 cubic inch motor was rated at 60 hp. The one you have in the wagon is rated around 72 hp. Both are good motors. I had the flathead in a 1946 CJ2A and the motor you have in a 1957 CJ5.

The car my family had (2W). Family car but with the back seat out it was the work truck for my dad building our house. Then on a week end with a mattress in the back a fishing trip camper.

I like how in USA, the chrome bumpers look better ( or with no rust ) than the paint In Europe, the bumpers rust like hell and paint is all good. At least on our friend´s and my veteran.

I’m building a 51 wagon too! Sweet!! 🤘😎👍

I'm sure you will do her justice as your an incredible mechanic I am three quarters through my ground up Landrover series 2 build here in the UK and yes I also try to not get embroiled with all the crazy news that's effecting the world and get in the garage away from it all.

I have a '62 Willys Wagon that also has a rear seat heater. It is a completely different looking heater than this one though. This is the only other Wagon I have seen with a rear heater.

They were badged as Rural Willys here in Brazil

FYI: The door panels are called "door cards".

I spotted one similar to this in Fillmore, CA. It was two wheel drive and called a Jeepster. It was for sale in front of a repair shop and in talking to the owner it had been "hot rodded" with some Buick v6. He was pretty proud of it but it was too much & I would have preferred to do my own mods so it didn't come together. Pretty cool! I hope the customer gives it new life and hands it down to his kids some day.

The cool, different, or in this case rare 4x4s seem to find their way to you...I wonder if the owner knows what he's got. This is going back a few years, but I saw a similar Willys (although a frame -off resto) fetch about $50k at Barrett-Jackson. Of course, he just might rather have it for the sentimental value. I look forward to any videos on this classic.

the best american station wagon of the world and all planets🤩🤩😎

These vehicles are prone to wearing the shaft that the brake and clutch ride on. You can re bush the pedal. This will no fully correct this but I came up with a permanent solution. Cut the shaft off that runs through the Chassis while leaving the part through the rails. Use a drill to clear out the ID of that shaft. I made a stainless steel shaft then with a threaded portion and a smooth on the outside of the rail to hold it in place. The portion which was cut off previously has very thin grease grooves cut into it to trap grease when it is reassembled. The portion on the inside of the Chassis rails is the exact length matching what was cut off previously with a washer and cotter pin to keep every thing in place. I placed felt washers or maybe it was indoor outdoor carpet to bush up any pedal caps. Fully grease it up then you are good for the life of the vehicle. It will outlast the next 2 owners.

I have had three of those. I miss the 1955 the most. Its to bad they put a trailer hitch on the rear bumper. Under that hitch it says "Willys" stamped into the bumper. I dont know why I ever sold any of them. Worth big $ now.

Those are called willys cabin wagons!😎👍

I luv the rat rod patina .

Please start showing us you working on the cars! I know I'm not the only one who wants to see you wrenching!

Who else here isn’t really into cars but still subscribed to this channel because he makes the videos so interesting?

What a survivor. Wow. Needs a mat clear coat IMHO. Sounds like it's on the current generation. They could be nice and bring it back. It be a stunning old truck.

My uncle had one of those, 48 mph was it, flat out.

Hey two stroke get that astro van outa hibernation patch in a window and taillights strip interior and give it some love

The five chrome bars across the grill means it's a deluxe model.

This is I think a Hurricane F head 75 hp. Motor

That would be a perfect candidate for late 80s Toyota running gear for a easy transition for making it a highway running vehicle, I wouldnt do the efi but a offenhauser manifold with weber 38. You can look at my truck just to see how simple it would be. =)

this baby needs some TLC

i think its an overland. i saw one years ago restored in a dark greenish color.

That's a cross flow head, kinda cool :)

Willys Overland .................

Fella can fit lotus of stuff back there. Suds. Tools. Fishing gear. Cooler. More suds.

This rig could use a couple of acres of Dynamat!

Here in canada that would be atleast 8gs as it sits

I have a 49 been in family since 51, I did a 6 year body off full build, you can see it at the kaiser willys website, jeep blogs, about page ten, "my 49 Willys ranch rig" it is worth a look, leave me a comment on the site if you wish. Great family story that goes with.

Great truck.

These were called the Jeep station wagon if 2 wheel drive and utility wagon if 4 wheel drive. Willys is pronounced WILLUS. I pronounced it WILLIES incorrectly for years! Basic, hard-working all-American vehicle. If Consumer Reports was evaluating it, they would not recommend it because it doesn’t have forward collision warning or automatic emergency braking. Oh, and no back-up camera. But it would get points for having a manual gear box!

Would love to own it

Wonderful

"Willys" is pronounced Willis as in the actor Bruce Willis.

What an old piece of crap. I love it

do you still have the crx for sale?

The engine could be an F-head. One set of valves in the head, another in the block.

So SUVs came in the 50s?

hello, would he be interested in selling?

Ok this is odd... So far you managed to have 2 rare cars that my family has owned.. the isetta and now the Willy'. This is creepy lol

Hi ! Its a really cool car ! I think thats the same kind of car beeing used in " its a mad mad mad mad world " driven by british actor Terry-Thomas when he complains about american mens obsession about big women breasts ! A very funny movie !

Is Stella a brittany spaniel?

Please: "willis" not "willies". An awesome truck!

I know where one is in a field on a farm in sw Louisiana. Someone needs to go get it.

Every Oregon car got a new license plate in 1956. So that was the oldest you would see from then on. Willys is correctly pronounced "Willis". Go to 3:30 in this video and hear the correct pronunciation. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mNJ6i9ui0NzXloU.html

I never understood why some old vehicles, especially Jeeps had those floor starters. Like what are you supposed to do when the carburetor is heat soaking? Put your brake and clutch foot on the gas and use your gas foot for the starter? Makes no sense.

76 hp at 4000 rpm

L is for Lighter.

As far as model . . . Jeepster?

I have a '51 and plan to restomod it. That ones in a much nicer condition than mine. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bdGXltp-qrm3p6s.html

The most basic SUV ever, unlike any modern 4WD that have everything inc TV Fridge etc etc and weigh 2 ton +. Maybe some Rust protection before it gets too good a hold on that roof, finding another roof would be IMPOSSIBLE or it would be as bad maybe worse than the one you have! Very very basic transport, has what you need to get from point A to point B and NOTHING else!

These are pretty bullet proof compared to Jeep's made in the past 15 years. Since FIAT took over, most Jeep models feature FIAT power trains that as local automotive expert (Scotty Kilmer on KZfaq) are pure junk.