#willys ma

"The MA is readily distinguished by the 'WILLYS' embossed in the front of the hood. This feature, as well as the fender-mounted headlights, would vanish with the introduction of its successor, the MB.

Production of the MA ended in August 1941, even though this example remained in use until 1944. The dual-bow system of supporting the tarpaulin is apparently unique to this vehicle."

Willys MAs on the assembly line, circa 1941.

Willys-Overland staged publicity event, driving their MA Jeep up and down the U.S. Capitol Steps, inviting dignitaries and members of the press, on February 19, 1941.

"All 3 U.S. WW II light 4WD vehicles that have been called 'Jeeps' – the ¼-ton Willys MA and both ½-ton and ¾-ton Dodge WC series."

Photographed at Holabird Quartermaster Depot, in 1941.

"1941 trials from left to right: Bantam, Willys MA and the Ford GP."

"Engineers at Willys revamped their quarter-ton offering to fill their contract for 1,500 field trial vehicles. The result was the "Model MA" (shown here). The Willys "Go-Devil" engine powering this vehicle would ultimately play a large part in tilting the scales in favor of the Toledo firm as the primary supplier of vehicles of this class during WWII."

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