The vehicle featured in this article is a 1950Â Willys Station Wagon. The vehicle was rated as a 1/2 ton Wagon and was available in two and four wheel drives.
The First Willys Wagon in 1946
Considering that most station wagons at that time had some authentic wood in their bodies, the prospect of building an all steel station wagon in 1946 made a lot of business sense.
By building an all steel wagon as a passenger vehicle, Willys-Overland was able to mass produce the station wagon very efficiently. Not working with wood on the body saved considerable production time. The first Willys Station Wagon in 1946 was a 463 model and it was powered with a flathead four engine.
The vehicle’s designer was Brooks Stevens. In 1944 Stevens and other formed the Industrial Designers Society of America. Brooks Stevens not only designed automobiles but also kitchen appliances, architecture and even the Miller Brewing logo.
The Willys Station Wagon was called “The Peoples Car” and could carry seven people. Other claimed attributes for the Willys Wagon included easy maintenance and superior safety. Some refer to the Willys Station Wagon as a Jeep of another name.
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