http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/wokr/gallery/gallery5.htm

"The history of Willys Knight goes back to 1913 when J.N. Willys met up with Charles Y. Knight whilst on a trip to England."

Also, check this link out:

http://www.willysonline.com/JeepSaga1.asp

At one time Willys was one of the top cars in the industry but they could not compete against the emerging Ford - GM - Chrysler juggernaut of the late twenties and early thirties. Yes the depression crushed the independents but Willys was in trouble before then and it was Walter Chrysler leaving to start his firm that began the decline. They were ahead of the times as indicated by their ad slogan "Whippet Good".

The Pics on the 2nd link are great---I just love those willy's Aero's, especially the Red/White 54/55 car-- I'm going to have a good read through both links later---Cheers!!

I still have pictures of my grandfather standing proudly near his Willys-Knight--had to be in the 20's as my father was a kid then...

This car had wooden spoke wheels, even the spare. And was an open touring car.

Train wheels. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ;)

Thanks for the links. We also have some info here at the AMC Heritage Forum -- here is the main index page link: http://www.forum.route66rambler.com/index.php

And, here is the board a lot of the Willys information is in, but there is other info in other spots too: http://www.forum.route66rambler.com/index.php/board,23.0.html

hey guys, i clicked the first link and found the Grand-Daddy Wrangler Unlimited! :D

http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/wokr/gallery/wk_65.jpg