Features 1937 to 1942 Willys Picture Thread

Heard it went to Japan?

 

Black 39's look so sinister.

Pat

 

I told a friend that the correct pronunciation was "Willis", not "Willies". He laughed.
The founder of the company was John North Willys (Willis).
I have called them "Willies" all my life and will continue to do so; can't deal with the laughter when pronouncing it correctly. Either way, they sure made cool race cars so who gives a hoot?

 

Bob Hudson

 

Fred Hurst

 

Looks like it's DOVER Dragstrip

 

WOW! Speed you made my day. That picture is of Eddie Sanzo's around 62-63 , first Willys gasser "Blue Chip" at Dover Dragstrip, he ran a 409 punched out to I think 468". This was the car that inspired me to build a Volvo (early model 48 Ford looking) with a 409 in it. I never did I was only 12 but these guys along with Jack Merkel, Vinnie Tarentola, Willie Feyh, Ray Kobel etc were my hero's. I think that this car became the Russo and Allen car that the Olcotts restored. It was so long ago, all those guys are gone and I just have good memories and the original MG race car from those days.

Pat