1941 Willys
 1941 Willys Americar coupe |
The 1941-1942 Willys Americar was an ordinary but well-built compact passenger car produced under the presidency of Joseph W. Frazer (later of Kaiser-Frazer) and engineered by Barney Roos. The L-head four-cylinder engine and ladder chassis were conventional, while the sharp-nosed body styling owed a little to previous Hudsons and Nashes.
Prices as low as $634 made the lightweight Americar competitive, but production had hardly begun when the company regrouped to build the immortal Jeep. Three variations -- Speedway, DeLuxe and Plainsman -- were offered, each with a coupe and sedan, plus a DeLuxe four-door woody wagon. Production did not resume after the war.
Pluses of the 1941-1942 Willys Americar:
- Inexpensive now
- Economical and nimble
- The last Willys cars until 1952
Minuses of the 1941-1942 Willys Americar:
- Styling
- Conventional specs
- Body parts scarce now
- Slow to appreciate
Production of the 1941 Willys Americar:
Approximately 22,000
Production of the 1942 Willys Americar:
Approximately 7,000
Specifications of the 1941-1942 Willys Americar:
Wheelbase, inches: 104.0
Length, inches: 170.0
Weight, pounds: 2,116-2,512
Price, new: $634-$978
Engines for the 1941-1942 Willys Americar:
| Type | Size |
Horsepower |
Years |
| sv I-4 | 134.2 cid | 63 | 1941-1942 |
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Goes between body and fenderPrice: 43.26
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Not Shown - 3/8" Bar Spacing, Full PolishPrice: 1125.0
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101 wheel basePrice: 9995.0
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Billet Aluminum rods with standard front edge polishPrice: 925.0
