Talk about an American icon! Let's look at the man that built one of biggest automotive companies in the USA. Want to support the channel? / vintagecarhis. .
I have noticed that so many of the historical characters behind the automobile's history started with bicycles: making, selling, or both. Hey, that's how I did it too: first bicycle before I was born ordered from Sears Roebuck by my dad (yeah, it was a boy's bike), then a new 24" bike with headlight and generator that I bought at age 10 for $24, and finally, my first car: a 1963 Triumph Spitfire. Love from Liz and Ginger, still floating in West Gippsland where the rain just doesn't stop.
Thank you! Not only for an insightful look into a fascinating man, but for correctly pronouncing his name and his company’s name. Willys, to all in Toledo, many who worked there, was always pronounced “willeeze” including by my great aunt who answered the phones there (and numerous other family members and acquaintances who worked there).
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Once again you have brought us an informative look into the yesteryear of car icons. So well done Bill Congrats!
Another informative one WB. Many thanks! Had no idea that Willys Overland was that popular.
I have noticed that so many of the historical characters behind the automobile's history started with bicycles: making, selling, or both. Hey, that's how I did it too: first bicycle before I was born ordered from Sears Roebuck by my dad (yeah, it was a boy's bike), then a new 24" bike with headlight and generator that I bought at age 10 for $24, and finally, my first car: a 1963 Triumph Spitfire. Love from Liz and Ginger, still floating in West Gippsland where the rain just doesn't stop.
I hope you're writing down your history, or vblogging it or whatever. You have a great story to tell!
Thank you! Not only for an insightful look into a fascinating man, but for correctly pronouncing his name and his company’s name. Willys, to all in Toledo, many who worked there, was always pronounced “willeeze” including by my great aunt who answered the phones there (and numerous other family members and acquaintances who worked there).
By any chance is this the same company that brought us the Jeep?
Yes, it is- thought that was in the late 1930's.
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Where's the beef? is a question, not a statement. Kindergarten, anyone?
So it's not a catch-phrase, either? Listening comprehension, anyone?