The recessed headlights on the Ford jeep could be swung
The recessed headlights on the Ford jeep could be swung up and swiveled so that troops could work on their vehicles in the dark of night during World War II. “The engineers from the war were brilliant in that r... More
Arguably the most recognizable piece of military equipment
Arguably the most recognizable piece of military equipment from World War II and beyond, the Jeep was manufactured by both the Willys-Overland Motor Company and the Ford Motor Company, which is the model show ... More
The interior of the Willys Station Wagon was utilitarian
The interior of the Willys Station Wagon was utilitarian in nature, but Mr. and Mrs. America found it suited them just fine. The vehicle came with a radio and an evaporative cooler attached to the passenger’s s... More
Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Silkowski, director, Fleet
Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Silkowski, director, Fleet Support Division, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., explains the intricacies of restoring his 1956 DeSoto Firedome. He also owns a Ford World War... More
The “scripted F” for Ford was found on every part used
The “scripted F” for Ford was found on every part used to manufacture the Ford Motor Company version of the Jeep during World War II. Henry Ford had the “F” stamped on each piece because the War Department refu... More
History buff and car enthusiast, Lt.Col. Timothy Silkowski,
History buff and car enthusiast, Lt.Col. Timothy Silkowski, shows off his ‘40s era Ford Jeep and the 1950 Willys Station Wagon that he has restored over the course of his Marine Corps career. Both vehicles have... More