Willys Jeep Wagon

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Willys Jeep Wagon
Manufacturer: Willys
Kaiser-Jeep
Production: 1946–1965
Successor: Jeep Wagoneer
Class: Full-size SUV
Body style: 2-door wagon
2-door panel
Wheelbase: 104.5 in
Length: 176.25 in
Width: 71.75 in
Height: 74 in
Curb weight: 3206 lb
Related: Willys Jeep Truck
Willys Jeepster

The Willys Jeep Station Wagon was introduced in 1946. Initially it was just the 463 model, powered by the L-134 Go-Devil flathead four cylinder. The 663 model, powered by the L-148 Lightning straight six, was brought in for 1948. Four-wheel drive becane an option in 1949.

1950 saw a number of changes. The flat grille was replaced by a pointed v-shape design with five horizontal bars across the vertical ones. New engines were available, too. The 473 model got the new F-134 Hurricane, and the 673 model got a new 161 cubic inch version of the Lightning six. Another big change this year was the addition of a sedan delivery model to the lineup.

In 1952, the flathead Lightning was dropped in favor of the F-161 Hurricane, installed in the 685 model.

The 1954 model year was the first under Kaiser's ownership. The 6-226 Super Hurricane, a flathead inline six, was introduced. This was a version of the Kaiser Supersonic/Continental Red Seal engine.

A number of new models were added in 1955. The 6-226 model lineup gained stripped chassis, flat face cowl, cowl/windshield, and ambulance models. The 475 line received only the cowl/windshield.

In 1958 a new Maverick model was introduced, a comparatively more luxurious version of the two-wheel drive wagon. It could be had with either the four or the six cylinder engine.

The 6-230 Tornado OHC engine was introduced in midyear 1962, replacing the flathead.

Production ended in 1965, as the Willys model had been phased out by the Jeep Wagoneer. Over 300,000 wagons and it's variants were built.

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