Willys Jeep - A Real American Hero

In Girl in the Glass, Garrett drives around Mount Olympus in a Willys Jeep. Although the first Jeep prototype, the Willys Quad, was reportedly built in 1940 by Willys-Overland, in 1939 the Clypeate was already getting the kinks worked out on even-earlier versions of the versatile icon.

The Willys Jeep, initially developed for the U.S. military during World War II, became a symbol of American ingenuity and played a crucial role in the Allied victory. Its versatility, durability, and four-wheel drive capabilities made it indispensable on the battlefield and beyond. 

The compact, rugged, four-wheel drive vehicle was designed in response to the U.S. Army's need for a lightweight reconnaissance vehicle. Over 600,000 Willys MB Jeeps were built during the war and served numerous roles, including reconnaissance missions, troop transport, as a field ambulance, and weapon/supplies carrier.

After World War II, the Jeep's popularity continued, and civilian models were built. Willys trademarked the name “Jeep” in 1950, and since then, the vehicle’s rugged functionality and wide versatility have inspired the creation of 4x4s and SUVs worldwide.

Iconic Willys Jeep

Willys Jeep during WW II

Willys Jeep turned into ambulance