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Apr 30, 2022 · July 1715 (57) Hanover Parish, Richmond County, Province of Virginia. Immediate Family: Son of Thomas Willis and Mary Bentley, widow Willis. Husband of Ann Willis and Matilda Willis. Father of William Willis; John Willis and Charles Willis. Brother of Elleanor Kemp; Gentleman Richard Willis; Mary Willis; Thomas Willis; William Willis and 1 other.
May 31, 2016 · The Stone, Woods & Cook 1941 Willys race cars are some of the most well-known gassers to date, and its team helped lead the way in the “Gasser Wars.”. Not only did they break records (and egos) on the track, they also broke down some pretty hefty racial barriers as well, as the first interracial team in competitive drag racing.
Oct 18, 2021 · In 1913, Willys-Overland, which just six years earlier had almost gone under, became the number-two selling car in America. It was one of the most astounding business turnarounds in history. It was almost entirely due to John North Willys, who combined his intense drive and determination with a lot of hard work and a bit of luck.
Sep 23, 2018 · The Willys-Overland Company story was always a roller coaster. As late as 1916, it sold enough cars to hold a solid second place behind Ford. From there, though, the company soon plunged into a long dance with death, bankruptcy, sale and a tempestuous breakup with Walter Chrysler. But the glory days eventually returned.
Oct 26, 2022 · The Willys made the rounds for a couple of years until its last competition in 2014 at the NHRA New England Hot Rod Reunion in Epping, New Hampshire, in which it left a winner. Big John Mazmanian’s 1941 Willys AA/GS tribute will be on display at the Quarter Mile Foundation booth (Grand Hall, Booth #10010) at SEMA, November 1-4.
The name comes from John North Willys, one of the auto industry’s pioneers. For a few years early in the 20th century, Willys-Overland was America’s second largest automaker, behind rival ...
May 6, 2022 · John North Willys gave his full measure to Overland, and in turn, Overland took its last piece of Willys’ heart on August 26, 1935, when J.N. died of a heart attack while serving his last term as Overland’s president. Overland itself (the car) would peter out over the next several years, but the Willys-Overland Company did not.
