WILLYS MA

1941

A.K.A. Military Model A

ASSEMBLY: Toledo, OH, USA
UNITS PRODUCED: 1,550

PREDECESSOR: N/A
SUCCESSOR: Willys MB

The Willys MA was the prototype jeep, built as a test model prior to World War II. Most of the 1,550 that were eventually built were shipped overseas to Britain and the USSR for military aid. It’s estimated that just 25 remain today.

GRILLE

MA Grille (1941)

14-slot, metal slat grille with headlights on fenders
Related Model(s): Willys MA

BADGING

Metal Stamp
Related Model(s): Willys MA

WHEELS

COMBAT WHEEL
with NDT Tire

16” width, 5 x 5.5 Bolt Pattern
Model(s): MA, MB, MT-TUG, M-38, M-606, M38-A1, M-170

SPECS

WILLYS MA SPECS

MAIN SPECS
OVERALL LENGTH (OL): 128.0
OVERALL WIDTH (OW): 60.0
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH), SOFT TOP: 69.0
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH), FRAME: 61.7
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH), MIN: 52.0
WHEELBASE (WB): 80.0
TRACK WIDTH (TR): 46.0
CURB WEIGHT (CW): 2,150 lbs
WINDSHIELD ANGLE (WA): 19°

CHASSIS SPECS
GROUND CLEARANCE (GC): 8.8
APPROACH ANGLE (AA): 45°
BREAKOVER ANGLE (BA): 25°
DEPARTURE ANGLE (DA): 40°
SUSPENSION TYPE (SU): Leaf Spring

WHEEL SPECS
WHEEL NAME: Combat Wheel
WHEEL DIAMETER (WD): 16.0
WHEEL WIDTH (WW): 4.5
BOLT PATTERN (BP): 5 x 5.5
TIRES: 6.00x16 NDT
TIRE WIDTH (TW): 6.5
TIRE DIAMETER (TD): 28.5
SPARE LOCATION: Rear Spare

All specifications refer to original stock versions

All dimensions shown in inches

Drawn by Christopher James Botham