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

WHEELS

COMBAT WHEEL

16” width, 5 x 5.5 Bolt Pattern
Related Model(s): Willys MB, Willys MT-TUG, Willys T-28 Snow Tractor

SPECS

WILLYS MA SPECS

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

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

All specifications refer to original stock versions

All dimensions shown in inches

Drawn by Christopher James Botham