●Item: Vintage 1951 Willys-Overland Motors, Inc. Annual Report ●Includes: A rare, original vintage Ward M. Canaday (President, Willys-Overland Motors, Inc.) business card is attached to the upper section of the internal title page. ●Publication Date: For the fiscal year ended September 30, 1951 (Published December 1951) ●Dimensions: Standard corporate size, approximately 8.5" x 11"
Up for sale is a highly collectible and beautifully preserved 1951 Willys-Overland Motors Annual Report. This isn't just a financial document—it is a fantastic piece of mid-century automotive history, heavily illustrated and acting as a grand preview for the company's bold return to the passenger car market.
☆Key Content Features: ☆☆The Aero Willys Debut: Features gorgeous, vibrant full-color illustrations and promotional text announcing "The New Aero Willys... a Preview of the Future," showcasing the Aero-Ace and early styling concepts. ☆☆☆Military & Defense Production: Includes fascinating historical deep-dives into Willys-Overland's Korean War-era military contracts. Features crisp photography and schematics of the M-38 Military Jeep (M-38 A1 design preview), the Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar landing gear production, and components for the General Electric J-47 jet engine. ☆☆☆Financials: Complete with independent auditor reports from Patterson, Teele & Dennis, alongside notes to financial statements from 1951. Condition Details (Good to Very Good Vintage Condition): Please review the listing photos carefully to assess condition for yourself. Cover: Bright, vibrant teal and red colors with excellent eye appeal. Shows light, age-appropriate shelf wear, including minor soft creasing/scuffing along the spine and outer edges. Interior: Exceptionally clean and crisp. No heavy staining, no missing pages, and minimal page yellowing. Staples are secure. This is a fantastic addition for any collector of vintage independent automakers, Jeep enthusiasts, or post-war industrial history.