1944 Ford GPW Willys Jeep

New Arrival – 1944 Ford GPW Jeep

We’ve recently had an old friend return to our restoration workshops here in Suffolk. A few years ago now, this 1944 Ford GPW Jeep found its way to our original workshop at Deben Road in Ipswich during the legendary ‘Beast From The East’ storm. The WW2 veteran has found its way back to our Pettistree […]

Welcoming Back an Old Friend – 1944 Ford GPW Willys Jeep

The Bridge Classic Cars transport team have been out and about to collect an old friend of ours. This 1944 Willys Jeep actually first came in to see us at our original HQ in Deben Road, Ipswich. This time however, it has come to our new purpose built restoration workshops in Pettistree for the team […]

Jeep’s 80th Anniversary: From Willy’s To Wrangler

With 2021 marking Jeep’s 80th anniversary, they’re releasing special edition versions of the Renegade and Wrangler SUVs. The unique editions will come with an “80th Anniversary” badging, unique 18-inch alloy wheels and Granite Crystal paint. Jeep forged their way into the automobile world in the height of world war two. Jeeps were designed to be nimble and versatile on […]

We’re not scared of the ‘Beast From The East’

With the engine work now complete on our 1944 Ford GPW Willys Jeep we couldn’t resist a quick photo opportunity this morning, out in the snow as we are set for another day of blizzards from ‘The Beast From The East’.

Diagnosing the Willys running issues

Having stripped our 1944 Ford GPW Willys head Peter has discovered a valve that is stuck open. Parts have been ordered in from Sweden and once they arrive we can start working on getting her back on the road.