Rick Lorenzen Willys Collection | The Largest Willys Cars Tribute in the World

Discover the incredible Rick Lorenzen Willys Collection, the largest private gathering of Willys automobiles in the world — right here in Southern California. LABest takes you inside a rare collection that honors the legacy of a pioneering American brand that shaped car culture long before the Jeep era.

Rick Lorenzen grew up in Wilmington, California, where quarter-mile drag racing left a mark on his life. In 1960, he bought his first 1941 Willys coupe for only $65 — and from that moment, his passion turned into a lifetime journey. Today, his collection includes nearly every Willys model ever produced, including his original 1941 build preserved exactly as he left it in 1963.

Learn how Willys–Overland Motor Company, founded in 1908, grew to become the second-largest automaker in America during the early 20th century, just behind Ford. From sleeve-valve engines and streamlined innovation to hydraulic brakes and the revolutionary Jeep, Willys played a key role in shaping both wartime and civilian automotive history.

This episode of LABest Car Culture celebrates a forgotten brand that changed the American road forever — and a man whose dedication preserved it for generations.

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