Willys Six Hubcap, circa 1931

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Artifact Overview

Willys-Overland of Toledo, Ohio, simplified its product lineup as the company struggled during the Great Depression. Its low-priced Whippet was discontinued in 1931 and replaced by the Willys Six and the Willys Eight -- with each model named for its engine cylinder count. The Six and Eight, in turn, were replaced by the four-cylinder Willys 77 for 1934.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Hubcap

Date Made

circa 1931

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

53.32.92

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company.

Material

Aluminum (Metal)
Enamel (Fused coating)

Color

Silver (Color)
Red
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Diameter: 4.25 in
Height: 1.75 in

Inscriptions

obverse: WILLYS / 6