John North Willys, President Willys-Overland, Portrait circa 1912

Portrait of John North Willys, President of Willys-Overland circa 1912
From Cassiers’ Magazine March 1912

An article in the March 1912 edition of Cassiers’ Magazine gives a brief account of John North Willys activities in the auto industry. According to the issue, he began selling Overland automobiles, was promoted to general manager and acquired control of the company. He also purchased Pope-Toledo Works, after the death of Mr. Albert A. Pope.