Jeep draws attention during Polo Car Show - Ogle County News
Cars of all shapes, sizes, makes, and models were brought out for the 26th annual Polo Chamber of Commerce Car and Bike Show. Two of these cars had spectators continuously going up to the owners to ask about the history of the vehicle. “It has been in the family for 65 years,” said owner Tim Stewart, Roscoe. “Dad bought it in Rockford at North Main and Auburn at a gas station he worked at. He bought it used and was the second owner. Stewart said the owner used it to push racers out of the speedway. For for 50 years the Jeep was up north at a cabin the family owned. In 2006 the Willys was brought back south to Roscoe by Stewart’s uncle and with the help of Stewart’s dad and brother-in-law they restored it. “Dad asked if we could rebuild it. He bought the parts and we did the work,” said Stewart. We have enjoyed it and will continue to enjoy this car. Jeeps were built throughout the 1940s for use my the military in World War II. Another car receiving attention was a bit smaller then the Willys Jeep. The Mini Cooper was a car by the British Motor Corporation, but Ortmann’s Mini is not British. “This is an Italian version of the car,” he said. This was an Italian manufacturer that had a license from the British company to produce left-hand drive versions of the Mini for the Italian. Source: www.oglecountynews.com
