WOODILL WILDFIRE
Dr. Milton W. Phair, from Burnet, Texas, sent us a letter with a copy of the August 1953 of the cover of which shows a Woodill Wildfire. Milton wonders how many could still be around and notes that it likely was Mar./Apr. 1974; and February 2013. In the latter, author Jim Donnelly reported that the Wildfire was unveiled in Los Angeles in 1952 as a Willys-based sports car by B.R. “Woody” Woodill. It never became an official Willys model; the company was purchased by Henry J. Kaiser, who then approved the production of the Kaiser Darrin. It’s thought only a handful of complete Wildfires were built, though several body and frame kits, which were compatible with many marques, were available. Fords and Mercury flathead engines seemed to be the most popular options for kits. Overall, there are probably only a few dozen still in existence. Have you seen one recently?
