Willème Trucks - France: Books - History and Models

Camions Willème - Le roi du poids lourd

At the end of 1918, after the victory, Louis Willeme, who had returned to his parents' home, could, according to their wishes, have taken over the family restaurant. But this gourmet had another passion: mechanics! Although he worked at Grégoire (specializing in sports cars and luxury cars), the young man only dreams of trucks... heavy preferably!

The Willème factory began its activities in 1919 with the overhaul and sale of Liberty trucks, from the stocks of the American army. With high-capacity models, Willème has established its reputation as a manufacturer of heavy trucks. In the 60s the company cooperated with Mack, but it was already the beginning of the end.

This richly illustrated book tells us the whole story of Willème, including its magnificent trucks and heavy tractors.

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