In 1950, the Japan government sent out a tender for Toyota, Mitsubishi and Nissan to build a “Jeep” like vehicle. In the end, Mitsubishi won by building an exact replica of the Willys Jeep CJ-3B. However, Nissan and Toyota liked their prototypes so much that they went on to mass produce them. This was the beginning of the infamous Toyota Land Cruiser and Nissan Patrol. 
The Nissan Patrol 4W60 begin production in September 1951. The look was a little different in their prototype. In fact, it looked more like a Jeep than the prototype. However, it was larger in height, width and length. It also came with a 75 hp side valve 3760cc 6 cylinder engine, compared to the 60hp four cylinder found in the Willys. The 4W60 Nissan Patrol was in production until August 1955, when it was replaced by the 4W61 Nissan Patrol. Via EWillys.com 
I’m from Brazil and I have a 1955 Nissan Patrol L4W60. A few years ago I have created a discussion group on Yahoo!Groups to share everything about this vehicle. Please, reader, if you know someone who would be interested on this information, note him to contact me or visit the group website http://br.groups.yahoo.com/group/nissan_patrol_50s/
Thanks,
Mauro
zart@cpovo.net
I have one taking up space in my garage that I want to sell. No one around here is going to restore it.
Hi Sylvia!
Where are you from? Can you send to my email photos of your Patrol? What year is it?
Thanks,
Mauro
zart@cpovo.net