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Willys 97 (1931)
for sale

Price: US $9,500.00

Description:

This car appears to be all original!
Look at photos; it's like stepping back in time!
We did change oil & gas, also put in a new battery; with a little tinkering, she fired right up!We did drive this car around a couple of blocks; shifted into all gears, brake do work.Motor had no excessive smoke and did not overheat.
Engine does a slight knock; also exhaust manifold does have a crack, see photo.
Looks fairly solid underneath, see photos.
Some surface rust but no holes, should clean up nicely.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR MANY YEARS AND SHOULD HAVE A THROUGH SAFETY INSPECTION BEFORE BEING
DRIVEN!
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This is from a collection of cars that we are liquidating for a customer.
Don't miss your chance own this rare vehicle!

Brief History/Information
John North Willys purchased the Edwards Motor Car Company of Long Island, New York, in 1913, moving the operation to Elyria, Ohio, where Willys owned the plant that had previously manufactured the Garford automobile. Production began with a four-cylinder model which was priced in the $2, 500 price range. The Willys-Knight employed a Knight sleeve valve engine, generally four- and six-cylinder models.
In 1915, Willys moved assembly of the Willys-Knight to Toledo, Ohio, but continued manufacturing the engines in Elyria. Willys-Knight introduced a sleeve-valve V8 in 1917, which was sold until 1919.
Willys-Knight enjoyed a production run average of 50, 000 cars per year after 1922. Willys also purchased Stearns-Knight of Cleveland, Ohio, which also used a sleeve valve Knight Engine, making that marque the crown jewel in his growing automotive empire.
Willys-Knight production ended in November 1932 (model year 1933) when the company, in receivership, stopped building higher priced cars, and instead focused on the manufacture of the inexpensive but durable Willys 77.
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO LOOK AT ALL PHOTOS CAREFULLY!
PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS/COMMENTS.
This car is being sold as a project car, or parts car. AS IS, WHERE IS! This car should NOT BE DRIVEN FROM OUR FACILITY; Any prospective buyer is welcome to have the car inspected at our facility by an independent third company.

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