Willys MB (1942)
for sale
Price: US $9,000.00
Price: US $9,000.00
Early
1942 WillyS MB
In
1940, the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps released a tender for ‘a general
purpose personnel or cargo carrier’. By
July 1941, the War Department desired to standardize and decided to select a
single manufacturer to supply them with the next order for another 16, 000
vehicles. Willys won the contract mostly
due to its more powerful engine (the Go Devil) which soldiers raved
about, and its lower cost and silhouette. Willys-Overland received the largest of the
military contracts for this ¼-ton 4x4, which soon became beloved of American
GIs for its versatility and reliability.
Whatever
better design features the Bantam and Ford entries had were then incorporated
into the Willys car, moving it from an A designation to
B, thus the MB nomenclature. The early Willys MB models placed the gasoline
tank directly beneath the driver's seat which combined the two main target
areas into one to lessen the chance of a catastrophic hit. And the main chassis or body component that
distinguished an early Willys-Overland MB from the Ford-built GPW is the
tubular front frame cross-member on the MB as opposed to the inverted U-shaped
cross-member on the GPW with a flat top. Additionally, early MBs had a wiper for each side of the windshield, which were hand operated in contrast to later configurations. (Please refer to
photos).
Over $2, 500.00 in mechanical updates have been done
within the last few months to include, but are not limited to, the following:
Fuel
system redone; Fuel tank sealed; Rebuilt carburetor and fuel pump; Rebuilt master cylinder; Entire wiring harness replaced; Flushed radiator; New pump and cap; Changed oil lines; New bulbs, fuses, battery, plugs; New fan belt; New battery; Vetted gears, transfer case , differentials/transmission; Greased
steering; Adjusted searing box.
The
tires are in great shape; the shocks and suspension are in good shape; the compression is in good shape. The canvas shade has been re-stitched.
Additional
general information:
The
odometer was replaced in 1985 and the jeep has been driven only 300+ miles
since then. Nice original body: This Willys Jeep has been 'residing in' dryer
climates for at least the last 40 years or more in Arizona and New Mexico leaving
the original frame with minimal rust.
CLEAR
TITLE
AS-IS
SALE ONLY
Available
for local pickup only. Shipping can be
arranged by buyer through own transport
THIS
WONDERFUL, CLASSIC WILLYS JEEP WILL CONTINUE TO APPRECIATE EXPONENTIALLY IN
MONETARY AS WELL AS COLLECTOR'S VALUE. IT IS ALSO A LOT OF FUN! ...THEY
AIN'T MAKING ANY MORE OF THESE!!
update: 2016-03-07
Condition: | Used | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | SERIAL # 3223 |
Year: | 1942 | Interior Color: | OLIVE DRAB |
Make: | Willys | Number of Cylinders: | 4 |
Model: | MB | Body Type: | 1942 WILLYS MB |
Trim: | MILITARY | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Engine: | 4 CY | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Drive Type: | STANDARD | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Mileage: | 300 | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
Exterior Color: | OLIVE DRAB | Disability Equipped: | No |