Not Sold (Est: £17,000 - £18,000)
1943 Willys MB Jeep A nicely restored wartime Jeep with long term family ownership
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 116
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1943 Willys MB Jeep is a nicely restored wartime vehicle with long-term family ownership, retaining many original features and benefiting from a recent respray and new canvas hood. While it shows some signs of age and requires a few minor replacements, it boasts a long MOT and a comprehensive history, making it a desirable piece for collectors.
Condition
7
The car is described as nicely restored with a long MOT, suggesting a good level of maintenance. However, there are mentions of missing seat squab, a non-original jerry can needing paint, missing axe and spade, and some missing footman loops, indicating some imperfections and the need for minor reconditioning. The wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels, and the need for minor reconditioning suggests a rating of Very Good.
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Manual
Transmission:
MB224095
Chassis No:
Odometer:
15,553 miles
XXS 432
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
A nicely-restored wartime WWII Willys Jeep, following de mob from the military, we believe chassis MB224095 was first registered for UK roads and civilian use on 8th November 1946, having been released as government surplus.
With a chassis number falling into the 1943 production range for Willys MB Jeeps—around 95,000 were built that year—this example appears to retain its original Willys tub, featuring the earlier 9-segment bonnet hinge used on pre-composite bodies.
The later 11 segment hinge was fitted to composite bodies from 1944 onward and was standard equipment on all Ford GPW tubs.
According to the vendor, the MB underwent a number plate change some years ago, from ‘HJH 191’ to ‘XXS 432’.
It is understood to have remained in the ownership of a single-family post-war.
Used by the present owner’s family since being demobbed, it was sold or handed down to him around ten years ago and subsequently underwent a lengthy restoration.
We are advised that the gearbox, engine and run...
Points of note
£10,101
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£20,955
Median Price (Since 2020)
£42,920
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Oct 27 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
15,553 miles
Registration Date
1946-11-08
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 28 2025 with 15,553 miles
Passed
On Nov 15 2011 with 15,442 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
User Entered:
- No lights fitted at time of test
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