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£18,401
1953 Willys-Overland CJ-3A
United States • 18 Jun 2024
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This 1953 Willys CJ-3A underwent a refurbishment that was completed in 2014 before it was placed into storage for approximately ten years. Work performed during the refurbishment consisted of a repaint in blue, installing light gray canvas upholstery and a matching soft top, performing a 12-volt electrical system conversion, fitting a Saturn overdrive unit and Warn manually locking front hubs, resealing the engine, overhauling the brakes, and replacing the wiring harness, hood, one of the front fenders, seat frames, hardware, and assorted suspension and steering components.
Powered by a replacement 134ci inline-four linked with a three-speed manual transmission and a two-speed transfer case, this Willys CJ-3A is now offered with refurbishment invoices and records as well as a clean New Mexico title in the seller’s name.
Condition
7
The vehicle underwent a refurbishment that was completed in 2014. During the refurbishment the car had a repaint in blue, light gray canvas upholstery and a matching soft top installed, a 12-volt electrical system conversion performed, a Saturn overdrive unit and Warn manually locking front hubs fitted, the engine resealed, the brakes overhauled, and the wiring harness, hood, one of the front fenders, seat frames, hardware, and assorted suspension and steering components replaced. The seller states that the replacement 134ci “Go-Devil” inline-four was overhauled in the early 1970s, but had not been installed at the time of their acquisition. Work following the seller’s purchase included disassembling and inspecting the engine, and replacing the seals, gaskets, oil pump, timing gear oil jet, water pump, and thermostat, per the seller.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
453GB110002
Odometer:
178 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU Replacement 134ci “Go-Devil” Inline-Four Three-Speed Manual Transmission Two-Speed Transfer Case Saturn Overdrive Unit Blue Paint Light Gray Canvas Upholstery Light Gray Soft Top 15" Steel Wheels Warn Manually Locking Front Hubs Sealed-Beam Headlights Refurbishment Records
This 1953 Willys CJ-3A is the second unit produced for the model year, and it reportedly remained with one family in New Mexico until it was acquired by the seller in 2012 as a non-running project.
It underwent a refurbishment that was completed in 2014 before it was placed into storage for approximately ten years, and service in preparation for the sale is said to have included replacing the battery and turn signal switch.
Work performed during the refurbishment consisted of a repaint in blue, installing light gray canvas upholstery and a matching soft top, performing a 12-volt electrical system conversion, fitting a Saturn overdrive unit and Warn manually locking front hubs, resealing the engine, overhauling ...
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£5,298
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£11,127
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£30,436
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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