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£17,374

1942 Willys MB

United States • 17 Oct 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1942 Willys MB underwent a body-off refurbishment between 2023 and 2025, featuring an olive drab repaint, rebuilt mechanicals, and new canvas upholstery. With a clean California title and refurbishment records, this military vehicle is ready for its next adventure.

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Condition 

7

The vehicle underwent a body-off refurbishment between 2023 and 2025, including repainting, reupholstering, overhauling the brakes and suspension, and rebuilding the engine, transmission, and transfer case. While the description indicates significant work was done, it also mentions replacement of bumpers and the canvas top, suggesting some wear or damage necessitated these replacements. The presence of an older spare tire and the emptied fire extinguisher suggest minor imperfections. Overall, the car appears to be in solid condition with slight wear visible, fitting the 'Very Good' rating.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

MB164464

Odometer:

60,000 miles

Reg Number:

8A-49-I

RHD/LHD:

LHD

134.2ci Inline-Four Three-Speed Manual Transmission Dual-Range Transfer Case Olive Drab Paint Olive Drab Canvas Upholstery Two-Piece 16" Wheels Drum Brakes Pintle Hitch Refurbishment Photos & Records
This 1942 Willys MB is said to have been delivered to the United States Army in 1942 and was transferred to another government agency following military service before being sold as surplus and then stored in a barn for many years.

The seller purchased the vehicle in 2015 and conducted a body-off refurbishment between 2023 and 2025.

Work involved repainting the body in olive drab, reupholstering the olive-drab canvas seats, overhauling the brakes and the suspension, and rebuilding the 134.2ci inline-four, the three-speed manual transmission, and the dual-range transfer case.

Equipment includes a Carter carburetor, 16″ wheels, a folding top, a pintle hitch, windshield wipers, occupant-retention straps, and pioneer tools.

This Willys is now offered with refurbishment photos and records ...

Points of note

£10,101

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£19,741

Median Price (Since 2020)

£42,920

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