Track live values and receive listing alerts
£16,207
Modified 1953 Willys CJ-3B
United States • 29 Apr 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This modified 1953 Willys CJ-3B is a purpose-built rock crawler featuring a rebuilt Dauntless V6, upgraded drivetrain, and significant bodywork including a new tub and orange repaint. It comes equipped for off-roading with a winch, body lift, and four-wheel disc brakes, though a power steering leak and weak battery are noted.
Condition
7
The vehicle has undergone significant modifications and refurbishment, including a replacement tub and repaint. While the mechanical components have been rebuilt and upgraded, there is a noted power steering fluid leak and a weak battery, indicating some minor issues requiring attention.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
453GB236635
Odometer:
19,000 miles
Reg Number:
537-VMC
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
on Replacement Odometer 225ci V6 Three-Speed Manual Transmission Dual-Range Transfer Case Repainted Orange Black Upholstery w/ Orange Piping 15" Alloy Wheels Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Power Steering Boxed Frame Body Lift Winch Black Soft Top Receiver Hitch Grant Steering Wheel Auto Meter Gauges
This 1953 Willys CJ-3B was purchased by the seller’s late husband in 2007 and was subsequently modified as a purpose-built rock crawler.
Work included installing a rebuilt 225ci Dauntless V6, overhauling the three-speed manual transmission and the dual-range transfer case, installing re-geared Chevy axles, boxing the frame, replacing the tub, repainting the exterior orange, and refreshing the interior.
Equipment includes 15″ aftermarket wheels, a body lift, four-wheel disc brakes, power steering, locking front hubs, a winch, a black soft top, a vented hood, a roll bar, a Grant steering wheel, and Auto Meter gauges.
This CJ-3B is offered with service records and a Colorado title in the seller’s ...
Points of note
£5,704
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,061
Median Price (Since 2020)
£21,695
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will set a new world record for the [enter model]
Top 20%
The sale price places it in the top 20% of sold prices we've ever seen for the Willys Jeep CJ-3B
Lowest Price
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will be the lowest price we've seen for the [enter model]
Average Price
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it near the average price we see for the [enter model]
Rare Sale
This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen [enter number] sold before
Icon
This vehicle comes is an icon of the game. Any collection would benefit from having one
Previous Sales
Gallery
MOT Information
Loading...
Loading...
Latest MOT Mileage
Loading...
Registration Date
Loading...
MOT History
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
MOT Mileage Trend
