They have very low miles, and the jeep has been in the garage since July, 2015.The windshield and glass were added after, and the paint doesn't match.The engine is a 1953 Willys Hurricane motor, and the jeep has a T-90 transmission.The oil pressure, and temp gauge works, as well as the speedometer and voltage. It was modified to look like a M38 for movie and tv use, but at its heart it is a MB.I had no intention of ever selling this jeep, as you can see from the personal touch I added for a fallen family member.However, life has a way of getting in the way, so here it is for sale.I will do the best I can to describe the Willys.I bought it in July, 2015. The first look at the dash, and you can tell it was, at one time, an MB.The story on the Willys is a bit unusual. The jeep was first sold in 1947, so it is registered as such. Better to go down than to go up I always say.The Willys is an MB, with a MB serial number on the pink slip. Also, I know the start price is too high. I have already heard it all, 'that isn't a Mb, etc'. Roof treatment was different on USA cars which had the top material coming down to the gutter moulding.ĭome Lamp and ornate rear door pillar located switchĬrankhole cover is an item often missing on these cars.Let me start by stating the obvious, the Willys has been modified. Serial / chassis number tag is located on bulkhead behind engine rather than the more usual left rear chassis rail location.Įngine number is stamped on boss to left side of engine behind water pump. Holden body tags are located on floorboards in front of front passenger seat.

Note the differences in rear beltline, roof trim and door window reveals compared to US bodied counterparts.ĭash is simple with a wood grain painted finish.įuel guage was new for 1930 and was not fitted on the 98A.įingertip control button operates starting, lighting and horn. records were destroyed, however surviving information suggests that just 80 sedan bodies like this were built for Willys 98B (compared with 323 Touring, 104 Roadster and 61 Coupe bodies). Notes: At the time of the takeover by General Motors, almost all Holden Body Builders Ltd. Holden Body Number 26, Holden Job Number 9631, Holden Trim Code DK MRNE HLA Willys Overland Knight Registry - Photo Detail Willys Overland Knight Registryġ930 Willys Sedan Model 98B (Holden Bodied) - Australia

Willys serial tags