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Autoblog.com covered the story of a 1943 Willys MB being placed into an underground storage container.
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/1943-willys-mb-in-dealer-floor/#photo-3078072/
To me, this seems like a really dumb idea; too much of a 1950’s mentality. If the dealer truly is dedicated to the brand as is stated, the Willys would be displayed on the showroom floor where it could be maintained.
It might not be the best way to display a jeep, but it is visible from above (glass section of showroom floor) and not just “burried”. Too bad they had to drain all the fluids, though: I’d think any moisture in that tomb will slowly rust and seize up the moving parts.
Maybe it could have been displayed better in an above ground glass case. The way it sits, you only get a 2-dimensional view from above. And no one ever sees a Jeep from that angle, except maybe WWII aviators. The video said that first they had to drain all the fluids. If they “had to” drain the fluids, why didn’t they just pull the engine and transmission and put them to good use in a functioning Jeep.
**Steve E.**
But, is it still there?
“Had to” drain the fluids probably means the insurance company said it is required.
The 57 Plymouth Belvedere they entombed in Oklahoma in 1957 was nothing but rust when they dug it up a few years ago. Hope that doesn’t happen to this Jeep!
Colin, My thoughts exactly.