According to the seller, this is “Immaculate and almost entirely original”. I’d sure like to see those rare CJ-2A 1944 data plates!
“Manufactured in 1944 and decommissioned in 46′ for civilian use. Manual 3 speed long throw shift. Beautiful body with a non-stock rag-top and vinyl door set. 4 wheel drive locking hubcaps on the front tires with high/low settings. Runs great and has no problem reaching max. speed posted on plaque on dash. Fun to off road in. Immaculate and almost entirely original. Vacuum window wiper motors, original army rucksack seats, original wooden carry-on tool box, back bench equip but not mounted for fear of ruining genuine body.
Original flat head 4cyl with refurbishment. Switched out the old 6v generator for a 9 volt. DOES NOT REQUIRE LEAD ADDITIVE – Just takes regular oct.
Can find parts and accessories all over especially online. Driven to several Willys conventions and festivals. Great addition to any parade or Dealer’s car lot.
A head turner for sure.
Included:
Lights work great and unmounted full turn signal kit will be included
Seat belt kit
Extra thermostat
“Dummy” Training grenade ready to be mounted as new shifter handle
M1 US army helmet & goggles for extra protection
New Horn button
Extra Speedometer cable
and much more to keep you busy on the weekends.”
https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/6013220101.html
It’s hard to keep reading the seller’s description when the first sentence is, “Manufactured in 1944 and decommissioned in 46′ for civilian use”, despite NO MB/GPW features.
OMG… still getting my head around that fantasy statement 🙂
Could be a good militarized CJ-2A and worth the asking price, but…
I believe it was manufactured in 44′ but never actually commissioned into service. It was then decommissioned of its military hardware and refitted with a “civilianized” stock set and retailed as a CJ-2A. Somewhere down the line, someone must have began the militarization of the general body and I sure as-hell kept it going. Its an army Willys through and through nonetheless.
And I’d hope it’s worth the asking price.. it’s absolutely clean and an iconic piece of American memorabilia.
This is the owner, and I’ll definitely be sure to clarify that in the future postings.
Thank you
Hi Shawn,
Thanks for the note. Is there anything in particular that has you convinced it was manufactured in 44? Over the years, Willys Overland did do some strange and odd things, but I’m not aware that they ever built an MB, then decommissioned it and rebuilt it to be sold as a CJ.
I don’t see any MB or GPW hardware on this. The body is definitely civilian, as are the fenders, hood and grille. The rear axle looks civilian (based on the lack of floating hubs). The data plates on the dash and firewall are civilian, also.
Thanks,
– Dave