UPDATE: Was on eBay at $85,000. No bids made.

Fully restored 1941 WILLYS MA Prototype Jeep in factory class condition. This Jeep is ready to drive and display. Approx. 900 miles since restoration and full drive train rebuild. This Jeep has a clear Virginia title. 2 keys are included with the Jeep. Original MA Maintenance Manual is included. Make sure you look at all the 151 pictures and 2 YouTube clips in the provided links.

Serial: MA79594
Engine: MA-79924
Body: 1076
DOD: 7-24-1941
Registration# W-2020008 is correct for this serial MA79594

Frame:
Original Frame with original serial number tag riveted in the LH bumper gusset reinforcement. No rust, no pitting, no structural issues. “STEEL” marked pintle hook.

Body:
Ken Hake body with original MA cowl – No bondo on this vehicle. Rust free. Painted in 319 with the correct blue drab hood and rear panel registration numbers. This number is correct for this MA serial #. Correct 3 stud spare tire carrier. John Geesink windshield has 2 manual wipers. LH pane has 1” crack in upper left corner. Hardware is marked TR20 in most places. Correct canvas fasteners all around. John Geesink tank. Original MA tool box locks for H700 key. 2 manual wipers. KingBee mirror.

Engine:
Original, fully rebuilt WILLYS MA engine in very good running condition. One exhaust valve leaks at idle – it can be heard in the clips. Once RPM is slightly above idle, leak disappears. I’m treating this issue with lead additive as timing is correct and compression is good as well. Cylinders are STD bore.
See link: http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=229678
Compression test Nov 2013: #1: 90lbs; #2: 85lbs; #3: 90lbs; #4: 93lbs.
Correct CARTER 450S Carburetor – was NOS when installed. Reproduction AC Pancake air cleaner. Water pump has a small occasional leak at the pump shaft seal. Radiator is a KEN Hake reproduction.

Axles:
Rebuilt 1942 Willys axles with original MA axle shafts

Transmission:
Correct rebuilt T84 transmission -side shift – correct RH side fill and drain plugs, shifts thru all gears, has the tendency to jump out of 2nd when coasting.

Transfer case:
Correct rebuilt T18 transfer case, original thin shift levers. Ken Hake E-Brake housing

Brakes:
All new brake shoes and wheel cylinders as well as master cylinder and brake lines. The Jeep stops fine and does not pull to one side. Silicone brake fluid from day one.

Steering:
Original rebuilt ROSS steering gear with the raised collar around the sector shaft housing. All new tie rods and bell crank bearings. Correct MA shifter setup mounted to clumn

Wheels and Tires:
5 original 16-4.00 Kelsey-Hayes solid drop center steel wheels with 6.00-16 NDTs made in the USA. Tires are 95%. All tires hold air. The Jeep currently has front hub flanges fitted where the splines have been removed. An original set of hub flanges is included.

Electrical:
Correct 6V Neg ground system:
Starter: AUTO-LITE MZ-4100;
Regulator: AUTO-LITE VRP-4006-G;
Generator: AUTO-LITE GDA-4810;
Distributor: AUTO-LITE IGW4129; Date code: April 1941
Original MA Push-pull main light switch. Original SPARTON horn.
All auxiliary equipment works the way it should. Battery is 2 years old from Batteries Plus. Ammeter indicates charging above idle.

Wiring:
Correct wiring harness from MV Spares

Lights:
SEELITE headlight bulbs with correct CB marker lights with the round cast mounting pads. Original CB service and stop taillights. Lights work the way they should incl. all BO lights. Reflector bezels are unmarked and have plastic lenses installed.

Gages and Controls:
Original and correctly restored gages, NO flaking numbers on the speedo wheels; speedometer cable is new; ALL gages work – speedometer shows 50mph when you actually go 40mph, needle does NOT bounce. A 50psi oil sending unit is installed. All knobs, switches and controls are correct for the MA.

Seats/Canvas:
Correct split frame driver and passenger seat. Correct MA rear seat. Seats made by Ken Hake.
All Beachwood Canvas. Original MA half doors are included. MA door way straps were NOS when installed.

Clips were take Aug 9th 2014:

The detail pics were taken Aug 9th 2014:
http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/showgallery.php?cat=3823

Also included:

8 1/2 x 11 Show/Display placard
Original TM 10-1103 MA Maintenance Manual
Dan R.Post copy of TM 10-1103
Some small MA parts

Awards:
This vehicle was only once entered into judging and won 1st Price in Factory Class restored vehicle WW2 category in Aberdeen 2012.

Auction Terms & Conditions:
This vehicle is being sold as is, where is, with NO warranty, expressed or implied.
I highly recommend an inspection or test drive in person for your confidence – A 3rd party inspection is welcome as well. Ask all questions you may have BEFORE the auction ends. Please allow some time for special picture requests and provide your email address with the request.
I will not accept negotiations after the auction.
The title (and a bill of sale) and vehicle will be handed to the new owner once the vehicle is paid for in full. No trades are considered.

A $500 deposit is due within 24 hours of end of auction. Balance is due at Pick-up of the vehicle within 14 days of end of auction – unless other arrangements were made before the end of auction.

Shipping:
Buyer will pay all shipping costs.
I can recommend www.uship.com for your domestic shipping needs.

Accepted methods of payment:
$500 deposit by PayPal, the remainder in cash, certified US bank checks or wire transfer before pick up – no exceptions. All payments other than cash will need to clear my bank before the title or vehicle will be released.

International Bidders:
International bidders are welcome!
This vehicle is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia right by a major sea port of the Atlantic Ocean.
I offer to transport the vehicle to a shipping broker in the Virginia Beach / Norfolk area free of charge.

Shipping across the US to a major port can be an expensive hassle for foreign buyers – this is your chance to buy a Jeep hassle free delivered straight to your broker.