Modified 1953 Willys Jeep Station Wagon

Description

In 1942 Willys-Overland was cranking out military MB Jeeps for our armed services. However, the small company also needed a plan for after the war, and that year they hired famed industrial designer Brooks Stevens to develop a vehicle that shared many MB components and was economical to tool. Announced in 1946 as a “people's car” the two-wheel drive Willys Jeep Station Wagon was the first all-steel, factory-built wagon in North America.

The four-wheel drive model became available in 1949. By 1950 it was the most popular station wagon in America, and Consumer Reports that year stated, “The Willys Station Wagon, used as it is intended to be used, has no equal in its field...” The Station Wagon was so popular that production of what was arguably America’s first Sport Utility Vehicle would last until 1964, to be replaced by the new Jeep Wagoneer.

This rear-wheel-drive 1953 Willys Jeep Station Wagon retains its unique looks, and it has been updated with a Chevy 350, an automatic transmission, and a 9-inch rear end.

Highlights 

• Unique Willys Jeep Wagon with an updated drivetrain 

• 350 cu-in Chevrolet V8 

• Automatic transmission with Ford 9-inch rear end 

• Finished in blue with a white top, with a white and tan interior 

• Air conditioning  

Features 

• 15-inch wheels wearing 215/70R15 Michelin HydroEdge front, Mickey Thompson Sportsman SR 31X18.00R/SLT rear tires  

• Griffin aluminum radiator 

• Holley carburetor with an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold 

• RPC headers with side-exit exhaust  

• Manual rack and pinion steering 

• Aftermarket steering wheel and center console with cupholders 

Known Imperfections 

• Paint chips on bumpers 

• Engine intake manifold and valve covers show slight surface corrosion 

Included 

• Keys 

Ownership History

The consignor states, “This Jeep has been reconstructed as a restomod. It runs great, and has been well taken care of. It comes with a book full of receipts and info about work done from the previous owner. The odometer reads 10,688, and the title reads EXEMPT RECONSTRUCTED.”

Additional Notes

Because the seller is a Texas vehicle dealer, Texas buyers are responsible for remitting applicable tax directly to the seller when registering the vehicle. Hagerty Marketplace is not a licensed dealer in Texas, but as an accommodation between seller and buyer, Hagerty Marketplace can forward any applicable tax payments from the buyer to the seller for remittance of tax to the state of Texas.