Willy Overland had a new spirit after WWII. They were the heroes with the Jeep, and as that went over into civilian production, a new truck with the same rugged attitude emerged. This 1949 Willys Pickup is part of those first few post-war years when America was especially optimistic and also hungry for vehicles. So when new, this exact truck was in demand for the way it was a fresh product that was going to build a new America. And the way to say thank you to this for its decades of industrial/commercial duty was to give it a comprehensive restoration. Not only did they upgrade the power and capability but it's also now genuinely comfortable and award-worthy attractive. So check out the strong crate V8, vibrant paint, four-wheel disc brakes, custom interior, and all the other details that make this Willys attractive for being far more than just a rugged post-war hero.
HIGHLIGHTS
*Premium House of Kolor Orange Pearl paint
*Smooth finish, right down to the steel truck bed
*Beautiful body lines
*Custom tow hook bumpers
*Polished 16-inch Mickey Thomson wheels
*Custom black interior
*Detailed dark gray suede-like inserts on seat and doors
*Retro-style AM/FM stereo
*Provisions for air conditioning (needs components)
*Wood-rim steering wheel on a tilt column
*Full Stewart Warner gauges
*350 cubic-inch crate V8
*Quick Fuel four-barrel carb, aluminum intake, shorty headers, and Flowmasters
*Four-speed manual transmission with low first
*Novak twin-stick two-speed 4x4 transfer case
*Dana 44 front and rear axles
*Mickey Thompson Deegan 38 tires
*Power steering
*Four-wheel power disc brakes
The way this one runs and drives really tells it all. This may have been born to be utilitarian, but the power and confidence in the steering/suspension today reflect a truck that's a premium classic. But the key here is that it never loses that classic pickup spirit. You still have a bench seat, but now it's nicely contoured. There's a simple steel dash, but now it holds your upgraded radio, tilt column, and full gauges. Plus, this still has the best in off-roading with a lifted stance, Dana 44 axles, Mickey Thompson Deegan 38 tires, and a twin-stick 4x4 transfer case. But you can also tell from the freshness in the undercarriage photos that this has not seen the rough stuff since its frame-off restoration. So it's a total package for those who love a real classic 4x4 and also love getting more attention than someone driving a new Range Rover. If that sounds like you, don't miss this unique Willys. Call today!!!
