1956 Willys Overland Jeep NEW PRICE, For Sale

Well here's something you don't see every day!

For Sale; 1956 Willys Overland Jeep/ Station Wagon V8

I've fancied bringing one of these over to the UK for ages, but in all honesty most of the ones I've seen in the US are either over restored and silly money, beaten to hell from too much desert fun, or rotten out, and these things love to rust even in the dry States! This one however is none of these things, so I bought it and here it is.

It is a full project and needs a proper going through, but all the important bits are there and they're pretty basic things to work on, so with a bit of work you could have yourself a fun and unusual vehicle. The guy I bought it from had it in daily use up until about 16 years ago when the starter motor went, and having other vehicles to use he just kinda parked the Jeep up and forgot about. Therefore it is obviously a non runner (though the motor turns freely) and will need all the running gear, brakes, and suspension going through. Tyres are shot, but hold air enough to roll easily.

The fun bit is this is no ordinary Willys with a wheezy flathead in it, oh no, this has a proper period kit fitted that has allowed for the fitment of a 283 Chevy V8 (complete with Power Plus heads), whilst still running the full four wheel drive system. You see quite a few of these wth V6 motors in, but a properly done V8 conversion is a rare thing, and promises to be a lot of fun!

The bodywork and chassis is in fantastic condition considering how these Jeeps often rot, with only two small areas of bodywork needing attention (lower tailgate and one rear wheel arch, both flat areas), and the chassis and inner wings etc all seem to be rock solid. There are some dings and knocks to the bodywork, but again these aren't difficult areas to fix (should you wish), and it comes with a good spare hood to replace the slightly bent one on it now. All the doors open and close, including the cool split rear tailgate, but there are no keys with it sadly so that needs addressing.

Interior? Well there's not much to be honest, though they were never exactly luxurious when they were new! It's all pretty scruffy and dusty, and the seats want reupholstering or replacing. There is a saggy headliner and door cards in there for you to make patterns for replacements from. Floor is all solid, and though all the glass is present some does need replacing, but being flat this should be easy enough.

So basically it's not going to be a quick fix up and drive this one, but it's well worth doing, and it would certainly stand out from the sea of Chevy 3100's at events!

I'm asking £4, 950. 00, and the car comes with all duties paid, NOVA registration and a clean Arizona title, so she's ready to register once restored. It can be viewed at our yard in Hockwold, Suffolk (IP26 area). For more info or to arrange a viewing either reply on here, call me or Ivor.

Thanks for reading, Simon

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