1953 Willys CJ3B

4 cylinder

Clear

This is a super rare US Government BLM issue 1953 Willys CJ3B. It is one of the most rust-free, high optioned, low mileage and untouched Jeeps you'll ever find, one of few left in this condition with all the original paint! Only 33,900 miles, a true survivor! Originally a US Government BLM vehicle. All the original BLM badges and stickers still remain. Government vehicles are given meticulous maintenance and this Jeep has had such a high maintenance standard. It was decommissioned in 1974 and has been in storage since then for almost 40 years. It was stored indoors in a dry building out of the weather, hence the astonishing preservation. The last time it was registered was in 1973 and still has the inspection sticker on the windshield. It was properly stored with all the fluids drained, the gas tank isn't rusted and radiator is healthy. This Jeep has low mileage due to storage. The original hood isolation material that is mounted on the grille is still in decent shape. This Jeep is virgin in every way. The paint is in amazing condition for 1953 and still has a nice glossy shine to it. It's just about next to impossible to find a Willys this old with shinny original paint. All the original insignia stenciling ("4 wheel drive" and "Willys") on the hood and tailgate are still intact. You just can't do this Jeep justice when it comes to originality and condition. It has been left alone in every way and hasn't been cut up or had holes drilled in it everywhere. It still retains the original single tail light/ reflectors and the original spare tire oak block. The fuel pump, spark plug wires, radiator and gas tank are even original! The carburetor has never been rebuilt and runs perfectly. Mechanically this Jeep is sound, again it only has 33,900 miles on it and it runs like a top. The engine has a lot power and oil pressure even after the engine has warmed up (see pic of gauges). The transmission shifts perfectly with no grinding and the 4 wheel drive works great. It also comes with correct brand new 7.00-15 tire that really captures that vintage look. I have owned several Willys throughout the years and have never seen one this solid! For those who aren't as familiar with Willys CJs, it seams that all of them have structural problems up the wazoo to where the floor supports/hat channels usually rusted out so badly that they are missing in spots and can become severely cracked and broken up from abuse off road. This Jeep is beautiful with no cracking or rusted out floor supports and still has the majority of the original paint underneath the floors. It is 99% rust free. All of the floors are 100% rust free, the only rust on the jeep is on the passenger rear, about a 1"x2" spot by the tailgate and from what I've seen this is very common and very minor considering. This Jeep has never been in an accident or had any body work performed, as mentioned before this it's virgin with no bondo PERIOD! This Jeep has all original gauges, switches, hardware etc. and all gauges and equipment work, quite the hard find! The jeep has all the original wiring harness with the factory woven cloth sheathing still intact in great condition, you'll probably never find another Willys with this much originality. This is a high optioned Willys and was fitted from the factory with Koenig hardware, a Koenig winch and matching Koeng hard top. Other options include lock out hubs, bug guard (not mounted) and Harrison heater. This is a special Koenig winch and works wonderfully; it is unlike most, it runs off the crank shaft in front instead of off a PTO mounted on the transfercase. It has unique controls mounted on the passenger side floor. When I say this jeep is all original-untouched I mean it, it has not been taken apart or dismantled. This is a one of kind with great history. Just keep in mind that this is a used vehicle that will be 60 years old next year. It does have signs of age and usage and will have scratches and faded/thin paint, but is however one of the finest examples of original out there. If you would like more pictures please ask, I ran out of picture space. To reiterate, everything is 100% original from the factory and in excellent working order. This includes the Headlights, park lights, tail lights, cigarette lighter, Harrison heater, horn, windshield wiper and my favorite, the interior dash light. Again all gauges work and are all original form the factory. The throttle and choke cables work, all 4 windows open and close, the doors roll up and down nicely. All these qualities are attributed to the Jeep being stored out of the weather in a dry climate for the majority of its life.