1926 Willys Knight 70

Sedan

Sleeve Valve Six

Manual

4255

Clear

Gasoline

Beautiful 1926 Willys Knight Model 70 with the Willys-Knight Six Cylinder Sleeve Valve Engine. This car is in amazing condition, I'm told that it was restored 15+ years ago and it has been garage kept ever since, just taken out for a parade on occasion and trailered to car shows a few times a year. Please understand that I am NOT an expert on these Pre-War cars by any means, and I wish that I had all of the information on this car's history- but the owner passed away and his wife knows very little about his cars. I would LOVE to hear from any of you who may be familiar with these cars and can tell me more about this one. The car runs and drives, maybe very well for its age- I just don't know how they're supposed to "feel". I have driven it around the neighborhood and it shifts very nicely, it is remarkably quiet for a car of this vintage (a friend of mine has a couple of Ford Model A's and T's and they make so much noise compared to this, and it just purrs compared to the other 20's cars at the shows). It smokes some, which I'm told is typical (mostly when you first start it, clears up some when it warms up), it's cold blooded and a bit tempermental- meaning that sometimes it starts right up and others it takes several tries... might have something to do with the old fuel in it... or the fact that I had to get instructions on how to start it in the first place- it's a little different than my 66 Mustang fastback. The carb was recently rebuilt but I think it may need some adjustment, there is a man in Tucson that is supposed to be a "genius" with these cars, if I have the time during the auction, I'll take it to him and have him get it all tuned up. The only thing that I have done is change the oil before I started it, I am told that he used stabilizer in the gas, but the way it smells, it should probably be drained and filled with good stuff. The car looks amazing and gets nothing but compliments and attention, it has won awards and trophies at the shows. The paint looks better in the pictures than it does in person, the gray paint is excellent, but I beleive that the black may be a laquer paint and it has the typical little cracks that you see after time (doesn't show up in pictures, but you can see it in person), shines beautifully and has still won first in the original class at the local shows in Tucson. The top is in great condition, tires are excellent (Lucas 6-Ply 6.00-20 white walls), wheels are polished Hickory but have been painted to match the car. The interior is in wonderful condition, the door felts are in great shape, as well as the sills, dash, etc. It was converted at some point to a 12-volt system, the battery is located under the driver's floor board, there's a removable panel- I don't know where the battery was located originally, this spot appears to be factory, but it may have just been done a long time ago. The Exterior is beautiful, it amazes me that a car this old can be so nice. The doors shut and fit as they should, the wood appears to be in great condition, as does the metal. I see no signs of rust on the car (the tail pipes have a bit of surface rust on them). Mechanically, I only know what I have experienced with the car, I am told by the owner's wife that the engine was rebuilt 15+ years ago when the car was restored, and the way that it runs and sounds, I have no reason not to beleive it. I have found out that this engine was quite remarkable for its time. The VIN Number on the AZ title is 4255, that is also the number on the engine itself (Driver's side of the engine block). The Body # (on the right rear fender plate) is 1809 and I'm told that this is a "Willys Knight Lite Model 70." The car will sell with the magazine articles pictured, and some factory literature (not sure if it's reproduction or original), etc. It doesn't come with the trophies (she wants to keep them) or the knight statue in the garage (obviously), we may discuss the original 1926 AZ license plate, and it has a clear AZ title and is currently registered here. Here are some quotes from the original literature: The New Willys Model 70 Knight-Six, with an engine you'll never wear out... America's liveliest and most astonishing car!... A car whose super-efficiancy excels anything that ever was built of it's size, or type, or class... The internationally-famous Knight Sleeve Valve Engine need no public endorsement. The unequaled series of world's records it holds for highest sustained speed, continued operation at full load, greatest power development and hill-climbing in high gear are the four basic tests by which efficiancy in a motor-car engine is universally measured. In the Knight type sleeve-valve engine of the new "70" Willys Knight Six, the principle of high-speed engine construction has been utilized with results that are absolutely astounding. In speed and power, the new 70 Willys-Knight Six literally outperforms all other stock cars of comparable size... it combines the Knight Sleeve-Valve egine in its utmost perfection with the finest and best achievements of brilliant engeneers on both sides of the Atlantic. The new 70 Willys-Knight Six presents a super efficiency possible of attainment only in the Knight type engine. It affords an unequalled combination of liberal room with compact appearence. Absolutely positive mechanical four-wheel brakes, as perfected and employed on the finest cars of Europe and America... a new conception of road stability is afforded by the car's low center of gravity. Perfect equalibrium and abscence of all road shocks are the result. Eight Timken bearings in the front axle make this the easiest of all cars to steer. Beauty, style, smartness, and elegance of appointments characterize the bodies of this distinguished new Six. Compact to the last degree, this new and advanced motor-car creation is revolutionary in roominess and comfort. If you do an internet search on this engine, you can learn a lot- it's really amazing how it was designed. It makes us laugh now, but I guess 53 HP was a big deal back then! Here are the factory Specs taken Directly from Willys Literature (included): ENGINE: Knight Sleeve-Valve. Six cylinders; 2 15/16" bore, 4 3/8" stroke. Removeable cylinder heads of diecast aluminum; Seven-bearing crankshaft. Pistons of die-cast aluminuim; 53 - brake horsepower. COOLING: Pump circulation, thermostatically controlled; cellular radiator. Capacity of cooling system 3 1/4 gallons. LUBRICATION: Force feed to all high duty bearings, spray to sleeves and pistons. Pressure throttle controlled. Pressure guage on instrument board, Oil level rod in crank case. Oil capacity 6 1/2 quarts. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Auto-lite, six volt starting (converted to 12 volt), lighting, and ignition with Bendix drive on starting motor. FRAME: Acceptionally strong and rigid. 4 1/2 inches deep, six cross members. CLUTCH: Single plate dry disk. Slight pressure to operate. Smooth, positive. TRANSMISSION: In unit with engine and clutch. Selective sliding gear type; three speeds forward and one reverse. Approved neutral lock. Large annular ball bearings in main shaft; bronze bushings on counter shaft. Single ball type gear shift lever, making gear changing easy. REAR AXLE: Semi-floating; Chrome Molybdenum steel shaft, spiral bevel gear drive. Chrome nickel steel gears. New departure annular ball bearings in rear wheels and on pinion shaft. Timken roller bearings in differential. FRONT AXLE: I-beam, chrome Molybdenum steel. Eight Timken bearings in front wheels and steering pivots. Easy steering. STEERING GEAR: Irreversible worm and sector. Designed for balloon tire equipment. BRAKES: Four-wheel foot brakes--front, internal expanding; rear, external contracting. Hand brakes-- external contracting on drum in rear of transmission. SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, chrome Vanadium. Front springs, 34 3/4" long; rear springs 52 1/2" long. Gabriel Snubbers. EQUIPMENT: Headlamps, sidelamps. Double fillament bulbs providing ample light for driver yet eliminating glare. Headlights and dimmers controlled from steering wheel. Automatic windshield wiper (missing). Rear view mirror; motor driven horn (has Aoogah horn). Magnetic speedometer, ammeter, pressure oil guage, and gasoline guage mounted on instrument board. Vanity case, ash tray, heater on closed cars. Spare tire carrier, extra rim. Take a look at all of the pictures, they do a MUCH better job of describing the car than I can, and if at all possible, please come and see it for yourself- just call me and we can set up a time. I will also try to get someone to shoot a video of the car running and driving in the next few days and post it to youtube. I don't know how to do that, so I'll have to get some help. If I can't post it, I may just have to email it individually but I'll figure out something.Please feel free to contact me any time if you need any additional info or have questions: 520-404-1975 cell. (Heather Anderson). I am a licensed/bonded AZ auto dealer... NOT by choice, but because here in the great state of AZ if you buy/sell more than 3 vehicles (of any kind) in any 12 month period, you have to get a license. I am a classic car and Airstream nut, I also have a ranch, wedding venue, horses, trailers, etc... let's just say I bought and sold a few too many for the state's liking, and due to the fact that they need revenue desperately- they decided to fine me when I sold a few more that what I'm "allowed", long story short- they got a bunch of my money, so that I can continue to do what any citizen of this great country should have the right to do. Full payment is due within 7 days of the auction's end. Certified funds, cash in person or bank wire-transfer only. Payments MUST clear before the car leaves my sight. There are no "title fees" or "doc fees" like the typical dealers have because as far as I can tell, that's just a way to get an extra couple hundred dollars from someone, here in AZ it costs me $15.00 to get a temporary registration so that a buyer can drive home legally and $4.00 for a title, I think I can handle that. Please check my feedback, you'll see that I don't sell very many vehicles- but I do have 100% positive feedback on what I have sold over the years. I do NOT go to auctions and buy cars to sell, anything that I have sold or will sell either belonged to me or someone that I know or is a "consignment" type of sale. I have never liked most car dealers and am not all that thrilled to be "one of them". This is a used car (86 years old to be exact) and is being sold as-is/where-is with no warranty expressed or implied. This Knight is in wonderful condition, but please be realistic- it is old, it is not "perfect"!! I would welcome and recommend that you come see it or have a 3rd party inspection. I will make it available throughout the auction for any and all inspections, just call and we'll set up a time. Please understand that the description is only my opinion, yours may be different, I have done my best to take many pictures and describe the car to the best of my ability. 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Due to concerns of fraud, if you're paying via cashier's check, it must clear my account before the car/title leaves my sight. **Taxes: Arizona Residents: Must pay Sales tax (7.1%) as we are located in Cochise County.**Any Non-Arizona Residents Using a Shipping Company: Pay No sales tax. The eBay final bid price is your price, you may have to pay taxes in your home state upon registration depending on where you live, but as long as I have a copy of a receipt from a licensed shipping company to show the state of AZ you pay no tax here. **Non-Arizona (U.S) Residents Taking Delivery in Arizona: Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 42-5061(U), out of state buyers that take delivery in Arizona will pay sales tax according to their home state's tax rate. All customers who take delivery in Arizona will receive a receipt showing taxes paid in Arizona to avoid being double charged by their home state. Licensed dealers do not pay sales tax.**Non-U.S Residents Taking Delivery in Arizona: Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 42-5061(U), foreign citizens who take delivery in Arizona are subject to 7.1% state and County sales tax. Licensed dealers do not pay sales tax.Thanks for taking the time to look at my auction and good luck bidding!!On Jul-03-12 at 15:03:47 PDT, seller added the following information: Additional Information: I have had a few questions about dimensions for shipping. Here are the approx measurements of the car: Length = 170" (bumper-to-bumper). Width = 72" (at widest point). Height = 71" (at tallest point in rear). I also had a friend of mine who owns a couple of 20's model Fords take a look at the car, and the only additional information that he had was that the car has been converted to a 12 volt system, which I mentioned, that it now has an electric fuel pump (operated by a switch on the dash), and that he thinks the brakes need to be re-lined (not sure exactly what that means). He was very impressed with the car, he drove it as well and it shifts as it should and ran good. He pointed out that if the old gas were drained it would run much better and he said that the fuel stabilizer additive will cause it to smoke. He noted that the carburater has been recently rebuilt, and the old gas really needs to be drained before it ruins the new gaskets, etc. so I'm hoping to have time over the 4th of July holiday to get a large container, and get the old gas out of it. I will update after that's done.