UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8550
(09/26/2019) Has updates included an Studebaker inline 6.
“This is an amazing example of a “REAL” 1946 CJ2A Willy’s Jeep. 1946 was the first production year for the civilian jeep. So this is a real piece of American history. The paint is perfect, all the seats have been recovered with new canvas and foam. new period correct tires with original wheels. The engine is a 1942 Studebaker Flathead six. I almost put the 4 back in, but this history of this motor is much better. I wish I could find out who swapped it and when, but it had to of been done in the 50’s-60’s. Also, it has much more HP and torque. This little Jeep drives awesome.”
STOP IT !!!!! This is 45 minutes up the road from me…STOP
Is the fan in front of the radiator ?
Looks like it has the super rare altimeter option in the dash, And enough with stars already.
Mike: Sorry to torture you!
Clem: I can’t see where the fan is.
Peter: I’m not a fan of the stars on CJs, but it would not surprise me if stars helped jeeps sell.
That L-6 almost looks era correct while giving a power boost instead of the V8 approach. I like it, not that Studebaker 6’s are any easier to find than original L-4s. Maybe the Gold Stars represent “school days” recognition??? We all add our “personalization” relative to our experiences/motives. To each his own, IMO.
Nice. My dad had an early 50’s CJ-3a with the altimeter and Koenig full top. Was sold in Albuquerque in the 1969. Man, I wish I could find that jeep! This one looks well cared for. If anyone has a line on another one with an altimeter, please let me know. jmlundy@3rivers.net
My uncle had an altimeter in his flattie. I always assumed it was something he came up with on his own. Was it an option offered or an aftermarket?
Love the Studebaker flathead 6
If I was Jay Leno, I’d have one of these!
Brad,
As far as my research shows, the altimeters were an aftermarket product. I do have one example of an altimeter offered for sale in a 4WD magazine (http://www.ewillys.com/wp-content/uploads2/2019/06/brian-chuchua-catalog-117pg0.jpg), but I’ve never seen a WILLYS or JEEP branded altimeter.
– Dave