UPDATE: Still Available. The body is newer than a ’41 and appears to have been modified a little at the tool indents. Also note the driver’s side wheel. It appears to be pushed back a little farther than normal. Thanks to Colin and Richard for spotting these issues.

This could be a slat grille. It has an early gas tank.

“up for sale is a 1941 willys mb army jeep. it has the 4cyl “go devil” engine with 3 speed transmission high and low range and of course 4wd. its all original except for the fuel tank had previously been replaced prior to purchase. also it has been converted to a 12v system. the windshield frame is included. it is bent but the glass is there. it also has a new carter carburetor. it DOES NOT RUN! We believe the valves are stuck(common problem on flat head engines) it will turn over though! asking $2000.00 OBRO. any other questions please call 12298152955″

http://albanyga.craigslist.org/cto/4151702182.html

UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was listed at $8000.

It looks like there is plenty of work on this MB.

“restorable 1941 jeep, has original motor tranny transfer case very restorable. all data plates and body numbers frame number and original military hood numbers. the frame is good never been hacked good dash no cuts, runs and drives.”

UPDATE: **SOLD**

“This a Willys Slat Grille MB is in need of a full restoration but is a great start and retains much of its originality.  The OD paint is still under the other layers of paint.

The DOD is 2 Feb. 1942 and the USA number is 204748?, the body number is 20033 and it has the square deep well with the script Willys on the rear panel.

It has had government upgrades such as the rear panel reinforcement and trailer socket added.  The engine needs to be rebuilt but is an MB replacement engine with a blank pad.  It has a casting date of 12.30 and is probably a 1944 block.

Both front seats are the original early split pattern and the driver’s seat pan has been modified for the later wide mouth style fuel tank and filler neck.

It also comes with the original early style rear seat.”

The grille itself looks good.  Unclear about the year.

“1944 Jeep Willies MB with extra Engine ,Transmission, Transfer case and lots of extra Parts… needs head gasket $1500 OBO”

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/3561948017.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Here’s an early Slattie.

“1941 willys mb slat grille. this is a very early jeep. according to the gee 503 dot com. some say it is a first or second day production.

I will list specifics that this jeep has. it has a running willys engine. with a mb 111471 that is the number on the water pump housing on the jeep engine. which consequently is the vin number. no dash plate with number or number on the frame.

this engine runs and purrs like a kitten. I base all my information of the g503 where this is a possible us replacement army engine out of the 50s but it is NOT the correct engine.

Some awesome pieces are included in the sale. Slat grille radiator (which may have a leak in the middle) Gas gauge. previous owner said it worked when the tank was full. but I doubt it. don’ tknow. air filter is early as well. there a slat air deflectors on the side of the fenders. and the big one on bottom of the hood. engine smokes a little when it is first fired up. but the jeep drives starts stops. all three gears work”