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Make Offer Questions?• This vehicle is located at our Indianapolis facility - 2461 Reeves Rd #194, Plainfield, IN 46168 •
Willys-Overland Motor Company began their Willy coupe in 1937 with mostly traditional styling and as the company continued along it gradually evolved to a very similar look to its competition, the Ford DeLuxe. This changed names to Americans as most companies began to aim their marketing plans towards a more patriotic angle. Their biggest downfall was their poor 4-cylinder engines which ended up needing replacing frequently and became a prime target for those into the hot rods. Many turned these into their own projects and made them into racing machines, rat rods, and everything in between, and to this day the Willys holds a special spot in the hot rod world because of this.
This Willys offered here was originally raced in the Super Chevy class in the early 90's. The vehicle has been built in a few different configurations over the years and is currently powered by a 540ci V8, which is said to make 750hp. Power is routed through a built TH400 3-speed transmission and a Ford 9-inch rear end. The IDA Custom Automotive fiberglass body rides on an Art Morrison frame and man does it look good underneath. The craftsmanship on every piece of this Willys is something to admire.
Hit the door popper and step inside to find the custom caramel brown interior. Power seats, power windows, a leather-wrapped roll cage, and the leather-wrapped center console all add some classy touches to this beast.
Other build info includes: A Dart “Big M 540 Iron Block” 9.800/4.500, 4-Bolt main, Ported aluminum heads, J.E Pistons 12.50:1, Eagle crank and connecting rods, Custom ground Billit Cams, full body Crowler roller lifters, a full MSD ignition system, four-wheel Wilwood disc brakes, independent coliover suspension, power rack and pinion stearing, and Bullit Specialties wheels.
Price does not include applicable tax, title, license, processing, and/or $199 documentation fees.
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