Description
This Jeep was purchased in 2007 and has since undergone numerous restoration and maintenance works to ensure reliability while preserving its historic character. The vehicle runs very well and is regularly driven.
Specifications
Model: Willys MB
Year: 1945
Engine: petrol – Go Devil L134
Electrical system: 6-volt
Gearbox: overhauled
Registration: historic/ collection
Mechanical work
Significant work has been carried out, notably on the engine (invoice available – 2013):
- cleaning and decarbonisation of the cylinder head
- cylinder head resurfacing
- decarbonisation of the engine block
- bore of the four-cylinder engine block
- installation of the four liners with press fit
- regrinding eight valve seats (Ø 41 and 43 mm)
- valve lifter/ valve train run-in
In addition:
- clutch replaced
- gearboxes overhauled
- cooling system overhauled
- electrical system repairs
Historical elements
During restoration and stripping of the various paint layers, several historical elements were uncovered.
The Jeep appears to have been stationed in Belgium within an Australian unit, before later being used by the French Air Force, then by the Gendarmerie.
A repair plate from the French Air Force dated 3 January 1955 is still present on the vehicle.
The Jeep also retains the original reinforcements and drillings intended for the machine gun mount installed behind the seats, with the reinforcement plate under the floor.
During the paint stripping, a small yellow kangaroo painted on the fuel tank was also discovered. This marking has sadly disappeared during restoration work, but it could correspond to an old unit marking, consistent with the hypothesis of presence in an Australian unit.
Vehicle viewable in Normandy.
International buyers welcome.
