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Highlights
- Desirable early example
- Accompanied by a substantial paperwork file
- Highly original and beautifully preserved
- A rare find in the UK
The Appeal
As the Second World War drew to a close, Willys-Overland began thinking about how they could market the highly successful GP (known colloquially as “Jeep”) to civilians. While small changes were made such as flush-mounting the headlamps and fitting a new gearbox, the wartime Jeep remained fundamentally unchanged as it entered peacetime production.
Early examples such as this 1948 CJ-2A are immensely sought after amongst collectors, especially when they're in such fine condition as this. This Jeep presents beautifully throughout and looks to be very original. It’s accompanied by a substantial paperwork file and benefits from road tax and MOT exemption.
Jeeps this early are a very rare find in the UK and this example has to be one of the best.
Jeeps this early are a very rare find in the UK and this example has to be one of the best.
The History and Paperwork
- Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
- UK-registered since December 2010
- Five registered (UK) keepers
- Accompanied by a substantial paperwork file
- V5C present
- Copy of an original parts list
- Haynes Enthusiasts Manual
- Year Verification Certificate from the Association of American Car Clubs UK
- Numerous invoices and old MOT test certificates
The Condition
- Impeccably presented underneath
- No signs of damage or corrosion to the chassis
- Very smart red paintwork
- The wheels and tyres appear in good condition
- Straight and solid bodywork
- No notable imperfections to the panels or paint finish
- No notable wear to the seat upholstery
- Forward-facing rear seat fitted (a factory optional extra)
- The original controls, gauges and switches appear in good order
- Folding windscreen
- Complete with a canvas tilt which appears in reasonably good order
The Mechanics
- 2.2-litre Willys ‘Go Devil’ four-cylinder petrol engine
- Three-speed T-90 manual gearbox
- Equipped with four-wheel-drive and low-range
- PTO compatible
- We understand that the Jeep runs and drives well and we’re not informed of any mechanical issues
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