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Highlights
- A rare and fascinating piece of Spanish history
- One of the first to be powered by the well-regarded Perkins 4.108 diesel engines
- Presented in fantastic overall condition
The Appeal
By the end of the Second World War, Fascism had largely been driven out of Europe, leaving Franco’s Spain needing to rethink its geopolitical standpoint. Fearing the rise of Communism, Spain sided with the United States, establishing a diplomatic relationship that would bring American goods to Iberia including cars. VIASA (or Vehículos Industriales y Agrícolas, S.A.) was founded in 1960 to manufacture American Jeeps under licence from Willys Overland. The CJ-3B was soon launched and remained in production until 1983.
Here we have a 1970 example which is one of the first to be fitted with a Perkins diesel, as previous models still used the ‘Go Devil’ which had been around since 1937. Presented in very good overall condition, this Jeep is a fascinating piece of Spain’s history as well as a fun classic for those seeking an open-topped off-roader akin to those used by allied forces during the Second World War.
The History and Paperwork
- Constructed under License for Willys Overland in Zaragossa, Spain in 1970
- Still located and registered in Spain
- Left-hand drive
- Registration documents present
The Condition
- Painted in olive drab and complete with a US-style military livery
- Resembles the WW2 American Jeeps
- The bodywork appears immensely straight and solid
- The chassis appears very sound, with no apparent corrosion
- Equipped with a folding windscreen
- Equipped with a tonneau cover to protect the interior when stationary
- Spartan interior with basic upholstery
- No notable wear to the seats, floor mats or controls
The Mechanics
- 1,760 cc Perkins 4.108 NA four-cylinder diesel engine
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- We understand that it’s in good running and driving order
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