Vehicle Description
This 1960 Willys 4x4 pickup has a very cool modern-retro look going
on, when in actuality it has merely been restored to mostly
original specifications. It's definitely got a no-nonsense
demeanor, but this Willys reminds us who really invented the iconic
look and that utility doesn't have to be plain.
With just two owners and a lifetime in the warm Texas sun, this
cool little 4x4 has led an easier life than most of its siblings.
As a result, all the hazards that vehicles face out on the road,
ranging from accidents to road salt, are a complete non-issue here.
Beautifully finished over a very strong, straight original body,
it's one of the nicest early 4x4s we've ever featured. The bright
green paint is unassuming and almost plain, but combined with the
red wheels, it has a very dramatic look that's all the rage today.
Thanks to expert work by Wagonmaster a few years ago, panel fit is
excellent, and the bed is completely unmarked, a result of its
working days being over. The traditional Willys look remains very
much in evidence, with flat front fenders, simple wagon-like doors,
and a bed that looks like it was hand-crafted by a blacksmith. Of
course, that's part of the charm, and the workmanship is
off-the-charts nice. There are a few chrome bits, including the
bumpers, grill bars, and the neat trim along the sides of the
doors, but for the most part, this is pure workhorse 4x4.
The interior is perhaps where the most liberties were taken, as the
stock bench seat was covered in handsome green vinyl. The plain
upholstery is what you'd expect and with fiber board door panels,
it looks like you could spend a lot of days working in this truck
without wearing anything out. Simple gauges in the center of the
dash monitor speed and the engine's vitals and appear to be in very
good original condition and the knobs are correctly labeled for
their functions. No radio is another indicator that this truck
never served as daily transportation, although there is a heater,
which is probably a good idea for a 4x4. Turn signals were added
for safety and there's a spotlight for the driver, but otherwise,
the equipment is sparse, just as intended. Rubber mats, a 3-speed
manual gearbox, and levers for the 4x4 system round out the
driver's controls.
The 226 cubic inch "Super Hurricane" six cylinder engine was
optional but most Willys buyers skipped it, and while it's not
hugely powerful, it feels energetic and gives the truck the feeling
that it could go just about anywhere. It's bulletproof reliable and
combined with the four-wheel-drive system and smart gearing, it'll
climb almost any obstacle. Wearing industrial gray paint and red
lettering on the head, it will look familiar to Jeep fans, and
retains all its original equipment, including the single-barrel
carburetor and 6-volt electrical system with generator. The
four-wheel-drive system is the same one still in use by hardcore
off-roaders today, complete down to the manually-locking front
hubs, 2-speed transfer case, and manual transmission, and it gives
the Willys a very rugged, competent feeling; you'll be tempted to
take the overland route every chance you get. The perfect finishing
touch are those red painted steel wheels which wear modern
245/75/16 BFGoodrich off-road rubber.
One of the best examples of the breed, this Willys is the kind of
truck that gets more appealing the longer you look at it. Call
today!
