Vehicle Description
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472cid Mopar HEMI engine producing 1,000 hp to the wheels
Art Morrison chassis
Completely customized interior
Featured in Gasser magazine and other various publications
There are many iconic cars that were produced during the 1940's in
the U.S. but due to the outgoing events at the time, American
manufactures turned to help the military during the time.
Willys-Overland Motors was able to produce a series of cars during
the late 30s, and early 40s called the Americar. This line of
vehicles came in as a sedan, station wagon, pickup truck, and most
famous "a coupe". The coupe version was the favorite model to
modify and it made it a popular "hot rod" choice.
This particular 1940 Willys was bought by the previous owner in
South Carolina in 2000. He purchased the car from a couple that had
it sitting hidden in a barn, where it sat for more than a decade.
The new owner wanted to create his high school dream Hot Rod
Willys, that he envisioned years ago. Throughout the time of his
ownership, the owner ultimately built the machine of his dreams. He
started by stripping the car down to its bare metal. The core
platform is an Art Morrison chassis, that allowed him to install
the many features that make this Willys a head turn. Powering the
chassis, is a 472cid Mopar HEMI engine with a 3-speed transmission
Line/Loc-trans/brake. Power is transferred trough a Strange 9in
rear end, with 32-spline strange street/strip axles.
The Willys is easily capable of a 9-second pass in the � mile, and
equally good to drive on the street. The owner had the interior
completely customized, including new upholstery, gauges, and
feature comforts such as electric windows, power locks, air
conditioning and more. The Willys was then driven across different
cities and car shows in central California. It was also featured in
different articles, including the Gasser magazine, a famous hot rod
magazine.
Each and every collector car that comes to Canepa is put through
and extensive and diligent process called the "Canepa Difference."
This includes a major and comprehensive mechanical inspection where
all systems are checked and serviced as necessary. They also
receive an award-winning concours-level detailing, a thorough
cleaning of each and every surface that ensures that every car is a
sight to behold. Finishing off with a foam-pad-only polish to
enhance the paint finish, each and every car is a perfect example
and a personification of Bruce Canepa's impeccable attention to
detail.
This previous owner had created his personal dream car. The vision
of this hot rod, features many characteristics that makes it turn
heads anywhere you go. This car is turn key ready, to be driven at
your local race track, or your favorite car show.