Vehicle Description
The story of the Jeep begins in 1946. Willys-Overland Motors'
President James Mooney announced the "Introduction of a new Jeep
Station Wagon." Carrying with this introduction was the post WWII
reputation for Jeeps being rugged, safe, easy to maintain and
dependable. Mooney described it as a "peoples car." In 1949 they
introduced 4WD. Upgrades in engines, from the Go-Devil flatheads of
the '40's to the OHV Tornado of the '60's kept the Jeep power
current with the market. In the 1960's Americans were buying
bigger, stronger and more comfortable performance cars. But the
coming gas crisis changed that. A strong argument could be made
that the Willys Jeep was the genetic origin for the massive SUV
market of today. This 1963 Willys 2-door wagon, with 4WD, was one
of the last "pure" Willys Jeeps. Recently purchased for the Hemken
Collection (February 2021), this Jeep comes from the western U.S.
in virtually original condition. It's rust free, has low miles and
has the original factory 230ci OHC 6cyl Tornado engine. The Tornado
was overhauled in the last 500 miles. With the original interior
and one re-paint, it's now a classic vintage "peoples" car. It runs
and drives well and is ready for the next off road adventure.
