For Sale: 1941 Willys Americar in Mesa, Arizona

We love the 1941 Willys because it has become an icon of the drag racing and street machine scene where big power is announced with extra-sleek flame-kissed style. And this one gets that legacy right with the dual-quad supercharged V8, huge rear tires, and a white-hot color theme. But there's much more going on here. This is a real-deal steel body Willys Americar. And where you're lucky to get even a passenger seat in the replicas, this is a four-door sedan with nicely done upholstery - including the rear seat. So take some extra time checking out this powerful full package that also has a bit more cruiser style than you ever expected in a Willys.

HIGHLIGHTS

*Real-deal Willys steel body

*Flames start white-hot and fade to orange along the body

*Sleek black paint provides a nice background for the fire

*Shaved door handles, sport mirrors, and deleted bumpers for a sleeker style

*Full custom matching upholstery for the seats, door cards, and kick panels

*Grant sports steering wheel, tilt column, crisp Vintage gauges

*Dash-mounted AutoMeter Autogage tach with shift light

*350 cubic inch V8

Weiand 671 blower

Dual Holley four-barrel carburetors

Upgraded camshaft

Mallory ignition

Electric fans

Steel braided lines with AN fittings

Custom long tube headers

*Three-speed automatic transmission

*Ford 9-inch rear

*Low gearing and Dutchman axles for powerful and confident take-offs

*Mickey Thompson Sportsman rear tires

*Mustang II-style front end

*Chassisworks ladder bar rear

*Front disc brakes

*QA1 coilovers

When you have a shining V8 that has both a big blower and dual four-barrel carbs, you know this has the power to live up to the legend. But we like how this sedan wants to be a real classic, too. The interior is nicely finished to feel quite inviting. The front seats are borrowed from a late-model Volkswagen for quite nice support, and there's still room for the rear bench even after the tubbing for the big rear wheels. There are even some nice driver extras. Of course, you need a [proper set of readouts, including the large tach, but this also has welcomed additions like a tilt column and power steering. No one is suggesting that this is going to be your daily driver, but there is a feeling that you'll enjoy this one much more than just on trips to the dragstrip. So if you want a real Willys that you can use for more real fun, this is the one you can't let slip away. Call today!!!