Vehicle Description
WW2 MB SLAT GRILL - his stunning 'slat grille' Willys MB jeep is
rare in the extreme. Those familiar with the preservation of WW2
military vehicles already know this particular jeep. It has been
described as "the finest 'slat grille' Willys in North America."
The jeep has won multiple awards from the MVPS. . - The frame
number is: 101948 - The engine number is: 102346 - Date of
manufacture is: December 12th, 1941 - The brass dash-mounted data
plate is stamped: 12-4-41 - The overall condition of the jeep is
beyond exceptional. - Simply stated, everything that a genuine
'slat grille' jeep should have is here: - The jeep features the
correct hand fabricated slat grille radiator grille. - The jeep has
no glove box. - The extinguisher is mounted on the passenger side.
- The dashboard is equipped with the correct smooth bezel ignition
switch. - The dashboard features the correct gauges: - The gas
gauge is marked GAS (not FUEL). - The speedo is marked every 5mph
(not every 1mph). - The ammeter is marked 30/30 (not 50/50). - The
engine bay features the correct early production radiator. - The
fuel tank sump/well is the correct early style, with the squared
edges (not the later issue radiused corners). - The wheels are the
correct early issue solid Kelsey-Hayes type, (not the later issue
slotted or, even later, split combat rims). - The two toolboxes
feature the correct small hinges (not the later issue long piano
hinges). - The driver seat and passenger seat are the correct
'split tube' design. - On and on and on. The jeep will withstand
any questions or inspections. . Currently, this historically
valuable vehicle forms part of the Steve Matchett Private
Collection, curated and safely protected in the secure climate
controlled facilities of Unknown Charlotte. . Naturally, this truly
spectacular 1941 'slat grille' MB is only intended for the most
serious of buyers; those that know precisely what they want. There
are many, many cheaper WW2 jeeps out there to satisfy the needs of
more casual buyers, those that merely want a fun toy to enjoy on
weekends. This hyper-quality jeep is no weekend toy; it is a piece
of living American history honoring the achievements and sacrifices
of 'the greatest generation'. Therefore, we ask that everyone
treats this stunning early production 'slat grille' Willys MB with
the very highest respect: Please only contact us if you are
genuinely interested in owning a highly special piece of automotive
history. That said, we are always happy to negotiate, but we
reserve the right to do so only with serious buyers/collectors. Buy
with pride. Own with pride. Drive with pride. Enough said. . A full
description of the origins have been listed above. For immediate
assistance Call / Text Cyrus Klaesi at +702.286.3248 OR Mario
Panayotidis at +704.305.5373. Attention! We are a dealership upon
appointment only. For any further information, please call our
Office at +704.305.5373. North Carolina, USA - Eastern Standard
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