For Sale: 1949 Willys Wagoneer in Forest, Virginia

This 1949 Willys Station Wagon is powered by a Ford Mustang-sourced 260ci V8 mated to a three-speed manual transmission and dual-range transfer case. Finished in Bordeaux Reserve, Clear Maple, and Mahogany Brown over a tan leather interior, this frame-off rebuilt four-wheel-drive is now offered by the seller with maintenance records since 1980, engine rebuild receipts, and a clear title.

Highlights

• Recipient of 2,300+ hour frame-off rebuild
• Engine, transmission, suspension, and more have been completely overhauled 
• All metal body 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: Virginia 

EXTERIOR

• Bordeaux Reserve, Clear Maple, and Mahogany Brown paint 
• Split windshield 
• Split rear window
• Dual matte black side mirrors 
• Aftermarket bumpers 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch AVM steel wheels 
• 235/75 Goodyear Wrangler radial tires 
  • Manual-locking front hubs 

INTERIOR

• Tan leather upholstery
• Bucket seats
  • Sourced from a Land Rover
• Floor-mounted manual and transfer case shifter
• Floor-mounted emergency brake 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 60-mph speedometer 
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Voltage
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 26,114 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 260ci V8
  • Sourced from Ford Mustang 
  • Two-barrel carburetor 
  • 12-volt electrical system 
  • HEI distributor 

Transmission

• Three-speed T-90 A manual 

Transfer Case

• Dual-range 

Service History Highlights 

• Original engine replaced with a Mustang-sourced 260ci V8 
• Engine and transmission have been completely overhauled 
• Engine reportedly driven 2,000 miles since rebuild
• New 
  • Clutch
  • Coolant system
  • 12-volt electrical system 
  • HEI distributor system 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Hitch setup 
• Steering stabilizer 
• Dana 44 rear axle 
  • 5.38 gears 
• Front disc brakes 
• Stainless steel dual exhaust system 

Service History Highlights 

• Front suspension, rear axle, differential, and shock absorbers have been rebuilt 
• New
  • Brake systems
  • Springs and mounts
  • Gas system
  • Stainless steel dual exhaust system 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Minor surface rust seen on wheels and hubs 
• Two small chips on rear panel 
• Two one-inch cracked paint spots on hood
• Scrape on roof
• Heater leaks, has been bypassed
• No radio

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Maintenance records since 1980
• Engine rebuild receipts 
  • Some missing according to seller