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For Sale at Auction: 1942 Willys Americar in Reno, Nevada

Vehicle Description

- 1 of only 5 built in 1942 (documentation available) Manufacturers transitioned to WW II effort
- All receipts for restoration available
- All woodwork completed/fabricated by Doug Carr, (now deceased) of 'Wooden Carr' company
- Woodwork: Hard rock maple & mahogany trim; 39 coats of clear epoxy applied by Doug Carr
- Exterior paint: Pallador Blue (original stock color from 1942) by Joe Campani, of Campani Color, Hayward, CA
- Cobra grained Black Vinyl roofing material by Super Auto Upholstery, Hayward, CA
- Original Stock: headlight bezels, grill, bumpers, brackets--re-chromed by Global Metal Plating
- All new custom glass using patterns from original by Bob Smith Glass, Pleasanton, CA
- All original Willys steel running boards, w/ black vinyl from Super Auto Upholstery
- Wheels: Custom made to resemble original Willys wheels-by Wheel Smith
- Original 1942 hubcaps re-chromed & fitted to new wheels
- Original 1942 frame used, but boxed & reinforced w/ steel
- Front suspension: Morrison w/ Wilwood front brakes
- Rear End: Curry 9" Ford w/ 370 Posi, attached w/ Posey rear leaf springs
- Driveshaft: Custom built by Driveline Services, San Leandro, CA
- Engine: 1955 331 Hemi--rebuilt w/ all new components, by Vic Hubbard Machine Shop
- Transmission: Automatic
- Dyno tuned by Bob Panella Racing, Stockton, CA--350 hp on Dyno
- 16 gallon fuel tank & straps by Tanks, Inc ALL ODOMETER READINGS ARE ASSUMED NOT ACTUAL OR EXCEED THEIR MECHANICAL LIMITS UNLESS STATED ACTUAL MILES BY THE SELLER.

Vehicle Details

  • 1942 Willys Americar
  • Listing ID: CC-2080852
  • Price: Auction Vehicle
  • Location:Reno, Nevada
  • Year:1942
  • Make:Willys
  • Model:Americar
  • Exterior Color:Blue
  • Interior Color:Saddle Brown
  • Odometer:0
  • Stock Number:580
  • VIN:44291043
Listed By:
Motorsport Auction Group
Reno/Sparks Convention Center
4590 South Virginia St
Reno, NV 89502

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