Vehicle Description
This Willys originally sold new by A. Ray Barker Motor Company in Albuquerque, NM, on August 21, 1952 as documented in the original Bill of Sale and owner's manual with vehicle. A former Southern California car purchased in 1973 and stored in a heated facility ever since. This is an unrestored original car with 28,450 original miles (mileage not indicated on the title). The engine is a Willys Hurricane 6-cylinder F-head (large overhead intake valve and valve-in-block exhaust) serial number 6P-28544A as per Bill of Sale. The compression ratio is 7.6:1. The car has a standard 3-speed synchromesh manual transmission with overdrive. The Willys Aero Ace is custom-styled and luxuriously equipped. A rear window that wraps around the body, wider than the large curved windshield, is a notable distinguishing feature. Standard equipment includes arm rests, ash tray front and rear, dome light, locking pull-out glove drawer, dual horns, kick pads, door locks, inside rearview mirror, dual stop taillights, two sun visors, vent wings, V-type steering wheel with horn ring and dual windshield wipers. Additional optional equipment and accessories includes two-tone paint, fog lights, spotlight, radio, oil bath air cleaner, bumper guards, heater and defroster, directional signal lights, hood ornament, large hubcaps and oil filter. An NOS water pump was installed and the radiator cleaned and serviced in 2015. The hydraulic brake system was rebuilt with new components in 2015. The car is smooth to drive and handles well. It was ahead of its time for 1952.
