- suv
- 44,995 overpriced
- Fort Worth, TX
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- classiccars.com
This 1960 willys 4x4 pickup has a very cool modern-retro look going on, when in actuality it has merely been restored to mostly original specifications. It's definitely got a no-nonsense demeanor, but this willys reminds us who really invented the iconic look and that utility doesn't have to be plain. With just two owners and a lifetime in the warm texas sun, this cool little 4x4 has led an easier life than most of its siblings. As a result, all the hazards that vehicles face out on the road, ranging from accidents to road salt, are a complete non-issue here. Thanks to expert work by wagonmaster a few years ago, panel fit is excellent, and the bed is completely unmarked, a result of its working days being over. The traditional willys look remains very much in evidence, with flat front fenders, simple wagon-like doors, and a bed that looks like it was hand-crafted by a blacksmith. There are a few chrome bits, including the bumpers, grill bars, and the neat trim along the sides of the doors, but for the most part, this is pure workhorse 4x4. The interior is perhaps where the most liberties were taken, as the stock bench seat was covered in handsome green vinyl. Simple gauges in the center of the dash monitor speed and the engine's vitals and appear to be in very good original condition and the knobs are correctly labeled for their functions. No radio is another indicator that this truck never served as daily transportation, although there is a heater, which is probably a good idea for a 4x4. Turn signals were added for safety and there's a spotlight for the driver, but otherwise, the equipment is sparse, just as intended. Rubber mats, a 3-speed manual gearbox, and levers for the 4x4 system round out the driver's controls. Wearing industrial gray paint and red lettering on the head, it will look familiar to jeep fans, and retains all its original equipment, including the single-barrel carburetor and 6-volt electrical system with generator. The perfect finishing touch are those red painted steel wheels which wear modern 245/75/16 bfgoodrich off-road rubber.
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