1953 Willys-Overland Station Wagon

Description

In 1942 Willys-Overland was building military MB Jeeps as fast as our armed services could accept them. But the small company needed a plan for after the war, and that year they hired famed industrial designer Brooks Stevens to develop a vehicle that shared many MB components and was economical to tool. Announced in 1946 as a “people's car” the two-wheel drive Willys Jeep Station Wagon was first all-steel, factory-built wagon in North America. The four-wheel drive model became available in 1949. By 1950 it was the most popular station wagon in America, and Consumer Reports that year stated, "The Willys Station Wagon, used as it is intended to be used, has no equal in its field...” The Station Wagon was so popular it was offered for nearly 20 years until the Wagoneer replaced it in 1966. 

This well-maintained 1953 Willys FA2 4X4 Station Wagon is a true original, America’s first sport utility vehicle, and it is believed to have only two owners from new. Showing 38,178 miles at listing, which is thought to be original, the floor mat, seat covers, door panels and all glass are said to be from the factory, too.  

Highlights 

• Two owners and 38,178 miles believed to be from new 

• One of 10,631 Jeep 4X4 Station Wagons produced in 1953 

• Four-cylinder F-134 “Hurricane” 134.2 cu-in engine producing 72 hp 

• Three-speed manual transmission and two-speed transfer case 

• Part-time four-wheel drive with manual front hubs 

• The chassis number (453FA213332) decodes as: 

  • 453 – 1953 four-cylinder (F-head)  

  • FA2 – Four-wheel drive Station Wagon 

  • 13332 – Serial number 

• This 1953 Willys Jeep 4X4 Station Wagon is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 38,178 miles at the time of listing, which is believed original 

Features 

• Heater/defroster 

• Removable passenger and rear seats 

• Tire Size: 6.50-15 

• Electrical: 6 Volt 

• Transmission: Borg-Warner T-90 three-speed manual 

• Transfer Case: Two-speed Dana 18  

• Rear Axle: Dana 44 

• Front Axle: Dana 25 

• Wheelbase: 104.5 inch  

Known Imperfections 

• Patinaed paint and pin stripes 

• Some surface corrosion on interior floorboard 

 Ownership History 

The consignor has owned over 500 Willys Jeepsters, Pickups and Station Wagons over the years, and acquired this 1953 Willys Jeep Station Wagon from the son of the original owner. This 1948 Jeepster has been serviced, test driven, and approved by the consignor. 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.    

Contact: Cason Vogel   Phone: 904.504.7848   email: cvogel@hagerty.com     

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