[{"id": 2745722, "authorName": "X9_67yyF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/x9_67yyf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definitely a unique car! I live in Wisconsin though. Where's the heat?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543638645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2745756, "authorName": "SeattleCurmudgeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seattlecurmudgeon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a sweetie. This truck deserves a nice retirement on a farm as a \u201cgo to town\u201d rig.\r\nGLWTS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543640853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2745790, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I drove a lot of wagons and pickups of this vintage and find the two wheel drive version with the four cyl a better choice. Not only will the two wheel drive go off road and in mud and snow but will roll down the highway at almost hyway speeds especially with an overdrive. Nice Willys and please folks lets skip the Willis talk this time around....it gives me the Willies. glwa", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1543643238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2745864, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sometimes wish that the radio in my cars were located where this one is-would keep my granddaughter from changing the station-constantly!! In the late 70s I planned on purchasing a rollover Wagoneer and one of these to put together and have a cool beach cruiser-couldn't get the owner to part with one of his 4. These were a timeless design-the original SUV.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543651809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2745867, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@X9_67yyF buy the car-install Vintage Air heat/defrost/ac unit-good to go!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543651967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2745896, "authorName": "willyskaiser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willyskaiser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Built in september 51 ? Something wrong with the VIN, should begin by \"451\" (or \"452\" if it's an early '52 model) , not by \"454\" ?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1543664510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2745910, "authorName": "NickB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These were very popular with rural doctors and other professionals, which induced the company to move upscale with the Wagoneer. From this humble beginning, the SUV phenomenon still rolls on.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1543667764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2745919, "authorName": "1948", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1948/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by 1948", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543668718, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2745973, "authorName": "Britfanmog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britfanmog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 1956 Jeep wagon, mine had a flat head six in it. Looking at the pictures this looks like a overhead valve four. I don't believe the had an overhead engine in Jeeps in those days, or maybe they did, never to old to learn. Also the flat head six were problems if you over heated the engine a little the valve seat would crack, and the engine was ruined!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543671145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2745991, "authorName": "noahvale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/noahvale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it. I had a 59. The flat head 6 cracked in a freeze in VA. Axle ratios are probably 5.32/1 in this one. Won't go very fast, but will go anywhere.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1543671798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2746026, "authorName": "Hammerd1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hammerd1/", "bidAmount": 1400, "content": "$1,400 bid placed by Hammerd1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543672632, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2746033, "authorName": "broncosilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/broncosilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a \"thing\" for these. I've owned three over the years. Mine always had the Hurricane 6 so I'm not well versed on the four application. All of mine were 2WD with overdrive and did just fine on the freeway. \r\nWhat a great grocery getter, Costco and the feedstore. Boat loads of room in the back.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1543673011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2746072, "authorName": "Farmer40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farmer40/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just exactly what engine resides herein? The only F head Jeep I owned was a flathead.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543674007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2746084, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Farmer40, The \"F head\" engine was produced both in the four and six cyl. versions from about 52-56. It had the intake valves in the head and the exhaust valves in the block so were half flathead and half overhead. Horsepower increase I believe was 10 horsepower which is substantial since it amounts to a 10% increase", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543674277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2746312, "authorName": "john_bigboote_1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_bigboote_1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a flat six 30 years ago when I was 17. It had an original canvas tent that fit on the back between the back window and the tailgate. Super cool. Lots of good times in that thing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543680058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2746386, "authorName": "trusted_one", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trusted_one/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Cargo area show several dents and paint scratches\" heck no. With our '55 Hurricane 6 Willis Wagon, those were character building marks from my sister and I who rode back there over the dirts roads (or no roads!) of our childhood home in Grand Teton National Park. The \"scratches\" were actually claw marks from our fingernails and the \"dents\" from our heads banging up and down but we loved every minute in that beast! The beast could plow thru 4 feet of snow, ford sections of the Snake River, haul six deer on its flat fenders, hood and roof and climb 1/3 of the way up the Tetons! One of America's first \"Sport Ute?\" I want this one for 'the memories\" but I also want to stay married.........decisions, decisions!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1543682352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2746467, "authorName": "Amazon123gt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amazon123gt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't need this rig, but I want it! What a sweet Willys.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1543685252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2746491, "authorName": "Yossi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yossi/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Yossi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543685881, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2746703, "authorName": "tomberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it have turn signals? What's that on top of the steering column? Top speed about 45?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543692792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2746747, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This baby would climb a telephone pole if you could get it started !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1543694883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2746874, "authorName": "Copper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/copper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is something compelling about these old Jeeps, especially ones as well kept as this one. I see it sitting beside a Corvette at a show and shine, and getting most of the attention. BTW, I drove a few vehicles with 'sweep' speedometers. Your speed was probably the middle of the needle's swing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543700255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2746974, "authorName": "broncosilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/broncosilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Look again...........Is that not a heater under the dash???.......geeeez people. Those speedos work just fine if the cable is good and the plastic gears are good. By the way, if you listen to vehicle while in motion you will hear a clicking sound. That just may be the speedo cable in need of replacement.\r\n\r\nThere is a brake light in back nothing more. The item on top of the steering column appears to be a flashlight?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543704040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2747124, "authorName": "DFoote", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dfoote/", "bidAmount": 2750, "content": "$2,750 bid placed by DFoote", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543712392, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2747219, "authorName": "tomberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomberg/", "bidAmount": 3588, "content": "$3,588 bid placed by tomberg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543718634, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2747370, "authorName": "Barrygodflat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barrygodflat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Per the listing \u201cA Stewart-Warner gasoline-fired heater is mounted under the dash but has been disconnected.\u201d. Can anyone comment on these from the point of view of safety, serviceability and reliability?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543734776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2747769, "authorName": "LoneElk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loneelk/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by LoneElk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543774615, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2747772, "authorName": "LoneElk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loneelk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would be a fun little island car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543774654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2747823, "authorName": "onionman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onionman/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by onionman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543777182, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2747825, "authorName": "tomberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomberg/", "bidAmount": 5888, "content": "$5,888 bid placed by tomberg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543777249, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2747830, "authorName": "LoneElk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loneelk/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by LoneElk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543777957, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2747833, "authorName": "tomberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomberg/", "bidAmount": 6888, "content": "$6,888 bid placed by tomberg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543778153, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2747840, "authorName": "LoneElk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loneelk/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by LoneElk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543778361, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2747842, "authorName": "tomberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomberg/", "bidAmount": 7888, "content": "$7,888 bid placed by tomberg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543778479, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2747854, "authorName": "LoneElk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loneelk/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by LoneElk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543778992, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2747857, "authorName": "tomberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomberg/", "bidAmount": 8888, "content": "$8,888 bid placed by tomberg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543779115, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2747863, "authorName": "LoneElk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loneelk/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by LoneElk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543779624, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2747864, "authorName": "LoneElk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loneelk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m seeing a pattern here", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543779646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2747865, "authorName": "tomberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomberg/", "bidAmount": 9888, "content": "$9,888 bid placed by tomberg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543779703, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2747868, "authorName": "LoneElk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loneelk/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by LoneElk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543779924, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2748182, "authorName": "wjw300tt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wjw300tt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tomberg....ya it's got turn signals..... your left arm.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1543801009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2748358, "authorName": "Mystery_Trailer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mystery_trailer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@willyskaiser mentions the puzzle in the VIN. I see it too. What I might suggest is that there was an error in writing it down - or transferring it into the BAT format?\n\nWhere it reads: 4541FA1 in BAT Essentials (followed by the actual unit number) it would make more sense if it read: 451FA1 (followed by the actual unit number) Possibly ??? the second (4) was a typo?\n\nHere is the info from http://www.public.asu.edu/~grover/willys/serial.html\nthat suggests the following (***do your own check as there is a lot to refer to regarding many variations etc***)\n\nModel 4X4 73 SW \nYear 1951 451 FA1 \nStart # 10001 \nEnd # 21854\nUnits Built 11854\n\nI have an interest in the Jeep numbering etc as I have a 1951 Jeepster that probably is one of the left-over retitled prior to being sold 1950's (due to poor sales) and...in the 1950 model year there were two engine variations of both the 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder models...which meant multiple versions of numbering just in 1950 which then carried over to 1951....and then some Jeepsters may have ended up titled via their engine numbers... oh well.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1543817019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2748371, "authorName": "Mystery_Trailer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mystery_trailer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh and one more thing. This is not nit-picking. If the Jeep is sold out of state and goes to a state where a DMV inspection or State Patrol inspection is mandatory....best to have all the details (oops) ironed out prior to the end of a sale...so all the paperwork matches the vehicle ID/VIN plates etc....otherwise just one number out of place...can create a scenario where multiple DMV/State Patrol office trips and multiple buyer-seller calls etc have to be made. Good Luck With The Auction. Jeeps Are Great!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1543817360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2748467, "authorName": "smitty122", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smitty122/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Barrygodflat\u2026\u2026.. as per gasoline heaters......Safety: well any heater with the word \"gasoline\" should pretty much sum up the safety question. Reliability: Its now disconnected. Serviceability: Best left alone...\u2026\u2026\u2026. ask me how I know. \r\n\r\nWhat a great looking Willys!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543844212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2749092, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Years ago I restored one of these partially as a way to learn some basic body crafting skills before digging into $$ Italian metal. Mine was a 1950 but in blue and virtually the same spec. Rugged but pokey but a great car to tool around in. I could not stop in a hardware store parking lot without hearing the \"my grandfather had one story\". Fun the first 25 times.......\r\n\r\nMy only bitch about these was the handling-straight out of pre WWII technology. Kingpins and transversly mounted leaf springs in the front. Carnival ride bouncy. Drive slow and enjoy the ride. They are durable with good club support. Willys bought parts from many vendors so its easy to find brake parts, starters etc-they were all made by other companies and for a wide variety of models. \r\n\r\nDead simple to work on. Looks like a nice example", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543863173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2751231, "authorName": "LoneElk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loneelk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mystery_Trailer I appreciate the info. I\u2019m in a state (WA) where we can just mail in for title and registration", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543893238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2753967, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ekmcmullen has updated us with a correct VIN number, and the listing has been updated accordingly.\n\nThank you for viewing!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1543961297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2754235, "authorName": "ekmcmullen (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekmcmullen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry about the vin confusion. It's sorted and thanks guys for catching it.\r\nEvan. BTW, we just received a pile of docs and resto photos as well as original headliner and carpet samples and curios which will go with the car. We will upload them onto our site at www.cosmopolitanmotors.com or ask for them to be sent your way if you are interested.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543963443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2754250, "authorName": "Latest_Trend", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/latest_trend/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just needs some bronzed baby shoes for the rear view mirror..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1543963693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2754414, "authorName": "ekmcmullen (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekmcmullen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This particular vehicle was used on the same land owned by legendary New Mexico lawman Pat Garrett who was assassinated (shot in the back) in 1908 near the property. The land was bought from Garrett\u2019s family by a neighboring rancher who later sold it to Dr. Jerome D. Love, M.D.\r\n\r\nThe \u201cLove\u201d Willys was put to work for ranch chores hauling hay bales, windmill vanes, saddles, and went on deer hunts and escorted folks who came out to visit from the city. The Willys took cub scouts on field trips, trained teenage drivers, went to a high school prom, delivered newspapers and survived. It attended graduation from the University of Texas at El Paso and then after resting in the dry desert for over 40 years, the Willys now shows you what a true survivor is made of.\r\n\r\nIt does not have turn signals but as the astute BaT reader points out \u201c your left hand\u201d. There is a flashlight located on the top of the steering column. We believe the top speed would be in the 60-65 range. The speedo cable was making that noise and needs to be looked at possibly replaced. It in fact probably would work just fine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543966798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2758190, "authorName": "Randy_of_Idaho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randy_of_idaho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Learned to really drive in a 1952 CJ3A. Left hand turn signals. Bought that when I was 13 and drove it to Drivers Ed so I could get my license. High School is out in the country between two little towns so seldom had to go into town. Honest.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1544053745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2763308, "authorName": "scramboleer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scramboleer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice 2wd wagon with the F134 Hurricane. The original trim samples and historical docs are a huge treat (if you\u2019re into that sort of thing). It\u2019s a great rig though. Also the buyer should check out www.OldWillysForum.com, one of the bright spots on the interwebs for all things Willys.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544193425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2764334, "authorName": "sfohare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfohare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice truck\r\n\r\nI never understood the F-head rationale though. It\u2019s 1/2 OHV, 1/2 flathead. You\u2019ve already done the hard work of converting to OHV head, why not go all the way?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544211642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2765232, "authorName": "wjw300tt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wjw300tt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scramboleer it's a 4x4 . Wonder why no one ever installed some locking hubs on the front. sure saves wear and tear and probably improves the gas mileage.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544218981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2765645, "authorName": "jeepscum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeepscum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "30 minute warning!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544222046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2765771, "authorName": "zachmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zachmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've always liked these. This one would of course be about as far as it could be away and still be in the US. :) Any Navy guys making the trip from Bremerton to Charleston soon that wants an adventure?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544223280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2765832, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 12/7/18 at $10,500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544223902, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2765836, "authorName": "zachmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zachmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well that was like watching paint dry. :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544223921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2766217, "authorName": "kirt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kirt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How do I contact the seller?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544233929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2766529, "authorName": "RonM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sounds pretty low-geared.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544247547, "type": "comment"}]