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1942 Willys MB
$24,500
Year
1942Make
WillysModel
MBOdometer
390 (TMU)Engine
Go Devil Inline 4-CylinderFuel Type
gasolineTransmission
manualDrivetrain
4×4VIN / Chassis #
Upon RequestSeller
private partyLocation
WINTERSET, IATitle Status
cleanMechanically restored in 2023 and described as parade ready, this 1942 Willys MB pairs classic WWII flatfender character with a long list of recent mechanical work. The Jeep is located in Winterset, Iowa and carries a clean title in the seller's name. Power comes from the Go Devil inline-four paired with a manual transmission and 4x4 drivetrain, with recent attention to the cooling system, fuel system, ignition system, brakes, hubs, steering, lighting, windshield, wipers, and related drivability items.
- Mechanically Restored in 2023: Recent work addressed the drivetrain fluids, cooling system, fuel delivery, ignition, intake/exhaust, brakes, hubs, bearings, steering, and engine setup. That scope makes this more than a cosmetic military Jeep and gives the next owner a clear maintenance baseline.
- Go Devil Inline-Four and Manual 4x4 Drivetrain: The Go Devil inline-four remains the defining powerplant of the wartime Jeep, paired here with a manual transmission and 4x4 drivetrain. Service work included new ignition components, new carburetor, new fuel pump, oil-pan gasket service, and timing/oil-pump setup.
- Brake, Hub, and Steering Work Completed: The brake shoes were relined, the drums were turned, new hub seals were installed, the front and rear brake shoes were adjusted, and the brake system was bled and tested. The front and rear hub bearings were also cleaned and packed, and the steering drag link was rebuilt.
- Parade-Ready Military Details: This MB includes newer tires, new wipers, a new windshield, new lights, a battery quick disconnect, and a Champion siren with new siren switch. Those details support the seller’s parade-ready description without taking away from the Jeep’s simple military character.
- Clean Iowa Title: Offered by a private seller in Winterset, Iowa, this Willys MB is described as clean, running well, and titled. The odometer shows 390 miles and is listed as TMU.
About the Willys MB
The Willys MB was built for military service during World War II and became the foundation for the civilian Jeep lineage that followed. Its lightweight body, short wheelbase, simple drivetrain, and four-wheel-drive layout made it useful across transport, reconnaissance, utility, and support roles.
Today, MBs are valued for their historical importance, unmistakable design, and elemental driving experience. A mechanically refreshed example like this one fits naturally into parades, military vehicle events, local drives, shows, and collections.
Powertrain
- Go Devil inline 4-cylinder engine
- Manual transmission
- 4x4 drivetrain
Exterior & Interior:
- WWII military Jeep body
- Open flatfender cabin
- Newer tires
- New windshield
- New wipers
- New lights
- New fuel cap
- Champion siren
- New siren switch
- Battery quick disconnect
- Clean title
Service & Maintenance
- Mechanical restoration completed (2023)
- Drivetrain drained and gear oil changed (2023)
- New reproduction radiator / radiator assembly installed (2023)
- New 160-degree thermostat, thermostat retainer, gasket, coolant hoses/tubes, and clamps installed (2023)
- New accelerator z-bar linkage assembly installed (2023)
- New fuel pump installed (2023)
- New oil pressure gauge hose and hard line installed (2023)
- Pertronix magnetic pickup assembly installed in distributor (2023)
- New spark plugs installed (2023)
- New intake/exhaust manifold assembly installed (2023)
- Brake shoes relined and brake drums turned true (2023)
- New hub seals installed (2023)
- Front and rear brake shoes adjusted, brake system bled and tested (2023)
- Front and rear hub bearings cleaned and packed (2023)
- New carburetor installed (2023)
- Oil pan removed, cleaned, and resealed with new gasket (2023)
- Ignition timing and oil pump set to specification (2023)
- Steering drag link rebuilt (2023)
- Newer tires installed
- New wipers installed
- New windshield installed
- New battery quick disconnect installed
- Champion siren and new siren switch installed
- New lights installed
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