1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep

134ci L-Head I4 | 3-Speed Manual Transmission | Black Vinyl Soft Top by Bestop

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LOT #

250636810

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All the information and photos on this listing are from when this vehicle was originally listed on ExoticCarTrader.com
Make:
Model:
VIN:
CJ2A63684
Lot Number:
250636810
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
333 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
134ci I4
Drive Type:
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Forest Green
Interior Color:
Black
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Pennsylvania
  • 1946 Willys-Overland CJ-2A Jeep
  • 134ci L-Head I4
  • 1-Barrel Carburetor
  • 3-Speed Manual
  • 4x4
  • Forest Green Exterior
  • Black Interior
  • 16" Steel Wheels (Painted Pale Yellow)
  • Black Vinyl Soft Top by Bestop

Overview of 1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep For Sale by Owner

Behold, the world’s first-ever mass-production civilian four-wheel drive car: the Willys Jeep. Derived from the military vehicle that served extensively in World War II, the Willys CJ “Civilian Jeep” was a modified, road-legal version of the battlefield hero. Aimed at the farming and industrial community, many mechanical modifications over the military version were with the goal of making it more durable and reliable. As the war was winding up, Jeep started working on the CJ, with 2 main prototype models being tested (CJ-1 and CJ-2). The CJ-2A was the first production model, which arrived in mid-1945, initially used up the last of the war-time parts stock. Once this was over, many parts such as the rear axle were changed (in this case to a stronger option). In total, over 214,000 CJ-2As were built between 1945 and 1949.

Exterior and Interior

Only 2 color schemes were available up till mid-1946: green with yellow wheels and tan with red wheels. This lovely 1946 Willys-Overland CJ-2A Jeep is finished in a similar color scheme; green with cream/light yellow wheels. It carries a spare wheel on the (left) side panel, above the rear axle. The other major visual differences over its military predecessor include a tailgate, and a modified front grille with larger, more bulging headlamps. As standard, the CJ-2As were available with only the driver’s seat, 1 wing mirror and 1 taillight (both on the driver’s side). While this vehicle only has one wing mirror and taillight, it does have 2 seats (in black). The most striking aspect of the interior is probably the 3-stick layout for the transmission and transfer case, a concept that catches most of us off-guard even though it would’ve been a Jeep owner’s daily routine a few decades ago. Overall, the spotless condition of the vehicle suggests that it has undergone a thorough restoration recently (possibly at the same time the engine was rebuilt).

Engine

The engine, which looks as immaculate as the rest of the car. It has the 2.2L L134 “Go Devil” inline 4-cylinder engine from its predecessor, but Willys swapped out the T-84 transmission for a T-90 Borgwarner 3-speed manual transmission, driving 2 or 4 wheels based on the setting.

Walk-around Video of this Willys CJ2A

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