1953 Willys CJ-3A Jeep

134ci L-Head I4 “Go-Devil” | 3-Speed Manual Transmission | Olive Drab Green Vinyl Interior

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250942354

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
3J136537
Lot Number:
250942354
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
23,711 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
134ci I4
Drive Type:
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Olive Drab Green
Interior Color:
Olive Drab Green
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Texas
  • 1953 Willys CJ-3A Jeep
  • 134ci L-Head I4 “Go-Devil”
  • Carter WO 1-Barrel Carburetor
  • Borg-Warner T-90 3-Speed Manual
  • 4x4
  • Olive Drab Green Exterior
  • Olive Drab Green Vinyl Interior
  • Dana 18 Twin-Stick Transfer Cage
  • Ross Cam-and-Lever Manual Steering Box
  • 16” Steel Rims
  • Hydraulic Drum Brakes

Overview of 1953 Willys CJ-3A Jeep For Sale by Owner

Bridging the gap between the military vehicles and the civilian utility vehicles, the Jeep CJ came to life in 1945. In simple terms, it was the world's first mass-produced civilian four-wheel drive car. The acronym CJ itself stands for “Civilian Jeep”. Manufactured by Willys-Overland, it showcases a no-nonsense design with maximum off-road capability, making it perfectly suited for farming and ranching. Buyers in that era didn't need much else, making the CJ a highly desired vehicle. It also explains why you can still find well-preserved examples today. What we have on offer here is a 1953 Willys CJ-3A Jeep with its odometer indicating a mileage of 23,711. Currently located in Corpus Christi, Texas, this CJ is ready to give you a taste of American history.

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1953 Willys CJ-3A Jeep is finished in the period-correct, utilitarian Olive Drab Green. Carrying its sturdy, flat-fender body is an 80-inch wheelbase inspired by the wartime model. The vehicle rides on 16-inch steel rims, which are paired with hydraulic drum brakes at all four corners. The CJ-3A's notable design features include a single, one-piece windshield that can fold forward onto the hood, round headlights, and a traditional upright grille. A detachable rear tailgate and a spare tire installed on the passenger side of the rear body are standard features for the CJ-3A. In our subject Jeep, you can find the spare tire in the rear bed. The interior of this 1953 Willys CJ-3A Jeep continues its no-nonsense attitude. The seating surfaces are upholstered in Olive Drab Green Vinyl and only feature essential gauges on the dashboard. The driver gets a manually operated steering system utilizing a Ross Cam-and-Lever Manual Steering Box.

Engine

This 1953 Willys CJ-3A Jeep is propelled by the legendary 134 cubic-inch L-Head I4 engine, famously known as the “Go-Devil.” This durable, liquid-cooled, four-cylinder engine is fed by a single-barrel Carter WO carburetor. You don’t get race-winning power with this engine. Just 60 horsepower reported at 4,000 rpm and 105 pound-feet of torque at 2,000 rpm is enough for a Jeep's purpose. It sends power to its 4x4 system via a Borg-Warner T-90 3-speed manual transmission.

Walk-around Video of this Willys CJ-3A

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