BaT Auction: 1955 Willys CJ-5 at No Reserve

This 1955 Willys CJ-5 is finished in red over black and is powered by a 134ci F-head inline-four paired with a three-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Equipment includes a suspension lift, 15″ wheels, black bikini top, front tow bar, receiver hitch, roll bar, fold-down windshield, fire extinguisher, 8-ball shift knob, and seating for four. Acquired by the selling dealer in April 2021, this CJ-5 is now offered at no reserve with a clean California title.

The body was repainted in red under previous ownership, and features include a black bikini top, front tow bar, rear receiver hitch, and fold-down windshield. Doors are included in the sale and are depicted in the gallery. Cracks and fading are present in the paintwork.

Polished 15″ wheels are wrapped in 30×9.5″ BFGoodrich Radial All-Terrain T/A tires. The truck is equipped with an aftermarket suspension lift, locking front hubs, and four-wheel drum brakes.

The interior features body-color sheet metal, black textured floors, and a mixed set of aftermarket seats trimmed in black and gray vinyl. Additional equipment includes a roll bar, fire extinguisher, and 8-ball shift knob.

The three-spoke steering wheel fronts a 90-mph speedometer with inset coolant temperature and fuel level gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 800 miles. Total mileage is unknown.

The 134ci Hurricane inline-four was factory rated at 72 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque. The seller notes oil seepage from the engine.

Power is sent to the rear or all four wheels through three-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Additional underside photos are presented in the gallery below.

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