13th Sep, 2025 11:00
September 2025 Classic Car & Bike Auction
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1944 Willys Jeep MB
Registration: 216XUW
VIN: 19185
Mileage Showing: 005
Transmission: Manual
MOT: Exempt
Number of Keys: 1
V5 on Site: Yes
- Sought after MB model
- Restored example
- Wartime built
Believed to have been deployed to France from new in 1944 this sought after Willys MB model was sold into private hands after the war where it remained in a british ex-pats collection in France before being brought to the UK by the same owners where it was registered with the DVLA in June 1970. Showing 1 previous keeper until it was bought by the current keeper in March 2023.
The current keeper, a well known hobby restorer and collector of Willys & Hotchkiss Jeeps carried out the restoration including stripping down to the bare chassis, sandblasting, repairing and repainting before restoring the body and refitting along with an engine overhaul with the only major body replacement being the windscreen frame. Also fitted with a new clutch, new battery, new carburettor and lift pump as well as axles and brakes overhauled.
Sold with correct canvas roof and side screen/doors. Showing 5 miles although the vendor advises he fitted a rebuilt speedo during his ownership.
Please see our walk around video for more information and engine start up
GUIDE PRICE £16,000 - £20,000
Sold for £15,000
Estimated at £16,000 - £20,000
Registration: 216XUW
VIN: 19185
Mileage Showing: 005
Transmission: Manual
MOT: Exempt
Number of Keys: 1
V5 on Site: Yes
- Sought after MB model
- Restored example
- Wartime built
Believed to have been deployed to France from new in 1944 this sought after Willys MB model was sold into private hands after the war where it remained in a british ex-pats collection in France before being brought to the UK by the same owners where it was registered with the DVLA in June 1970. Showing 1 previous keeper until it was bought by the current keeper in March 2023.
The current keeper, a well known hobby restorer and collector of Willys & Hotchkiss Jeeps carried out the restoration including stripping down to the bare chassis, sandblasting, repairing and repainting before restoring the body and refitting along with an engine overhaul with the only major body replacement being the windscreen frame. Also fitted with a new clutch, new battery, new carburettor and lift pump as well as axles and brakes overhauled.
Sold with correct canvas roof and side screen/doors. Showing 5 miles although the vendor advises he fitted a rebuilt speedo during his ownership.
Please see our walk around video for more information and engine start up
GUIDE PRICE £16,000 - £20,000
Auction: September 2025 Classic Car & Bike Auction, 13th Sep, 2025
A Live auction with bidding also available online, over the telephone and by proxy bidding.
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