1961 Willys Overland

Gateway Classic Cars of Dallas is pleased to offer this Frame Off Restored 1961 Willys Overland Station Wagon Restomod, located near DFW Airport. These wagons marked a post-war shift in US consumer attitudes towards family life in the suburbs and with over 300,000 built many Americans who grew up in this era will fondly remember these vehicles.

The Couple who restored this vehicle have owned it for the past 22 years in North Texas, they found it as a Barn Find from the Original Owner in Ft Worth Texas, making this a 2 Owner Jeep with a crazy story!

This 4-wheel-drive wagon has been repainted in its Turquoise and White two-tone color combination.

Under the hood is the heart of a Corvette, a 5.7L EFI LT1 V8 engine making around 350HP. Attached to the motor is a GM Heavy Duty 4L80E Transmission, bolted to a Dana 300 Transfer Case with Advance Adapter Coupler. The Suspension on this Willys has been adapted to a Jeep TJ Style 5 Link setup front and rear, allowing for offroad flex and modern strength, Tom Woods Driveshaft with Dana 44 Front and Rear Axles with 3.73 gears.

Brakes are handled by a Wilwood Dual Master Cylinder, 4 Wheel Wilwood Disc Brakes. Cooling is accomplished by an Oversized Aluminum Radiator with an electric cooling fan. Power Steering is supported by an AGR Saginaw system. AC is by Vintage Air.

The Turquoise colored interior features custom upholstered Jeep TJ seats accommodating two each in the front and rear. A nice steering wheel dominates the view from the driver's seat and a single round dial in the center of the dashboard includes the VDO speedometer, temperature and fuel gauges, Radio, AC Controls. This is a fantastic example of a Restomoded classic and there is a whole new life to enjoy. Want to own something that is both unique and practical? Want to be the talk of the neighborhood? Give our helpful and knowledgeable Sales Staff a call at (817)-310-9400 today about this 1961 Willys Overland Wagon or any of our other inventory for sale. Alternatively, we will always be quick to respond to any email inquiries sent to

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