Hemmings Find of the Day – 1952 Willys pickup

Published by Mike on January 21, 2017

Restored 1952 Willys pickup for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description:

History is known since new! Purchased new by California Pacific Gas and Electric. PGE sold it at auction to a local car dealer in SF area who sold it to a Walnut Orchard owner in Upper Lake, CA. who restored, maintained and kept it in dry storage for many years eventually selling it to the current owner.
The current owner has had much done, including gas tank restoration, steering rebuilt, brakes rebuilt including new brake lines, new shocks, new tires, added beauty rings, the body and bed were removed, all panels straightened, no bondo, the frame undercoated, engine compartment detailed and then the body fenders and bed painted and reinstalled. (Zero Rust!)
The body off restoration was done 4 years ago and is still in pristine condition with no rock chips or scratches. It has been garage kept and use being local car shows.
It is equipped with a factory installed power takeoff winch, 4-wheel drive. Inline Hurricane 4-cylinder F head engine, 4-wheel drive with Warn Locking Hubs, Upgraded oil filter and oil bath air cleaner