Jeep - Willys MB - 'NO RESERVE - 1944
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€ 1,800
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Selected by Arjan Rietveld
Thirty years' experience with classic cars, specialising in Italian cars and Porsche.
Estimate € 23,000 - € 26,000
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Brand: Willys; Model Type: MB – 'NO RESERVE; Year: 1944.
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Description from the seller
ON DISPLAY
* Equipped with Federperiti Conformity Guarantee Expertise
* Manufactured in 1944
* Car approved as a 6-seat passenger car on the registration papers
* Original four-cylinder gasoline engine of 2,200 cc
* Full canvas roof
* Recently passed technical inspection with no defects
HISTORY/PANORAMA
The Willys MB is the quintessential light all-terrain military vehicle with four-wheel drive, the very symbol of the American armed forces during World War II and the progenitor of all modern off-roaders. Born from a 1940 U.S. Army urgent requirement, it was originally designed by the Bantam Car Company, but mass production was entrusted to Willys-Overland (and later Ford under license) to meet the enormous war demand.
This example was produced in early 1944 and homologated for road use in 1957, retaining its original 1944 2,200 cc gasoline engine and registration as a 6-seat car on the official papers.
EXTERIOR
The bodywork shows a solid state of preservation, with a lovely patina and signs of aging. The canvas roof is present, complete, and in good condition. The original underbody, well preserved, with a solid chassis and no signs of accidents. The wheels have been refurbished in the past and, overall, the car presents itself in preserved and well-usable condition.
INTERIOR
The interiors have been restored in the past and today present themselves in good general condition, maintaining a pleasant and authentic patina of the era. The dashboard is complete with original instruments and well preserved, as is the rare era instrumentation, a feature that helps keep the cabin faithful to the model’s original layout.
MECHANICS
The car is equipped with the original engine bearing the MB-429037 code, consistent with the car’s 1944 production year, a four-stroke 2,200 cc gasoline engine, paired with a manual gearbox. The powerplant starts readily and runs, as does the braking system, converted to disc brakes for greater safety. The technical check is valid until October 2028 and was passed without any defects found; the vehicle is road-legal.
Given the limited recent use, as with all collectible vehicles, a normal check before regular use is always suggested.
A rare original Willys MB from 1944 is now scarce and increasingly difficult to find due to rising interest in this type of road-legal vehicles.
TRANSPORT
The seller can arrange home delivery within Italy and Europe. Contact for a quote.
BUY NOW:
Now you can secure the lot without waiting! Have questions? Contact the seller for assistance.
DOCUMENTATION
Conformity inspection appraisal by Federperiti
Technical inspection certificate
Italian transfer documents
Original spare wheel
Canvas roof
Sales invoice
SERVICES
All vehicles are our property and we do not engage in consignment sales. We provide
advice and support for foreign registration through our trusted agencies.
WARRANTY
We sell exclusively vehicles guaranteed with 100% conformity and
Certificates: each vehicle is sold with a Certificate of Conformity issued by Federperiti,
an Italian independent authority recognized internationally. Each vehicle is
inspected in person to guarantee the buyer the conformity of photos, description, and the
overall condition of the car.
Some videos of the car, engine, and driving may be available; ask Catawiki.
The seller handles ownership transfer remotely or documents for export (not included). Assistance with shipping in Italy, Europe, and worldwide at favorable prices. You can also comfortably pick up the car in person.
You are welcome in our showroom to meet us and see the vehicle before the end
of the auction, or via a WhatsApp video call; write to Catawiki for an appointment.
Follow our “No Reserve” Collection Car Auctions on Catawiki
Seller's Story
Since 2000, we have specialized in Collector Cars. For six consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025), we have been awarded the 'Catawiki Certificate of Excellence' as the best seller, becoming the top seller in the category: each car is independently inspected in person by certified Federperiti experts for maximum transparency and accuracy in our Reserve Auctions. Customer support via email, WhatsApp, and phone is always available during and after the auction to ensure assistance with documents, ownership transfers, export, and delivery. For more information, visit Netclassic.it.
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Translated by Google TranslateON DISPLAY
* Equipped with Federperiti Conformity Guarantee Expertise
* Manufactured in 1944
* Car approved as a 6-seat passenger car on the registration papers
* Original four-cylinder gasoline engine of 2,200 cc
* Full canvas roof
* Recently passed technical inspection with no defects
HISTORY/PANORAMA
The Willys MB is the quintessential light all-terrain military vehicle with four-wheel drive, the very symbol of the American armed forces during World War II and the progenitor of all modern off-roaders. Born from a 1940 U.S. Army urgent requirement, it was originally designed by the Bantam Car Company, but mass production was entrusted to Willys-Overland (and later Ford under license) to meet the enormous war demand.
This example was produced in early 1944 and homologated for road use in 1957, retaining its original 1944 2,200 cc gasoline engine and registration as a 6-seat car on the official papers.
EXTERIOR
The bodywork shows a solid state of preservation, with a lovely patina and signs of aging. The canvas roof is present, complete, and in good condition. The original underbody, well preserved, with a solid chassis and no signs of accidents. The wheels have been refurbished in the past and, overall, the car presents itself in preserved and well-usable condition.
INTERIOR
The interiors have been restored in the past and today present themselves in good general condition, maintaining a pleasant and authentic patina of the era. The dashboard is complete with original instruments and well preserved, as is the rare era instrumentation, a feature that helps keep the cabin faithful to the model’s original layout.
MECHANICS
The car is equipped with the original engine bearing the MB-429037 code, consistent with the car’s 1944 production year, a four-stroke 2,200 cc gasoline engine, paired with a manual gearbox. The powerplant starts readily and runs, as does the braking system, converted to disc brakes for greater safety. The technical check is valid until October 2028 and was passed without any defects found; the vehicle is road-legal.
Given the limited recent use, as with all collectible vehicles, a normal check before regular use is always suggested.
A rare original Willys MB from 1944 is now scarce and increasingly difficult to find due to rising interest in this type of road-legal vehicles.
TRANSPORT
The seller can arrange home delivery within Italy and Europe. Contact for a quote.
BUY NOW:
Now you can secure the lot without waiting! Have questions? Contact the seller for assistance.
DOCUMENTATION
Conformity inspection appraisal by Federperiti
Technical inspection certificate
Italian transfer documents
Original spare wheel
Canvas roof
Sales invoice
SERVICES
All vehicles are our property and we do not engage in consignment sales. We provide
advice and support for foreign registration through our trusted agencies.
WARRANTY
We sell exclusively vehicles guaranteed with 100% conformity and
Certificates: each vehicle is sold with a Certificate of Conformity issued by Federperiti,
an Italian independent authority recognized internationally. Each vehicle is
inspected in person to guarantee the buyer the conformity of photos, description, and the
overall condition of the car.
Some videos of the car, engine, and driving may be available; ask Catawiki.
The seller handles ownership transfer remotely or documents for export (not included). Assistance with shipping in Italy, Europe, and worldwide at favorable prices. You can also comfortably pick up the car in person.
You are welcome in our showroom to meet us and see the vehicle before the end
of the auction, or via a WhatsApp video call; write to Catawiki for an appointment.
Follow our “No Reserve” Collection Car Auctions on Catawiki
Seller's Story
Since 2000, we have specialized in Collector Cars. For six consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025), we have been awarded the 'Catawiki Certificate of Excellence' as the best seller, becoming the top seller in the category: each car is independently inspected in person by certified Federperiti experts for maximum transparency and accuracy in our Reserve Auctions. Customer support via email, WhatsApp, and phone is always available during and after the auction to ensure assistance with documents, ownership transfers, export, and delivery. For more information, visit Netclassic.it.
Subscribe to stay updated with our mailing list.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Brand
Jeep
Model type
Willys MB - 'NO RESERVE
Year
1944
Located in
Italy
Mileage reading
66683 mi
Registration papers
with Italian registration
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Green
Horse power
60
Cubic capacity
2200cc
Matching numbers
Yes
Matching colours
Yes
Service book/history
No
Valid MOT
Yes
Date until valid MOT
October 31, 2028
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
On request
Certificate available
Yes
Condition (Paint & body)
Good: may require conventional body and paintwork. May require replacement of parts
Condition (Interior)
Good: shows signs of normal wear and usage. May require repair or replacement of parts
Condition (Frame & underbody)
Good: frame/structure shows minor signs of surface rust, signs of usage/wear, may require some attention
Condition (Mechanical)
Good: mechanically sound. May require maintenance and repair
Condition (Overall)
Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing
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Catawiki always aims to offer you the best possible buying experience. Our experts virtually review and select every vehicle in line with our submission guidelines and we require our sellers to provide the most accurate description of the vehicle. However, providing a fully detailed analysis of the vehicle is extremely difficult, and close to impossible. To guide you, we ask our sellers to provide information about the vehicle’s condition. Please consider that most vehicles for sale are classic vehicles and they often already have a whole life behind them, meaning that even a condition 1 or 2 vehicle might need maintenance to be ready for the road. It is advised to carefully read our submission guidelines that further describe details about the condition grades and types to manage your expectations. Cars are sold “as is”, meaning as described and in the condition they are in at the time of the sale and without any representation, warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to the condition by Catawiki or by the seller. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from yours, your local garage, or the dealer’s opinion. This does not automatically mean the car does not conform to its description. Before bidding, please check your local legislation regarding vehicle registration. Neither the seller nor Catawiki is responsible for the registration of the vehicle in your country and will not accept a cancellation for your failure to register the vehicle. We also recommend that, if possible, you arrange a viewing with the seller before placing a bid.
