472cid
Mopar
HEMI
engine
producing
1,000
hp
to
the
wheels
Art
Morrison
chassis
Completely
customized
interior
Featured
in
Gasser
magazine
and
other
various
publications
There
are
many
iconic
cars
that
were
produced
during
the
1940's
in
the
U.S.
but
due
to
the
outgoing
events
at
the
time,
American
manufactures
turned
to
help
the
military
during
the
time.
Willys-Overland
Motors
was
able
to
produce
a
series
of
cars
during
the
late
30s,
and
early
40s
called
the
Americar.
This
line
of
vehicles
came
in
as
a
sedan,
station
wagon,
pickup
truck,
and
most
famous
\"a
coupe\".
The
coupe
version
was
the
favorite
model
to
modify
and
it
made
it
a
popular
\"hot
rod\"
choice.
This
particular
1940
Willys
was
bought
by
the
previous
owner
in
South
Carolina
in
2000.
He
purchased
the
car
from
a
couple
that
had
it
sitting
hidden
in
a
barn,
where
it
sat
for
more
than
a
decade.
The
new
owner
wanted
to
create
his
high
school
dream
Hot
Rod
Willys,
that
he
envisioned
years
ago.
Throughout
the
time
of
his
ownership,
the
owner
ultimately
built
the
machine
of
his
dreams.
He
started
by
stripping
the
car
down
to
its
bare
metal.
The
core
platform
is
an
Art
Morrison
chassis,
that
allowed
him
to
install
the
many
features
that
make
this
Willys
a
head
turn.
Powering
the
chassis,
is
a
472cid
Mopar
HEMI
engine
with
a
3-speed
transmission
Line/Loc-trans/brake.
Power
is
transferred
trough
a
Strange
9in
rear
end,
with
32-spline
strange
street/strip
axles.
The
Willys
is
easily
capable
of
a
9-second
pass
in
the
?
mile,
and
equally
good
to
drive
on
the
street.
The
owner
had
the
interior
completely
customized,
including
new
upholstery,
gauges,
and
feature
comforts
such
as
electric
windows,
power
locks,
air
conditioning
and
more.
The
Willys
was
then
driven
across
different
cities
and
car
shows
in
central
California.
It
was
also
featured
in
different
articles,
including
the
Gasser
magazine,
a
famous
hot
rod
magazine.
Each
and
every
collector
car
that
comes
to
Canepa
is
put
through
and
extensive
and
diligent
process
called
the
\"Canepa
Difference.\"
This
includes
a
major
and
comprehensive
mechanical
inspection
where
all
systems
are
checked
and
serviced
as
necessary.
They
also
receive
an
award-winning
concours-level
detailing,
a
thorough
cleaning
of
each
and
every
surface
that
ensures
that
every
car
is
a
sight
to
behold.
Finishing
off
with
a
foam-pad-only
polish
to
enhance
the
paint
finish,
each
and
every
car
is
a
perfect
example
and
a
personification
of
Bruce
Canepa's
impeccable
attention
to
detail.
This
previous
owner
had
created
his
personal
dream
car.
The
vision
of
this
hot
rod,
features
many
characteristics
that
makes
it
turn
heads
anywhere
you
go.
This
car
is
turn
key
ready,
to
be
driven
at
your
local
race
track,
or
your
favorite
car
show.