WW2 MB SLAT GRILL – his stunning ‘slat grille’ Willys MB jeep is rare in the extreme. Those familiar with the preservation of WW2 military vehicles already know this particular jeep. It has been described as “the finest ‘slat grille’ Willys in North America.” The jeep has won multiple awards from the MVPS.

• The frame number is: 101948
• The engine number is: 102346
• Date of manufacture is: December 12th, 1941 – The brass dash-mounted data plate is stamped: 12-4-41
• The overall condition of the jeep is beyond exceptional.

Simply stated, everything that a genuine ‘slat grille’ jeep should have is here:

• The jeep features the correct hand fabricated slat grille radiator grille.
• The jeep has no glove box.
• The extinguisher is mounted on the passenger side.
• The dashboard is equipped with the correct smooth bezel ignition switch.
• The dashboard features the correct gauges:
• The gas gauge is marked GAS (not FUEL).
• The speedo is marked every 5mph (not every 1mph).
• The ammeter is marked 30/30 (not 50/50).
• The engine bay features the correct early production radiator.
• The fuel tank sump/well is the correct early style, with the squared edges (not the later issue radiused corners).
• The wheels are the correct early issue solid Kelsey-Hayes type, (not the later issue slotted or, even later, split combat rims).
• The two toolboxes feature the correct small hinges (not the later issue long piano hinges).
• The driver seat and passenger seat are the correct ‘split tube’ design.
• On and on and on. The jeep will withstand any questions or inspections.

Currently, this historically valuable vehicle forms part of the Steve Matchett Private Collection, curated and safely protected in the secure climate controlled facilities of Unknown Charlotte.

Naturally, this truly spectacular 1941 ‘slat grille’ MB is only intended for the most serious of buyers; those that know precisely what they want. There are many, many cheaper WW2 jeeps out there to satisfy the needs of more casual buyers, those that merely want a fun toy to enjoy on weekends. This hyper-quality jeep is no weekend toy; it is a piece of living American history honoring the achievements and sacrifices of ‘the greatest generation’. Therefore, we ask that everyone treats this stunning early production ‘slat grille’ Willys MB with the very highest respect: Please only contact us if you are genuinely interested in owning a highly special piece of automotive history. That said, we are always happy to negotiate, but we reserve the right to do so only with serious buyers/collectors. Buy with pride. Own with pride. Drive with pride. Enough said.

A full description of the origins have been listed above. For immediate assistance Call / Text Cyrus Klaesi at +702.286.3248 OR Mario Panayotidis at +704.305.5373. Attention! We are a dealership upon appointment only. For any further information, please call our Office at +704.305.5373. North Carolina, USA – Eastern Standard Time

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