For Sale: 1961 Willys Wagoneer

Up until 1955, Rolls-Royce relied exclusively upon coachbuilders to produced the bodies of their cars. Chassis, complete with functional drivetrains and grilles, would leave the Rolls-Royce factory to be built into custom works of art tailored to clientele’ needs. Unfortunately, this vehicle production method was prohibitively expensive and was largely falling out of favor by the beginning of the 1950s. That mindset shifted with the introduction of the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II, a new steel-bodied sedan produced in conjunction with Bentley and powered by a brand-new 6.2-liter aluminum V8. However, Rolls-Royce would not wholly abandon the art of coachbuilding. Select models of their new Silver Cloud II, such as the drophead coupe and alloy-bodied cars, were constructed by the artisans at Mulliner Park Ward, James Young, and Hooper.

This 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is a rare Mulliner Park Ward drophead coupe, one of only 75 left-hand-drive examples ever constructed. It was ordered as an American-specification vehicle for Debbie Reynolds and her husband, Harry Karl, in 1961, at which time it was fitted with bespoke Lucas P100 headlights for a classic Phantom look. So striking was the conversion that it caught the eye of Lucille Ball, a close friend of Reynolds and the star of I Love Lucy. The Silver Cloud was subsequently sold to Ball’s production company, Desilu Productions, during which time it could be seen driving around Hollywood with both Lucille and her son, Desi. A full restoration was commissioned in 1995 with work completed by Richard Gorman, a Rolls-Royce specialist, and proprietor or Vantage Motor Works. At this time, the original Porcelain White paint over Scarlet leather color combination was changed in favor of the Velvet Green over Biscuit leather that remains on the car to this day. It is a beautiful and quintessentially Rolls-Royce pairing that perfectly suits the lines of this Silver Cloud. The vehicle is in top mechanical condition and drives very well. For the Rolls-Royce enthusiast, few cars carry the same provenance. This rare, turn-key example is equally prepared for a Sunday drive or a showing on the Concours lawn.

Porsche Certificate of Authenticity: Matching VIN number: 162032, matching engine number: 733135, matching transmission number: 86310, matching exterior paint color/code: Signal Red/6407, matching interior material color/type:  Black/Leather.

Late Euro Reutter cabriolet (delivery date  05/17/1965), only a little  more than 100 built after this car. Odometer 43,700 miles, three owner car, present owner since 1984.

Painted date stamped rims (5*1/65) with new tires and polished hub caps. Original Blaupunkt radio, model Bremen series 5 (restored by W.Wilkins), original speakers and correct antenna. Original tool bag with some tools and restored jack.

Mostly original re-chromed parts except for front blinkers, original units included but need re-chroming, but this might obliterate lettering – new owner can decide what to do.

Just completed restauration including: fresh paint and new rubber parts, new rear plastic window and aluminium strip on canvas top,  new German carpet interior and headliner,  reupholstered leather seats with re-chromed seat supports, tachometer and dual gauge instruments cleaned and re-calibrated with new temperature sender (North Hollywood Speedometer and Clock Co.), blinker unit re-built and handle re-chromed (Doug Feistamel), rebuilt generator and starter with new bushing and starter relay, new bearings on virgin crank, new valves and aluminium oil cooler, new Big Bore pistons and cylinders, Solex split shaft carburetors installed by original owner with hot cam, carburetors restored by 356Carburetor Rescue, complete European heater system with blowing tubes and new muffler (Dansk), rebuilt original cast iron distributor, new Koni shock absorbers and rebuilt fuel pump.

The following modifications made for safety and driving ability: Three point roller safety belt, head rests, leather covered, new dual chamber brake cylinder with dual fuel reservoir and rebuilt wheel cylinders, hidden fuel super filter and electric pump under passenger floor board for priming carburetors transparent with no power, aftermarket fan blowing air on driver side windshield, electric windshield washer pump, original manual pump also working.,Optima battery.

Bondo repair on passenger side rear fender.

Car presently at Rolling Art Motorsports, Scottsdale AZ

Tons of restauration bills for the last 35 years.

Car starts, runs and shifts very well.

This is a real beauty and one of a kind! 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Sedan with so many original parts and details and with all of the added perks of today’s comfort, including air conditioner. Ride cool, carefree and in style with this unique beauty. This car is a customized Classic American automobile that has been professionally transformed into a Show Car. A few of the car details, that are in excellent condition, are:

Custom two tone beige and cream exterior paint with pin stripes

Beige velour upholstery throughout the car, including door panels and side and kick panels

Beige wool carpets

Chrome bumper brackets

Custom painted wheels with chrome rings and hub caps

Firestone white wall tires

Chrome Guide driving light

Twin chrome fog lights

Center bumper guards

Chrome front and back bumper brackets

Polished aluminum radiator

Twin electric fans

Chrome Clifford intake manifold

Holley carburetor

Chrome air cleaner

Custom header

Polished Sanden a/c compressor

Chrome 12 volt Delco alternator

206 cubic inch straight six motor

Twin chrome air horns

Three speed manual transmission

Original cowl vent

Twin fender mounted spare wheels

Windshield visor

Twin chrome GM Safetylight adjustable spot lights

Chrome side mirrors

Dash mounted GM compass

Dash mounted stop light prism

Custom switch panels

Equus temperature and oil pressure gauges

Under dash a/c vents

In glove box a/c control panel

Plexiglass wind-wings

Pipe holder

Lokar and stock pedals

Window visor on all side windows

Rear window blind

Safety star brake light

Chrome trunk support

Custom gas tank

Dual exhaust

Lowered suspension

Painted back up light

40 FORD COUP DELUXE – Has small block 350 Chevy engine crate motor with 1,101 miles on it. Below is a list of things that have been done on the car:

New Front Mustang 2 suspension with disc brakes, rack and pinion and coil over shocks

Rear 4 link with coil over shocks, box frame tab rear axle.

10 bolt GM rear differential rebuilt with new bearings, gears, seals, disc brakes etc.

Tube X member to stiffen chassis

Powder coat front and rear suspension gloss black 

Undercoat body and  chassis, remove all old dirt and grime

Power brake booster with master conversion kit

Plumb brakes in stainless and stainless braided lines

Plumb fuel system in stainless and stainless braided line

Aluminum radiator with electric fan, fan shroud,  

Small block 350 Chevy engine crate motor

700R4 GM crate trans

headers

exhaust system with stainless tips

serpentine kit with acc.

Intake manifold with carb

Tilt steering column

Front sheet metal inner fenders powder coated gloss black

Wire complete vehicle, and new harness and fuse center, battery and cables.

Car has all original trim, bumpers, lights, mirrors etc.  Great Car that needs some tender loving care to the interior and exterior.  

At this time it is only driven 30 miles a week at the most.