Gabriel Rapetti
Head of Sale, Senior Specialist
LOT 131 *
1952 Willys 4x4 Station Wagon Chassis no. 453-FA 2- 19268 Engine no. 1 T. 48.C03
Sold for €4,250 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 131*
Offered from Les Belles Endormies - The Pierre Strinati Collection
1952 Willys 4x4 Station Wagon
1952 Willys 4x4 Station Wagon
1952 Willys 4x4 Station Wagon
Chassis no. 453-FA 2- 19268
Engine no. 1 T. 48.C03
Chassis no. 453-FA 2- 19268
Engine no. 1 T. 48.C03
• Rare American SUV precursor
• Present ownership since 1982
• Repainted
• Requires recommissioning
The Willys-Overland company is forever associated with the original Jeep of WW2. Produced by the million, the Jeep saw service in every theatre of WW2 and continued in military service for several decades thereafter. Perhaps not surprisingly, Willys did not return to mainstream passenger car manufacturing at the war's end, preferring to market civilian versions of the Jeep, most of which were intended for commercial use. Its first post-war passenger car was the Station Wagon, introduced for 1946, which featured an all-steel body painted to resemble a timber-framed 'Woodie'. The front-end styling recalled that of the Jeep, and the Station Wagon was powered by a four-cylinder side-valve engine displacing 134.2ci (2.2 litres).
Arguably one of the very first examples of the 'Sport Utility Vehicle', this Station Wagon was purchased by Mr Strinati in August 1982 from Garage Kleefled in Bern, Switzerland. It was acquired as a memento of the similar example he bought from Garage P Jolliet of Geneva on 21st May 1954 and used on various expeditions all around the world.
The Jeep was most likely undergoing some restoration (probably a repaint in its most unusual Lilac colour) as the rear lights are missing. It is not known when the car was last used, and it will require recommissioning.
Please note that if this vehicle is sold to a French private buyer or an EU private individual the reduced rate of Import VAT at 5.5% will be charged on the hammer price. The Import VAT will be invoiced to you by our custom broker who will also charge a clearance fee. If you buy as a Trader or Company however, the Finances Publiques will charge you directly (based on our customs broker clearance) and the French VAT Import Charges will not appear on your Bonhams invoice. Please note that if you purchase as an EU Company, you are required to pay the VAT in your registered country at the relevant rate. Import rates to other EU Countries may vary and an administration fee will be charged to prepare the necessary customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department or our recommended shippers.
• Present ownership since 1982
• Repainted
• Requires recommissioning
The Willys-Overland company is forever associated with the original Jeep of WW2. Produced by the million, the Jeep saw service in every theatre of WW2 and continued in military service for several decades thereafter. Perhaps not surprisingly, Willys did not return to mainstream passenger car manufacturing at the war's end, preferring to market civilian versions of the Jeep, most of which were intended for commercial use. Its first post-war passenger car was the Station Wagon, introduced for 1946, which featured an all-steel body painted to resemble a timber-framed 'Woodie'. The front-end styling recalled that of the Jeep, and the Station Wagon was powered by a four-cylinder side-valve engine displacing 134.2ci (2.2 litres).
Arguably one of the very first examples of the 'Sport Utility Vehicle', this Station Wagon was purchased by Mr Strinati in August 1982 from Garage Kleefled in Bern, Switzerland. It was acquired as a memento of the similar example he bought from Garage P Jolliet of Geneva on 21st May 1954 and used on various expeditions all around the world.
The Jeep was most likely undergoing some restoration (probably a repaint in its most unusual Lilac colour) as the rear lights are missing. It is not known when the car was last used, and it will require recommissioning.
Please note that if this vehicle is sold to a French private buyer or an EU private individual the reduced rate of Import VAT at 5.5% will be charged on the hammer price. The Import VAT will be invoiced to you by our custom broker who will also charge a clearance fee. If you buy as a Trader or Company however, the Finances Publiques will charge you directly (based on our customs broker clearance) and the French VAT Import Charges will not appear on your Bonhams invoice. Please note that if you purchase as an EU Company, you are required to pay the VAT in your registered country at the relevant rate. Import rates to other EU Countries may vary and an administration fee will be charged to prepare the necessary customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department or our recommended shippers.
Footnotes
Please note that the correct Chassis number for this vehicle is 452-FA1-10157.
Veuillez noter que le numéro de châssis pour ce véhicule est 452-FA1-10157.
Les Belles Endormies - Collection Pierre Strinati
1952 Willys Overland 4x4 Station Wagon
Chassis no. 453-FA 2- 19268
Engine no. 1 T. 48.C03
• Rare précurseur américain du 4x4
• Même propriétaire depuis 1982
• Repeinte
• Remise en route requise
La compagnie Willys-Overland sera pour toujours associée à la Jeep mythique de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Produite en quantités industrielles, la Jeep a été en service actif durant toute la durée du conflit et a continué d'être utilisée en service militaire actif pour les décennies qui suivirent. À la fin de la guerre, Willys ne retourna pas à la production de voitures « standard », mais préféra se concentrer sur la production de versions civiles de la Jeep, la majorité d'entre elles étant destinées à une utilisation commerciale. La Station Wagon, introduite en 1946, bénéficiait d'une carrosserie tout acier, peinte pour ressembler à une carrosserie « woodie » à la structure en bois. La face avant rappelait celle de la Jeep, et la Station Wagon était équipée d'un moteur 4 cylindres à soupapes latérales de 134,2 cubic inches (soit 2,2 litres de cylindrée).
Incontestablement l'un des premiers exemplaires du « Sport Utility Vehicle » (ou véhicule d'utilité sportive), cette Station Wagon a été acquise par M. Strinati en août 1982 auprès du Garage Kleefeld à Berne (Suisse). Elle lui a sans doute rappelé le modèle similaire qu'il avait acheté neuf auprès du Garage P. Jolliet à Genève le 21 mai 1954 pour être utilisée dans ses expéditions autour du globe.
Cette Jeep était probablement en cours de restauration (avec une peinture de couleur lilas des plus originales), puisque les feux arrière sont malheureusement manquants. Nous ne savons pas quand cette voiture a tourné pour la dernière fois, et elle nécessitera une remise en route avant de pouvoir être utilisée à nouveau.
Veuillez noter que, si ce véhicule est vendu à un acheteur français privé ou à un particulier membre d'un pays de l'UE, le taux réduit de TVA d'importation de 5,5% sera appliqué au prix d'adjudication. La TVA d'importation vous sera facturée par notre courtier en douane qui vous facturera aussi des frais de dédouanement. Toutefois, si vous achetez en tant que marchand ou que société, les Finances Publiques vous factureront directement (sur la base du dédouanement effectué par notre courtier en douane) et la TVA française d'importation n'apparaîtra pas sur la facture que Bonhams vous délivrera. Veuillez noter que, si vous achetez en tant que société de l'UE, vous devez payer la TVA dans votre pays d'immatriculation, au taux en vigueur. Les taux pour importation dans les autres pays de l'UE peuvent varier, et il vous sera facturé des frais administratifs relatifs à la préparation des opérations de dédouanement. Pour toute question relative au dédouanement, veuillez contacter le département Motorcar de Bonhams ou les sociétés de transport que nous recommandons.
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Please note that the correct Chassis number for this vehicle is 452-FA1-10157. Veuillez noter que le numéro de châssis pour ce véhicule est 452-FA1-10157.
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