This 1961 Willys CJ-3B is finished in yellow over black vinylupholstery and powered by the original "Hurricane" 134ci F-head inline-four (I-4) linked with a three-speedmanual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Equipment includes a blacksoft top and doors, a black bikini top, a side-mounted spare, an original Koenigwinch (model 6031, connected to the gearing system – a rare feature), andmanually locking front hubs. The truck was refurbished under prior ownershipand was acquired by the seller in 2018. Recent work done on the Jeep includesnew spark plugs, new fuel tank, fully refurbished original Carter carburetor (receiptavailable).
This CJ-3B is offered in Dallas, Texas with a cleanCalifornia title along with manufacturer’s literature, and the original print ofthe paint schema. Additionally, a heavy-duty radio antenna, the original 2-tonhydraulic jack, and an original front tow-bar is included with the Jeep.
The body and frame are original and the body is finished inyellow and was repainted under prior ownership. Exterior equipment includes ablack soft top with roll-up windows, black soft doors, a front-mounted Ramseywinch, and a flat-folding windshield.
The original 134ci Hurricane F-head inline-four was factoryrated at 70 horsepower and 144 lb-ft of torque. Recent compression testingshows cylinder 1 at 135 PSI, cylinder 2 at 130 PSI, cylinder 3 at 120 PSI, and cylinder4 at 120 PSI. Power is sent to the rear or all four wheels through the originalthree-speed manual transmission and the two-speed transfer case.
The front seats are upholstered in black vinyl and blackcoverings line the floors. The Jeep is equipped with the original functioningWagner headlamps, signal and tail lenses/lamps. The Jeep is also equipped withthe original heating module (rare) and the original vacuum powered windshieldwipers.
Three-spoke original steering wheel with the originaldash/gauges containing the speedometer 0-90 mph with amp and oil light as wellas the temperature and fuel gauge. The six-digit odometer shows 51,394.8 miles.Dash also contains all original knobs, emergency brake, and additional gauges(oil pressure, amperage, altimeter, compass, and thermometer).
The five original white-finished 16? steel wheels are mounted with newer 6.00Specialty Tires of America (STA) tires. Stopping power is handled by drumbrakes at all four corners, and the front axle is equipped with manuallylocking hubs.
She starts cold, idles, and runs well. Here are some videos:
Cold start: https://youtu.be/g2B2hxcWRm8
Engine Idle: https://youtu.be/49BfBbb_5r8
Start and Idle - Engine Bay: https://youtu.be/jCHQZWNmLiE
360 Walk around while Idling: https://youtu.be/6d52J4F9VqI
Driving: https://youtube.com/shorts/yLO_daSh9lI