1941 Willys Custom Coupe

Quicksilver

***THIS WILLYS HAS BEEN CONSIGNED TO THE UPCOMING MECUM AUTO AUCTION BEING HELD IN KISSIMMEE, FL JANUARY 17-26, 2014.  ITS SCHEDULED TO CROSS THE STAGE ON SATURDAY JANUARY 25TH.  LOT # S199 WHICH IS APPROXIMATLEY AT 4:50 PM.***

Goodguys Builder Choice 2013 award winner!

New professional build by James Seltzer with only 1000 test miles!

Everything is brand new and extremely neat and organized!

Titled as a 1941 Willys!

Dennis Taylor body with many upgrades including steel enforced dash bracket and door hinges!

Laser straight body with superior gaps. The hood, doors and trunk open and close excellent!

Beautiful Lexus silver pearl metallic that slightly changes color depending on the lighting!

Some exterior upgrades include a windshield wiper, stainless steel front tow hooks, steel door handles, stainless body side moldings and slightly tinted glass!

It has a great stance on high-end custom made Budnick Shotgun Billet 17 wheels!

The exterior is complimented with a fully custom firethorn red leather interior that looks amazing!

Fully functioning air conditioning and heating system with custom control panel!

Some interior upgrades include a painted matching dash, custom stainless wing gauge cluster, dash RPM gauge, Ididit chrome tilt steering column, Budnick Shotgun steering wheel that matches the wheels, custom waterfall console that wraps around seats and into console, console storage and power window and fuel pump switches, Lokar shifter with LED shift indicator and billet accessories throughout!

The trunk compartment is wrapped in matching leather and home to the fuel cell.  It has a power window switch that allows for access inside vehicle!

The engine compartment is highly detailed and home to the massive 468 big block with 468 HP.  This is one of the best running engines Ive ever owned!

Some engine compartment upgrades include a red block with smoothed heads, polished Edelbrock intake, 750 Holley carburetor, Allen Johnson custom air cleaner, fabricated and polished valve covers, MSD ignition system, complete V-Trac polished pulley system, stainless bolts and fittings and all aluminum canisters!

The engine is cooled by a custom made aluminum radiator with electric fan and aluminum shroud that is completely sealed!

The engine breathes through Hooker ceramic coated headers with Flowmaster 40 series mufflers.  It has a deep and very aggressive sound that music to your ears!

The engine is coupled with to a built turbo 400 automatic transmission that has a transmission cooler fan.  It also has a fabricated 9 rear end with 3.50 gears. Both of these items were built to handle serious power!

The body sits on a custom Dennis Taylor frame that has been powder coated gun metal gray!

Some undercarriage upgrades include a Heidts super ride steering rack, polished control arms, polished front and rear coil overs, Wilwood master cylinder and Wilwood four wheel disc brakes and folding license plate holder!

What else could you ask for?

        MS CLASSIC CARS is proud to present a beautiful 1941 Willys custom coupe!  Ive nick named this Willys Quicksilver because when its sitting still it appears its moving.  As my website indicates Ive collected and sold a few 1941 Willys over the last couple of years that sold for very strong prices.  Ive been following the market and have seen quite a few advertised and at auctions. The 1941 Willys youre about to witness in my opinion is the best overall Ive ever seen!  There are many classic cars and trucks that have great looks but poor options.  There are many classic cars and trucks that have great options but poor looks. 

        This 1941 Willys has great looks and great options from top to bottom and thats why it was awarded the Goodguys Builder Choice 2013 award! It was built by a true professional named James Seltzer from New Bern, NC.  James is a great designer and a real perfectionist.  He builds only one classic vehicle per year and always sells it as soon as it hits the market for sale.  He always admired the 1941 Willys so he purchased a Dennis Taylor body which is one of the best on the market.  He made sure the body was straight and the gaps were tight.  He also added steel enforcements on the dash and hinges for extra strength. The body would sit on a custom Dennis Taylor chassis which would allow for the perfect stance, ride and options. He decided to paint body in Lexus silver pearl metallic which is truly stunning and changes color slightly depending on the lighting.  He then added a bunch of exterior appointments including the custom Budnick Shotgun billet 17 wheels. 

        To complement the exterior color it only made sense to do full custom red leather interior.  This combination is extremely beautiful and rich looking.  The steering wheel even matches the wheels!  The interior has a ton of options.  The trunk compartment also matches the interior and is home to the fuel cell. 

        The engine compartment would be highly detailed and house a massive engine.  This wouldnt be any engine but one James would personally build with serious power and attention to detail.  Its one of the best running engines Ive ever owned! It would be coupled to a built turbo 400 automatic transmission and a fabricated 9 rear end.  Of course it would have upgraded steering, braking and suspension. 

        This is a true master piece that deserves to sell for top dollar.  A complete list of the build is listed below.  Get it before someone else does!

Exterior:
    Dennis Taylor body that is laser straight with excellent gaps.
    Beautiful Lexus silver pearl metallic paint that is ocean deep.
    Slightly tinted glass.
    Windshield wiper, custom mirrors and door handles.
    Custom stainless front bumper tow hooks.
    Custom stainless body side molding.
    Budnick Shotgun billet wheels that are 17x7 on the front and 17x13 on the rear.  The front tires are Kumho 215/40/17 and the tires are Hoosier 31 x 18.5 x 17.

Interior:
    Full custom firethorn red leather interior including headliner, door panels, adjustable bucket seats and waterfall console. 
    Console has storage, power window switches, fuel pump switch, cup holder, interior lights and home to Lokar shifter with LED shift indicator.
    Painted dash and tops of doors.
    Custom stainless wing gauge cluster that weighs around 25 pounds.  Separate RPM gauge on top of dash.
    Ididit chrome tilt steering column.
    Budnick shotgun steering wheel that matches exterior wheels.
    Many accessories such as rear view mirror, inside door handles, knobs, pedals, etc.
    Air conditioning and heating system with custom controls.
    The trunk compartment is completely wrapped in matching leather and home to the fuel cell.  Theres also a power window switch which controls the passenger window just in case.


Drivetrain:
    Completely painted engine compartment with smooth firewall that has the ac and heat fittings nicely organized.
    Completely rebuilt 468 big block that was dyno tested at 468 horsepower at 6000 RPM.  It has 568 pounds of torque at 3200 RPM. 
    The block was painted red to match interior and has smoothed heads, polished Edlebrock intake, Holley 750 carburetor, Allen Johnson air cleaner, fabricated and polished valve covers, MSD ignition system, stainless bolts and fittings and all aluminum canisters.
    Complete V-Trac polished pulley system.
    Aluminum radiator with electric fan and aluminum shroud that is completely sealed.
    Hooker ceramic headers with Flowmaster 40 series mufflers.
    Built turbo 400 automatic transmission.
    Fabricated 9 rear end with 3.50 gears.
    Dennis Taylor custom chassis that has been powder coated gun metal gray.
    Heidts super ride steering rack.
    Polished control arms.
    Polished front and rear coil overs.
    Wilwood master cylinder and four wheel disc brakes.
    Folding license plate holder.



*** Inspection Report***
If you read my introduction tab or visited my website youll probably agree that Im a perfectionist and represent very detailed classic cars and trucks.  My reputation and feedback speaks for itself.  No vehicle is perfect and I want to be 100% upfront about each car.   Please call me at #508-557-0152 or email me with any questions.  Ill tell you everything I know about the truck and go over the entire exterior panel by panel if need be. Thank you. 

Marc Schiliro The Owner.