Showing off incredibly smooth lines inspired by the 1941 Willys Speedway Coupe and converted into a desirable roadster form; this is a meticulously executed build with a speed-inspiring “big and little” hot rod stance and accented by the steeply raked windshield and shaved doors.

Finely turned out; this custom Willys is built around a custom tube frame with chromed four-link rear suspension, Mustang II independent front suspension with rack-and-pinion steering. The custom chassis floats on Ridetech “Air Ride” suspension with pushbutton ride-height adjustment. The Nitto tires wrap Intro Pentia forged billet polished aluminum wheels. The Willys is reported to be powered by a “monster Merlin big-block Chevrolet” that resides in a beautifully clean, polished and precisely executed engine bay. Merlin aluminum heads, ceramic-coated exhaust, Holley carburetor, chromed sheetmetal valve covers and a one-of-a-kind body-colored air cleaner. This large displacement V-8 powerplant is matched to a four-speed overdrive automatic transmission with Lokar shifter. The machine is brought back to a stop by ventilated four-wheel disc brakes.

The uncomplicated design of the car welcomes you into the cockpit that exhibits the same quality of build. The owner feels that the centerpiece of this fine build is its custom two-place interior with alligator inserts on sculpted seats, a body color waterfall-style center console, matching sculpted door panels, Bonspeed instrumentation, custom leather-wrapped steering wheel and chromed tilt steering column. Other eye-catching design details include the exhaust ports at the front of the rear fenders and “suicide” hinging of the doors. The trunk area matches the integrity, materials and patterns of the cabin.

Continuing on with the 1941 “vogue in style” ideal of a smart, personal car just before World War II; excellence permeates this modern interpretation of a fondly remembered prewar Willys.