1953 Willys Aero Falcon Sedan

Description for Willys Aero Falcon 1953

I am selling this car because I bought a truck and don't have space to keep both.
The drivetrain and other mechanical and electrical components of this car are in common with Willys Jeepsters and Jeep station wagons of the era, but the car body is very unique!Very original. Not a show car but it is a fun driver, very rare, and turns a lot of heads and gets a lot of thumbs ups.This Willys Aero Falcon has been driven on a 1,000+ mile trip in the last year. The car is in good shape, having mostly been stored indoors for decades. There is some surface rust, but no holes through, even when looking under the car on a lift.
Drivetrain:Flathead inline-6 L-161 Willys engine3 speed manual, column shift, has overdrive for highway speeds (top speed around 70mph)1 barrel Carter YF carburetor rebuilt in 2016, could use a retune
Recent work & parts:New aluminum radiator, upper and lower radiator hoses, rebuilt starter, re-manufactured master brake cylinder, electric fuel pump (comes with a re-manufactured mechanical fuel pump, not installed), new clutch (pressure plate & friction disc), throw out bearing & sleeve, clutch fork, springs, pilot bushing, cut and balanced flywheel, new or rebuilt wheel cylinders for each wheel, relined brake shoes, NOS brake drums installed, retro plug wires with Rajah ends, spark plugs, cap, rotor, points, condenser, new oil pressure switch,headlight bulbs, brake light bulbs, park light bulbs, new 6v battery December 2018
Comes with a reprint of the Mechanic's Manual, an original Willys Passenger Car Parts List book, and a full engine gasket setFull size spare tire in trunk(5) Firestone F560 Radial Tires (165R15) purchased 2016, less than 2000 miles wear. Driver's side has a slow leak, I suspect the wheel just needs to be cleaned up for the bead to sit properly on it.Paint is in fair condition, it's a repaint by a previous owner with some imperfections and scratches.Comes with 5 Willys chrome hubcaps,original oil bath air cleaner as well as modern dry element air filter, anda set of retro seat belts in case the new owner wants to install themInterior is in good condition with no tears in the seats which have a really unique patternto themDoor panels are in fair condition, driver's door is roughest
What could use attention:

• Headliner could use repair or replacement
• Needs wiper motor installed. Comes with vacuum wiper in need of rebuild, also comes withPower Inverter 6v to 12 Volt and a new New Port Engineering electric wiper motor.
• Driver's side of windshield has a crack in the glass
• The engine runs hot, it might need the thermostat replaced or the water pump rebuilt (kaiserwillys-dot-com has a rebuild service)
• Hood has a small bend on passenger side
• Fuel gauge does not give a correct reading (reads E when full, half when near empty), might need a new fuel sending unit
• New old stock replacement park brake cable included, not installed
• 2nd gear is a bit hard to find, shift linkage could use adjustment

Terms & Conditions/Deposit: a $500 dollar non refundable deposit must be paid by PayPal (or otherwise arranged) within 24 hours of auction end. This car will not be available for pickup or shipping until full payment is received and cleared by my local bank.Buyer has 7 days to pay in full either by bank wire transfer, mailing certified or cashier's check, or cash in person. Buyer has 30 days from end of auction to pick up or make arrangements with me to have the vehicle stored unless noted. I do require that bidders outside North America or with zero feedback to contact me prior to bidding. If you are the winning bid a hard copy bill of sale can be provided along with the clear Illinois title if you wish. The deposit is non refundable, by backing out of the deal, you willingly forfeit the deposit. If no contact is made within 24 hours, I reserve the right to relist the vehicle, sell the vehicle to the next highest bidder, or sell it otherwise.I reserve the right to end the auction at any time, as the vehicle is listed for sale locally.