Lot #948 - This custom 1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A was hand-crafted to retain it's iconic style while providing modern, reliable power and performance. A two-time Best Paint winner, this Willys is featured in the Jasper Engines & Transmissions 2023 calendar. What really separates this Willys from the 1948 original is performance and reliability through a Jasper remanufactured and warrantied fuel-injected Gen III LS V8 engine paired with fully rebuilt 4-speed SM465 manual transmission, Dana 300 twin-stick transfer case, custom-length Dana 44 axles with ARB air lockers and Hydroboost-assisted disc brakes. New BFG Mud Terrain 32x7.50R16 tires keep the narrow look, while new Jeep YJ leaf springs, Bilstein shocks, a front sway bar and a rear traction bar vastly improve the ride quality. The paint represents an original Willys paint scheme of Picket Gray with Harvard Red, while the interior features leather seats by Mario's Trim Shop. With a custom removable full roll cage, folding windshield and new Bestop soft-top, you can choose "full freedom mode" or the added security of the roll cage with three-point seatbelts. Other modern conveniences include a marine-grade Bluetooth-enabled stereo mounted in the center console with dual speakers mounted underneath the rear seat. It is equipped with new Vintage 40s series gauges, which maintain the classic look, and a Vintage Air heater will keep the interior warm. This restoration was built on a new powder-coated frame and a fresh aluminum tub. Restoration Outfitters, a small family business based in Lubbock, TX, did the work with a vison of creating a high-end restoration of a vintage 4x4 that retains classic appeal while providing modern, reliable performance. **TITLED AS 1948 WILLYS JEEP RECON** **TITLE IN TRANSIT** **SOLD ON BONDED TITLE**