This 1938 Willys two-door sedan was the subject of a pro street-style build carried out approximately a decade ago, and it is powered by a supercharged 350ci Chevrolet V8 joined to a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission and a 9” rear end. Finished in orange, the car rides on a four-link suspension with adjustable coilovers, front disc brakes, and staggered E/T 15” wheels. The interior features tan upholstery, a Lokar shifter, a MOMO steering wheel, Classic Instruments gauges, and a Kenwood CD head unit. Additional highlights include a Hilborn-style air scoop, a COMP Cams roller-rocker camshaft, Mondello ported and polished cylinder heads, and dual Edelbrock 600-cfm carburetors atop the Weiand supercharger. After its completion, the car is said to have earned the 2014 Goodguys Builder’s Choice Award as well as the 2016 Goodguys Mighty Muscle Award. This custom Willys sedan was acquired by the selling dealer in 2025 and is now offered with build photos and a California title.
Modifications to the steel body involved adding vents to the front valance, altering the rear wheel openings, smoothing the rear fender seams, removing the bumpers, and cutting a hole in the hood to accommodate the Hilborn-style air scoop. The rear wheel wells were tubbed, and the car was then repainted in orange with green pinstripes along the hood louvers. Other details include a concealed hood release mechanism, extended chrome headlight bezels, tinted windows, round side mirrors, and twin central exhaust outlets.
Staggered-width E/T Dragmaster 15” wheels are mounted with Goodyear and Hoosier tires. The four-link front and rear suspension features adjustable coilovers all around and braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums.
The front bucket seats, rear bench, and door panels are trimmed in tan vinyl and cloth, and they are joined by a color-coordinated headliner and bound carpets. A Lokar shifter and billet pedals have been installed, and a Kenwood CD head unit is connected to four-way speakers mounted in the rear parcel shelf, which features stylized “W” embroidery.
The MOMO wood-rimmed steering wheel is mounted to a tilting column that is painted to match the body along with the dashboard fascia. Central Classic Instruments gauges consist of a 140-mph speedometer, a combination gauge, and an analog clock. The six-digit odometer shows 1,500 miles, which is said to represent the distance added since the build was completed.
The trunk is lined with tan carpeting, and a wood cover conceals the battery.
The 350ci Chevrolet V8 is said to incorporate a four-bolt-main block, a COMP Cams roller-rocker camshaft, forged dish-top pistons, and Mondello ported and polished cylinder heads. A Weiand 6-71 supercharger provides forced induction through dual Edelbrock 600-cfm carburetors. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission and a narrowed 9” rear end.
The car is titled using the Arizona Assigned Identification Number AZ396800.
An album of photos documenting the build will accompany the car.