American power: an old Jeep from the 50s started up after 44 years of sitting in a landfill (3 photos + 1 video)

The Willys Jeep Truck has not been on the road since 1980. The vintage pickup truck was rusty, but its engine was well preserved and was started after some simple manipulations.





In the USA, they were able to revive a 1951 Jeep pickup truck. The vintage off-road vehicle sat in the open air in a landfill for more than four decades. A video was dedicated to him on the Jennings Motor Sports Youtube channel.

This Willys Jeep Truck (that's the full name of the car) has not been driven since 1980. Its condition leaves much to be desired - the paint is peeling, the body is rusty, and the interior trim is torn.



However, the Jeep engine is surprisingly well preserved - the inline six is ​​completely complete. It was cleaned, the old oil was drained, the lights were replaced and the valves were adjusted. When the battery was connected to the engine and fuel was supplied to the carburetor, it was able to start.

The Jeep pickup cannot yet move independently, but will get a second life. They plan to restore it.



Willys Jeep Truck was produced from 1947 to 1965 and more than 200,000 of these vehicles were produced. The pickup was offered with engines ranging from 63 to 140 hp, and its payload was 750-1000 kg, depending on the version. This particular car is equipped with a 3.7-liter 115-horsepower engine.