Lot #

5602

Location

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49548

Seller

Dealer

4435

540ci Supercharged V8

Automatic

Blue & Silver

Beige/Tan

AZ292550

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1941 Willys Coupe Street Rod

Here is a full-blown, head-turning 1941 Willys Coupe Street Rod that fuses vintage gasser attitude with genuinely brutal modern muscle — a professionally built masterpiece from the shop of Dennis Taylor. Beneath its sleek fiberglass Outlaw body sits a massive 540ci Merlin V8, crowned with a BDS 8-71 supercharger feeding dual Demon four-barrel carburetors and sending immense torque through a stout TH400 three-speed automatic and a bulletproof 9″ rear end. The result is raw, honest power wrapped in unmistakable 1940s hot-rod style. Finished in a striking two-tone blue and silver with traditional yellow flames and showing just 4,000 miles since completion, this Willys is equal parts showpiece and thundering cruiser. Slide behind the wheel, fire that blown big-block to life, and imagine adding this rare, no-expense-spared build to your own collection.

Highlights

Professionally built street rod by respected craftsman Dennis Taylor
Massive 540ci supercharged Merlin V8 with a BDS 8-71 blower and dual Demon four-barrels
Iconic fiberglass Outlaw body — one of the most coveted shapes in hot rod culture
Striking two-tone blue and silver finish with traditional yellow flame accents
Modern drivability: coilover suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and Vintage Air
Just 4,000 fresh miles since the build was completed

Engine & Performance

540 cubic-inch Merlin V8 delivering immense, tire-turning torque
BDS 8-71 supercharger feeding dual Demon four-barrel carburetors for serious top-end power
TH400 three-speed automatic transmission providing smooth, robust, dependable shifts
Sturdy 9″ rear end built to plant every bit of that supercharged grunt
Adjustable coilover suspension for a controlled, confident ride far beyond the original Willys
Four-wheel disc brakes delivering strong, sure-footed stopping power
New Holley fuel pump and fresh battery for crisp starts and reliable running
Raw, honest performance wrapped in classic street-rod character

Exterior

Legendary fiberglass Outlaw body capturing that aggressive, gasser-era stance
Dazzling two-tone blue and silver finish accented by traditional yellow flames
Boxed and reinforced custom frame underpinning the entire build
Shaved door handles, dual side mirrors, and front-fender exhaust outlets for a clean, purposeful look
Show-quality craftsmanship that commands attention at every cruise night, show field, and collector gathering

Interior

Custom tan-upholstered interior with comfortable, driver-focused bucket seats
Tilt steering column for an easy, personalized driving position
Full AutoMeter instrumentation including boost, oil pressure, and temperature gauges
Vintage Air conditioning and power windows for genuine modern comfort
Backup camera adding welcome everyday convenience
Finished trunk interior with subtle Willys badging — proof this build spares no detail

Documentation

1941 Willys Coupe Street Rod, titled as a 1941 Willys
Professionally built by Dennis Taylor
540 cubic-inch supercharged Merlin V8
BDS 8-71 supercharger with dual Demon four-barrel carburetors
TH400 three-speed automatic transmission
9″ rear end
Four-wheel disc brakes
Adjustable coilover suspension
New Holley fuel pump and battery
Fiberglass Outlaw body on a boxed, reinforced custom frame
Two-tone blue and silver finish with yellow flames
Shaved handles, dual side mirrors, and front-fender exhaust outlets
Custom tan interior with bucket seats, tilt column, and full AutoMeter gauges (boost, oil, temp)
Power windows, Vintage Air conditioning, and backup camera
Finished trunk interior with Willys badging
Approximately 4,000 miles since built
Worldwide delivery, insurance, and financing options available