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This 1962 Willys ‘Jeep’ Univiersal CJ-6 4-Wheel Drive was owned and used by President Ronald Wilson Reagan to tend to his ranch properties from 1963 – 1997. Mrs. Nancy Reagan purchased the ‘Jeep’ as a Christmas present for her husband, in 1963.NHVR No. 10 HAER No. CA-2320

This vehicle is in unrestored condition. It was repainted in maroon with white pinstripes in 1974 as a going-away present from the California National Guard.

This vehicle’s interior is in unrestored condition. It features green vinyl upholstery.

Liquid-cooled, F-head Kaiser-Jeep inline-4cyl 134cid/75hp with 1bbl carburetor.

This vehicle was originally used by a President Ronald Reagan on his ranch. The odometer currently reads 3,067 miles but has likely rolled over. Its total mileage is unknown. It is not currently in running condition.

15” steel wheels, 6.78-15 LT Goodyear tires

4-wheel hydraulic drum brakes

3-speed manual transmission with high and low range transfer case