1962 Willys CJ-6
Engine
4-cyl 134cid/75hp 1bbl
Original engine
Yes
Exterior color
Maroon
Interior color
Green vinyl
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Vehicle history
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
Paint and exterior
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.
Upholstery and interior
This vehicle’s interior is in unrestored condition. It features green vinyl upholstery.
Engine
Liquid-cooled, F-head Kaiser-Jeep inline-4cyl 134cid/75hp with 1bbl carburetor.
Mileage
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.
Wheels and tires
15” steel wheels, 6.78-15 LT Goodyear tires
Brakes
4-wheel hydraulic drum brakes
Transmission
3-speed manual transmission with high and low range transfer case