1940 Willys Coupe

This incredible custom is a high quality fiberglass tribute that's been professionally prepped, dipped in PPG Torch Red 2-stage and finished to standards that would've been absolutely unthinkable on a pre-war assembly line. The car's lightweight body was supplied by Dennis Taylor Reproductions. And while its shape remains ultra-traditional, just the right amount of tweaks were added to provide plenty of unique personality. Full Throttle's builder always enjoyed attending the Autorama, and, circa 2003, decided he'd create a classic that could compete for hot rodding's greatest honor. That's right, this Willys isn't some out-dated has-been that won one big award and then retired to the garage to become a cool weekend driver. "Full Throttle" is a fresh, fully sorted build that's ready to hit the show circuit and win its weight in trophies! Thanks to a supercharged, 540 cubic inch Dart big block, this sleek coupe scoots to the tune of a monstrous 800 horsepower! That fire-breathing engine twists torque through a cooled Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed, which spins a fabricated axle that's finished with 3.73 gears, a posi-traction differential and 31-spline axles. That first class drivetrain rides a smoothed Dennis Taylor chassis, which is bolted to a fully chromed suspension. Low-speed stops are provided by chrome, felt-lined calipers, which utilize stainless TCI lines to squeeze chromed, drilled and slotted rotors. And all that muscle rolls on custom knock-offs, which spin Sumitomo HTRZs in front of Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/Rs. This incredible Willys is a fully sorted bruiser that combines top-notch craftsmanship with world-class pedigree.