This 1959 Willys Jeep Station Wagon (chassis 5416845217) is fresh from a four year-long rotisserie restoration, and photos actually seem to support the seller’s claims of it being one of the nicest left. Further said to be fully functional, the truck runs an L-head Super Hurricane straight six, floor-shifted 3-speed with overdrive, and a twin-stick transfer case. Find it here on eBay in Queensbury, New York with reserve not met.

Styled by industrial designer Brooks Stevens, these Jeeps were the first all-steel wagons to market in 1946. Updated subtly through the years, by ’59 the Big Three might have improved upon the the basic wagon formula, but remained hard-pressed to come up with a design better suited to both practical family vehicle duty and off-roading. Looking very fresh, this Jeep carries just enough chrome, accentuated by period-style amber driving lights.

It is rare to see these wagons finished to such an apparently high level, with this example presenting as very straight, with excellent chrome and glass. Note the rear bumper extensions, and the “Jeep 4 Wheel Drive” decal on the tailgate. Steelies look wider than stock, though some period-style knobby tires would gel better than current radials. Chrome dog dishes are a nice touch, and Warn locking hubs have been added to the front axle.

There’s no doubt that the red and white interior is a bold choice, but it does play off the subdued exterior color scheme beautifully. An all-in-one CJ3B/CJ5 gauge cluster is located in the center of the dash, and two factory gloveboxes still reside on either side. Though it’s hard to see here, there are four levers to row, operating the gearbox and transfer case.

The 226ci Continental six is factory-rated at 115 HP and 190 lb. ft., passed in this case to a 3-speed transmission, Spicer 18 transfer case, and finally on to Dana 25 and 44 axles front-to-rear. Everything is said to work perfectly, and underhood presentation is predictably excellent. In addition to their good looks, these trucks are extremely reliable, and will still handle nearly any terrain thrown at them–provided you’re in no hurry of course.