Custom maple bodywork, Black Cherry metalwork and large wheels give this Willys a distinctly hand-built silhouette. The seller describes an LM7 V8, automatic, donor frame, hydroboost brakes and modern convenience equipment, making craftsmanship and engineering quality the central inspection questions.
Source reviewed October 16, 2026. A dated advertisement observation, not a seller confirmation. Prices, mileage and availability may change. The odometer display is 2,794 without units; another seller data field labels it kilometers. Units and total mileage remain unverified. VIN 451AA110398 appears in the seller vehicle data but needs confirmation against the physical plate and title. Seller describes a donor frame as Trailer Blazer; exact chassis identity and engineering require verification. Engine rebuild, custom body and equipment details rely on owner-supplied information; Gateway says it has not inspected the vehicle. Sold as-is, where-is. Advertised price excludes applicable document/administration/service fees and government charges. An active advertisement is not a seller-confirmed availability guarantee; independent inspection and an itemized quote are still needed.
Advertised at source review · October 16, 2026
Custom maple bodywork, Black Cherry metalwork and large wheels give this Willys a distinctly hand-built silhouette. The seller describes an LM7 V8, automatic, donor frame, hydroboost brakes and modern convenience equipment, making craftsmanship and engineering quality the central inspection questions.
Dated source observations, not an independent inspection. Unknown data is not a negative finding about the car.
| Data point | This car | Qualification | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertised price | $53,000 | Advertised asking price at the dated source review. Confirm availability, fees and an itemized total with the seller. | Source ↗ |
| Listed odometer | 2,794 shown; units and total mileage unverified | Seller-stated reading, not independently verified lifetime mileage. | Source ↗ |
| VIN / chassis | 451AA110398 | Match the stamped identity and title before purchase. | Source ↗ |
| Location | Houston, Texas | Confirm the car’s actual location before a visit. | Source ↗ |
| Engine | 5.3L LM7 V8, seller-described | Seller-described specification; verify against records and the car. | Source ↗ |
| Transmission / drive | 4L60E 4-speed automatic · Not disclosed | Verify the actual configuration. | Source ↗ |
| Exterior / interior | Burgundy/Black Cherry with custom maple woodwork / Brown; seller describes BMW-sourced seats | Seller-described where stated. | Source ↗ |
| Seller stock ID | 3280-HOU | Use VIN or chassis to identify the exact car. | Source ↗ |
These are questions suggested by the advertised configuration, not diagnoses.
Inspect the donor-frame integration, body mounts, steering, hydroboost brakes, wiring and drivetrain installation; request build receipts.
Inspect maple joinery, water sealing, custom metalwork and the electric rear liftgate.
Match VIN 451AA110398 to the title and physical plate, and resolve the 2,794 odometer units and engine-rebuild claims.
Advertised asking price at the dated source review. Confirm availability, fees and an itemized total with the seller.
Confirm the exact vehicle remains available, request current exact-VIN photographs and the title and service records, and arrange an independent inspection. Waghoon does not sell, reserve or inspect vehicles.
Reviewed October 16, 2026. The exact Gateway listing was retrieved October 16 with a $53,000 asking price, For Sale label, stock 3280-HOU and Houston showroom address. Seller vehicle data identifies VIN 451AA110398 and advertises it in stock; no exact-vehicle sold notice was present. Availability is a dated source observation.