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1953 Willys Series 475A
Convertible Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,040.00
No. Produced
Body Maker Willys
No. Doors
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 108 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 57 inches
Type Own, F-head
Displacement 134.2 cu. in.
Cylinders 4
Bore & Stroke 3 1/8 & 4 3/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.4 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 7.8 to 1
Brake Horsepower 75@4000
Rated Horsepower 15.6
Torque 115@2000
Main Bearings 3
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Same as serial number
Engine No. Location On top of water pump, boss at front end of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.605 to 1
2nd 1.63 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.536 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 8.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.56 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Cam & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 9 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 5.9 x 15
Spare Location
Fuel 18 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 1.5 Pints
Cooling System 11 Quarts
Rear Differential 2.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
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Additional Information

Willys Aero Lark (1953)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Willys Mech Man'l-Utility Trucks & Sta. Wagons (1949-1956)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age December 1952Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age March 1953Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age June 1953Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Woodstock Green Poly
Admiral Blue Poly
Cadet Gray Poly
Willow Green Poly
Campus Red
Riviera Gray
Saber Rouge
Swan Gray
Jasper Green
Raven Black
Mediterranean Blue Poly
Universal Beige
Standard/Optional Equipment
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