Willys Overland Knight Registry

1930 Willys Sedan Model 98B (Holden Bodied) - Australia
Serial Number 98B 135355, Engine Number C157-2105
Holden Body Number 26, Holden Job Number 9631, Holden Trim Code DK MRNE HLA

Notes: At the time of the takeover by General Motors, almost all Holden Body Builders Ltd. records were destroyed, however surviving information suggests that just 80 sedan bodies like this were built for Willys 98B (compared with 323 Touring, 104 Roadster and 61 Coupe bodies).
Note the differences in rear beltline, roof trim and door window reveals compared to US bodied counterparts.

1930 Willys Sedan Model 98B (Holden Bodied) - Australia 1930 Willys Sedan Model 98B (Holden Bodied) - Australia
1930 Willys Sedan Model 98B (Holden Bodied) - Australia 1930 Willys Sedan Model 98B (Holden Bodied) - Australia
1930 Willys Sedan Model 98B (Holden Bodied) - Australia 1930 Willys Sedan Model 98B (Holden Bodied) - Australia
1930 Willys Sedan Model 98B (Holden Bodied) - Australia 1930 Willys Sedan Model 98B (Holden Bodied) - Australia
1930 Willys Sedan Model 98B (Holden Bodied) - Australia

Dash is simple with a wood grain painted finish.
Fuel guage was new for 1930 and was not fitted on the 98A.

1930 Willys Sedan Model 98B (Holden Bodied) - Australia 1930 Willys Sedan Model 98B (Holden Bodied) - Australia

Fingertip control button operates starting, lighting and horn. Third window at rear winds down.

1930 Willys Sedan Model 98B (Holden Bodied) - Australia 1930 Willys Sedan Model 98B (Holden Bodied) - Australia
1930 Willys Sedan Model 98B (Holden Bodied) - Australia 1930 Willys Sedan Model 98B (Holden Bodied) - Australia

Holden body tags are located on floorboards in front of front passenger seat. Serial / chassis number tag is located on bulkhead behind engine rather than the more usual left rear chassis rail location.

C157-2105 Engine Number

Engine number is stamped on boss to left side of engine behind water pump.

1930 Willys Sedan Model 98B (Holden Bodied) - Australia 1930 Willys Sedan Model 98B (Holden Bodied) - Australia

Left and right engine views

1930 Willys Sedan Model 98B (Holden Bodied) - Australia

Roof treatment was different on USA cars which had the top material coming down to the gutter moulding.

Dome Light Dome Light Switch

Dome Lamp and ornate rear door pillar located switch

Crankhole Cover

Crankhole cover is an item often missing on these cars.


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