Guest Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 I just came across a 1921 Willys Knight sedan, I believe it's a Model 20. The car really piqued my interest and, although I'm quite familiar with vintage cars as a rule, I'm completely unfamiliar with the sleeve valve engine. Does the unfamiliarity of the Knight engine keep the price and sale-ability of the Willys Knight lower than other cars of the era? The google info on these cars just seems so scarce. Your thoughts? Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 The Club W.O.K.R has info you can use. I think the resale is very dependent on how well it runs and drives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I will connect with them before I take the leap. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Yes, W.O.K.R. is the source for information. When you join, there is a lot of printed information from years ago for help in working on the car. Without joining, you will get online help, but no access to a great library. Have you heard it run? They are very quiet engines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I have not heard the car run yet. The car has an interesting history. It was owned by Paramount studios here in SoCal and was used in the original Untouchables TV series from '59 - '63 as Elliott Ness's staff car. Robert Stack drove it. Has the correct paperwork to prove pedigree. This is a shot of the actual car on the set. Still has the spot light sticking through the windshield on the passenger side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylormade Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I don't see the spotlight in the first photo. Very cool old sedan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 It's just out of the image. It shows better here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 still waiting for mod approval at W.O.K.R........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Not lot of active members, takes a few days to get approval done. You can post in the general discussion section without being a member of W.O.K.R. I did before I joined to ask questions about the model 64 I found to buy. Received enough comments to go ahead with the purchase. The W.O.K.R. space at Hershey is also maned by a great group of members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Mahar Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Greg, Did you buy W-K Model 20? FYI; I own one. Does it run? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I did not Mike. The car hadn't run in years and I just couldn't get in a comfort zone with the scarce info available on the engine. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Mahar Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Greg, Been awhile since I have peek on this site. So what happen with W-K? Does the engine spin? If not keep soaking it with oil and patients. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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