1959-1964 DJ-3A-Surrey Gala Package

1959-1964 DJ-3A

1959-1964 DJ-3A

1959-1964 DJ-3A

The Surrey Gala was a variant of the DJ-3 Dispatcher Jeep. The DJ-3 was designed as a delivery vehicle and mail truck and performed honorably in that role. The Surrey Gala was a pink painted DJ with a frilly striped top that looks more like a toy or a golf cart than a Jeep. Its basic function was to serve as a vacation transport at resorts or as a delivery vehicle for small shops. It's also reported that Elvis owned one.
In 1959, a Surrey Gala model was introduced. This model was intended for use by resorts, usually for rentals. They usually came in pink, although light blue and light green were also available. It came with a standard striped fabric top, as well as a fabric cover for what was advertised as a "Continental tire mount."

Designation- DJ-3A
Engine -4-cyl L-head
Power- 60hp@4000rpm
Wheelbase- 80in

DJ-3A Jeep

The DJ-3A was introduced in 1955. It used the body style of the older CJ-3A, along with the L-134 engine. Unlike the CJ-3A, it came with either a column shift or floor shift three-speed Borg-Warner T-96 manual transmission. It was offered with many different body options including a soft top, hard top, or even a full van body.

In early 1959 Willys introduced the Jeep Gala to the export market and gained wide popularity as a "fun car" at resorts in Hawaii, Mexico, and the Caribbean area. Complete with fringe on its top and brightly trimmed in pink, green, or blue candy stripes. In fall of 1959, a similar model called the Jeep Surrey was introduced in the U.S. market. The primarily target market were resort hotels and vacation centers. It also served as a low-cost rental vehicle for their guests. The Surrey came with a standard striped fabric top, as well as a matching fabric cover for what was advertised as a "Continental tire mount."