The serial numbers starting with 1001 go back to at least 1933...maybe further. Marketing may have had something to do with it as it sounds like you've sold more than one car when you say 1001...lol!
Mike B
Mike Boteler
1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod 1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep 1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo 1984 Jeep CJ7 +++++ Silver Spring, MD