Poor light for good photos.
“For sale is a 1943 Ford GPW, re-built motor runs great”
Poor light for good photos.
“For sale is a 1943 Ford GPW, re-built motor runs great”
It’s supposed to be ‘near to historical specifications’, but is it near enough for the price?
“1943 military GPW jeep. This is a historical vehicle meticulously restored to near original specifications. Must see to appreciate.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This “War Eagle” has an owner with some history.
“I purchased this 1942 GPW Ford Army Jeep at a military swap meet in 1995. The previous owner had rebuilt the engine and told me it was very low mileage. I stripped the entire body down to the chassis and had it sand blasted. I primed and repainted the entire Jeep myself with an original Army green color. I installed new brakes, brake shoes, master cylinder, all four wheel cylinders, and a new clutch plate and disc. The transmission was rebuilt, installed a new wiring harness, and had all the seats reupholstered. I had a new top made as well. I purchased new tires at the time but they are slightly worn now. It took me approximately 1 year to rebuild the entire Jeep.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Jeep has a front-end shimmy.
“Jeep is fantastic shape and ready to drive this summer. The one issue is if you hit a bad pot-hole it can get a front end shimmy that requires you to slow until it goes away.
If not for this issue I would have priced the vehicle MUCH higher, but am being honest and reducing the reserve price more than enough to fix it if desired.
A fix is not mandatory, you can drive for years as is, just making sure any possible buyer is aware of this issue. It’s the only issue with the jeep, everything else is great.
It normally drives smooth as can be.”
Mark just listed this combo at war jeeps.com
“Fully restored to show condition. Correct wheels and tires, new canvas top. Authentic paint job and numbers. Used in several parades and shows”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $9500.
It’s supposed to have the Willys frame.
“Runs and drives very well with original combat wheels and new tires. This is the rare model with a Willys frame. Here’s a chance to own a rare WWII combat vehicle used by the Army, Marines, Navy and US Air Force or Air Corps during the war.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
This is an early GPW (#4997).
http://www.warjeeps.com/jss/sale/adj883/adj883.html
“Very early edition, one of the first ones off the assembly line
Under contract F-1 / Serial# 4997 Date of delivery 3-1-42
This jeep is currently located in Carefree AZ, Just north of Scottsdale.
serious inquiries only please…
Can arrange for a showing as needed. Matt show contact info Please leave a message if I do not answer and I will call back. (NO emails please) More detailed pictures available.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17,500.
Parade ready with a new tub and other parts.
“1943 Willys Slat Grill Jeep GPW. Frame off restoration including new tub, fenders, hood, tires and Beachwood canvas seats and top. The electrical system has been converted from a 6 volt to a 12 volt system. Accessories include: Tool bag, jack, axe, spade, gas can, spare tire, and a plastic replica of a Garand rifle. This Jeep is turn key. Current license, title, and registration. Garage stored. Don’t miss the chance to drive this restored Willys Jeep to your next family outing, car show, or parade. Asking price is $17,500.00. Phone calls only. ”
The VIN number is listed as C599.
” 1942 Ford GPW JEEP WWII SURVIVOR JEEP 4×4 SUV”
Mark just listed this over at war jeeps.com
“1942 WW2 Jeep. It is Model GPW built by Ford and identical in every way to the Willys Model MB. Both Ford and Willys shared the WW2 production of 500,000 Jeeps almost equally. Ford had a policy of identifying virtually all of their parts including Bolts with the Ford script \”F\”. Because of this, a complete and original GPW will usually sell for a higher price than the comparable Willys. My GPW is serial number 10,100. Simply stated this is a very early WW2 Jeep and the 10,100th Jeep produced of a total Ford production of approximately 250,000 Jeeps. It was completed on March 25, 1942. The date is engraved on the original Ford data plate on the Glove box door. The body, floors and all metal are in excellent condition. There is no rust. The Jeep has been garaged since I\’ve owned it. Have Top/bows. The engine is original and is engraved GPW 10,100 on the block. The Frame is also engraved GPW 10,100. The Jeep cranks and starts like it should. It is a good driver as well. The Jeep has a gun mount for a 30 cal Browning MG. I have the Browning MG which is made from a Browning parts kit. It is correct in appearance, size and weight. The guts of the MG have been modified so the MG will not fire. The MG is not a Live gun. It is for display and is being sold separately for $1500″
http://www.warjeeps.com/mjs/sale/adm025/adm025.html
UPDATE: **STATUS UNKNOWN** Was $18,999
“For sale is an all original, non-restored, 1942 Ford GPW in very good working condition. This vehicle has had minor updates and maintenance performed to ensure drivability and proper functionality. A 12-volt conversion update has been done on the electrical system to accommodate a new 12-colt battery. Also, the original brake drums have been replaced. Runs and drives great. As an added bonus, this vehicle comes with the original radio which has had the crystal set replaced and is now in working order. Also includes the original weapon mounting post. Tires are in great shape with no dry rot. Garage kept during nights and inclement weather.”
This jeep is part of an estate sale.
“1943 Ford GPW
Decommissioned.30 cal
Legible identification plates
Rebuilt GPW engine with approximately 50 miles
Restored 10 years ago
New tires (military) battle rims
Many original F bolts
This is an estate sale and serious inquiries only.
Sale is as is and final buyer must pick up, no delivery.”
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $24,000
Has matching numbers.
“One is a 1942 WW2 Jeep. It is Model GPW built by Ford and identical in every way to the Willys Model MB. Both Ford and Willys shared the WW2 production of 500,000 Jeeps almost equally. Ford had a policy of identifying virtually all of their parts including Bolts with the Ford script “F”. Because of this, a complete and original GPW will usually sell for a higher price than the comparable Willys. My GPW is serial number 10,100. Simply stated this is a very early WW2 Jeep and the 10,100th Jeep produced of a total Ford production of approximately 250,000 Jeeps. It was completed on March 25, 1942. The date is engraved on the original Ford data plate on the Glove box door.
The body, floors and all metal are in excellent condition. There is no rust. The Jeep has been garaged since I’ve owned it. Have Top/bows.
The engine is original and is engraved GPW 10,100 on the block. The Frame is also engraved GPW 10,100.
The Jeep cranks and starts like it should. It is a good driver as well.
The Jeep has a gun mount for a 30 cal Browning MG. I have the Browning MG which is made from a Browning parts kit. It is correct in appearance, size and weight. The guts of the MG have been modified so the MG will not fire. The MG is not a Live gun. It is for display.”
UPDATE: Was $24,500. **SOLD**
Oscar is selling his good looking, restored early GPW.
“Up for sale is a unique WWII jeep. A numbers-matching-original 1942 Ford GPW Script. It has been painstakingly restored using an excellent, rust-free original body, the original Willys style (Midland) frame and completely rebuilt factory correct Ford engine and drive train. This jeep is tight and drives like new. Everything has been restored mostly with original or NOS (new old stock) F-marked parts.
UPDATE: Was $14,500. **SOLD**
Not perfectly original, but looks well cared for.
“This is 1942 GPW world war 2 jeep. It has been painted and worked on so it is not completely original.
It runs good and has great interior on the front and back seats.
We are also unable to read the odometer so we have not listed the odometer reading.
Definitely a collectors item for those interested.”
UPDATE: Was $9,750. **Status Unknown**
(11/12/2014) The gauges aren’t in the best shape.
“1942 WWII Willy’s Jeep – 90% original
RUNS PERFECT
Purchased in Cortez, CO
Some Ford parts
New Fly Wheel – Ford
No rust on under carriage
Original engine and body
Re-wired to 12 volt
New ignition switch
New brakes
New Carb
New seals in transmission
New exhaust
New flywheel gears
New pressure plate
New master cylinder
New electric fuel pump
Rebuilt starter
M-1 rifle brackets
Hand brake and 2 gas cans
Comes with a repair manual
New tires
New fuel tank”
Steve’s selling his restored GPW. This is the 28th jeep he’s restored. Below you can see the before and after photos.
UPDATE: Was $16,000. **SOLD**
Looks like a good, solid rebuild.
“1943 WWII Ford GPW
Ground up restoration
Fitted with wartime Willys MB engine as was often the case.
And brand new body
Original 6 Volts electrical system as original.
Many “F” marked items including the “F” marked Pintal hitch
Photos show the detail
complete renew of all brake parts,new lines everything.
Spring shackles, pins,bushes all new.
rebuilt transmission
New gas tank fuel pump and lines
Complete period brand new wring loom throughout.
Exhaust, you name it it`s been done.
Since pictures taken it has now been fitted with the correct glove box data plates
Gun rack on windshield
New 6 volt Battery
New canvas top and seat cushions
and other small details
Combat rims are available as extras but not included
The Hood number is original to the jeep
With some history
It was sold surplus in 1946 from Camp Blanding near Jacksonville FL
Copy of the original sales listing showing serial number and hood number together with price it sold for at the time.
$16,000 no offers
Clear Florida title”
**SOLD**
UPDATE: Still Available
(10/02/2014) Looks solid.
“FOR SALE: 1943 Ford GPW Jeep with matching serial numbers. Extra parts too many to list; also books and manuals. All must go as a package. “
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,000.
Looks like a good combo.
“Listing this for the widow of a friend who passed away. A restored 1943 Ford GPW with a restored WWII 1/4-ton trailer. The GPW has a browning (demilled) .30 air cooled MG with ammo boxes and accessories. It also has a canvas top. It has combat wheels all around with “Ford” script tires. This is an older restoration that has had loving care since restored. Well worth the asking price”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $8500.
Doesn’t run. Seller will not ship.
“** WWII jeep ** FOR SALE — restorable / not running
1942 Ford GPW
GREAT body tub — very little rust or damage
All 3 data plates
Willys MB engine — turns over by hand
Combat rims (quantity 5)
All 3 seats — rear seat is “F” marked and has tire pump bracket
Engine hand crank present (cost to replace: $75)
Fuel can (jerry can) bracket and straps
Spare tire mounting bracket (3 stud-style) and lower support bracket
No top bows
GPW cylinder head and WWII pintle hitch included with purchase
This is NOT a slat grille or script jeep
EXCELLENT RESTORABLE CONDITION — very complete; most of the small pieces that are usually missing are present — your restoration costs will be that much less”
Seller knows very little about this GPW.
“This listing is for another one from the ” Someday Collection ” My boss bought this as a running driving vehicle about 15 years ago parked it inside and basically forgot about it. Drove it a few times the first year or 2 but it has sat since then. Jeep was bought from George Moore Truck & Equipment in Keeseville NY you can find them on the internet ( Georgemooretruck.com ) It was a restored jeep at some point before my boss bought it. I believe this is a World War II Willys Jeep. I couldn’t find a frame tag on it but it looks like the front frame horn on each side had extra metal welded into them. There is some loose paint on the body mostly on the right side. There has been body work done to it when it was restored all those years ago but still presents well in my opinion. Ran fine when parked drove fine too. We pulled it out for photos and will have it running and driving and ready for pick up. Here’s a great opportunity to breathe some new life into an old piece of American History. Great for parades displays etc. Not sure of the year or how to positively ID anything on it but I will do my best to answer any questions”
UPDATE:**SOLD* Was Make Offer
(09/12/2014) Looks solid.
“This military ford jeep is just what it says!
All numbers throughout vehicle match, this is 1 of 1000 made. (not number 1).
The photos speak for themselves.
There is also a canvas top, attaches to windshield and rear of the jeep not shown, But is like new.
We are currently accepting offers on this nice old restored original piece of memorabilia.
This jeep was purchased for $12,500. in 2000.
Best offer over $15000.”
This 1942 GPW was listed for $500 in May of 2012 in Azusa, California. It was quickly purchased and sent to England where Chris got a hold of it and transformed it back into an original looking GPW. An antiques dealer in old garden classics, he seems to know a few things about old jeeps, too. He’s forwarded some photos so we can see the before and after pics.
Chris was wondering if anyone was familiar with the 51st Defense Battalion? I found this link and this link, but if anyone has additional information, he’d like to know more.
Here is the original ad:
“$500 OBF
This is a Ford produced version of the Willys MB “Jeep”
Forced to Sell. Neighborhood Association says it can no longer stay parked under our carport.
No current tags. It’s been on a CA DMV NON OP since the 90s.
Body in fairly good shape. Looks like it was never repainted. Military marking on left side of body:
51st D.B.
Not Running. Missing starter. Bad Water pump.
Has tow bar.”
Original Pics from the Ad:
Post restoration pics:
**SOLD** Was on eBay. Sold for $15,000.
This includes lots of extras. Lots of photos on eBay.
“1943 Ford GPW WWII Military Jeep
6th British Airborne Division
Complete Frame Off Restoration!
For sale is a WW2 1943 Ford GPW delivered in June of that year. It is a ground up restoration. Rebuilt engine, transmission, axles, brakes, new wiring, F bolts throughout, Ford safety glass, new Beachwood Canvas. Engine matches frame, a full show quality restore. Everything Repaired or replaced. Comes with all British mods, racks, rifle clips, spare mount, take off steering wheel, trailer outlet, pumpkin spot lite and road markers, Jerry cans and tools. Oil can, crank handle, tool roll with tools. 150 miles on rebuilt engine/trans. Runs and drives great, all gauges work. Has five new tires and tubes on combats rims, no expense was spared and a lot of time and love went into her. Have the dash Vickers K gun mount available for an extra charge if interested see my other auctions.
All Items Pictured Will Be included With The Sale!
Clear NJ Title
Engine and Frame Serial Number 121860
Body Number – Vin 44159936”