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1943 GPW Tempe, Az $2800

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $2800

(06/14/09) Here’s an unusual GPW.

“TITLED AS 1943 FORD, GPW 4X4 (general purpose willys,built by ford). IT HAS A STUDEBAKER FLATHEAD 6 CYL. ENGINE AND A 3 SPEED STICK TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVE. TRANSFER CASE HAS HI-LO RANGE AND IN & OUT LEVERS. THIS CAR RUNS GREAT!!! THE ALL METAL TOP IS REMOVABLE AS ARE THE DOORS. THE CAR WAS IN STORAGE FOR MANY YEARS IN THE CHRISTOPHER CREEK AREA OF ARIZONA. IT IS VIRTUALLY RUST FREE. A RARE FUN 4X4. CURRENTLY ON DISPLAY AT SO-CAL SPEED SHOP PHOENIX $3100.00 480-820-3770 ”

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/1662065423.html

 
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1942 GPW Seabeck, Wa **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE:  Status unknown. Was priced at $1995

It’s rough and rusted, but unusual.  Note the extended back. Hopefully, the right person will buy and carefully restore this one.

“1942 FORD GPW USN. SPECIAL BODY BUILT BY THE NAVY. It was a runner about six years ago.”

 
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1940s GPW Globe, Az $900

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This might be worth a look.

“194? Ford GPW for sale. Has not run in years. Powertrain is all there, has extra transfercase. Roll bar has been removed. Restore this piece of American history. No title. Thanks for looking.”

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/1655989312.html

 
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1944 GPW Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii $5000

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Hey Honey, I just checked eWillys!!!  It’s time for another vacation …

“1944 ford jeep 350 cubic inch chevrolet motor 4/10 gears detroit lockers rear acutract locker front 6 inch spring lift 3 inch body lift. 38.5 x 11 x 15 boggers 10 inch and 12 inch rims available. extra windshield, transmissions.  call roy 639-0530 serious inquires only.”

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/kau/cto/1649374632.html

 
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1943 GPW York, Pa $3900

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This looks like a good price for a restored GPW ….

“Also i have for sale a 1943 Ford GPW for sale this is a WW2 Jeep it is taged a titled and ready for the road or play engine and transmission rebuilt most original parts asking $3900 call 717-817-4029 or 817-7413”

http://york.craigslist.org/cto/1632870476.html

 
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1942 GPW Flint, Mi $12,995

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UPDATE:  Still Available

(10/12/09) Nice.

“Jeep 1942 GPW Army Jeep by Ford. The engine completely rebuilt and ready to drive anywhere. New body with lots of new parts. Total restoration. Excellent condition. $12,995.
Call 810 516-0279

http://flint.craigslist.org/cto/1639460959.html

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1944 MB Scottsdale, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $15,999. **SOLD**

(02/19/09) “Buick 3.8L V6 engine-bored over & rebuilt with chrome package, Original 3-speed manual transmission, Original transfer case, 12-volt, Hydraulic Wilwood Clutch, 44 rear axle,Edelbrock carb., Edelbrock intake, New wiring, Heavy-duty radiator, Headers,Sunpro gauges…”

 
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1942 GPW Paso Robles, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $400

“1942 Jeep frame and running gear F head four cylinder with tranny, transfer case, driveshafts etc. It drove in here 2 years ago under its own power .I am keeping the body and Registration for my project, so this is if you need origional stuff for your project. I would prefer to sell all at once not individual parts. Once again ALL or NOTHING and NO REGISTRATION $ 400 OBO”

 

 
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1945 GPW Hickory, NC **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1875.

Are you kidding me? A running GPW that looks pretty good for under $2000?

1945 GPW HALF HARD TOP RUNS GOOD”

 
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1946? GPW Hayden, Id $4,995

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No doubt the year is incorrect, unless this has been rebuilt on a CJ-2A frame.  It appears in good shape.

“This is a rare 1946 Ford manufactured Jeep. Runs good, Top is in great shape. Need some body work due to age. GREAT mudder! What a blast you will have in this one of a kind find!”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/ctd/1605367041.html

 
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1942 GPW Los Angeles, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15000.

Dean’s got this beautiful GPW for sale.  He also has a variety of parts for sale as well, including ” a bumper, wheels, gauges, radiators, grills, tailgates, and windshields and more”, some of which are shown below.

 

 
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Rare Holden-Modified Marine Ambulance

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This is an edited version of an ad for a Holden-modified ambulance for sale in 2010 (or maybe it wasn’t a Holden?). Now it contains some information on Holden-Modified Jeeps.

  1. http://yankreenactment.nl/jeep/the-holden-jeep/history/
  2. G503 link about Holdens and another

 

This video shows a Holden at Iwo Jima:

Here are some photos of a Holden modified jeep that was for sale in 2010.

 

 
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1942 GPW & Willys & a trailer Bishop, Ca **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.

Here’s some early jeeps and a trailer and some parts.

My dad is selling his Jeeps a 1942 Willys and a 1942 Ford. They are both located in Bishop. Call Darrel for details”

 

 
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Builds: Eric’s 1942 GPW

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Born in Normandy (near Saint-Lo), France, Eric says he always wanted to have a Jeep.  While serving in the French Marines, he got the opportunity to drive Jeeps — In Africa and other places — which only only served to worsen his desire for a Jeep (yes, became a victim of the ‘Willys Sickness’).

Finally, in 1997, he found a 1942 GPW in the town of Carentan that needed restoration.  If Eric is like the rest of us, he probably felt it would only take a year or two to restore it (I don’t have any pre-restoration pics); instead, the restoration took 7 years.  However, the results speak for themselves — it’s a beautiful Jeep he named the Belly Flopper and in which he travels the countryside whenever he gets the chance.

While Eric’s family still lives in the Normandy area, Eric has moved to the central area of France, which is a bit cooler, especially in the winter.  The reason Eric and I exchanged emails initially was because he was searching for a heater.  I gave him some links on some newer heater options, but had no luck with any early heaters.  If you know of any for sale, he still might be interested in purchase them.  Just add a comment below and I’ll contact you.

Thanks for sharing Eric!

 
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1942 GPW Minden, Nv **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.

It runs and drives.  That’s the good.  Unfortunately, the seller won’t find a ‘Ford’ logo on the back because the body has been modified with the back of a CJ-5 body.  I should have started tracking these, because I’ve seen around 10 of these modified flattie/cj-5 bodies.

“I purchased this jeep last year to restore. I’ve found that I don’t have the time and it has just sat. It runs and I drove it around the block. The starter was rebuilt by the past owner but I think the starter bendix is sticking?? This is a project at this point. It needs alot of TLC but is drivable. I have the title in hand. If you have any questions please email or call. I will be as helpful to you as I can but I don’t know that much about it. It does have the Ford plackard on the dash but no ford stamp on the rear of the tub? You ask the questions and I will look and try to answer.”

 
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1942 GPW Quincy, Ca $4500

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I’d like to see some more pics.  It appears in good shape, but the color is a bit blurred.

“1942 gpw military jeep in real good condition new tires new seats 4500.00”

http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/1572841164.html

 
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Reader Builds: John’s 1944 GPW

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John spent this past fall and winter doing some cosmetic restoration to this great looking GPW.  John says he’s keeping this GPW for a while, so please don’t send him any sales inquiries.  Thanks for sharing!

See all of the images of his GPW here

 
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1942 GPW McHenry, IL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $2800 **SOLD**

(11/04/09) “42 GPW, Ford jeep- ex military, was going to be a future project, was purchased in Colorado from the owner who had obtained it from his uncle and was ulitized on both of their farms, I had the vehicle shipped to Illinois- has clean frame ( no road salt used in state) main reason I bought the vehicle. GPW runs but has untill recently has been in inside storage, and is parked outside and needs a little work. Unit is missing original gas tank and support strap but I will donate a cj2a fuel tank to get you going.”

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1943 GPW Everett, Wa $700

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For $700, this might be a decent price.  That front sure looks a bit twisted though.

“1943 cj2a Ford Flatfender (willys) Much more rare than the willys. Ford produced some of the flatfenders for the military during the war to keep up with demand…. HAS TITLE Decent body. Excellent Front Fenders. Ford 2.8L V6. No Tranny or t case. Excellent candidate for project. $700.00 OBO CLINT 253-820-2484 I work nights so please no calls betwwen 2am and NOON”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/1551836493.html

 
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Rusting Jeeps in Okinawa, Japan, and Puson, Korea

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UPDATE: I added this post in January of last year with just the single image (the first one below).  Today, David pointed me to the Tahiti-pacifique.com website that has a few more images, which follow the first image.  You can learn more about these pics at that site.

(01/31/09) Robert pointed me to a collection of Life Magazine photos of old jeeps hosted at Google.  Click on the photo and then click on it again to see all kinds of details.

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1945 GPW Sarasota, Fl $19988

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Someone traded this in for a Jag perhaps?

“Rare Numbers Matching Ford GPW Military Jeep!  This Jeep has been very well cared for and captures history of WWII Much More Information.  Call Zachary Blaugh, Internet Sales Manager at 941-232-4236 OR 800-791-4271.  VIN  GPW261030”

http://sarasota.craigslist.org/ctd/1546531291.html

 
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1942 GPW Sacramento, Ca $2000

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UPDATE:  This looks like a very good price.

(11/17/09) “1942 flat fender Ford Jeep Willys, F Head, T 90, model 44 rear end, 25 in front, 33’s call Max @ 916-203-7931

http://sacramento.en.craigslist.org/cto/1542544957.html

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1943 GPW, DJ-3A, And Other Parts York, Pa

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This seller has a variety of items for sale.

“I have for sale 195? Willys Dj3a two wheel drive column shift Mail jeep for sale only asking $400

Also i have for sale a 1943 Ford GPW for sale this is a WW2 Jeep it is taged a titled and ready for the road or play engine and transmission rebuilt most original parts asking $5000 call 717-817-7413

I also have mant parts for vintage jeeps Willys CJ2a and some M38 I would like to sell the parts as a lot or mini lots but will sell individual parts.”

http://york.craigslist.org/cto/1515546603.html

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1942 GPW Milwaukee, WI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was priced at $4000.

There’s a square pegs .. well lights … in round holes.  I can’t tell if this runs or not.

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1942 GPW & CJ Flattie Selma, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.

I’m not sure if the price is a random number or if the seller will take $500 for both.

“1942 Ford GPW & Jeep CJ. Both for one money. No reasonable offer refused. NO TITLES. Being sold as parts donors. What you do from there is up to you. GPW has combat rims. CJ has overdrive. Both radiators missing. Drive train conditon is unknown. Email for phone number.”

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