UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $18,000

“1942 FORD GPW.  Too much to list: Fully restored from the ground up. Ford Flathead engine completely rebuilt and machined with only 132 miles on it . 12 volt electrical system. All new canvas (Beachwood Canvas). The Axles have been rebuilt, the tranny and transfer case have been re-sealed. Complete Steering system has all been rebuilt. New reproduction Ford radiator. New Paint, Tires ,braking system, hoses, wires, ect. You name it, its been replaced with new parts and ready to go. Alot of detail and time went into finding new “F”(Ford) marked parts all the way to the bolt heads and tires for this restoration”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

I love this jeep.  It comes with a blender — and the blender is attached to the jeep!

“1942 (FORD) has a 231 Buick V6 (6K on completely rebuilt engine), SM420 4-speed xmission, beefed up T18 xfer case, Dana 44 rear, Dana 30 front, both with Powr-loks and 5.38:1 gear ratios, new one piece Warn hubs, new MP3/IPOD Stereo, 4-wheel disc brakes, new brake master cylinder, New fuel pump, Summers Bros. Flanged axles, Warn O/D, Saginaw power steering, tilt steering wheel, 6500 LB. Sidewinder Winch, Superlift 2” softride suspension, new battery, brand new BF Goodrich Mud Terrain tires, Full cage rollbar with rackon top ….”

This GPW body looks like it’s in pretty good shape.

“This is a 1946 Ford Military Jeep Willys CJ. It does have the engine, but it is not running at this time.  My husband has owned this jeep for quite a while, and was planning on restoring it someday, but we have just not had the time or the money for this project.  He did have it running at one time, but it has been sitting for quite a while.  It is pretty much complete, and would make an excellent project for someone who had the time.  I will be happy to answer any questions that I can.

This is going to be local pick up only, or if you would like to arrange your own pick up and delivery, we will be happy to work with the company that you choose to facilitate that.”

View all the pics on eBay

I was playing around with a new internet toy called cooliris (I was using a plug-in version for the Firefox browser) and came across this 1945 GPW spotted and photographed in Alameda, California by Jalopnik.com.

I scratched my head and stared at the hood.  Do I like the diamond plating on top or not … hmmm .. I figure it’s there for a reason, as the top of the hood is likely trashed.  After scratching my head at it a bit, I decided I liked it, not because it’s a work of art, but because it’s entirely practical.  With a strong roll cage, a winch, and other improvements, this 4×4 looks ready for a jeeping adventure.

You can view all the pics here

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000

This GPW is beat up, but it does have some Ford script on it.

“this is a rare ford gpw like the willys jeeps. it is an early 1940’s vehicle. vehicle ran up until about 6 months ago but the trans started to have some problems and it was parked. motor is good and rest of drive system is good. tub of body is in poor shape. front half is good but back is very bad. this vehicle also has a wench that works off the transfer case to the front. wench is a ramsey. vehicle has military style rims on it also. it is hard to come by these old ford jeeps. this jeep also has the plates on the glove box that relate to the old ford jeeps.”

Here’s a good looking GPW with plenty of Ford script parts.  It’s not all original as the author notes within the ad.

” …. Now I’m not a wrench turner, but this jeep runs great , I have owned it for about 3 years and have only put in a battery and changed the fuel filter. I have had no other problem with it besides the normal spotting of oil underneath it. Starts right up with choke pulled out and a tap of gas, no knocks or ticks or weird noises or smoke or any other  engine problems- runs great. I drove it about 4 times last summer and had no problems, i use non-oxygenated gas. everywhere i have stopped people stared in awww at it, and the old Vets love it! ….”

View lots of good pics here on eBay

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9400.

“’42 GPW. Utah desert recovered. Nice restoration. 5K in new/OS parts, new canvas seats, top. Does have locking front hubs for ease. New tires, generator, 6 volt system. Starts and runs great. Inop; emergency brake, speedo (new cable, possibly loose?), gas gauge (no sender in tank). Call or e-mail for addit pics, or questions.”

UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was Make Offer

“jeep has new steel floors, no motor or radaitor, body is good. lost interest in this project. make offer”

I don’t know how rare these are, but I thought I’d post them in case anyone was interested.

“World War II Willys Jeep First Aid Kit With Contents. I also have an original Pyrene fire extinguisher with brackett. 909 908 4390”

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/clt/1024179418.html