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1955 M-170 West Brookfield, MA **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was on eBay.

The bidding for this has already reached $18,000.  This is an extremely detailed restoration.

“1955 Willys Military M-170 Military Jeep up for auction. This Willys has gone through an extensive, nut and bolt, frame-off, total restoration.

Willys produced just over 4000 of these Jeeps for the military, making it one of the rarest Jeeps ever produced, the civilian version (the CJ-6) was offered to the public a few years later.

No expense was spared to bring this Jeep to the condition you see here today. The Jeep was taken down to the frame, the engine,transmission,axles,brakes,electrial systems and interior are NEW.

Please look at the many photos and notice the attention to detail, and the completeness of this museum quality restoration, this Jeep is NEW, NOS, COMPLETE, and BEAUTIFUL.

All M-170 components are present and correct, which is crucial, as many parts are specific to this vehicle ONLY.”

 
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1962 M-170 Big Bear, CA $4500

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This might be restorable.  It appears solid.

“Extremely rare Willys M170 Ambulance; ready to be restored; clean Arizona Title; currently has 6 cylinder jeep engine. Taking offers, will consider best offer over $4500.”

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/3194820469.html

 
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1954 M-170 Crete, Illinois $2000

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This runs and drives. It also comes with a lot of parts.  I think that’s the original paint, too.

“Up for sale here is my M170 US Army ambulance jeep. It runs & moves under it’s own power. It originally had a 24 volt electrical system but was converted to 12 volt. I have most of all the parts needed to put it back to original US military condition. Windshield is correct, four rims are correct and one is a later 60’s era wheel (front left), radiator holds coolant, brakes inop, tires hold air, has some rot. I do not have the top bows, top, nor upper litter rails. No title but I will provide a bill of sale. Delivery possible if not too far away. Calls ONLY due to scammers & their lousy emails. Call 708-3six3-five eight eight seven. NO BROKERS WANTED; I can sell it myself!”

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/3140272748.html

 
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Possible M-170 Top?? Rapid City, SD **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $200

(06/18/2012) Well, the price is right.  Now, what does it fit?

“6′ wide by 11′ long has all hardware intact zippers, fasteners, etc
2 windows, one has small crack in plastic, one of the zippers may need a little adjustment, and the color is a bit faded on the red
probably fits a Willys”

 
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1958 M-170 Sultan, Wa $3700

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I think the top needs to be a bit longer along with a bit of a gap on the passenger side . . .

“1958 Willys CJ5 M170 4×4 Military ambulance. All Original running gear. 4cyl,manual trans.

Stretch Jeep,2 feet longer than a standard cj5. 2 feet added in the middle of frame and body by US MILITARY. ONLY 6500 M170 Jeeps made.

Has standard cj5 top,which you can see in pics is too short 4 body.

Has been stored in a Barn for the last 26 years. Virtually no rust. Had been repainted by previous owner,(originally military green).

Needs tires, brakes and other misc tlc. Odometer reads 10,000 miles. Is priobably 110,000.

Runs and drives. Possible trade for Other 4×4 vehicle or Import car or truck. Will4253501553Call or text.

Possible Trade for toyota , honda, nissan, mercedes . Dodge Diesel, etc”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/3106731043.html

 
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Year? M-718 Medina, Oh **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

“Your buying a M-718 Ambulance with a bill of sale. vehicle starts, runs, drives well but needs some brake work. It will need the usual undercarraige kit. Correct canvas top and right rear curtain are N.O.S. Missing left right curtain.”

 
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1953 M-170 Grand Junction, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $3750.

Runs and drives, but needs polish at the very least.  Looks like a good foundation for a restoration.

“this is a very rare willys, only 4500 ever made. based on m38a1. runs and drives, has lots of original and hard to find ambulance only parts. would be a great full restoration project.”

 
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1953 M-170 Mesa, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $2200

This might not be a bad price considering it has an overdrive. It doesn’t have a title though.

“1953 M170 Jeep, Buick 225 V-6, overdrive, rebuilt carb, new water pump, new gas tank, new electric fuel pump, new tie rod ends, new alternator, new points, plug, wires and rotor cap, new battery, new clutch fork and throwout bearing, includes tow bar. Runs great! No title. I would like to get this out of my garage this weekend”

 

 
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1954 M-170 Atascadero, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

It might be worth a look.

“I have a real nice jeep just to busy to restore it. It has very little rust out on it just one spot about a quarter in size. The engine supposedly runs when we bought it. We have never tried to fire it but the older gentleman we bought it from said he started it weekly. The oil in it was very clean and turns over. It was originally a 24 volt system but now a 12 volt. I have never tried firing it as I have been to busy. This vehicle will make an awesome dunes vehicle as its a real nice jeep that is a long wheel base. It can hold 2 or 3 rows of seating so a large family could use it or lots of storage room. It was originally an ambulance then radio jeep for the USN as its longer wheel base. It needs a good home that will either restore it back original or turn it into a jeep for a family fun. I have 5 projects ahead of it currently so it would be a few years for me to get to it so my lose is your gain. This jeep is so nice I wish I had the time to put into it but my other military vehicles are first. I have 2 spare rims for it also and a military pintle. The tires on it where the ones it came with but have swapped them for non flat ones.”

http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/2917242297.html

 
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Year? M-170 Carrboro, NC $1500

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It looks a little rough. The seller has listed it poorly, so it has been available for a while.  A buyer can probably pick it up cheaply.

“1949 jeep front line ambulance for Korean war very few built will consider trades
no reasonable offer refused
919 218-8437”

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/2929541281.html

 
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1954 M-170 Charleston, WV **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.

This is a nicely rebuilt M-170.

“For sale is a completly restored 1954 Willys m-170. With only 1,400 miles on resotration. Rebuilt engine and transmission. Brakes have been completly rebuilt including new drums, shoes, wheel cylinders and backing plates. Body includes new floor pans and body has been completly redone. New CJ6 top. New wheels and new 31X10.50R15 Dunlop Radial Mud Rovers. Drives good and rides very well. Asking price is 9,500.00. Must really see to appreciate.”

 
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1962 M-170 Auburn, WA **SOLD**

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eUPDATE **SOLD** Was $1000

“1962 Willys M170 Ambulance with title. This is one of approx. 1500 examples ever produced, they are VERY rare. THE SOFT TOP SHOWN IN PICTURES IS NOT INCLUDED.

This is a VERY ROUGH Project. I bought thinking I’d make a rat rod Jeep, but too many other projects so it’s time to move on. Currently it has a 4.3 engine, transmission, transfer case from Chevy S10 blazer mocked into position. I have the complete wiring harness. It has an Art Morrison 9″ rear differential housing and shafts, but no 3rd member. It has a Jeep D30 front axle sitting underneath. No steering hooked up, no other drivetrain pieces. This thing is rusty, patched together, bondo smeared all over, etc. It’s VERY ROUGH. But, on the good side, it does included CLEAR WASHINGTON STATE TITLE AND COLLECTOR VEHICLE PLATES. I have lots of other misc. parts, radiator, steering column, etc. Otherwise, what’s shown is pretty much what you get, EXCEPT SOFT TOP.”

 
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1953 M-170 Lake Toxaway, NC **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.

This looks in good shape.

“M170 Rare model, clear title, totally rebuilt motor, 5 new tires,
Number 100 of 4000 made. Split windsheld, hood bows, manuals, spares”

 
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1954 M-170 Speedway, Az $4000

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UPDATE:  Still Available

(02/28/2011) It looks like it needs a little work.

“Willies 1954 M170 Ambulance Jeep, has extended body. has Nos original jump seat. All body work has been completed with decent paint.

Has a bonded Arizona title. F134 Engine, currently out of jeep needs cleaning and reinstalled.

New wheel cylinders and break-lines. Almost completed project apart from needing drivers seat and roof rails to hold the Red Cross canvas top up.

Serious inquires only! Able to show between 9:30am – 6pm mon – fri.

Will trade for a good running ford F250 or F350 pickup ( worktruck ) or part trade for a complete true 390, 427, 428 FE engine”

http://tucson.craigslist.org/ctd/2427000024.html

 
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1954 M-170 Napa County, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000

(05/20/2011) This is very much a project.

“1954 willys jeep m170 project.  $2500 obo.”

 

 
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1962 M-170 Hildebran, NC **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.

This might be restorable.  I don’t see any obvious rust.

“1962 M-170 Frontline Ambulance Willys Jeep for Sale. F-Head engine put in about 20 years ago. Needs lots of restoring and a good home. All extra parts go with it – not sure if all are useful. Pictures are attached. Pictures of extra parts can be sent. Will entertain a fair price with someone who is really interested in this as a project. Purchased in July 1979 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Have had ever since.”

 
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1955 M-170 Los Angeles, Ca eBay

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UPDATE:  This is back on eBay

(06/14/2010) This doesn’t look too bad.

“1955 M170 Jeep, All Original, Professionally Rebuilt Original Motor, 24V System, Runs Good, Minor Oil Leaks. Note: emails will not be answered as I’m selling for a friend.  Please call the seller (818) 535-0090.”

View all the pics on eBay

 
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1955 M-170 Fresno, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6200

The pics aren’t too good, but it looks pretty good.

“This is a 1955 jeep willys. It has only 27.000 milage and is in a great running condition. This jeep is all original and a very nice collector ‘s item”

 
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1954 M-170 Atlanta, Ga **SCAM**

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UPDATE:  Jim noted this might be a scam.  So, I went to double check the link this morning and discovered the content had completely changed, except for the email address.  This one has me a little perplexed. The add originally listed the below jeep at $2900. See comments for Jim’ comment.

“I have owned this jeep for about 6 years. It is a virtual frame up restoration of a 1954 Military M170 Frontline Ambulance to great running condition. Every part examined, restored or replaced on this jeep. Engine rebuilt with less than 20 hours running time on it. Rebuilt radiator, NOS carburetor, NOS fuel pump, complete new Vintage wiring harness, NOS lights, power switch, steering linkage, new brake shoes, emergency break system, rebuilt transmission and transfer case, hubs repacked/rebuilt, New military tires, new exhaust, exhaust manifold, NOS cross over tube, water proof plug wires, accelerator peddle and linkages, cables, speedometer cable, NOS fuel tank, NOS passenger seat, etc., etc., etc.

This vehicle can be a daily driver. It tops out at about 55 mph, loves 35 mph. I rebuilt this jeep for our kids on the ranch and it had to be absolutely reliable to start and run because we left it unstarted for weeks at a time and everyone wanted to drive it when we go out there. I promise you this vehicle is in excellent running condition.”

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/for/2245921317.html

 
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1964 M-170 Salt Lake City, Ut $3500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500

(03/06/2010) Brent spotted this rare M-170 …. even rarer that it’s been slightly modded.

“1964 M170 Ambulance. This is the military version of a CJ-6. It came out of Nevada and is RUST FREE. It has a Chevy Small Block 350 engine, chrome headers, M/T valve covers, dual exhaust, Warn Overdrive Unit, after market bucket seats, new VDO gauges, new battery, chrome rims, and bigger tires. This is a very rare Jeep with only 4000 to 5000 ever made. $4,500.00

Description
The M170 (MDA) is basically a stretched M38A1. Only 4155 were produced between the mid-1950s and the early 1960s. They were used as ambulances. The production information available for these vehicles suggests a much more limited production run.

Drive Train
The M170 was available with the “Hurricane” F-Head 134 I4 engine, T-90 3 speed transmission, Dana 18 transfer case, Dana 25 front axle, and Dana 44 rear axle.”

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=3894221

 
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1954 M-170 Western Massachusetts **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.

This looks pretty good.

“I am selling my 1954 Willy’s M170 USMC medic jeep. There were less than 4000 of the Jeeps ever made and less than a couple hundred thought to still be in existence. This Jeep is partially restored and needs to be finished. Email me with any questions and I will answer right away.”

 
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1954 M-170 Austin, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

“Virtual frame up restoration of a 1954 Military M170 Frontline Ambulance to great running condition.  I wished I had unbolted the body from the frame and replaced the little body pads because that is about the only thing not restored or replaced on this jeep.  Engine rebuilt with less than 20 hours running time on it.  Rebuilt radiator, NOS carburetor, NOS fuel pump, complete new Vintage wiring harness, NOS lights, power switch, steering linkage, new brake shoes, emergency break system, rebuilt transmission and transfer case, hubs repacked/rebuilt, New military tires, new exhaust, exhaust manifold, NOS cross over tube, water proof plug wires, accelerator peddle and linkages, cables, speedometer cable, NOS fuel tank, NOS passenger seat, etc., etc., etc.  I have over $12,000 of parts and shop labor invested in this restoration!

24 Volt power system with 12-volt starter.  This makes it crank fast and is therefore easy to start.  Very little rust.  Pictures show the major places on the body where there is any pitted rust other than the bed.  Bed had some pitted rust.  I scraped, primed and painted that area, covering it with plywood for protection when hauling rocks, etc., (it is a working jeep).

Note the importance of this rare jeep model.  The M170 Frontline Ambulance with the twenty inch stretched body length is a very rare Willys model.  Some reports show less than 2500 ever made, (and possibly only 300 running today), as compared to the much more common M38A1.  It was the precursor to the Civilian CJ6 which Ronald Reagan drove on his ranch.  While most parts are interchangeable with the M38A1, several are unique to the ambulance.

I restored this Jeep with the help of the local Lonestar Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA).  Hopefully there is a chapter in your area.  We used ours as a fun hobby and kid’s car at the ranch.  For parade restoration, I would recommend configuring it into the 7 man troop carrier version (which was not an uncommon configuration while they were in service) rather than buy the required ambulance canvas top, stretchers and rails for it to be set up as an ambulance.”

 
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Jeeps in Central Mississippi

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UPDATE: **SOLD**

A reader named Bryan has several jeeps and many jeep parts for sale in Mississippi.  If you are looking for parts and are in the area, give him a call.

Here’s some pics of the jeeps he’s had.

 
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1954 M-170 Albion, MI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600.

I might have this listed elsewhere. I know I’ve seen this for sale previously.

“THIS AD IS FOR THIS 1954 WILLYS. THIS IS A MILITARY AMBULANCE TRUCK FRONT LINE 1/4 TON 4X4 M-170. THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE AN ENGINE OR TRANS OR TRANSFER CASE. IT IS VERY SOLID IF THERE IS RUST I DON’T SEE ANY. THIS WAS A MARINE CORPS AMBULANCE. YOU WOULD SEARCH A LONG TIME TO FIND ONE THIS NICE AT THIS PRICE. THE BODY HAS BEEN STRETCHED 6 INCHES BY A PROFESSIONAL BODY MAN. THE WILLYS HAS THE ORIGINAL FRONT AND REAR AXLES. ALL OF THE BODY IS IN GOOD OR EXELLENT SHAPE FOR ITS AGE. WE HAVE ALL OF THE ORIGINAL BODY TAGS AND THE PLAQUE THEY CAME ON. THIS VEHICLE COMES WITH A BILL OF SALE.”

 
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1956 M-170 Fire Engine Vega, Tx eBay

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UPDATE:  This is back on ebay.

(11/19/2009) This is unusual.

“THIS M170 WILLIS ARMY 4X4 JEEP IS IN EXTREMELY NICE CONDITION IN AND OUT, SHEET METAL IS PERFECT. THIS JEEP WAS RESTORED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THERE USE. THE CHASSIS HAS ROUGHLY 25,000 TOTAL MILES AND UNDER 3,000 TOTAL MILES ON NEW REBUILT ENGINE. IT IS STILL 24 VOLT WATERPROOF WIRING AND ALL RUNNING GEAR IS REBUILT AND ORIGINAL. THE ONLY MODIFICATION WERE THE NEW PAINT AND ALL NEW FIRE EQUIPMENT. IT HAS A NEW 100 GALLON TANK, NEW HIGH PRESSURE PUMP, PLUS NEW HOSE, A ELECTRIC HOSE REEL. IT STARTS, RUNS AND DRIVES LITERALLY AS NEW AND EVERYTHING WORKS EXCEPT THE FULE GAGE(NEEDS NEW SENDING UNIT) ALWAYS KEPT INSIDE AND IS CURRENTLY TITLED AND LICENSED. EMAIL WITH ANY QUESTIONS.”

View pics on eBay

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