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Tim was at the Keeneland Concours d’Elegance in Lexington, Kentucky, this past weekend. He reports that despite a rainy day, they had a good turnout, including 10 jeeps in the jeep area. Here are some photos he took.
That’s a lot of kids in the jeep!
“This is a Type I Original News Press Wire Service Photograph. Size is 9″ x 7″.”
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The photo of Joe Jackson, Jr., below was published in several different newspapers based on this google search. He must have had a very loving wife to live in a jeep while touring Europe!
According to the article, “Joe is wearing a 64-year-old clown costume that belonged to his late father as he tries out the jeep station wagon he will use for touring Europe. Joe, who carries on a comedy act originated by his father, will use the station wagon for a dressing room and living quarters with his wife.”
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I was debating whether this was a cropped version of Carl Mydan’s Life Magazine photo (seen here at Alex’s Tahiti Pacifique site) or a different photo. I am leaning towards it being a different photo as the angle seems a little higher on this one.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
Buz spotted this nice looking Tuxedo Park IV. Looks like it’s a good price, too.
“I have a 1965 Jeep CJ-5 Tuxedo Park Mark IV for sale. This is a rare Jeep with a 4 cylinder engine with a 3-speed transmission on the column. It has 4 wheel drive that works great with Warn lock out hubs. Also has a roll bar. Spare tire is in great shape. The top is in good condition.
23,200 original miles. All original, color white with a black top.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
The engine sure does look nicely rebuilt.
“Up for trade is my 1952 Willys M38A1.
I purchased this jeep in SoCal last year and brought it to NJ when I moved here. This willys is clean and daily driver material. In the past year I have:
Rebuilt carburetor
new fuel pump, new fuel lines & filters. Cleaned out gas tank
New water pump & thermostat
Full tune up
New lightweight land cruiser starter
New headlight switch
Fresh fluids transmission & transfer case
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4600.
Needs a few items, but sure looks solid.
“Here’s a most affordable RARE antique vehicle, made by Willys for farm/ranch use.
This little truck’s teeny 134 c.i. engine runs very well, top speed about 45 mph in high range. Same running gear as a similar era CJ, but it’s mid-engined, giving it great traction in 4wd. The little flatbed has a massive set of springs supporting it, 15″ tires are good, paint/body are decent.
Included is a 6′ Western snowplow, power lift only, that is currently not installed but its frame can be easily re-bolted. With chains on all wheels, I’ve pushed fresh snow high as the windows. The cabover design lets you see right where the blade is, for tight spots.
Strong Points:
Has a high Cool Factor. Everybody likes the Jeep.
Starts right up, and roars right off — is a good runner; a great repair manual and minor spare parts included.
Great running gear — no leaks, brakes are very good (for it’s era).
Driver’s window is just right for hanging your elbow out.
Weak Points:
Windshield has major cracks on the right side and both side glass is plexiglass (been that way since before I bought it in the late 80’s – I did see an ad recently for a cab with intact glass for $100, so this is solvable).
Runs hot in the summer (needs a bigger radiator fan and vents in the bed’s headboard), needs a speedo cable made up.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Looks like a good price. Love the old angle top. Looks like mismatched tires.
“1 owner family owned since new. Only 44, XXX original miles. Runs and drives. Everything in operational condition. Good for hunting and off-road. 3 speed manual, Hi/Low Dif. Call or text with any questions or to make an offer. $3500 obo.”
This is currently on display at the National United States Armed Forces Museum.
“Fully restored 1954 m38a1. Radios not included serious inquiries only. Clear title.”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4559497204.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.
This might be a good price.
“Up for sale is my 46 Willys jeep cj with a small block chevy 327ci. The conversion was very well done with manufactured conversion plates (not homemade), motor mounts, correct size radiator. This jeep runs and drive great. I have driven it down the Interstate at 70mph no problem (warn over drive makes a huge difference). Over all I would consider it to be in average shape cosmetically and great shape mechanically. At one point in time someone had spend a large chunk of money on it and rebuilt the entire jeep to be a custom. The drivetrain including axles, transfer case and transmission are out of a 1971 jeep, which means it has the very rare DANA 44 with one piece axles. I pulled a valve cover and the engine is very clean which leads me to believe the engine was rebuilt when conversion was done. As far as everything different it has from stock…
– SBC 327 Chevy
– Aluminum intake
– 750cfm carb
– MSD coil
– MSD distributor
– Oversize radiator
– WARN overdrive
– 3 speed tranny
– Dana 44
– New roll bar
– 31’s on chrome rims
– Steering stabilizer
For being a 1946, there is minimal rust. There are no rust holes on the exterior of the body, just a few surface rust spots. The only major rust hole in the jeep is in the floor of the tool box. The paint is not perfect by any means but is not horrible. There are a couple heavy bondo spots. The last issue with the body is the floor boards have kind of been piece together, it is real cheap to buy new floor boards though weld them in. I have brand new Goodyear wrangler tires going on it this next weekend. Also I have a nice one piece steering arm that I will include with it. Jeep only has a bikini top but that’s all you need on a classic. The jeep has been stored inside.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
I don’t think they came out of the factory this straight!
“• Totally reconditioned; asking $4,000
• Bantam Serial No. 68238
• Date of Delivery: 4/28/45
• Frame No. 136121 Stamped under LF Spring; Hanger American Central Manufacturing Co.
• Everything is original except floor, sides, ends, and top pipe which are all new
• Has F-script brake drum and left tail light
• New tires, brake cable, wiring, and drain plug
• Not correct are reflectors, safety chains, and not sure about the wheels, maybe they were not combat wheels in 1945
• Some pitting on frame and springs
• This restoration was done with care. Another project I completed, a 1950 Willys truck that you can view, is in the 2014 Kaiser Willys catalog, page 134 (they put wrong name and truck); or Kaiser Willys blog jeep of the week, Number 122
Bill of Sale Only. Can help deliver for gas.”
Maybe a former fire jeep?
“In excellent condition must sell. The jeep is in excellent conditions as it is garage kept. It
s red with Black top and interior. Manual transmission Low Range Mid Range High Range Transfer Case with Locking Hubs.”
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/4580857782.html
UPDATE: Was $6000. **SOLD**
Has a variety of updates.
“1950 Willys cj3a fully restored with original motor and trans. 4cylinder flat head. Manual transmission with new clutch. 4×4 new lockouts. All new brake lines and shoes. New tires and rims. New winch. All shackles rebuilt and lifted. All new u joints. News seats. New glass. New gauges. Updated to 12 volt gm charging system with painless fuse box. All new lighting. Horns. Dual exhaust. Rebuilt carb. Msd coil new plugs wires cap and rotor. New paint also painted underside. Cb radio. Rollbar. Painted frame and axles.”
UPDATE: Was $15,000. **Status Unknown**
This militarized CJ-2A looks solid.
“I had long wanted a Jeep MB like the one I used during the Korean war. I have restored several vehicles through the years and in 1994 I began searching for a Jeep to restore. Turns out these Jeeps are quite rare, and even those few I found were never exactly equipped like that Jeep.
At that point I decided the only way to duplicate that Jeep was to build one. I started with two parts Jeeps (a non-titled 1945 and a titled 1946) and went about testing the condition of components, disassembling the parts, cleaning and painting and listing those items I still needed. All original Willy’s engine and running gear are retained. The bodies of my donor Jeeps were fairly rough and the decision was made to fit it with an exact duplicate, all steel reproduction Jeep MB body. It is absolutely rust free. This Jeep is Michigan titled as a 1946 Jeep.
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $1000.
Runs and drives with updated motor.
“71 american general postal mail jeep with a 96 chev. s-10 motor has air conditiioner am/fm/ cd player and kinda pink 1 of a kind asking1000.00″
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.
Listed as a 1945, I don’t see anything that would suggest it is that early.
“1945 Willys CJ2A runs great. Small block Chevy. New brakes.”
Tim spotted this jeep for sale last weekend. As you can see in the photos, the body is a custom replacement body. Tim notes it looked well done. If you are interested in the jeep, leave a comment below and I’ll get you in contact with Tim.
It runs. Trailer NOT included.
“Runs, and I have driven it in low and high range. No brakes. Set-up to run off 12V but the 6V Generator is still there. None of the instruments work. The body is patch-repaired extensively on the driver/passenger cockpit, plus work done to rear side panels but the rear and tail gate are mostly original. Titled. Shown in the photos, but not included in the sale, are the spare tire tower, black-out light on the fender. The trailer is not included in the sale. Price is $2500, best offer, or interesting trades considered. “
http://york.craigslist.org/cto/4577303690.html
Has some rust.
“Asking $300 or best offer for this 1960 Forward Control Jeep 150 BareCab. Windows are not included, some rust damage, has been cleaned and power washed. Contact me for more information.”
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/4578469872.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
It’s got rusted front floors, but from the outside looks pretty good. Needs wiring and brakes, too.
“1954 Willys M38A1. Runs good. Still 24V and has two new batteries. Correct engine. Solid frame, nice restorable tub, correct front fenders, new repro gas tank. Five correct wheels. Correct front seats. Has rusted through front floors. Needs wiring and brakes. The jeep is sold as is, where is, with no warranty.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
“I’m listing a friends Willy’s jeep for sale. It is original. It did run and has a brand new rebuilt generator and starter. Clutch is good and motor was re-installed about a year ago. Tires ok. It has a new soft top and many parts. It looks complete, just needs to be put back together. All paperwork is included for the title. Does not run right now, so you need to trailer out of my storage unit. “
No pics provided.
“The panel is stored in Challis, Idaho. Will email photos upon request.”
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/4582063741.html
No pics provided.
“RUNS WELL AND LOOKS GOOD..IT IS A DRIVER”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown**. Was listed at $4500.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A, Civilian Model, V6 Motor
Runs Good, Good Condition, $4500.00 OBO
Posting for my Father, Jeep is Located in Westpoint Ca.
Near Jackson Ca.”
Dan had a great time at last Saturday’s Willy’s America Open House. He was VERY busy with his camera and shot hundreds of photos you can see them all at the Old Willys Forum:
