UPDATE: Price dropped to $1800.
“Every thing there except original oil bath air cleaner and emergency brake Handel text for pics 501 5161273”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1800.
“Every thing there except original oil bath air cleaner and emergency brake Handel text for pics 501 5161273”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
“1950 willys m-38 24 volt system,new tires,needs engine work, needs seat frames. title in hand.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $21000.
“Hello I have the astonishing fc 170 it starts right up. All transfer case gears work, clutch is great, all light work. It is immaculate, I give it a 9.9 out of 10 for the exterior. Interior is a 9out of 10. Tires, brakes, and transmission is perfect. Pink slip in hand. Serious buyers only. No trades. Everything works.”
UPDATE: This sold quickly. It was priced at $5000.
“I am the second owner of this jeep (unless you count the U.S. government as the initial owner).
I recently inherited this jeep from my late uncle who operated it from WW2 until he died in 2011.
This jeep has spent the last 68 years garaged in the same garage in Marin County. It has seen extensive use with the volunteer fire department in the hills north of Lucas Valley during the 1950s – 1970s. In the 1980’s, it was re-painted and had restoration work done, new tires/radiator/gearbox/carb/gauges/brakes etc. For some reason, the engine and some parts are painted “John Deere Green”. For the last 20 years it has been used in parades and memorial/veterans day ceremonies.
My uncle served in New Guinea and the Phillipines during 1944 and 1945 with the 914th Engineers. This unit followed the “Fighting Fifth” Air Force in the Pacific. Their main job was to secure and repair forward air bases that had just been captured from the Japanese. He also did surveying, mapping, and construction of command headquarters, bunkers and fortifications in the mountainous regions. There’s no one currently alive in our family who can recall exactly how he acquired this jeep or if it was used in the conflict in the Pacific.
I have the pinkslip in hand (in my name) and it has plates. It is in the DMV system and currently registered as a NON-OP. I recently transported it from Marin to my place in Emeryville so I can clean it up and sell it.
It is free of rust. The tires are almost new with no cracking. The engine is stock with 6volt system. Right windshield has a crack. The engine starts and runs but won’t idle. (Carb issue?)
Seat upholstery might not be original. It has a mounted brand-new matching spare tire, jerry can and mounting brackets for the shovel and axe. (No shovel or axe included). There is a rifle holder mounted to the inside windshield. Windshield flips down. I even have keys for the fenderwell tool boxes.
I have it up on jackstands so potential buyers can see the wheels turn. It can’t be test driven on streets because there’s no brakes. Might need a brakes rebuild. Plus, it’s not currently registered for on-road nor is it insured. I can only sell it to someone who shows up with a hauler/trailer of flatbed hauler. It can’t be legally “towed” (with it’s tires touching the pavement).
This GPW comes with about 400 lbs of spare parts. Many of these parts are new. Plus it comes with some military uniform parts, helmet etc. Plus some printed memorabilia (reproductions) about the 914th Engineers.
First 5000.00 (CASH ONLY) takes it. Do not contact me unless you are personally interested in purchasing it directly and picking it up in person. Do not contact me if you are some middleman, broker or scammer. First come, first serve. First one who contacts me gets the first appointment to inspect it.”
Buz spotted this great video from Car SOS.
Here’s a great price on parts.
“Up for sale is a rare red 1961 Jeep FC-170 3/4-ton pickup truck. Included in the sale is an additional green 1957 Jeep FC-170 parts truck. Price is for both trucks. The green truck has no title.
Both trucks are currently in pretty rough shape and need restoration. Not driving currently, but there is still alot to work with. I had intended to use the green one for parts to restore the red one, but lack of time and family obligations force the sale. I additionally do have the drivers door that is missing from the red one in the picture.
The 1961 FC-170 has a 327 ci Chevy V8 swapped in, with an aluminum v8 to jeep adapter plate and the stock 3 speed T90 transmission and two speed Spicer 18 transfer case. The other FC-170 has no engine (has same transmission and a transfer case as the other but had an overdrive that has been removed). Both trucks have the stock axles front and rear.
Lots of potential to make a very cool and unique truck. I need the space and will begin disassembly to scrap these in a week or so unless I have something in the works, so act now.
Asking $600 OBO for the pair. Email or call (360)471-seven-four-eight-seven.”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
“Misc. old Jeeps for sale $500.00 each
3 are old willy’s around 1948-1950, the other is 1968
I don’t know if they run or not
great for parts or project”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
The body doesn’t look too bad from this angle.
“Vehicle needs attention. It has been sitting for some time, and is definitely a project car. It was bought at a military auction eons ago, and belonged to my grandfather. Beyond this, I know little about it and just wish to find it a good home.”
This includes a buzz saw. Neither of the jeeps are driveable.
“All original jeep with rear PTO and governor.
Body in good shape, needs a new starter and fuel tank
Comes with buzz saw, snowplow and a 1947 Willys jeep for parts.
Call, text or email with questions.
Photos available by email or text
715-820-0119”
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $800
There appears to be some value here. The seller is upfront about the possible engine problem.
“All complete except the soft doors and top they are gone, has nice frame, tub needs the willys love, she ran early spring but had a noise in the engine 800 firm delivery is poss for a fee. Sorry NO TITLE it has been lost.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.
It runs with F-head.
“1948 CJ2A with newer F head 4 cylinder motor 3 speed manual trans. LT225/75R16 BF Goodrich mud terrain tires with 90% tread on them. Soft top. Engine needs some work but does run.
Hard to say just how much is salvageable.
“For sale 1951 Willys flatfender, aluminum hard top with doors. body is rough but frame is straight have most parts but no engine. will consider trades. i do have pictures, please dont make me cut this up for scrap that is the other option if i cant sell it”
UPDATE: **SOLD** This ad was on eBay.
“This is an original vintage advertisement
1969 Gates 4-Wheel Tires – Jeep Photo-Ad
This is an original vintage advertisement printed in 1969 for The Gates Rubber Company.
This 42 year old advertisement is in Excellent condition.
Approximate size: 8 x 10.5 inches”
Marc spotted this Champion Spark Plug Ad on eBay.
“Size is approximately 8.5″X12”
Original advertisement, not a copy
Shipped in a mailing tube OR in an envelope, between heavy cardboard in zip lock bag
All U.S. shipments include delivery confirmation
All ads are stored in a climate controlled, non-smoking environment
Grading, All of our ads are in “EXCELLENT” condition, nothing less. We would not sell an ad that we would not display ourselves. We are collectors first!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The coloring looks good in this ad.
“Some moisture related waving of the pages. Great ads from a 1960 May & Halas Chicago publication. These ads are over 53 years old and are excellent for framing. Pages are mostly very good condition, see scans for details. Measures about 8 1/2″ X 11 1/2″. Combine orders at the same shipping rate for these ads no matter how many ads you buy at a flat rate of $2.99 in the US, $3.99 Canada & $5.99 Worldwide.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
How about this ‘state of the art’ computing power . . .
“This is an original 1963 print ad for NCR 315 computers! It measures approximately 11″ x 8” overall, has no tears or stains, comes from a dry, high-altitude, smoke-free environment, and is strictly graded
“Very Fine”.”
I don’t see many of these with the original seats.
View all the information on ebay
” Willys 1961 Traveler, if you’re looking you may already know the rarity of the Willys Traveler. If you are not I would suggest a good search of the internet, try “Willys production numbers” for a start. As if it wasn’t rare enough it has all the Civilian model Traveler specific parts in tact. I have been fooling with old Willys stuff since 1972 and have never seen one with all the pieces intact. It has the factory fold up rear bench seats, it has the roof mounted spare tire carrier, it has the rear sliding side windows, it has the step plate between rear bumper and the body all still attached. These ultra rare pieces are one of the things that makes it an ideal restoration candidate. The numbers are all correct for a 1961 Traveler and it comes with a good, clean title in my name. It’s 4 wheel drive with the desirable straight “6” 226 cubic inch flathead motor. The motor spins over by hand. the transmission and transfer case are in place.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
“Original, great condition, freshly rebuilt engine. Runs great, drive it cross country.”
The kids leave on WEdnesday, so I’ll save most updates until after they leave. Then, I’ll start into the final updates for the book.
UPDATE: I originally featured the Panther WaterCar in 2013. It was priced at $135k at the time. Mike spotted a video of it on Facebook yesterday, so I took another look at the website. The WaterCar is now priced at $139,000 for the basic vehicle or $172,000 for the custom version. Check out the video here. The company also recently introduced a Fire Rescue Vehicle: https://www.watercar.com/fire-rescue
According to the website, “Builders of The Most Fun Vehicle on the Planet! In 1999, WaterCar started as a personal challenge to build the world’s fastest amphibious vehicle. Our early WaterCars were purpose-built vehicles, to be very fast on both land and water. After January, 2010, when WaterCar established the Guinness amphibious speed record with our Python model, our attention turned to reliability and we began designing a vehicle to offer to the public. Fourteen years, countless successes and failures, 27 patents and untold labor hours later, our personal challenge has been achieved.
The Panther, our first WaterCar to be offered to the public, was created by our WaterCar team which is made up of top designers and technicians from around the world.
Throughout the Panther’s development, the commitment was to engineer a versatile amphibious vehicle built with proven off-the-shelf components that are recognizable throughout the automotive and marine industry. Our WaterCar team has achieved that goal.”
Mark’s posted an article about Gary’s jeep collection over at jeeptruck.com. Here’s a quick look at his collection:
“I thought I’d send some Pics of Mom, Pop and Baby Willys. Mom, of course, being the 49 2×4. Pop, the 51 4×4 (with the flat-nose front) 305 sbc with rebuilt 700r-4 with the 208 case, new driveshafts, etc. And last but not least, Wudy the little green 2-A.”
An ad for a 1946 CJ-2A referenced the following article from the July issue of Automobile Magazine. I expect this will fill a variety of CJ-2A sellers with visions of value where there might not be any. They assign a value of $12,500 to $20,000 for a restored CJ-2A and $12,000 to $18,000 for a restored CJ-3A. What they neglect to mention is how difficult it is to find a properly restored 2A or 3A.
Here’s a neat postcard. Interesting that the back includes directions about where to write.
This doesn’t have it’s key.
“Vintage Tinplate Military Jeep. Measures approx. 3″ long.
Has a clockwork motor (but no key is present!). I tried testing it with one of my keys and the motor does need a bit of a service as it’s not running properly.
Overall in good vintage condition with some light signs of age/play related wear.”
I wonder if this jeep survived.
“1944 Nettuno Italy Jeep Palma Ambrose Demanowicz Soldier Men Press Photo. You are bidding on an original 7 X 9 Press Photo of Nettuno Italy Jeep Palma Ambrose Demanowicz Soldier Men. Photo is dated 1944.”