UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
Here is a possible MZ-1 Radio Jeep.
“1944 WW2 Willys MZ1 Jeep for sale. This Jeep was originally made as a Radio Jeep for the Navy/USMC during World War 2. After it’s military career this Jeep was sold as surplus and was used as a ranch and hunting Jeep on a ranch in Northern California until recently.After research and consulting with WW2 Jeep collectors the features found that lead us to believe this is a 1944 MZ1 are listed below.
1. The Jeep Body has the access in the transmission hump between the front seats for the generator, there is signs of antenna by driver’s crash pad, and a hole in the bottom of the glove box. The body number is 4161, which is consistent with a mid 1944 MZ1. The Body has the MB style cowl gussets, round toolbox latch indentions, trailer socket hole and gas can holder strengthening. No Data plates are present.
2. The Frame is a MB frame and no frame tag is present however there are bolt holes instead of rivets between the bumperette mounting holes, which indicate lifting rings were present at some time. There is also signs that a spare tire foot brace was used on this Jeep.
3. The engine number is # 352454, which is consistent with a mid 1944 Jeep.
The Jeep starts, stops, and drives however it needs to be restored. We did have the front frame horns, front bumper gussets and new bumper installed. Starter, and fuel pump were refurbished and a new battery installed. This is sold as a parts vehicle with bill of sale only. It is not road worthy and needs to be loaded onto a trailer. I have taken photos and a walk around video. The Jeep is sold as is, please contact me if you have any questions or would like additional photos.”
