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1951 CJ-3A Oak Hills, CA **Status Unknown**

February 14, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Was $6200. **Status Unknown**

(01/23/2014) A couple minor mods, but appears pretty stock. Looks solid.

“1951 willys overland cj3a. Great shape original , no modifications to it. Great for restore. Have all new suspension to include shocks, leaf springs, bushings and bolts. 6 volt with new coil, and petronic electric I ignition. New water pump and thermostat. New oil pan gasket and oil pick up. New rebuilt carburetor . Runs great excellent compression. Tire are like new. Does need brakes. Started restoration but need to sell. Once again all original .”

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1966 CJ-6 Howell, NJ **SOLD**

February 14, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-6 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500

(12/08/2013) Has PTO and Overdrive, but needs motor.

“1966 willys cj 6 v6 ultra rare, these trucks are hard to come by. the wheel base on the cj 6 is 20″ longer than the cj5. this jeep has the Ramsey pto winch which are hard to find and it has an overdrive unit also. you jeep guys know how hard it is to find a winch or overdrive and this one has them both. first one I’ve seen with both and I have been collecting jeeps for 20yrs. this was somebody’s project that i acquired. needs a motor. it has one in it and one in the back but i don’t think that they are any good.”

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1945? CJ-2A Lakeside, CA **Status Unknown**

February 14, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Was $8000. Status Unknown

(10/06/2012) I see nothing to indicate this is a ’45.

“1945 Willys Jeep, excellent condition, runs fantastic, fun, well outfitterd, and ready to go”

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Roger W. Hofheins’ Aqua Cheetah

February 13, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, GPA (SEEP), Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Thanks to several readers who alerted me to some Ford GPA photos on eBay. After closer inspection (and a little studying) I learned this is not a SEEP and not built on the jeep chassis, but rather a vehicle called the Aqua Chetah built on a half-ton chassis and called a G552.

According to this Australian website, Roger W. Hofheins approached the US Military just prior to the US involvement in WWII about building an amphibious assault vehicle. Hofheins proceeded to create some designs and the Amphibian Car Corporation built them. According to Amphibiousvehicles.com, only four prototypes were built utilizing three different designs. As you can see in the photos below, its smooth front and cowl are quite a bit different than the GPAs.  Its side profile isn’t as refined either.

There’s a neat video of one being tested in 1942 in Holabird, MD: http://www.criticalpast.com/video/65675068957_aqua-cheetah_moves-in-water_moves-on-a-road_a-sea-jeep

The Amphibian Car Co. was based in Buffalo, New York. At the Buffalo & Erie County Library is an eight page book published by the company. According to World Cat, there are also some archive information, including a newspaper article from 1941. If anyone has some time, it might be interesting to see what’s there.

1) First Photo for sale. View all the information on eBay

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2) Second photo for sale. View all the information on eBay

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3) Third photo for sale. View all the information on eBay:

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More links, photos and information:

  1. Video: http://www.criticalpast.com/video/65675068957_aqua-cheetah_moves-in-water_moves-on-a-road_a-sea-jeep
  2. Amphibious Vehicles Website: http://www.amphibiousvehicle.net/amphi/Ao_Az.html
  3. The book Camp Edwards and Otis Air Force Base has some photos and information.
  4. The G503 site has a picture of one prototype being moved that was originally posted at photobucket.
  5. This site from the Netherlands has more information: http://forum.ktr.nl/index.php?topic=235.0
  6. Rotorua Duck Tours: http://www.rotoruaducktours.co.nz/dukw-history
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Hawaiian Jeep Shirt Size Large on eBay

February 13, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Perfect for your next trip to Hawaii! This one is tempting. It’s just unusual enough . . . It reminds me of my Ford GP shirt.

“TORI RICHARD Rare Vintage Safari Jeep Lion Puma Mens Hawaiian Camp Shirt L
Short Sleeve – Button Down
Material: 100% Rayon
Color: Green, Brown, White, Other
1 Pocket on the chest
Care instructions: Machine washable
Pre-owned and in Very good to Excellent condition
Measurements were taken while laying flat – Approximate
Tag Size: L
Chest armpit to armpit: 25″
Length collar seam to bottom seam: 30.5″
Please see photos for more details
Comes from a smoke free environment”

View all the information on ebay

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1954 CJ-3B Lombard, IL **SOLD**

February 13, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

It’s got the large speedometer similar to the later model 3Bs, but it looks like the old dash has been covered.

“My CJ3B is For Sale. It is time to thin the fleet. I have worked hard and made her right all thats left is paint and passenger seat cushions to make her complete. Any questions or if you want to come by and test drive email me. – $5000.00 Firm.

I did all the mechanical stuff first – then did the sound system and most “interior”(Its a Jeep – a couple seats and Roll bar)

Runs – Drives – Stops — All very nicely
3-speed with O/D — Does 50mph smoothly

New:
Shocks
Leafs
Tub – Interior is “bed liner” coated
glass
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doors
Marine amplifier with marine speakers and dashmount MP3 input
Gas tanks
All Brake lines and Brake master Cyl
Brake/Clutch linkage
All wiring replaced and new fuse block”

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1947 CJ-2A Dallas, TX **SOLD**

February 13, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5200.

It includes lots of parts.

“I have a 47 Willys CJ2A. no rust in the floors. Hat channels in fair shape, they just need patch work. Gas tank is good. She’s a real survivor. Comes with 3 motors two trans, an extra frame with the axels and wheels and a TON OF OTHER PARTS. I have a CLEAR TX tittle in hand. This is an awesome jeep that’s almost ready for the road.”

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1961 Wagon Kingman, AZ **Status Unknown**

February 13, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Willys Wagons • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $14,500.

This wagon has a variety of updates.

“1961 Willys Overland, one of the cleanest around. 350 Chevy Powered, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Auto Trans, 4X4, Sun Roof, Digital Instrument Panel, Clean Interior, Adult Built, driven & maintained. $14,500 obo. Color in pictures are deceiving, Willys is a Purple in color.”

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1979 DJ-5G Billings, MT **SOLD**

February 13, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-5 & DJ-6 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.

It runs and drives for a cheap price. Just ignore the wires hanging from the dash.

“For sale a 1979 AMC jeep dj 5g great little jeep has the audi 4 cyl and auto tranny drives and runs good.”

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