Monthly Archives: January 2021

To Top

Article and Photos of the Bantam T2E1

• CATEGORIES: Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs, Features, Old Images, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: This article from August 28, 1941, published in the Daily News (New York City), describes the Bantam BRC-40 T2E1. This is the second generation of of the T2E1, (reportedly, the first generation of the T2E1 had a the full body, which itself was a derivation of the T2, an anti-tank jeep that had the gun between the seats; however, there apparently is some debate on how to define the versions).

Also mentioned below is the Ford Swamp Angel. I’ll have more info on that in an upcoming post.

1941-08-28-daily-news-t2e1-bantam-brc40-lores

This is a T2E1 from an angle I’ve never seen. It was published yesterday on the Quest Masters Museum Facebook page:

1941-09-t2e1-bantam-brc40-w 1941-09-t2e1-bantam-brc40

=====================

Originally published May 31, 2020:

An article from 1941 appears to describe the T2E1 Bantams shown in photos below (a few more photos here also).  The article describes the rifles as 47mm, while the photo captions correctly describe the rifle as a 37mm. Perhaps the difference is that the article was written in July, while the photos were taken late in August? So, maybe, 47mm rifles might have been initially considered? (47mm anti-tank guns were developed by France as early as 1931)

This article was published July 21, 1941, in the Lansing State Journal out of Michigan:

Clipping from Lansing State Journal - Newspapers.com

#1 Originally posted 01/31/2014:

This is likely a reprint, but still a good photo of the Bantam BRC-40 T2E1.

Bantam-brc40-t2e1

=================

#2 Posted August of 2018:

Continue reading

 
To Top

RedYcut Ford GPA Amphibious Model Jeep on eBay

• CATEGORIES: Features, GPA (SEEP), Models This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Not many of these Amphibious jeep Ford GPA models around.

View all the information on eBay

“THIS AUCTION IS FOR ONE/1 REDYCUT U.S. ARMY AMPHIBIAN JEEP WOOD KIT IN ORIGINAL BOX
THE KIT LOOKS TO BE COMPLETE.
DIRECTIONS INCLUDED
A NICE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE WOOD AMPHIBIAN JEEP MODEL KIT.
HARD TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION.”

redycut-amphibious-jeep-model0 redycut-amphibious-jeep-model1 redycut-amphibious-jeep-model2 redycut-amphibious-jeep-model3

Continue reading

 
To Top

Fleet of Toy Jeeps on eBay

• CATEGORIES: Features, toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

The seller indicates these were from M*A*S*H toy sets.

View all the information on eBay

“Metal diecast US military jeeps and trailers, 18 Jeeps and 16Trailers, made by Zylmex, 1983. 12 are OD green, 6 are desert camouflaged. First time I saw them was in the 1980’s they sold as part of M*A*S*H* sets. Selling to reduce my collection of soldiers and vehicles. Scale is possibly HO scale. Condition is “Used”.”

fleet-of-toy-jeeps-al

 
To Top

1952 M-38A1 Parks, AZ **Status Unknown**

• CATEGORIES: M-38A1 • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was on eBay.

Bill shared this nice looking M-38A1.

“Rust free1952 M38A1 in very good condition. Period correct paint color with correct military vehicle markings. Older restoration with like-new canvas with a working military radio. Too much to list so please check out all the pictures. I Will upload pictures shortly. Please email if you have any questions or desire specific pictures. Runs great looks outstanding. Won’t find a better-priced M38A1. New steering worm shaft, ball joints, U-joints, and shackles. Period correct locking hubs and so much more using original NOS parts. Also has the original engine with matching MD data plate numbers. Battery tender wired into the 24-volt system”

1952-m38a1-parks-az0 1952-m38a1-parks-az1 1952-m38a1-parks-az2 1952-m38a1-parks-az3 1952-m38a1-parks-az4

 
To Top

1966 CJ-6 Port Byron, IL $5250

• CATEGORIES: CJ-6 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

The dash has been modified.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/334551384330867

“Rare 1966 Jeep CJ6 Dauntless V6 runs great New poly fuel tank Freshly rebuilt transmission PTO front winch 4×4 works Great summer top off fun Great in the winter Original Willys tailgate Soft top and doors in good shape Runs down the road at 70mph with no trouble. Perfect for crawls, ice cream runs with the kids or just cruising around. Gets compliments everywhere. This is a 54 year old Jeep. It is not a perfect museum piece, it is a driver. The body has some rust spots but the frame is solid. If you are looking for a Jeep to enjoy doing Jeep things in, this is the one for you. If you want a perfect, frame off restoration, you’ll spend a lot more money and not want to take it down a gravel road or through the field.”

1966-cj6-portbyron-il0 1966-cj6-portbyron-il1 1966-cj6-portbyron-il2 1966-cj6-portbyron-il3 1966-cj6-portbyron-il4

 
To Top

1949 Jeepster Warwick, NY $9500

• CATEGORIES: Jeepster This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Bill spotted this solid appearing Jeepster.

https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/d/pine-island-1949-willys-jeepster/7257670694.html

“4 cyl. engine, recent rebuild. Body excellent, solid, absolutely no rust. Amateur paint job. Interior very good. Top like new.”

1949-jeepster-warwick-nj1 1949-jeepster-warwick-nj2 1949-jeepster-warwick-nj3 1949-jeepster-warwick-nj4

 
To Top

1947 CJ-2A Cayucos, CA $13,000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

The floors may have some body liner on them. There might be a patch on the passenger floor, but I can’t tell for sure. Otherwise, seems pretty solid.

https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/cayucos-1947-cj2a-willys-jeep/7254970034.html

“1947 CJ2A Willy’s Jeep, 2900 miles on rebuilt motor, runs great. All original. Always garaged.”

1947-cj2a-cayucos-ca1 1947-cj2a-cayucos-ca2 1947-cj2a-cayucos-ca3 1947-cj2a-cayucos-ca4

 
To Top

1961 CJ-5 Kirskville, KY **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: CJ5 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.

Terry shared this CJ-5. Listed as a 1961 model, the body and fenders are from a later CJ-5 (early CJ-5s had JEEP stamped in all capital on the side and no side reflectors). A DJ-5 grille has been added to the front to fit the inline 6.

“Military. I was told the jeep came from California Airforce. Straight Six cylinder engine. The jeep needs some TLC with the windshield wipers are not wired. and some other things, but give me time I will get it put together but different cost. I need a truck.
Frame on the Jeep is like new.
Taxes paid up. Title in hand. CJ5
Also I have the top skeleton but not the canvas.
Sale for $5500. or trade for $7500. Looking for 1960s Ford truck.”

1961-cj5-kirksville-ky0 1961-cj5-kirksville-ky1 1961-cj5-kirksville-ky2 1961-cj5-kirksville-ky3 1961-cj5-kirksville-ky4

 
To Top

CJ-2A Aluminum Hardtop La Valle, WI $600

• CATEGORIES: Parts • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This was sold as a Sears Deluxe Hardtop.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/660207391317664

“Willie’s Jeep Aluminum hard top and front grill with doors.”

sears-aluminum-hardtop-la-valle-wi

 
To Top

1953 Austin Champ Milton, WV $4500

• CATEGORIES: Other 4x4s • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

ausUnique jeep, but expensive to get parts.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/363721668253756

“1953 Austin Champ 4 wheel drive project right hand drive very rare made in England 5 forward and five reverse gears complete vehicle Motor is free engine sealed against water Car is in Milton wv 25541”

1953-austin-champ-milton-wv1 1953-austin-champ-milton-wv2 1953-austin-champ-milton-wv3 1953-austin-champ-milton-wv4