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1945 Bantam Trailer Ione, OR **SOLD**
March 6, 2021 • CATEGORIES: trailer This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900.
The back has been cut, but this seems in good shape otherwise. It has the data plate, too.
“1945 military bantam jeep trailer. I wanted to build an off road camper that could haul my 4wheeler and roof top tent but I need a bigger trailer willing to trade for trailer or cash”
October 1952 Motor Trend Cover and Article
March 6, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Camping, Features, Magazine, Wood bodies • TAGS: Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
As I was packing, I pulled this issue of Motor Trend aside. When I leafed through it, I realized there was a jeep-related article I missed. So, here the “Unique Cars for Sportsmen” by Jim Earp. All the vehicles herein are interesting. The first page has a pic at the bottom of Vic Hickey’s famous jeep.
1942 Jeep Day in Mansfield, Ohio, Raises Big Bucks
March 6, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
The June 13, 1942, issue of the News-Journal out of Mansfield, Ohio, happily reported on the unexpected amount of bond sales at the city’s previous day’s “Jeep Day”. The committee had hoped to sell $10,000 worth of bonds, but topped $25,000 instead. I’m sure it was all due to the jeeps!
1953 Exploration of Manuelito Canyon, New Mexico
March 6, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Gallup’s local Willys dealer organized a trip to Manuelito Canyon, according to an article int he October 14, 1953, issues of the Albuquerque Journal. Some local Gallup area residents had hoped at the time that the canyon would become a national park. Instead, in 1964, it was named a National Historic District. There is (was?) a visitor’s center, but it is temporarily closed (and was so as of January of 2020, which predated the pandemic).
I like this photo with the line up of wagons. I’d love to find the original or reprint of this.
Al-Toy Jeepster Butler, PA $999
Here’s a rare Jeepster Al-Toy for sale.
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/tag/d/butler-1949-promo-car-willys-jeepster/7256548112.html
“1949 Promo Car Willys Jeepster Cast Toledo Bronze Co Al-toys RARE 15″ Unrestored told they only made about 350 of these! guess costs were too high to produce & sell, were never sold retail, were made for dealer promo’s pretty rare piece!! a must for the serious collector! have only seen a couple of them for sale at 3000-3500 heres a nice unrestored example!
have some other high end toys listed!”
1953 M-38A1 USMC Elk Horn, IA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Bill shared this M-38A1 for sale. The seller doesn’t note it, but the bumpers suggest this to be the USMC variant. This also has the Selector-Style Free-Lock branded hubs. It’s the first time I’ve seen that style of Selector branded Free-Lock (the others I’ve seen have been the more squat version and/or the more polished version).
“This is a 1953 M38A1 jeep that I did a full frame off restoration and engine rebuild. The horn does not work. Drives well. New canvas seats. Low miles on almost new tires. Clear Iowa Title.”
1943 GPW Cumming, IA **SOLD**
March 6, 2021 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: **SOLD** on eBay for $18,551.
Bill shared this nice looking MB that’s for auction on eBay. This does have a charging issue.
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“Rebuilt 15 years ago haven’t used the last 5. Has a charging problem. Had the generator locally rebuilt so I can only assume it’s the regulator which I will supply with vehicle. Good clear title. Good solid condition. What you see in the photos is what comes with the Jeep. OVM, some tools, jack, air pump, fire extinguisher, Decon cylinder with bracket, grease gun, oil can, water bucket, water can, combat wheels and Firestone tires, working 600 series signal Corp radio with all accessories to include crystals, spare tubes, lollipop mike, headphones, headset, carrying strap, complete vehicle and ground mount antennas, ground mount battery box, radio manual, remote, and antenna tie down with insulator. Numerous “F” marked parts to include but not limited to: bumpers, seats, grab handles, towing Pintle , and numerous bolts. Beach wood canvas top and seat cushions. Also includes rifle rack and hull compass.”
1950 CJ-3A Carmel, ME $15,000
Lots of customs work on this jeep.
https://maine.craigslist.org/atq/d/hampden-1950-willys-cj3a-jeep/7284548196.html
“1950 willys cj2A modified jeep for sale
Classic willys appearance with modern capabilities.
custom built real rock crawler and off roader
complete build with custom frame, driveline, suspension, steering, full roll cage, etc.
Was built in Utah about 8 years ago.
I bought it, used it for a trip to Moab, brought it to Maine and have used it very little since.
6,000 miles on build
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1946 CJ-2A Gloucester, MA $500
March 6, 2021 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: Fiberglass. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This jeep has a fiberglass body. The bumpers might be from Runck (Runck made products out of North Bend, Ohio .. Rick Riley has more examples on Runck products from this 2018 visit).
https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/d/gloucester-1946-willyz/7286386991.html
