Monthly Archives: March 2021

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First Canadian Made Jeep Rolls Off The Line in 1959

March 24, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Features, International, Old Images, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Here’s an example of a Windsor, Canada, data plate, one of the CJ-5s that was imported from Canada to keep up with sales demand in the US.

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On August 21, 1959, the first Canadian-built jeep, a CJ-5, rolled out of the assembly plant in Windsor, Canada. Below are two articles and one advertisement that celebrates the acheivement.

This first article appeared August 22, 1959, in the Windsor Star and shows the actual first CJ-5.
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This third item is an advertisement that appeared in the August 25, 1959, issue of The Province, a Vancouver newspaper.

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Hand-Built Command Car Columbus, OH $300

March 24, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: In the comments section you’ll see a reference to another, similar Command Car on eBay. Yet, there are differences between the two. I’m not sure what’s going on with these.

Roger Martin spotted this hand built Command Car model. It is 15″ long, so it’s a good size. I told Roger that I’d buy it, but it’s not a good use of my budget.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/291299039023339

“Hand made Military Jeep by a WWII Veteran who served in North Africa. All metal Modeled after the Jeep he drove . One of a kind . Built meticulously no details left off. Great for Military collectors 15” L 7” h. 51/2 “ w .”

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1961 FC-170 Indianapolis, IN **SOLD**

March 24, 2021 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was BaT auction.

Blaine spotted this FC-170 that’s being auctioned on Bring-A-Trailer.

“This 1961 Jeep FC170 is a running cab-over pickup project finished in yellow over multi-tone cloth upholstery and powered by a 226ci ‘Super Hurricane’ inline-six paired with a three-speed manual transmission and a two-speed transfer case. Equipment includes towing mirrors, a 108″ bed, steel 16″ wheels, and an AM/FM radio. The truck spent time in Georgia and Florida before it was acquired by the selling dealer in 2018, and servicing conducted in preparation for the sale is said to have included replacement of the transmission. This Jeep Forward Control is now offered at no reserve in Indiana with a clean Florida title.”

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1968 M-715 Acworth, GA $10,000

March 24, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Other 4x4s This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Someone need a brush truck?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1106129949827265

“I have a Jeep Kaiser m715 military truck for sale. This truck was later used by the fire department and has had a V8 Chevrolet small-block installed in it otherwise the drivetrain is original. It runs and drives will I drive it around my neighborhood and use it on some property that I have. I have a 20000 pound electric superwinch on the front when the winch was new it retailed for around $4,500.”

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1945 MB/GPW Prairie Village, KS $20,000

March 24, 2021 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB), MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This 1945 MB was rebuilt in 2012. Unfortunately, it seems to be a mix of parts (GPW body and MB frame for example). Also, it seems the parking brake equipment was not installed.

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/prairie-village-1945-willys-jeep/7294787467.html

“Documents list all the work that was done when it was restored in 2012, at a total of $22,566. I love this jeep but unfortunately I will be moving across the country in the next year and don’t have options for storage. Someone else will enjoy it!

Odometer 96,930 (no more than 25 miles have been put on it since the engine was redone.”

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Bantam Trailer Cascade, IA $325

March 24, 2021 • CATEGORIES: trailer This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Allan’s selling this rough trailer. He’s hoping someone can get some use out of it.

https://dubuque.craigslist.org/pts/d/cascade-vintage-bantam-willys-trailer/7285869845.html

“This is a survivor Bantam Willys trailer. The trailer is very rusty and would need major work for restoration. The frame looks to be Ok and the axle, springs, hubs, wheels are all intact. Front tongue jack is intact and workable.The tailgate is intact, but would also need work. There is a bracket on the front of the trailer with a wire spool attached. Not sure what the wire spool attachment may have been used for.

The ID serial tag/plate is intact, but it is weathered to the point that I cannot read it. I have not tried a magnifying glass.”

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