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1946 and 1947 CJ-2As Clarksville, TN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000

(09/12/2013) The 1946 jeep (in the rear) looks especially rough.

“The 1947 Willys Jeep has the title paperwork and ran when parked in storage I have rotated the motor by hand spins freely and the carburetor functions transmission shift through all the gears smoothly. the 1946 Willys what does not have any paperwork it was bought for parts I have not turned the motor or check anything else the only things major I’ve noticed missing is the glass and the seats and the rear tailgate for the 46 they are both rough but repairable they’re being sold as a pair for 2000”

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1948 CJ-2A Houston, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2350.

(10/22/2013) Does not roll (bad bearings).

“Jeep is in restorable condition. Most recently used as hunting lease vehicle. Tow bar is included. Gun rack, high lift jack, and tail gate electric feeder not included but available separately. Rear wheels do not roll due to bad pinion bearings. Engine will start and run, but is not firing on all cylinders. Floor pans rusted out many years ago and repaired with fiberglass in the front and steel diamond plate in the rear. As a lease vehicle it could be used as is with repairs to the drive train.”

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1946 CJ-2A Portsmouth, NH **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Auctions, CJ-2A, CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was an auction.

I just spotted this in-process auction. It ends tomorrow (12/4). I don’t know if the jeep has been auctioned yet or not. The jeep has been changed a little. It could be a mis-titled 3A.

“1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep Utility”

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Custom Made Hunting Jeep (Jeepster?)

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UPDATE: II: Thie Buick shown below was featured in the Jan 1950 issue of Popular Science (pg 99)

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http://books.google.com/books?id=vSwDAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false

UPDATE: Javier provided the following information. I guess there was some competition among the ranches? Below are two photos of other hunting vehicles.

He wrote, This is very similiar to one of the hunting cars used on the King Ranch. The Kenndy Ranch mentioned in the arcticle is adajcent to the King Ranch. Below is a picture of the car made for the King Ranch. (From this link to the University of Texas)

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Here’s the hunting wagon from Texas featured on eWillys a couple years ago (seems I’ve deleted the original post related to it:

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David Silberman forwarded this unusual photo from a rare April 1951 issue of Willys Salesbuilder. This one looks like it might have been build on a Jeepster platform.

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From this same issue are these two parade float photos:

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Duncan Douglas’ Photo of Nightmare Alley

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Not a great day for driving a jeep. This 1950 photo of Nightmare Alley was shot as these troops retreated. The temperature was estimated at -40 degrees. Read more about this LIfe Magazine photo here.

David Douglas Duncan / TIME & LIFE Pictures.U.S. Marine crouching down next to his jeep while leading a convoy of vehicles during the 1st Marine Division's retreat down canyon road they called "Nightmare Alley," after being cut off by the Red Chinese and under fire from nearby hills in December 1950.

David Douglas Duncan / TIME & LIFE Pictures.
U.S. Marine crouching down next to his jeep while leading a convoy of vehicles during the 1st Marine Division’s retreat down canyon road they called “Nightmare Alley,” after being cut off by the Red Chinese and under fire from nearby hills in December 1950.

 

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1957 Photo of M-38A1 in Antarctica on eBay

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Doug forwarded this eBay photo that references Operation Deepfreeze. Given the number “14” is written on the side of the jeep it would suggest there were other jeeps there, too. Here’s a link to a few images on G503 from Life Magazine.

“Please note: Unless you are the winning bidder, I will not provide scans of the slides and negatives I sell. Also, I will not give out another member’s contact information or contact another member on your behalf.
Original 35mm film slide.
Subject: U.S. Navy Operation “Deep Freeze” Special Project Jeep #14 and a sign that says, “Smokey Says Use Your Ashtrays … Keep Antarctica Green”, at McMurdo Station.
Date: 1957
Mount/Film Type: Kodachrome, red border”

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1950s Jeep Map from Walsenburg, Colorado.

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Here’s an interesting map of the Walsenburg, Colorado, area.

“B369-W. [Travel Brocure]. Circa 1950s tri-fold black and white brochure for “Walsenberg in The Land of the Huajatolla Invites You”, (Colorado). Fully open brochure measures 8-1/2 x 11″. Front panel shows an aerial view of the city and Walsenburg at the Hub of spoked wheel showing distances to other attractions in Colorado and neighboring states. The two back panels have a pictorial map of southern Colorado showing National Forests and Monuments, cities, recreational activities and major roads. Points of Interest are located by numbers on the map and described in a Key. B/w photo of Spanish Peaks and Martin Lake.

The opposite side of brochure has descriptive text (Population was 5,500) and 7 b/w photos with keyed numbers referring to their captons in “Things to See…Things to Do!” Photos show spectacular rock formations; Greenhorn Mountain with Cattle ranching in the Valley; Man carrying rifle in a forest below Mount Blanca; pretty bathing beauty relaxing at the municipally-owned swimming pool; Rainbow trout fishing in a small stream; Seasonal Jeep hunting trips for deer, antelope, elk and bear; and Skiing at foot of Mt. Mestas, at the top of La Veta Pass, just off Highway 160.”

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Jeep and Mt. Whitney Postcard on eBay

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Pretty shot.

This color photo postcard measures 3.5″x5.5″.
It is in good condition with only minor scuffs and light wear.
This has not been mailed and there is no writing on the back.
It is undated but the actual image dates from approximately 1960.”

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WW2 Model Jeep Seattle, WA $30

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Anyone recognize this model?

“I have this vintage looking WWII Army Jeep Model up for sale in excellent condition. It measures 4.75″ tall x 8″ long x 4.5″ wide and is

First come, first served. I will not hold without a deposit. I’ll delete this ad when it’s sold. Please no low ball offers. All gmail, live and hotmail e-mails will be considered SPAM if not accompanied by a phone number.”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/clt/4225005598.html

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Ride on Truck Vero Beach, FL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650.

How about this odd Ride On Truck.

“Its runs and drives. It was custom built and will pull around grown ups with no problem. it has 2 adjustible seats for a small kid up to a grown up. Its powered by electric and and has a working horn. $650 takes it. calls only.”

 

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