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1948 Photo from Lamia, Greece on eBay

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

UPDATE: Same seller is selling a second version of this press photo on eBay. See the first one sold in 2014 at the bottom.

“1948 Press Photo Lieutenant Colonel William E. Jennings in Jeep through Greece. This is an original press photo. Lieutenant Colonel William E. Jennings, Watervliet, Michigan, drives Jeep through mud caused by unseasonable rains and snows which plagued the Roumeli offensive, first spring drive by the Greek National Army against Guerrillas. Jennings is one of the U.S. observers advising the Greek army in its push on rebel positions in mountains near Lamia which are interfering with U.S. construction gangs. Rebuilding the Athens-Salonika highway and railroad. Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 05-11-1948.”

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1945 MB? Chino, CA **SOLD**

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

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.

(10/23/2016) “1945 Jeep Willys
Completely restaured, running good
Engine Chevy 305
4 wheel drive
It’s a nice ride but I don’t really use it $7,000 or obo”

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Clark County, Nevada, Sheriff’s Office Jeep Posse

• CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Magazine, Old Images • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

A little something to read from five years ago …

Originally published October 31, 2012: I stumbled across some Flickr Images of the Clark County, Nevada, Sheriff’s Office Jeep Posse. I searched for a website for the group, but could only find a Sheriff site.

Here are a few images from Flickr.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kh7cz/4011171143/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kh7cz/4011171121/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kh7cz/4011171165/in/photostream/ 

 

In February, 1952, Popular Science published a short article about this Jeep Posse.  Note the Slat Grille MB.

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1955 M-170 New Ipswich, NH $17,000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(05/28/2014) Looks good.

“1955 Willys M-170 Frontline Ambulance, 24 volt system, needs some TLC, haven’t done anything to it in the past 6 years but it is still in great condition, runs great, some extra parts”

https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/1955-willys-170/6348230538.html

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1948 CJ-2A Port Townsend, WA **SOLD**

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

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7200.

(06/24/2013) Given it doesn’t look like there was any gas filler on the driver’s side, I’m not sure what body this is front. Maybe DJ or repro?  Looks like a nice build.

“1948 Willys CJ3A , 327 Chevy Engine, 4-Speed Granny Low , Twin Stick Transfer Case, Lifted, New Goodyears, Roll-Cage, Tow Bar, 4-Point Seat Belt System, Tilt-Steering Column, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Heater. Good Condition!”

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1946 CJ-2A Redmond, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.

(05/30/2013) This looks solid.

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“For Sale 1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep
This is not your typical flat fender.
Beautiful Candy Apple w/ gold flake paint
Body perfectly straight
New CJ3A windshield frame and glass
New gauges
Re manufactured transmission T-89
Re manufactured transfer case Mod 18
Buick V-6 231 cu. even fire
New tires 33”
Full cage
New gas tank
Saginaw power steering
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1953 CJ-3B Cartersville, GA $35,000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(04/02/2014) You might remember this custom jeep from the CJ-3B Page. It’s one of Brian Leetch’s builds.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/d/1953-jeep-willys-cj-3b-trades/6302283141.html

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This is a show winning high-end built custom Willy’s Jeep that is a LOT of fun to look at and drive. Perfectly drivable and ready to show off. Everything has just over 2000 miles since full top to bottom build. No expense spared on this project.

 -Chevy 406 by AC Nutter racing engines 585+ hp (premium pump gas friendly) http://www.nutterracingengines.com

 -Custom flames and paint by http://www.kevinsrestoration.com/4901.html
-Built Chrysler 3-speed automatic with billet B&M shifter
 -Sterling ceramic coated custom headers and full rear exit exhaust
 -$80,000 invested (yes, really)
 -$15,000 in polished stainless steel components: fenders, grill, windshield frame, frame components, fenders flares, and all latches
 -Custom interior including all new gauges, billet trim, heated seats, seat belts, polished Aluminum roll cage, etc.
 -Roller timing set
 -Filled with custom aluminum and billet detailing
 -AFR aluminum heads
 -Holly 830 carburetor with K&N Filter
 -Edelbrock polished Air Gap manifold
 -MSD 6AL ignition control box and MSD Distributor
 -Four-core aluminum radiator
 -NASCAR electric fan
 -NASCAR pulleys and pumps
 -Flaming River steering includes all-stainless column and linkage with a banjo steering wheel with tilt
 -Alpine 750 watt sound system with six 6-inch speakers & two 12-inch sub-woofers
 -Custom built polished stainless 18.5 gallon fuel tank
 -Disc brakes all around
 -Dana 300 transfer case, Dana 44 differentials, 4.11 gears, air lockers, and discs brakes all around
 -15×10 aluminum wheels with new 33×12.50 Goodyear Wrangler Tires
 -Much more you’d have to see to believe

$39,500 O/B/O. This is a serious vehicle. Not for kids or faint of heart. High quality AND high performance Willys Jeep. No joy rides or games. Call or email only if you’re serious about this vehicle. This is a show winner and conversation piece in one pkg.”

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1944 GPW Paradise Valley, AZ $5990

• CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Joe-in-Mesa stopped by to see this one and picked up a card with contact info (shown below). 

(11/26/2015) “Jeep 1944 willy made by ford
one of a kind
car is in very good shape, engine rebuild.
world war 2
red color
runs great lift it few inches
manual original gear shifting
buick skylart engine v6
new tires
great car
new gas pump, tune up done 2month ago.
new gas filter.
runs great
will trade for convertible.”

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