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Barrett-Jackson Jeeps at Scottsdale 2020

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, FC150-FC170-M677, FJ, Jeepster, Wood bodies This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Several Jeeps are being auctions at this year’s Barrett-Jackson event in Scottsdale. The first few have yet to be auctioned, but some of the latter listed have already been auctioned. The CJ-2A’s price was particularly obscene.

1.  1957 FC-170
1957 Jeep FC150 4X4 with a 134.2ci 4-cylinder Hurricane engine and a 3-speed manual transmission. It features a deluxe interior, USB port and a power plug. This Jeep received a frame-off restoration.
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2. 1957 Custom FC-170
Lot #1559.1 – This is a 1957 Jeep Willys that has received many modifications. A modern Chevrolet V6 engine with a 3-speed automatic transmission and conventional differential converts this former off-road vehicle to a highway cruiser. The FC stands for Forward Control. It was produced by Willys Motors, later named Kaiser Jeep from 1956-65. A very neat custom interior finishes off a great truck. It includes a former M101 military-style trailer. It features chrome gas cans and its own parking brake. Both truck and trailer are painted in Mercedes-Benz Andorite Gray.
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3. 1960 CJ-5 Wood Body (here’s a previous link for this one):
Powered by a 4-cylinder engine with a manual transmission. Completely custom-built with maple and cherry wood; 1-inch-thick wood glued and screwed every 4-inches and covered in 10 coats of varnish. **SOLD ON BONDED TITLE** **TITLE IN TRANSIT**
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4. 1960 Truck:
This 1960 Willys Custom 4×4 pickup underwent a frame-off restoration documented with photos. It’s powered by a 350ci V8 engine backed by a Turbo 400 3-speed automatic transmission. This custom pickup features front disc brakes, power steering, Scout front axle, 3/4 ton rear end and Rough Country suspension. This solid California Willys pickup was completely stripped down and disassembled for paint. Its exterior was professionally painted in Viper Red paint, while the pickup bed and underside of the body were given a red-tint LizardSkin coating. The exterior features Smittybilt front and rear bumpers, custom Fuel Wheels and brand-new Renegade all-terrain tires.
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1965 FJ-6 Hemet, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.

Looks solid, but could use some interior cleanup.

“1965 Kaiser Jeep Van (FJ-6) with a V8 in good running condition with air-ride.
Outside Dimensions:
7 ft 6” Height
73” Wide
11 ft 4” Long

Inside Dimensions:
64.5” Height
57.5” Width
53.5” Length
It’s almost a square box
$12,000 or make reasonable offer”

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Cookie Monster’s FJ-3 Foodie Truck

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

UPDATE: There’s an update here on Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck (and associated items for sale).

Thanks to Gayland for spotting this Sesame Street FJ-3 fleet van that was made into Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck. You can learn more about the show and the truck on the Muppet Fandom Page: https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Cookie_Monster%27s_Foodie_Truck

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There is both a two dimensional fake FJ-3 and a three dimensional real FJ-3. This is obviously the fake one:

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And here are two photos of the real one:

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This photo is from the Muppet Fandom page: https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Cookie_Monster%27s_Foodie_Truck

 

In an episode of Buttermilk Biscuits and Honey, the FJ-3 makes a brief appearance at the start of the show (it likely appears in others, but I don’t have the time to watch them all):

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1962 FJ-3A Encino, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000.

There were 831 FJ-3As produced (in contrast, 7300 FJ-3s were produced; this was the shorter version that was mostly, but not exclusively, used by the post office). Based on a my records and a quick google search, I’d guess there are more like 50 FJ-3As still around, but that’s still not many.

“1962 jeep willys fleetvan runs and drives ready for shows or a restoration.There are probably only about 20 of these cars left in the world. Message me with any questions”


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FJ-3 Vs. FJ-3A

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In a discussion about FJ-3s and FJ-3As, I wondered why I was confused about the grille FJ-3s had. After looking at some pics and brochures, I realized that the brochures I had all showed the FJ-3 with an FC-like grille. Yet, all the production model images I could find had a horizontal grille. I don’t know when or why the change was made; perhaps it had to do with the intellectual property issue associated with the normal ‘jeep’ grille vis-a-vis the US Post Office?

Also of note, the front bumpers in the brochures are different and the brochure FJ-3s lack panel-side windows, whereas the production models have them.

The FJ-3A, which, as I understand, was targeted at non-USPS businesses, dropped the FC-looking grille design and went back to the vertical tines. The production models were consistent with that. Based on the brochures and pics, the panel-side rear windows were not carried over from the FJ-3 either.

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Year? FJ-3 Gettysburg, PA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.

Jamie shared this FJ-3 ad. It’s a project.

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“1961-1964 FJ3 Jeep Fleetvan for sale, not sure of exact year. No title, bill of sale only. This is the right hand, stand and drive model. Not sure the last time I saw one for sale, as these are getting very hard to find. A true piece of Americana. Body is in good shape with only one area of rust (just past the driver’s door, near the bottom). All original drivetrain, not sure if it runs as it has been sitting since the 80’s. Originally from Colorado, just arrived in PA. Missing the steering wheel, and back two wheels are not original.”

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1966 FJ-6(?) Sequim, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.

I suspect someone will want this at this price.

“1966 1 ton Mail Jeep for sale. Needs to go to a good home. Asking price is negotiable. make me an offer. Located on the Olympic Peninsula, WA. Ran when parked. Until recently garaged. Disc brake conversion on front brakes. Would like $1,000 but just need it gone. It is too big for my route”

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1962 FJ-3A Fleet Van Vancouver, WA Auction

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This auction ends in two days. The auction is only for this former Whole Food’s FJ. The matching trailer is being auctioned separately.

https://www.proxibid.com/Industrial-Machinery-Equipment/Food-Beverage-Service/1962-Jeep-Willys-Fleet-Van-62147-10072-converted-mail-truck-food-catering-truck-reconditioned/lotInformation/50192487

“With bench seat, automatic transmission, reads 26,533 miles, external power plug, potable water and catering window
Food service equipment contents will be sold separately in lots 635-637 and the matching trailer will be sold separately in lot 638”

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1966 FJ-6 RHD Duluth, MN No Price

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No pics provided.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bar/d/duluth-jeep-1960s-fj6-rhd/6926877112.html

“Rare Kaiser
Jeep Corporation
Willys Motors inc.
FJ-6 RHD Delivery

Government Postal Vehicle
Highway Products Inc
Kent Ohio
Whiting
Roll up door sales corp
Akron New York

Warranty 08 1966

Original 4 cylinder F-134
Hurricane head
Engine, automatic Transmission
and Dana 44 axle
are still in vehicle.
Frame is good.

Rebuilt Chevrolet Big Block 502 and 400 turbo transmission are available
to really spice up the project.

Make cash offer or barter,
It is a project…”

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