UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was listed at $8500.

Doesn’t run. Seller will not ship.

“** WWII jeep ** FOR SALE — restorable / not running
1942 Ford GPW
GREAT body tub — very little rust or damage
All 3 data plates
Willys MB engine — turns over by hand
Combat rims (quantity 5)
All 3 seats — rear seat is “F” marked and has tire pump bracket
Engine hand crank present (cost to replace: $75)
Fuel can (jerry can) bracket and straps
Spare tire mounting bracket (3 stud-style) and lower support bracket
No top bows
GPW cylinder head and WWII pintle hitch included with purchase
This is NOT a slat grille or script jeep
EXCELLENT RESTORABLE CONDITION — very complete; most of the small pieces that are usually missing are present — your restoration costs will be that much less”

Seller knows very little about this GPW.

“This listing is for another one from the ” Someday Collection ” My boss bought this as a running driving vehicle about 15 years ago parked it inside and basically forgot about it. Drove it a few times the first year or 2 but it has sat since then. Jeep was bought from George Moore Truck & Equipment in Keeseville NY you can find them on the internet ( Georgemooretruck.com ) It was a restored jeep at some point before my boss bought it. I believe this is a World War II Willys Jeep. I couldn’t find a frame tag on it but it looks like the front frame horn on each side had extra metal welded into them. There is some loose paint on the body mostly on the right side. There has been body work done to it when it was restored all those years ago but still presents well in my opinion. Ran fine when parked drove fine too. We pulled it out for photos and will have it running and driving and ready for pick up. Here’s a great opportunity to breathe some new life into an old piece of American History. Great for parades displays etc. Not sure of the year or how to positively ID anything on it but I will do my best to answer any questions”

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This 1942 GPW was listed for $500 in May of 2012 in Azusa, California. It was quickly purchased and sent to England where Chris got a hold of it and transformed it back into an original looking GPW. An antiques dealer in old garden classics, he seems to know a few things about old jeeps, too. He’s forwarded some photos so we can see the before and after pics.

Chris was wondering if anyone was familiar with the 51st Defense Battalion? I found this link and this link, but if anyone has additional information, he’d like to know more.

Here is the original ad:
“$500 OBF
This is a Ford produced version of the Willys MB “Jeep”
Forced to Sell. Neighborhood Association says it can no longer stay parked under our carport.
No current tags. It’s been on a CA DMV NON OP since the 90s.
Body in fairly good shape. Looks like it was never repainted. Military marking on left side of body:
51st D.B.
Not Running. Missing starter. Bad Water pump.
Has tow bar.”

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