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UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/20/2020) Looks solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/672159363658102/
“1954 Willys/ Jeep USMC M170 Frontline Ambulance Street Legal. Solid body (no filler) Restoration includes- refurbished gas tank, new fuel lines, electric fuel pump, new carburetor,new exhaust system very good condition,a real eye catcher. Electrical system has been converted from 24 volt to 12 volt.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
No motor or trans. Not sure how much value is here.
“Not running…motor and trans there…drove around dirt road and parked 4 yrs ago…all gears and 4wd works hi and low…no brakes. Military surpluses have no title…bill of sale..”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $22,000.
(07/24/2020) Gary’s selling his beautiful M-170. It’s been on the cover of Military Vehicles Magazine and featured in Antique Truck magazine.
http://www.warjeeps.com/mjs/sale20/adm127/adm127.html
“Totally restored from frame up in 1997-98. All original drivetrain and body. Has all ambulance accessories such as both original stretcher racks, reel light, seats, complete NOS top with original doors, wheel well pads, etc. One of the few complete ambulance version M170’s around.
Drives and stops as it should. 24 volt system. All lights work. The only things wrong are the non-working temp gauge, tranny sometimes jumps out of second gear (a common issue with older Jeeps), and there is a “tick” in the clutch area that has no effect on the clutch or tranny shifting correctly. Just showed up several years ago and hasn’t had any effect on performance. Steering stabilizer added in 1998 to stop shimmy that occurred over hard bumps. No problem since.
Award winner and has been on cover of Military Vehicles Magazine and featured in Antique Truck magazine.
Registered in CT. bill of sale only.
This is a rare jeep model with only approx. 5000 made. This one has all the hard to find M170 parts and accessories. Very hard to find complete.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
(08/03/2020) This seems a good entry M-170 option.
“M170 Jeep, runs and drives great, 4wd works and High and Low gear works as well 3 speed manual. Great cruiser vehicle for the summer, the m170 model is slightly longer than the regular jeeps of this time and makes it more rare, gives you perfect space to throw a cooler in the back behind the seat that the other models wouldn’t let you do”
Looks parade ready.
https://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/d/new-london-1955-willys-m170-ambulance/7156260056.html
“M170 Ambulance in great shape. Runs good. I bought it just the way you see it. Let me know if you have any questions.
$20,000.00 or reasonable offer.
Works great for parades or just to drive around some of America’s history.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Used at a “Nevada Test Site”? Bring your Geiger counter.
“Body is good ,motor needs rebuilt it is parts now,was used at the nevada test site for many yeary.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Could make a good project.
“Have for sale a 1955 M170 frontline ambulance. Date of delivery 3/55. Has its data plates on the dash that matches the serial number on the passenger wheel well. Still wears its hood numbers. Overall it is in solid shape. Pretty rust free. Floors, toolboxes and the spare wheel well are solid. Even the hat channels are solid which is hard to find. Overall in pretty great shape for its age. Back cross member needs fixed, frame is fine. Included is a section to fix it. Has correct M170 windshield, 4 correct wheels, front and rear sway bars, correct m170 drivers seat and mostly complete top bows. Extra correct tire and wheel is included. Engine is missing distributer and generator — unsure of its condition. Not interested in trades at the moment.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
(12/28/2016) Hasn’t run in a while.
“1954 M170, had been converted to 12v and civilian seats. Also passenger side has been modified to fit regular-sized doors. Was running several years ago when parked. Would be a good candidate for restoring to front-line ambulance, or as a radio jeep, your choice. Was from Arizona, flat-towed up to Missouri. Rust-free, engine not stuck. Have SOME original parts to go with it, CORRECT ambulance top, some passenger seat and original bows. NEW tires (not pictured) all the way around. True mileage unknown. Open title from Arizona.”
Bill shared this one.
https://gunspot.com/listings/detail/1745/1954-willys-m170/
“The Willys model M170 is the ambulance version of Willy M38A1. The Willy M170 was used during Korean War. I have owed this vehicle for about 6 years. It was a frame off restoration completely rebuilt including body and engine. Has very few miles since restoration. Runs strong 4wd works good. It is not titled for street use however can be by following Motor Vehicle registration in your state. It was not titled when I brought it as it was complete rebuild of military registered vehicle and previous owner never licensed for road use. I have driven in several military parades and used on my ranch. I will provide Bill of Sale.Buyer is responsible for shipping.”
Could be worth a look. Has some Husky/Allstate hubs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2638097956436111/
“1959 M-170 Willys Jeep, Ambulance model. Manual transmission. Rare, only about 500 made. Needs seats, some wiring and a starter. Mileage is approximate.”
