Lots of work and money to restore these.

https://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/d/elmira-1954-austin-champ/7539391146.html

“1954 Austin Champ
This British military vehicle was imported to the US after it was decommissioned in the 60’s.
The original Rolls Royce B40 engine is not seized and is complete. Engine is assembled with UNF fasteners (embossed on the valve cover).
The tires are in good shape.
Missing windshield, front seats, and lights. The differential has been disassembled.
Included is the following parts I have purchased for this vehicle:
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Here’s an odd go-kart like Offroad/snow vehicle. Anyone recognize it?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1285490108877355/

“No clue what it is would love to know has 16in wide tires and Arctic cat 440 tried to start it has spark asking 1,000 obo”

Chris forwarded this nice looking Commando. It appears to have been built by Jeep Viasa and imported from Spain based on the data plate.

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/products/1969-jeep-commander/5799210036778812

“1969 Jeep Commando Jeepster * 33k km * 4×4 *Removable Top * Runs Great * Manual Rare ‘69 Commando, You are welcome to come drive it. *Note this is a Commando not Commander as ad says. 1969 Kaiser Jeepster Commando Wagon”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700.

This is considered an early (if not the first) side-by-side.

I have for sale a 1970 lockley wrangler ! I bought this Unit with plans to change a few things ! Hate to get rid of it ! Runs and drives As it should ! It has a Predator 420cc engine and a forward and reverse transmission ! This unit has been all redone !”

Martin shared this rig. This one runs across drives. It could be a handy rig to have around.

https://lewiston.craigslist.org/hvo/d/lewiston-1943-wwll-ford-burma-jeep/7507658853.html

“1943 Ford Burma Jeep, this particular truck was a bomb service truck for the Navy during World War II. It has the in-line six ford engine that starts easy and runs smooth. It has a 10,000 pound Braden PTO winch that works great and has new cable. The four wheel drive works as it should in both high and low range, high range is pretty low as top speed is only 45 mph. It does have a leak here and there as you would expect from something of this vintage but does run well and drives and stops. This would make a good farm rig or a good restoration truck for a military collector, as I read there were approximately 15,000 of these trucks made in five different configurations, I don’t know how many of them survived. I would be open to offers / trades.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.

While looking for jeeps I stumbled upon this unusual van. Looks like it would make an unusual food truck or other unique vehicle. That’s one big winch!

“According to a museum I’m consulting with, there were less than 1300 of these made and less than 50 in existence. Entertaining offers but don’t bother in the comments, compose a decent message or call Carroll’s truck parts in Galion Ohio”

UPDATE: Here’s another article on the Porsche Jagdwagen, Porsche’s answer to the jeep.

https://silodrome.com/porsche-type-597-jagdwagen/

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Originally posted Feb 24, 2016: A couple folks shared this article from Hemmings about the Jadwagen from Porsche.

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2016/02/22/when-porsche-built-a-jeep-the-type-597-jagdwagen/?refer=news

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

If you like oddball 4wd vehicles, Bill shared this rare Suzuki that’s currently on eBay.

1972 Suzuki LJ20 4×4
Sometimes referred to as Brute or Jimny
Oklahoma title in my name (sold as is) This is a 50 year old classic vehicle!
Very little rust in floor pan, one rust hole near seat mount (about playing card size)
Rust where original battery mount was. See pic.
Can help as needed to load for U-ship or other transport

Thought to be correct vintage TEN “seek and scan” Suzuki radio Can manually get a station, but weak….very rare accessory!

Tire mounted on the rear is more like the original tire “look”. This is a 5.50-16 tire very similar to what was original equipment. All the original wheels on the jeep are 16 inch. This rear mounted spare tire is an inexpensive option, as it is a tractor front tire. Check prices on eBay tractor 5.50-16 tires for off road use, if you want to go for an original look!
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