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I ran across this unusual ad for the complete setup for an unusual 4×4 in the February 1964 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine. The prototypes and parts were being sold by Vic Hickey (or he was acting as an agent). Anyone have more information on this? It appears to be a four wheel drive dune buggy.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Nope, never seen this mod!
“have a nice old 1946 jeep upgraded to a 12 volt system and newer front grill off a 12 volt later model jeep everything works on it ……….might be open to a good trade I like bangs and farm stuff”
UPDATE: Still Available
(12/01/2012) “This is a 1962 Willy’s Jeep Surrey Gala with 26,127 miles. It has been in our family for 30 years. We used the Jeep in parades only to advertise our business. Price $9,500.00. Only 1100 ever made. They came in Blue, Pink and Green. This jeep was refurbished from pink to red prior to us aquiring it. Serious collectors only please! I also am willing to sell the trailer that it sits on for an additional $1,000. It is a full size car hauler. Please call Jim Cira at 419-722-8801.”
http://limaohio.craigslist.org/cto/3983947703.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was sold at auction.
It’s got an unusual cab.
“Selling for owner at public auction next Thursday Night Aug.8,2013.
This one of a kind hand built Willy Jeep will be sold first item of the auction. Locally built and being sold by estate. This jeep has been in garage storage for 5+ years and has just been brought out to Delaware Auto Exchange to be sold next Thursday Night at 6:30pm.
More photos on auctionzip.com selling auctioneer ID number 35488. or call 800-608-2727 ask for Ron for further details.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
This one has an odd top.
“1942 jeep in good running condition with a new carb.”
This appears to have been a CJ-6.
“This Jeep is not street legal off-road use only. It has been cut down and has a three link suspension in rear has dana 44 rear axle it has good set of 33” Buckshot tires has new carburetor, new fuel pump,new plugs wires, new brakes on rear have new set for front to go with it just never got them put on, has new battery, Has a griffen 4 core aluminium radiator, aluminium keg fuel cell, aluminium diamond plate dash with 5 light up switches and water temp gauge, oil pressure gauge and voltage gauge. new electric fan with a thermostatic control switch to turn fan on and off. Complete rewired jeep,has cd player in console, has 5,000 lbs winch, and D rings front and rear the motor is a F head 4 cylinder has info plate on motor saying board 30 over carries 40lbs oil pressure motor sounds and runs good. cell 740-645-2219″
http://athensohio.craigslist.org/cto/3966303989.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1395.
Blaine spotted this rare boat with a Willys motor.
“I found this beauty under a tree on my little old lady neighbor’s farm. COMPLETE, no parts missing, last running smooth in the water in 1998. Then her owner died, and his wife just pulled a tarp over her.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Ever seen one of these?
“Authentic License Plates as shown – This is the only place on the entire planet which has issued (and they no longer do it) A special class of plate for a jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5200.
Jim spotted this great combo. Almost as good as the surrey DJ-3A hot dog jeep.
“1982 Jeep and 2003 Hot dog trailer both custom made, including all accessories in excellent condition! come have a look for yourself!!
$5,200 or best offer…. can also be sold individually (hot dog trailer for $3,200 Jeep for $2,400)”
How about this unusual jeep?
“Selling this Custom Hunting Jeep. It is a must see and runs great. Has a Winch and a feeder, and a raised platform, for hunting from the jeep. lot of work was put into this Jeep and works great on the Dear lease. Call Luke at (713)805-1154, and make a good offer. Need to sell. thanks for looking”
http://houston.craigslist.org/for/3929091788.html
UPDATE: I originally featured the Panther WaterCar in 2013. It was priced at $135k at the time. Mike spotted a video of it on Facebook yesterday, so I took another look at the website. The WaterCar is now priced at $139,000 for the basic vehicle or $172,000 for the custom version. Check out the video here. The company also recently introduced a Fire Rescue Vehicle: https://www.watercar.com/fire-rescue
According to the website, “Builders of The Most Fun Vehicle on the Planet! In 1999, WaterCar started as a personal challenge to build the world’s fastest amphibious vehicle. Our early WaterCars were purpose-built vehicles, to be very fast on both land and water. After January, 2010, when WaterCar established the Guinness amphibious speed record with our Python model, our attention turned to reliability and we began designing a vehicle to offer to the public. Fourteen years, countless successes and failures, 27 patents and untold labor hours later, our personal challenge has been achieved.
The Panther, our first WaterCar to be offered to the public, was created by our WaterCar team which is made up of top designers and technicians from around the world.
Throughout the Panther’s development, the commitment was to engineer a versatile amphibious vehicle built with proven off-the-shelf components that are recognizable throughout the automotive and marine industry. Our WaterCar team has achieved that goal.”
UPDATE: Was listed at $7000. **SOLD** A volkswagen hummer kit car called the HummBug? Who knew? I thought this was odd ball enough to include.
“great kit car,vw bug power.very stout body. this is the boby hummer made this company quit building. runs ,drives good. new brakes on back.disc on front.body great execpt left fender has crack.radios dont go with car.pan great . master cyl leaks, needs boots on axl.full metal top w/roll over protection,metal doors .,classic, hot rod, rat rod,dune buggy. custom car,volkswagon.will go half swap for non project 6 cyl cj5,cj3a,tj,yj,jeep”
