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An Ensign 100 Lyman, WY **SOLD**

April 9, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Other 4x4s, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

Brett spotted this rare Ensign 100 that’s in great condition.

“This is a Ensign mine mantrip that was purchased by my dad from a local mine in our area. It is a very well built outfit complete with 3\4 ton axels with disc brakes all the way around. It is powered by a 3.9 liter cummins 4 cylinder diesel with a chevy turbo 400 tranny. It is very low geared and tops out at about 30-35 mph. It runs and drives great. It has plenty of ground clearence even though it is only 2 wheel drive. With a little work I think it would be easy to make it a 4 wheel drive. It seats 2 up front with seats over the wheel wells. It has been here at my house since it was purchased and the kids and I have enjoyed driving it around our place. It would be great around a ranch or to use as a cruiser or to build a crawler out of it. Please feel free to call or email.”

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1949 Jeep Rod Palm Beach, FL **SOLD**

March 28, 2010 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Jeep Rods, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Was on eBay.  **SOLD**

(03/17/2010) If you are gonna build a jeep rod, go all the way.  This builder went farther than that.  How about the hood ornament or the cutout star on the hood.  Pretty unusual!

“This is a 1949 Willys CJ2-A that features- New frame and body from Willys Acres (Canada), Rebuild 134 Willys Jeep Motor & transmission, New brakes, starter, carb, alternator, clutch & drive shaft. Front 700 x 16 firestone military tires, new 16 x 4 wheels from coker tires, rear 820 x 15 firestone, 15 x 7.5 smoothy wheels from coker tires. wheels are powder coated red, chrome 30 Cal. Browning machine gun, 1957 chevy steering box”

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1959 Crofton Bug Salem, Or **SOLD**

March 27, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Other 4x4s, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Was $4500. **SOLD**

Matt spotted this rare Crofton Bug for sale.

“Crofton Brawny Bug. This little mini jeep was manufactured by the Crofton motor company in 1959 about 250 were ever made, it features a crosley 4 cylinder engine and dual jeep transmissions, it has front bucket seat frames, good glass and electrical system all hard to find parts are there, ran when parked many years ago, is 100% complete with the exception of the belly pan and the original wheels, it has a crease on one side, easy fix and is rust free desert truck, easy resto on a rare little “bug” restored models sell for well over 20k is located in oregon.”

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1948 CJ-2A Moody, TX **SOLD**

March 27, 2010 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.

“1948 Willy’s Jeep body still has original ident tag on fire wall. It has been stretched 16″ in center. It is on a mid 80’s 4×4 chevy s-10 chassis with 3″ lift and 31″ mudders. IFS in front with locker. Front grill is cut out to fit chevy 350 motor and 700r4 tranny with o/d from late 80’s police car. transfer case has 2H,4H, and 4L. Radiator and electric fan are in front of grill area behind bumper. It has power leather bucket seats from a grand cherroke. I have many 4×4’s and this is everybody’s favorite in the offroad parks, it is extremely fast and will get you anywhere. It still needs work that i haven’t finished but runs and drives right now. I don’t think there is anyway it could ever be street legal, the body was bought out of weeds on a deer lease. however it is very light, I tow it easily with 1/2 ton pickup. I am trying to get motorcycle so will sell for best offer. please serious offers only”

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1942 GPW Seabeck, Wa **Status Unknown**

March 24, 2010 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB), MB, Unusual • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Status unknown. Was priced at $1995

It’s rough and rusted, but unusual.  Note the extended back. Hopefully, the right person will buy and carefully restore this one.

“1942 FORD GPW USN. SPECIAL BODY BUILT BY THE NAVY. It was a runner about six years ago.”

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1959 4×4 Cleveland, Oh **SOLD**

March 20, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Other 4x4s, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900

(02/03/2010) Here’s an unusual FrankenJeep that appears in good condition.

“ROCK CLIMBER! EXTREME 4X4! MINT CONDITION & READY FOR FUN!!!!!!!”

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This is a flattie body on a Blazer chassis CDA, Id $2000

March 17, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Dan found this unusual flattie. The price isn’t bad and the blending process seems to have been done pretty well.

“selling a 40 willies jeep body on a 1990 blazer chassis. this thing is alot of fun great for camping, wheelin, work wagon or what ever. runs real well has 4.3 v6 auto trans. hi and low 4×4 32 inch bfg kwa (brand new tires) willing to let go for cheap have lots invested. 2000 dollars or a running samurai gets it.contact me 208 691 2675”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1648761613.html

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Flat Fender Squirrel Feeder

March 17, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Features, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. Here’s one in the wild.

You don’t see these everyday.

“Up for auction is a really cute little single-seat, cedar squirrel feeder fashioned after a 1942 Willys Jeep used during WW II.  It’s fun to watch the squirrels sit in the driver’s seat and eat.  And the best thing about this Jeep is it runs on corn cobs, so you won’t go broke at the pump!   We have the one pictured outside our window and the squirrels just love it.

The feeder is loosely fashioned after a photo of a 1942 Willys my 11-year-old son and I came across.  We thought it would be fun to turn the photo into a feeder.  So, we drew it out, cut it out, and (after a few redesigns) had us one of the more unique squirrel feeders on EBay.  These feeders have quickly become one of our biggest sellers.”

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1951 CJ-3A Orem, UT **SOLD**

March 12, 2010 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, Unusual • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900.

Brett and the Utah eWillys Bureau should be proud of this find.  Check out the sort-of-custom body on this jeep.  I’d like to check this out more closely to see exactly what’s left of the old body (if anything).

“1951 Willys Jeep. 283 V8 Chevy small block, 4 speed transmission with 33×12.50 tires. Custom built body, new corbeau seats with harnesses. Runs strong, new wiring, new gas tank. I never use it so it just sits in the garage. Time for it to go.”

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1940s & 50s Dealer Sign Phoenix, Az **SOLD**

March 11, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

It’s pretty cool, and no doubt rare, but not sure it’s $2500 cool?

“This was a outdoor sign used at an authorized Willys dealership in the 40’s-50’s. Original porcelain neon sign.The size is 36″x72” No transformer. Reads: Willys CARS * TRUCKS JEEPS.  it also has the sign maker: Federal Electric.

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Original Willys Overland Dealership Glass Lynnfield, Ma $1500

March 10, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $1500 (thanks Steve!)

It appears unusual.

“This is an original glass dealership window with gold leaf paint beautiful from a 1946 Jeep Overland Willys dealership awesome for your collection roughly 4ft by 4ft but for exact size I will have to measure it 2500. 781 334-3640”

http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/clt/1631041997.html

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GTBs for sale Adams County, Wa Make Offer

March 8, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Other 4x4s, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Dan forward me this Craigslist Ad — neither of us knows anything about them.  Someone has got to be looking for these.  These look like they’d make an unusual project. (see a restored version above)

“I have 3 GTB Ford / Burm Jeeps for sale. 2 US Army cargo and 1 US Navy bomb truck. One cargo has incorect bed other has correct bed. Would like to sell as package. Email for questions.”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1631400113.html

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