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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.
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
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
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
(02/18/2010) Here is a rare dually.
“1964 Willys Cj5 jeep. good clear clean title. 4 speed. 4cyl. dually rear axle , I also have original axle. 4wd hi and low. new 5 point racing bucket seats. new paint. all lights and blinkers work. fan and heater blows hot. I have soft top and 2 sets of doors. starts up every time , runs good. $4,000 obo. If your interested email me your name and phone number and I’ll get back with you.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Brett, who’s stealthily become head of the Utah’s ewillys correspondent (so stealthily, that even he doesn’t know it), found this gem … well … someone’s momma loves it.
“THIS WAS MY SONS PROJECT, WHO HAS GONE TO COLLAGE AND DOES NOT HAVE TIME TO FINISH IT. SO I AM GOING TO SELL IT. THE BEAST IS TITLED AS A 1953 JEEP SPECIAL! WE CALL IT THE BEAST YOU DECIDE! I DONT KNOW A LOT ABOUT IT BUT WHAT I DO KNOW I WILL TELL YOU. IT HAS A HOME MADE ALUMINUM BODY, ITS BIG… THE TOP OF THE HOOD IS 5′ TALL AND THE FENDERS ARE AT 51″! YES IT HAS 20’S UNDER IT, THE WHEELS ARE 9:00X20 5 LUG BY 1 1/8″ NUTS 40″ TALL AND CAN BE DUALED OUT! IT HAS SEVERAL NEW PART (FUEL PUMP, MASTER AND SLAVE CYLINDER, STARTER, LED LIGHTS, ETC)THE BEAST HAS A SMALL BLOCK CHEV IN IT THAT STARTS RIGHT UP ON WARM DAYS… STILL NEEDS A BATTERY… OVER ALL IT IS ABOUT 95% DONE AND WILL BE STREET LEGAL TOO!SOME OF THE OTHER ITMES ARE……”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
(11/27/09) The seller doesn ‘t mention it, but it looks like this was built on a later model frame judging by the rear suspension. I haven’t seen many ‘woody’ mbs.
“1943 Vintage WWII Willys Overland MB Jeep 4X4 For Sale Serial Number: 213591 Mileage; 33,397 One of a kind 1943 Willis’ MILITARY JEEP MB 4×4 in great condition with custom black paint and wood grain exterior panels. This is a real head turner! The Jeep fires right up and runs great! The interior of the Jeep is just as nice as the outside with bucket seats, grey indoor/outdoor waterproof carpet, original gauges, and finished with custom wood grain, chrome accents and roll bar. The Jeep is powered by the original flathead 4 cylinder engine (gasoline), (which displaces 134.22 cubic inches (2,199 cc) with a 3.125 in (79.4 mm) bore and 4.375 in (111.1 mm) stroke. It is an L-head design, with valves parallel to the cylinders. Power output is 60 hp (46 kW) at 4000 rpm and 105 ft•lbf (142 N•m) at 2000 rpm with 6.48:1 compression.) The Jeep’s electrical system has been upgraded to a 12 volt battery. The headlights, tail lights and brake lights are in working order. The front auxiliary lighting have been installed, but not wired. The engine, transmission and transfer case have been professionally rebuilt. The Jeep’s twin-stick 4×4 and hi/lo shifters are fully functional, as are the manual locking hubs. The Jeep has documentation for it’s recently completed in-depth overhaul including: Rebuilt T84 Transmission, Rebuilt M18 Transfer Case,…”
UPDATE: Was $3250. **Status Unknown**
This is built on a 1948 CJ-2A foundation.
“A spare front and spare rear axle is included! $3,250 cash only. Medical bills force the immediate sale of this beautiful buggy.”
This needs some work, but looks pretty good. It also looks like it has been stretched a bit in the front of the body and the front axles looks forward a bit too, suggesting this isn’t a standard frame. Maybe it’s a truck or CJ-7 frame?
“This would be a great hunting and/or trail rig. It has a chevy 4.3 v6, power steering, duel exhaust, 31×10.50 mud tires with 95% tread, trailer hitch, 3 speed manual trans, and 2 stick transfer case. This Jeep has been put up for several years and could use some work. Here’s what I know it needs: The front diff needs new spider gears ($100.00 from 4wd.com), could use the right rear brake drum replaced, and needs a tune-up. The broken spider gears were removed and the axel was cleaned and refilled with oil, so it does drive. (318) 355-5223 if interested.
http://monroe.craigslist.org/cto/1612267992.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000
I can’t imagine there are too many Russian amphibious vehicles in the United States. Apparently this is the 4wd version of the Luaz.
“Used, made in USSR amphibious , lightweight , air-dropable ( with parachute of course 😉 helicopter-transportable military vehicle.Used as a light medevac vehicle . 3 seats, or driver + 700 lbs cargo. Powered by air-cooled 1,2 liter gasoline engine, Runs on unleaded gas with lead substitute.4×4 , manual transmission,locking differential, off-road gear. Front winch =300 lbs load. Speed on road 50 mph water – 5 mph.Can cross lakes, river with current up to 7 mph. Can swim up to 900 ft.Has 12 Volts bilge pump on board Has clean Oklahoma title, Drivable, but brakes need be fixed, Canvas in fair conditions need to be replaced. Some rust, vehicle was on storage for last 12 months.I hate to sell it, but wife says ,, Too many army cars here “This is real deal Is 90% orginal just like army vehicle supposed to be, Used by former East -German NVA parachute regiment . Has maintenance manual in German.”
Thanks to Tommy for forwarding me this unusual story. The story is that Californian Tom Wright had an opportunity to save these bumper cars from the Long Beach Pike Amusement Park from going to the dump. According to the coolthings.com website, “he took out the Harley motors, replaced it with 750cc Honda and Kawasaki boxes, and redesigned them to pass city driving standards. His fleet now consists of eight crazy-looking street bumper cars (culled from different amusement parks), all licensed to give your hottest ride a run for its money.” The rumor is that these could theoretically hit 160mph. Personally, I will let someone else find that out!
The below image is from the coolthings.com website and the other pics are from an email circulating around the internet.
