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After reading the “Surviving a Nuclear Blast“, Rich forwarded this Civil Defense Video hosted at archive.org. At the 2:45 mark, you’ll see the red wagon below. I think it would be interesting to do a restoration like this. There’s a few other jeeps in the video as well, though no close up shots like this one.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6900.
(05/08/2010) It looks great, but apparently needs a few things.
“1956 Willys Jeep Wagon 4WD Rust Free Original1956 Willy wagon never rusted out. From out West. This is original body, 4WD 6 cylinder flat head 3 spd Odometer reads 73K and I believe it. Runs Great fun to drive needs a few simple things. I have young family and no time to enjoy. First to see will buy These bring 15 to 20 K all shined up. No dreamers please.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2600.
This appears in good shape.
“Started restoration but did not complete project. Jeep and extra engine and transmission plus two extra doors–everything goes. Seats have been reupholstered. Outside body is painted. All original parts.”
This may be a good price. It looks in good shape.
“1950 Willys Overland, REDUCED PRICE! Moved to a smaller house and I don’t have the room to store. This vehicle has been used as a primary vehile until 6 months ago. runs great on and off road. chevy SB 350 engine 700r4 trans. (overdrive). MSD ignition system and distributer. power streering. leather seats front and rear with shoulder strap seat belts. new autometer gauges. new leaf springs and shackle reversal. locked dana 44 full floater rear end. It has a broken passenger window and has some rust, but still looks great! cell phone 530-320-3138 leave message.”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1913524811.html
The earlycj5.com site recently published some great brochures about a CJ-5 truck called the overlander which was available in Australia. Check it out! (Thanks Dan).
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(07/16/2010) Here’s a nice wagon, though it’s not exactly museum quality.
“One of the very few remaining unmolested Jeep carryalls in the world!! It is just one of 485 ever built in 1960. This vehicle was sold new near Springfield, Illinois in late 1959. It got repossesed shortly thereafter and remained in storage for years. An auto Museum in Springfield purchased the Jeep in the late 1990s and kept it until the museum closed a few months ago. The vehicle is amazingly solid with an all original interior. It has been painted in it’s original color. We see very little to no evidence of major rust issues. It runs and drives and is a blast. Comes with it’s original 1959 Illinois license plates!!”
It’s dirty and there’s a dent in the left rear corner, but otherwise it looks solid.
“6 Cyl flathead complete and restorable. If interested reply to fredlela@aol.com. More pictures available upon request”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1897512114.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17,500
(01/21/2010) Just a mod or two on this Willys Rod.
“454/400 turbo trans, chop top, mustang 2 ifs, 8″ ford rear. $19,500.00 or best offer will take part trade.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(08/03/2010) This would make a fun restore if the old panel art work could be saved. Maritime Hardware.
“I PURCHASED TWO 1956 WILLYS PANEL DELIVERY TRUCKS FROM A PRIVATE OWNER IN NEW JERSEY, BOTH VEHICLES CAME OFF THE ASSEMBLY LINE ONE AFTER THE OTHER ONLY 786 WERE MADE. I AM DOING A FRAME UP TOTAL RESTORATION ON ONE, AND I AM SELLING THE OTHER ONE, THESE VEHICLES ARE EXTREMELY RARE IN THIS CONDITION, YES THERE IS SOME LOWER BODY RUST, BUT THE MAIN BODY, THE FRAME, ORIGINAL MOTOR (SUPER HURRICAINE 6 CYLINDER) DRIVE TRANE, AND TRANSMISSION ARE COMPLEATLY INTACT. ALL INTERIOR GUAGES ARE ORIGINAL AND ARE IN GREAT SHAPE, THERE IS ONE DOUBLE SEAT (DRIVERS SIDE) THE RUST IS CONTAINED ONLY TO THE WHEEL WELLS, AND MOSTLY THE LOWER PARTS OF THE TRUCK, BUT THE PARTS TO FIX ARE EASILY AVAILABLE AS I HAVE REPLACED THEM ON THE OTHER VEHICLE ALREADY, THE FRAME IS PERFECT, NO RUST. YOU CAN SEE MY VEHICLE DURING ITS CURRENT RESTORATION BECAUSE BOTH VEHICLES ARE AT THE SAME GARAGE. CLEAR TITLE AND VIN GO ALONG WITH IT”
The seller believes this to be a rare Maverick Wagon. I couldn’t say for sure, maybe someone else can?
“1960 Willys 2 wheel Drive/with Overdive All orginal stock. Has been stripped to bear metal and Primed ready for paint. Daily driver, spair engine, New tires, Extra Glass. Ready to restor or customise. more photos available. ”
http://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/cto/1892321279.html
