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Year? M-274A5 Ardmore, AL $6800

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Has potential. Only the one pic posted.

https://huntsville.craigslist.org/grd/d/prospect-m274a5-army-mule/7216526194.html

“M274A5 ARMY MULE, climb 60% slope, traverse 40% hill, approach angle 40 deg, departure angle 34 deg, carry a 1,000 lb. load on 4’x8’ bed, will operate on and off road in all weather conditions, transported in full size pickup bed, seat and foot basket detachable and stored underneath as well as a tow bar, full time four wheel drive as well as four wheel steer, six forward and two reverse gears with two speed transfer case, shaft drive, steering wheel adjusts to be driven riding, walking, kneeling, or crawling, a true military combat vehicle, everything works, same as new, recent complete service, only 67 hours. Praised by farmers, hunters, forestry, miners, many applications. Full commercial parts support. Any ATV/UTV mechanic can work on it. Garage stored on trickle charger, starts and runs as new. We’ve had our fun and ready for another toy.”

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1968 M-151 Nashville, TN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.

Given the hardtop, there seems to be value here.

“1968 Ford M15
I don’t know anything about it other than it came from Kentucky around the Fort Campbell area. It has a 24 volt system and the batteries were bad when I bought it. I have herd it run and it sounded fine but hasn’t been started in a while.”

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1950 CJ-3A Dunedin, FL $4500

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Unclear how much value is here, but it looks like the body has been rebuilt.

https://lakecity.craigslist.org/cto/d/dunedin-1950-willys-jeep-project/7220624892.html

“Selling or will trade for motorcycle or jet ski. Built in my garage in Colorado. Moved to Florida and do not have a garage to reassemble and finish. 350 Chevy small block 4 bolt main. Lots of metal restoration, front fenders and grill are perfect. New frame rails, floor pans, leaf springs, shackles, Rancho 5000 shocks. Original 3 speed manual transmission, replaced input shaft to adapt to Chevy bell housing, needs steering and pedals. Have all original parts.”

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1951 M-38 Evanston, WY $2000

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This M-38 is listed as a 1952, but the plate indicates it had a DOD of March 1951 jeep.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/325663061835769/

“Willys m38 Have original motor correctly numbered for it . Have seat frames , gas tank , full set of m38 wheels and most of the misc. items for it . All fenders and hood is there . Body in good shape except for tailgate area was cut off by someone . Does not run Needs rebuilt and restored . I have spent a couple years gathering the pieces for this Jeep . They are original pieces off of other m38s These are getting harder to find”

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Kent Frost’s Jeep Reaches 100,000 Miles

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UPDATE: This article from the San Juan Record dated October 22, 1965,  provides more information on Kent Frost’s jeep Ruby and his treks over Elephant Hill.

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1966-01-fourwheeler-kent-frost-ruby2A better example of the photo appeared in the January 1966 Four Wheeler Magazine

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Original Post November 08, 2016: In January of 1966, Four Wheeler Magazine reported that Kent Frost’s CJ-5 Ruby had surpassed 100,00 miles. During that time Frost estimated he had crossed Elephant Hill 195 times through all kinds of weather, both day and night. Fittingly, the birthday celebration was held at the top of the hill. Here are a few pics of Ruby:
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1959 Castro-Jeep Cuba Convention Photos on eBay

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It appears this seller has separated these photos from the August 1959 Jeep convention with Castro in Cuba, listing them in multiple auctions.

“Fidel Castro Willys Jeep 1959 Convention Photos. These are from an original 1959 willys Jeep South American convention folio the year of Castros takeover. A variety of shots,including Castro Holding a Willys manual. Printed 2 sides. App. 31/2” x 5” each.Condition is “Used”. Shipped with USPS First Class”

  1. Castro Jeep Cuba photos lot 1:
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  2. Castro Jeep Cuba photos lot 2:
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  3. Castro Jeep Cuba photos lot 3:
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  4. Castro Jeep Cuba photos lot 4:
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  5. Castro Jeep Cuba photos lot 5:
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1945 Photo of Bulldozer Pulling Jeeps Across River on eBay

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This photo shows a bulldozer pulling four jeeps across the Luzon River in the Philippines.

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“1945 Press Photo a bulldozer tows American jeeps across the Tarlac River, Luzon. This is an original press photo. Luzon — A huge bulldozer tows this string of jeeps across the Tarlac River, Luzon, when the water proved too deep for even the ever versatile jeep to negotiate under its own power.Photo measures 9.25 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 01-30-1945.”

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1959 DJ-3A? Pollock Pines, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.

This could be a good price. I can’t tell if it was a DJ-3A, CJ-3B or a CJ-5.

“59 Willys, aftermarket Tub, small block chevy, 3 speed manual with 18 case. D 41 rear, 27 front with disc brakes and upgraded linkage. Power steering swap. Runs and drives. Current registration, good until 2021. Pink slip in my name. Needs more work to drive and use offroad. CA ID Tag on dash matches paperwork. Some mis matched stuff. Good project. Dont ask if its available. If the add is up, it’s for sale. I’m in the Placerville area. 95667”

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