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Carnival Ride Jeep Franklin, CT $225

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UPDATE: Still Available

(10/06/2014) Even has racing stripes.

“This is an early carnival ride car. This is a small one for one little child. It is about 53 inches long by 24 inches wide. It has almost a Jeep look to it. It was made in Germany and has the manufacture logo on the front and sides. The tail lights are glass Hella (yes the same ones VW used on Busses). The side ones are replacements. There are posts on the front corner that were for a top which is long gone.
The body is wood and the floor is weak (and may be replaced way back). The paint looks worse than it is. There is a missing hubcap.

Great piece of early carnival or amusement park history and it is small enough to fit anywhere.”

http://newlondon.craigslist.org/tag/4766417494.html

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1955 Jeep Idea Contest

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These Jeep ideas were produced as part of a 1955 Jeep Idea Contest published in the May 1955 issue of Willys News. I sure wish I could find a photo of the jeep-pulled seaplane launcher!

1955-05-willys-news-unusual-uses-for-jeeps-pg2This gravity dump box idea featured in the June 1955 issue of Willys News:

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1948 Jeepster Middleton, WI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7900.

Looks like a good price.

“Starts, runs and drives. Very solid, straight body, strong engine, no rust, good floors and interior, repainted 30 years ago, always garaged, good brakes, clutch, transmission and rear end. Lights work. Has optional Borg Warner overdrive.

This Jeepster needs some minor attention, but I have too many other cars ahead of it. Needs:
Tires
Muffler (has a rattle)
Dashboard overdrive cable (Overdrive works, but it’s switched on and off by a push/pull cable)
Top needs restitching (or a brand new top is $395)
Wiper motor repair
Air cleaner cover
Passenger side wing window glass
Some cosmetic items”

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