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UPDATE: Still Available
(08/01/2013) This looks solid. It has several updates.
“61 willy wagon
runs good
4X4 283 chevy motor with original transmission and axles (with over drive).
am open to reasonable offers
602-993-3797”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/4284501681.html
The California Automobile Museum (location) in Sacramento has at least three. I have been there yet, but it might be a potential stop on our California tour in March. The M-38 and CJ-2A were photographed by Jack Snell in August of 2013 (more great jeep photos by Jack in his photo stream).
This 1951 M-38 looks good:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jacksnell707/9623631181/ M-38 @ the California Automobile Museum
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jacksnell707/9626867018/in/photostream/ M-38 @ the California Automobile Museum
This 1945 VEC CJ-2A looks very good:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jacksnell707/9626420176/lightbox/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jacksnell707/9626419994/
The museum also has a 1943 GPW which was photographed and posted here along with other images from the museum. Below is the photo of the GPW:
Here are a few more photos from the “Pictoral History of the Second World War”.
This first photo is really interesting. Here’s the caption:
OUTWITTING THE NAZIS: A little thing like a capsized ship doesn’t stand in the way of the U.S. Army engineers. Here, in the Naples Harbor they have outwitted the Nazis and turned a deficit into an asset by transforming an overturned ship into a pier. Nazi demolition ships in the harbor at Naples, like this one, did not count on the ingenuity of the Engineers. The ship’s superstructure, digging into the harbor bottom, steadies the hull. All five hatches of a Liberty ship can be unloaded at once alongside this improvised pier. All during the campaign through Italy the Allies came across numerous scenes of destruction like the one pictured here, designed to slow up the Allied march to victory in the former Mussolini stronghold.
I wish the light had been better for this photo:
Tom Perkins’ company Treeline Teardrop Trailers out of Petaluma, California, offers both road and offroad trailers. Tom’s considering the purchase of a CJ-3B, which I think would look good pulling on his trailers. Here’s an example of the offroad one below.
No jeeps here, but lots of interesting history.
View all the information on eBay
“Interesting Lot of WWII era LETTERS –
some might be considered somewhat rare and/or unusual.
Lot of WWII letters that had belonged to my father-in-law, who served in the Army Air Force from 1943-1946.
He was trained as a photographer, trained at several bases and also stationed at the Stars and Stripes office in Erlangen, Germany.
I believe I counted over 240 letters in this lot.
There could be more than one letter in one envelope I noticed…
The bulk of the letters are from my father-in-law to his girlfriend, who later became his wife. Some are from her to him, a few are to and from their parents, one or two from her siblings to Ed when he was stationed away.
Good looking MB.
“up for auction today is a stunning piece of american history. this is a museum quality 1944 jeep willys that needs absolutly nothing. you would be hard pressed to find one nicer than this anywhere. this jeep comes with a canvas top, all of the standard tools on the driver side, an original canteen and two WWII helmets. here are some details about this fantastic jeep…
the engine, transmission and clutch were completly restored
the tires are reproduction ww2 ndt tires
all of the canvas was done by Beachwood Canvas of NJ
fully functional 6v federal siren
original ww2 fuel pump (restored)
6v optima battery in antique case
ww2 hand crank
original ww2 rifle rack (restored)”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD Quickly** Was priced at $500.
Sounds like it has potential. No pics provided.
“Not sure exactly what year jeep (1942-1945) GPW jeep. All is there (motor,trans and drive train. Currently doesn’t run. Be a great restoration project or lease vehicle. Tires are flat so need a come along or winch on trailor to pull it up. NO TITLE.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2495.
This looks like a solid CJ-5 that runs and includes an overdrive.
“1959 Willys Jeep CJ5 for sale. 283 Chevy V8
T90 3 trans. with Warn Overdrive – allows 12 forward speeds.
5.38 differential gear ratio’s
Dual fuel tanks – little rust
Short wheelbase trail rig.”
Eric spotted this one. Labeled a 1953 M-38A1, the body is definitely a CJ-5 body. Current bid on this goveliquidation.com vehicle is $25.
“1953 Willys Jeep, serial # 41437. Mileage reads 221.Ford 289 V8 gasoline engine. 3 speed T-90 transmission. New Autometer gauges. New radiator, battery and clutch. 31 x 11.50 tires. The Jeep starts easily, runs good and is surprisingly quick . Comes with mounted tow bar. No smog required in California. Please contact Doug at 530-333-3399 with any questions or to make an appointment for viewing the 1953 Willy s Jeep. For information on how to create an account and/or how to bid on Government Liquidation, please call 480-367-1300. We encourage you to come out and see the vehicle at the location. California buyers, vehicles will be registered at this site. Out of state buyers will receive a clear CA title to complete transfer in home state.”
