Craig has just posted the Antique Automobile Club of America’s article about the Lafian FC Power Hoe. It’s an interesting article with some good photos.
Alternative Energy for German Cars during WWII
After reading the Blitz Buggy article last night, I read through the remainder of the 1943 Liberty Magazine. I found one of the articles very interesting, though it has nothing to do with jeeps.
Called “Motoring in Germany”, the article describes how gas rationing led to the conversion of automobiles into “gazogenes”, or vehicles powered by wood, gas, charcoal, and coke-burning. The cars either towed trailers or had washing-machine sized attachments added to the back. Here’s the page below.
MA Jeeps Book from Wings and Wheels
Roberto forwarded a link about a book published by Wings and Wheels out of the Czech Republic called “MA Jeeps in Detail”. It looks like a good book. 496 Czech Korunas is approx $25 US.
Learn more about the book here: http://wwpbooks.com/product.php?id_product=223
You can find more jeep books here: http://wwpbooks.com/search.php?tag=Jeep
1947? “CM 120” Plastic Jeep on eBay
Here’s a rare plastic jeep (at least I’ve never seen one). It includes a rough box.
“For Auction is a HP, Vehicle, made by California Molders Inc. ,that I found at a local estate. It is still in the original box; but, the box is in poor condition. It is as follows:
The New Civilian Jeep”-5.5″-in working order-jeep windshield folds down-the tiny pin, of the tailgate hinge, is broken; but,the tailgate will stay closed-marked: “CM 120″.”
Even Jeepers Need Their Vitamin C . . .
Here’s an ad for Florida Grapejuice that includes a jeep.
“Here is a hard to find WWII era advertisement for the Florida Citrus Commission. This great Print Ad was removed from a vintage 1944 Magazine.
Page is about 9 3/4 inches by 13 inches with the actual ad perhaps a bit smaller. Condition of this 68+ year old Ad is excellent.”
1948 CJ-2A Gilbert, AZ **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“1948 CJ-2A Restored in early 1990 by Willys of Milwaukee Wis. The vehicle is a driver quality and not a show vehicle. It has new tires, brakes, shocks and springs all around. It has a 12V. electrical system. The rest of the vehicle is original. It runs good and is a lot of fun to drive. I used it for an airport car for the past 5 years and have given up flying so I no longer need my toy. This car gets tons of looks and always gets comments and brings back lots of memories. The drive train is solid but like any vehicle that is 64 ears old it does have some minor drips, not really leaks. I have 4 extra wheel rims that are included and a canvas top that came with the car when I bought it. I am taking a $4,000 loss on this car from my investment. Buyer must make arrangements for shipping, I will assist in any way I can to make it as easy for the buyer as I can. The vehicle is available for inspection and I can store it for up to 6 months if necessary.”
1947 CJ-2A Brigantine Beach, NJ eBay
This includes a trailer and scooter.
“3-PIECE SALE. ALL 3 ITEMS: WILLYS JEEP,TRAILER,AND SCOOTER
ENGINE:ORIGINAL 4 CYLINDER WILLYS FLAT ENGINE, NICE RUNNING-12 VOLT CONVERSION.STARTS,RUNS,SHIFTS & STOPS VERY WELL.PO STATES A REBUILD,IT RUNS LIKE IT,BUT I CANT CONFIRM.ENGINE HAS NO KNOCKS,TAPS, OR RATTLES.FRESH OIL CHANGE.STRONG RUNNING ENGINE.NO LEAKS OR PUDDLES.A SPOT OR DRIP SHOWS ONCE IN A WHILE.TRUE MILAGE UNKNOWN ON THIS NEARLY 65 YO. JEEP.TURN KEY-STARTS RIGHT UP.
TRAILER: M 100 REPLICATE,DRESSED AS QUARTERMASTER SUPPLY HAULER.LIGHTS ON TRAILER ARE NON-OP.PINTLE CONECTIONS.TIE DOWNS,SMALL SHOVEL AND LARGE METAL SUPPLY BOX.
SCOOTER MADE TO RESEMBLE THE U.S. ARMY CUSHMAN MODEL 53 PARATROOPER SCOOTER FROM WW 2. A NICE TRIBUTE TO OUR PARATROOPERS OF THE ARMY AIRBORNE. More information on eBay.”
1952? Flattie Lehi, UT **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Brett spotted this one. It is supposed to have military axles. It might have a military body, too. It’s worth a look. It’s got a Kelly hardtop.
“This jeep will run with a new distributor. I have one- just no time to put it in. Has the military axles, and is fairly clean.”
Year? Flattie $200 and Year? Truck $200 in Leavenworth, WA
This seller has a truck and flatfender for sale.
1. At $200 there is value here.
“Restore project”
http://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/3416663615.html
2. At $200 there is value here as well.
“Project to restore”
1946 CJ-2A Nashville, TN **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
It needs some work.
“Up for sale or trade is a 1946 CJ-2A Willys Jeep. It needs a new fuel pump and some other work,(seats, tires, windshield, few dents, couple of minor rust spots) but it is in surprisingly good shape for its age. It’s definitely not ready to drive home though-will need a trailer or tow. Everything has been kept original(engine, tranny, etc) The engine runs great, but since the fuel pump is out, I have to hand spray gas into the carb to show. Fully restored this Jeep is worth a LOT of money. I’m moving and can no longer keep it in a garage.”














