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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
No obvious rust.
“4 cyl. 3 speed. Only 4066 ever made. Book value $7,000 – $13,000. Only asking $4500.00! Respond by phone only as I am posting this for a friend.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,000.
The seller claims this is an AgriJeep. In his book Preproduction Civilian Jeeps, Frederic Coldwell makes a convincing argument that despite filing for the trademark Agrijeep, and the use of the name Agrijeep on the CJ-1, Willys Overland quickly abandoned that trademark to focus in on the trademark Jeep for CJ-2’s and CJ-2A’s. Note: there might be some debate to this based on some of the websites I reviewed – some believe the CJ-2 is an Agrijeep as well. While I’m not in a position to provide any input into that debate, I would still review this seller’s claim cautiously.
“Rare 1948 Agri-Jeep, power take off, 3 point hitch. Only three prototypes made. Factory aluminum plate is 2 inch x 3 inch on the frame in back”
David Boyd, Jr, is a high school art teacher and self-syndicated editorial cartoonist, but also describes himself as a painting addict. In his painting titled ‘South Georgia Willys Jeep’, shown below, which has already sold, the artist appears to have captured what I think is an early CJ-2a, a claim I make based solely on the turn signals. Here is a gallery of his non-jeep paintings hosted at dailypainters.com. You can email David @ rdboyd2@mac.com. David has another Willys painting that he completed a few years ago. Great work David!
Dave forwarded me some information about this unique Ford House Car. A quick search revealed this website with a full collection of images by the previous owner of the vehicle (he sold it in 2001 according to the site). I’ve included a pic below and some info below. Thanks for sharing Dave, it’s cool!
“One of only six said to have been made per year in the mid-’30s at the Ford Plant in St. Paul, Minnesota, according to an article on this car in a 1993 “Old Cars” magazine article (see link below). Very few others–perhaps none–remain on the road, and certainly not in such amazing original condition. (The only other known example that I heard of was supposedly housed in the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. But that turned out to be an early 1920s Model T conversion, the curator told me. He said he’d never seen anything like this ’37!).”
http://www.gtamarketing.com/1937FordHousecar.html
Simon forwarded me a link to a show called Man Made. I haven’t seen an episode yet, but the video introduction below looks intriguing.
Simon reports, “I’ve only seen two episodes but its about a guy who locates barn finds and restores them for selling at auction. So far its covered an amphicar and Camero (no jeeps!) but its a great program to watch and see how a professional goes about restoring classic cars. He’s not been so successful on the profit front mind you – the amphicar didn’t sell and he lost money on the Camero”
This truck owner says he has the 401st 4wd truck ever made.
“Is there someone around who used to work at the Willys Overland plant in Toledo that could answer some questions? I have a ’47 Willys Overland pickup truck that I want to restore to its original condition and want to do it correctly. It was the 401st 4wd pickup built. I’m trying to find information on available paint colors, proper air cleaner, upholstery choices, etc. It’s easy to modify an old vehicle, and I’ll do that with something else. I want to see this one done right. I’m sure there are some proud retirees in the area that remember building these unique historical vehicles. Thanks. Steve”
The body looks solid. And they take credit cards.
http://springfieldil.craigslist.org/ctd/1565003524.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Here’s the foundation for an interesting project.
“1959 willys jeep chop top, needs tlc 1.000 or best offer . no engine . 4 speed trans 4 wheel drive ..duel wheels .. very solid jeep and head turner”
This sure looks like a fiberglass body.
“For Sale- 1947 Willys Military Jeep. 4 cylinder. Runs. Asking $1,500.00. Cash only. Buyers responsibility for pick-up. Call 608-439-5721 or 608-439-5087.”
http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/1566835244.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2300. More pics. Looks like a great price.
It looks like it runs and has a really bright orange blade. Other than that, I can’t tell much.
“1948 Willy’s with Meyers Plow. 2.3 Ford engine, 3-speed manual, 4×4, hi-low. Not perfect, but not bad for 60+ years. $2300 or best offer. Contact email.”
http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/1566480587.html
