The Ensign 100
Here’s an interesting, rare offroad vehicle built specifically for Mining. I first discovered it at Hemmings and then ran across a detailed story about it at OEMOffHighway.com. I couldn’t find any more pics or information about them.
From OEMOffHighway.com, “The Ensign 100 was rated at 1.5 tons and was built around a frame made from 2x4x0.25 in. steel tubing, on to which a body fabricated from 1/4, 3/16 and 1/8 in. plate steel was welded. The standard power plant was Ford’s 52 hp, four-cylinder 192D diesel industrial engine, although Deutz or Perkins could also be ordered.”
From Hemmings:
PTO Shasta Lake, Ca
1962 Wagon Los Angeles, Ca $2500
This looks like a pretty nice truck for only $2500.
“This is a really nice 4×4 Willys Wagon, runs strong!! With no issues! Has a 327 engine, brand new tires – great fun!! I will consider trades. (comes with extra chrome parts)”
1944 MB Wenatchee, Wa $2000
It runs, drives and has a plow. This might not be a bad price.
“Runs and drives and plow works and has a cheap winch. Body is not so hot. Has the artic frames for the canvas around the head lights. Part of the passengers side has been cut out and someone cut a hole and put a CJ type gas tank in it. Wrong windshield. But engine is military and runs as does the tranny.”
1948 CJ-2A Lexington, Sc **sold for $4500**
The auction on this just completed on this very stock jeep. This was a one-family jeep that looks very solid and appears fairly rust free, though the floor boards deserve some inspection based on the floorboard pic. This didn’t last long (less that 24 hours) before someone offered the buy-it-now price of $4500. I’m a little surprised it went so quickly for that much. It does have the original bill of sale (last pic) which is cool.
“I am selling my 1948 CJ2A. I am located in Lexington, SC. This Jeep was bought brand new by my Grandfather in March of 1948. I have the original bill of sale as well as a clear title. My grandfather passed away in 1987 and the Jeep sat in a barn until 2007. The Jeep is now in good running order, but I do not have the dedication or the funds to take it to the next level of restoration.”
CJ-3B Parts Oroville, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400
“Here is a cj2a jeep,no motor,trans,front axle,..Its does have front fenders..for more info call buddy”
1/2 Scale ’45’ Willys Vancouver, BC eBay
The buy-it-now price is $12000. The seller includes some pics of other half scale vehicles for sale and they look pretty good. However, for $12,000 I can buy most any real jeep I want and have money left over for the trailer.
“Our Toy Cars are rooted in the nostalgia and romance of the high-performance British Racing of the past. Each car is a collector’s item to be passed down from generation to generation. With an assembly time of over 450 hours per unit and a total factory output of 36 pieces per year, these cars are truly a special kind of toy. These high-performance toys are produced with superior engineering, creating an unforgettable driving experience for the young and not-so-young alike.
JEEP BODY: Fiberglass composite, painted with 2k Dupont automotive paint. Chassis: Steel subframe and GRP composite. Measurements: L 68″ X W 35″ X H 30″. Weight: 495 lbs (Crated 561 lbs). Tires: 4.00-8″. Drivetrain: Rear wheel drive – both wheels solid axle. Brakes: Hydraulic twin rear disk brakes, vented disks dual pot calipers with car master cylinder. Suspension: Independent front suspension, solid beam rear suspension. Electrics: 12V. Electric Starter. Working lights, Horn, indicators, back up alarm. Manual Transmission 3 forward,1 Reverse. 150CC- CVT AUTOMATIC ENGINE WITH REVERSE GEAR. Engine Type: 1 Cylinder, 4 stroke, air cooled. MAX POWER/ RPM: 5.6 kw/ 7500rpm. Max Torque / RPM 7.3 Nm / 6500 (rpm). Fuel Type: A90. Maximum speed: 45 MPH. I will help arrange for shipping anywhere in the world.”
1947 CJ-2A Douglas, WY **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was$3800.
(02/21/2010) “Aluminum 1/2 cab, heater 12v alt new gas gauge, new sending unit, 12 v ele fuel pump new solex carb have orig, new plugs, new cap & rotor,point,cond. new elec wiper motor. new temp gauge mech. new spare tire mount, good title, orig steel body New lube in all gear boxs,new battery”
1950 4×4 Wagon Clear Lake, Tx **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
(12/15/09) While approximately 90% stock, the seller gives a detailed review of what’s not original about this Wagon.
“It is a 4X4-63 model which was manufactured from January 1950 until March of 1950. It has a conventional ladder-type frame, and features independent front suspension utilizing control arms and a single traverse leaf spring. A three-speed Warner Model TY-96 transmission is used with synchromesh on the top two gears, and a Borg Warner overdrive. It is powered by a 4 cylinder L-head cast iron block and cylinder head engine producing 60 horsepower at 4000 rpm. It is a true 4×4 and has a Spicer fully floating front axle and a semi-floating Spicer rear axle and a Spicer Model 18 transfer case with a 2.42:1 low and 1.0:1 high range and locking front hubs. The shift lever is floor mounted. Front and rear suspension is semi elliptical leaf springs. This was a Texas Hill Country car and has zero rust on the body, frame or floor boards. The only rust is in the hinge area of the tail gate and to be show quality it would need to be repaired, however the tail gate is fully functional and opens and closes very easily:
Ninety percent of the vehicle is bone stock, however the previous owner made the following modifications several years ago.
•Added wood panels to exterior and interior of vehicle to create a “tin woody”. Exterior panels have aged and need to be replaced or recoated. Interior panels are in nice condition. The exterior panels are easily removable (just a few screws) and the body could also be painted to look like a woody as well.
•To establish clean woody exterior, the gas filler tube was relocated to interior of back compartment.
•Original flat front grill replaced with a 1954 V-Grill with cross bars.
•Seats were removed and modern bucket front seats were installed. Original style seats are easily available.
•Vacuum windshield wipers replaced with new electric wipers.
•Electric horn installed.
•Emergency brake installed
•Car converted from 6 volt to 12 volt and three new 12 volt gauges added under dash. (Original gauges are still in place however they operate off 6 volts so they have been disconnected.)
•Engine completely rebuilt. Installed new main bearings, polished crankshaft and replaced seals.
•New starter installed
•Custom made exhaust and new muffler.
•Transfer case seals replaced.”





























