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This might have a gov plate on the dash, but I can’t tell for sure. Unclear why the sis listed as a 1955.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1003038487316790
“1955 jeep Willys no motor”
UPDATE II: There’s another 1954 Metamet 12-page brochure for sale on eBay (see bottom of post for pics)
View all the information on eBay
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UPDATE Posted July 04, 2019: This post has been updated to reflect some more information and images. It was originally posted in March of 2013.
Metamet was a British company that refurbished WWII jeeps and civilian jeeps, creating a slew of different models. According to the G503 Forum, “Metamet was run by an expat Pole, and latterly his son. It was a wonderful Aladdin’s caves of wartime Jeeps and Jeep bits and pieces located in a series of old mews stables in Daleham Mews. These places were commonly garage workshops in post-horse London, but nowdays are worth untold fortunes as residences.”
At one point in the early 1950s there were twelve different models of jeeps offered by Metamet, only one of which was the standard production model jeep. The rest were all customizations of one type or another. Seven models were 80″ wheel base, while the other five had 100″ wheel bases. The models include, the Standard, De-luxe, Farmer, Five-in-one, Saloon, Shooting Brake, 10 CWT Truck, Metaplan, Station Wagon, 15 CWT Van, 20 CWT Lorry, and a 2 Ton Loadmaster.
Metamet’s early 1950s models. There were seven 80″ wheel base jeeps and five 100″ wheel base jeeps.
Here’s an example of Metamet’s advertising.
A 1952 Ad posted to Flicker by Johnathan confirms there were twelve models also:
Finally, here’s a 1954 12 page brochure that provides examples of different models that used to be linked to on the jeep farm website:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1650.
Bob’s selling this parts wagon. The body seems in pretty good shape.
“1800 OBO
STRAIGHT BODY. SURFACE RUST ONLY.
COMPLETE INTERIOR. ALL SEAT FRAMES. FLOOR WOOD.
LOCATED OFF 1-76 NEAR FORT MORGAN COLORADO. ABOUT 80 MILES FROM DENVER”
UPDATE: Joe spotted this Flickr photo from 1965 that may just show this jeep when brand new.
PHOTO AND CAPTION CREDIT: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29997762@N05/50020652906
“January 1965 Kaiser Jeep Corporation press photo of new CJ5s being delivered to Washington, D.C. for the U.S. Presidential Inauguration of Lyndon Johnson on January 20, 1965. Each float in the parade would be towed by a new 1965 CJ5.”
I hoped to find the above photo in a newspaper, but didn’t have any luck. I did find this short article from the January 30th, 1965, issue of the San Angelo Standard-Times:
Based on this article, I would guess that the white showing through from underneath the green suggests this was one of the white jeeps for the parade.
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Originally posted May 04, 2022: Listed as a 1963, this was more likely a 1965 as that’s when the Tux Park IV first arrived. This jeep has a plaque indicating it was used in Lyndon B. Johnson’s inauguration parade. This was listed for $800 on FB and sold within a day. Thanks to Jordan for forwarding it to me.
“HistoricalJeep- metal tag on glove box says it was in the 1965 inaugural parade,no title,runs good, good working four wheel drive, no breaks”
The seller’s reference to the Bobcat of the 1950s is incorrect. This is the “bobcat” jeep from the 1950s. The Bobcat body wasn’t developed until 1969.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3493101964147415
“1953 Jeep willys bobcat the body is all fiberglass it was a proto type for throwing out of planes but never were produced. This has a ford 302 v8 that runs strong it needs work here and there but nothing major. Im putting a new clutch and brake master cylinder on tommorow. I have title in hand and it has collector plates hollar if you have any questions.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8000.
The seller also has this yellow Jeep for Sale.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/370412634997509
“I have a 1942 willys 9000 (and a second 1942 yellow for a 2500). I do have everything thing to change it back to military if wanted. however those parts are a additional cost/ negotiated priceL134 engine
4×4
Clean title in my name”
Most of the photos of this jeep are detail shots showing the good and bad.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1150850522416531
“Civilian 1947 CJ2AJeep. Added hard top. Clean Florida title. Jeep runs. Nice clean body, very little rust. Good running engine. No knocks, no smoking. 4 wheel drive works.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2650.
(02/01/2022) It’s a project. Not the most useful pics.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/977092323220626/
“Have a 1942 titled willys mb. Have a cj l134 engine. Its not stuck but i haven’t tried to run it. The floors suck and need replacement. I have 2700 in parts needed to repair the jeep. Contact me for more pictures.”
UPDATE: Lee has another set of four slot rims like the ones pictured below.
https://cosprings.craigslist.org/wto/d/pueblo-jeep-bronco-15×7-slotted/7480936710.html
“MAKE OFFER for this vintage matching set of (4) slotted aluminum 15×7’s that are 5 lug hole 5×5.5 inch bolt pattern. The 5×5.5 inch bolt pattern should fit the early and later Ford Broncos and F-100, F-150 Pick-Up Trucks. I believe that theses may also fit Jeep, Jeep CJ Renegade, Jeepster Commando, CJ5, CJ6, CJ2A, CJ3B, CJ3A, and CJ7.
Also, the lug holes look good and the center hole measures approximately 4.25 inches. 5 on 5.5 inch bolt pattern. Back spacing is 3 and 3/8ths inches.
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Unclear if this is drivable yet or not.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1405128889915185
“1951 willys m38. Fenders are off right now because was doing some brake line work. Firm on price, have title in my name”
