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This includes a PTO winch. Looks like a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/304271931332805
“1959 CJ5 F134 manual 4wd Runs and drives, would be a great project, Soft top. Has front mount PTO winch.”
The March 1963 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine included an article by Brian L. Pinn about the Anglo-African Trans-World Safari, the pics and text of which can be found at The FC Connection.
It turns out there’s a bit more information out there, though not as much as I’d hoped to find, especially given that the group of travelers that made up the trip had access to cameras and film and also given that in January 1963 American Television script-writer John Hicken was supposed to join the group to film the around-the-world adventure.
Without that storehouse of info, or a book, or a movie, we only have the following scraps to better understand the adventure.
South African Derek Linton came up with the idea to travel the world in 1958. At some point, in order to gather equipment, Derek travelled to the United States in 1959. He was photographed at a Ham Radio station in Burlington, Kentucky, a visit later reported in the January issue of Short Wave Magazine:
The 1959 story appears here http://hamgallery.com/gallery/W/w4kvx_shack.htm … and the January 1960 excerpt from Short Wave Magazine appears here.
This map shows the proposed route:
On September 19, 1961, a photo of Derek Linton and Gerald Cubitt (unsure who he is) was taken by Henry Bush. It’s part of the Henry Bush collection at Shutter Stock:
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Henry Bush/ANL/Shutterstock (5693954a)
Anglo-african 1st Expedition Adventurers Derek Linton (left) And Gerald Cubitt. Box 634 413101543 A.jpg.
In the July 27, 1962, issue of the Warren County Observer, a syndicated article appeared by John P. Callahan that shared the news of how the idea for the trip originated and the progress the travelers had made:
Finally, on January 05, 1963, the Evening Standard (London, England) reported that John Hicken was going to join the crew:
In March 1963, the Four Wheeler article appeared.
There is also a mention in a 1963 issue of Business Week about the travelers, but I’ve been unable to determine which issue.
LINKS: Top two excerpts were here and bottom one was here.
After that, I have been unable to learn more about the journey.
Ann and I have been taking about transforming the two rooms in the shop (one which would have been my office and the other the wood shop) into a large single room that would contain all my jeep stuff, plus an area for a pool table. Essentially, it would be more of an entertaining space where I could host visitors who might drop by for a visit.
With that in mind, I was looking around at some potential jeep-related signage, a couple things that would be focal pieces. I know prices are hefty on signage, but I wasn’t prepared for the price I found on this 94 1/2″ by 46 1/2″ late 1950s sign. It sold in February of 2020 for $20,000 (before shipping and buyers fees)!!
https://www.icollector.com/RARE-JEEP-4-WHEEL-DRIVE-VEHICLES-DEALER-SIGN_i35651345
I guess it’s posters and banners for me! lol.
David M. Barlow posted this photo of a jeep top his father made while serving in the Pacific on the island of Peleliu during WWII. Now we know where George Barris got the idea for the Model “T” Buggy top, lol.
PHOTO CREDIT: David M. Barlow https://www.facebook.com/groups/171273526715147/permalink/1086718468503977
George Barris’ Model “T” Buggy:
Looks good. Has a government plate on the dash.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/498221897883156
“Stored inside. Originally from Las Vegas. New fuel pump and heavy duty battery.”
This has a variety of updates, yet still looks stock from the outside.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/179110937423017
“1956 Willys Wagon, off frame restoration, 4.3 Chevy V6, 5 speed transmission and transfer case, front axle from a 1992 Jeep Wrangler YJ 4.10 ratio, rear axle 1999 Ford Explorer 4.10 ratio, power steering, power disk brakes, air conditioning, coated original frame. No rust on floors, original paint, original advertising on doors, only rust on body is showing in pictures. Modern driver, old school look”
Looks road ready.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/383371013031074
“14500 or best offer. New Small block Chevy 350 automatic four-wheel-drive air conditioning power assist steering electric power seats disc brakes original frame do not know gear ratio”
This could be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/300986075043732
“1947 jeep cj2 f flat head 4 spd.. Shackle lift with 34×9.50 super swampers… Custom soft top, and heater… Otherwise mostly stock… Clear title… Far from perfect but plenty to work with… Starts, runs, stops… Good hunting rig. Currently gas tank needs to be drained of old gas, running on remote tank… I will attempt to correct that if it doesn’t sell first… I intended to keep but a little small for me? $4000 bo/trade.”
This could be a good find.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/146699050787096
“1948 Willys pickup with an f-head 4 cylinder engine. Not a Jeep, but Willys is not an option. I have too many vehicles and need to clear some things out. I bought the truck last winter and have only driven it around the yard. It’s cooling truck in pretty good shape for its year. It was originally a flatbed model. I have the factory flatbed but it needs new wood and some metal work. The current bed is pretty good though. The truck is not mint/concourse condition. I bought some new mud tires, wiring harness, and all new glass for it but they are not installed. I also have an alternator, 12v coil, and 6v converter so it can be run on 12v if you want.”
This refurbed 3A looks in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/870027203627781
“1949 Jeep Willy’s completely restored. Motor , tranny and running gear all completely rebuilt in the last year. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this beauty. Lots of extra parts”
