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UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/12/2023) The chassis looks MB, while the body appears to be from a DJ-3A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1282098942416621
“1942 Willys 1/4 ton Jeep Flat fender original miles.”
The Tactical Personnel-Cargo Carrier (TPCC), also known dryly as the XM443E1, isn’t a vehicle I’ve discussed at all, mostly because I really didn’t know much about it. I figured it was just another prototype. However, given how far along in the production process this design lasted, I figured it was worth a close look. I recently bought the four-page brochure below off of ebay, along with a press release for the TPCC, which sheds some additional information on this vehicle.
In fact, the TPCC was far enough along in development that it was featured at the 1959 Chicago Auto Show (February 1959 Jeep News):
From the February 1959 Jeep News — 1959 Chicago Auto Show where the jeeps were all featured in white.
and later in the year at the Association of U.S. Army’s Convention.
Willys Motors even created this 4-page brochure, which was likely published in 1959 (it lacks a date). So, why didn’t Willys do more with this vehicle? According to this post, numerous maintenance issues uncovered by the military doomed the vehicle.
Here is a three-page press release that discusses the Tactical Personnel-Cargo Carrier (TPCC).
Here’s more info on the TPCC: http://www.ewillys.com/2024/09/06/1959-xm443e1-tpcc-brochure/
The current price for these four model Tactical Personnel-Cargo Carriers os $5999 or best offer. As far as the seller knows, there are no other examples of these models. One is in pretty good shape. The other three are in disrepair.
View all the information on eBay
“Ultra Rare only 4-of a kind known to exist and here they are. These are Kaiser/Jeep 16″ US XM 443E1 Platform Truck Promo-really more of a Prototype. Never put into production. The prototype is made with metal/resin/rubber by the Kindred Industrial Design Company. The one that is complete does have some issues 1) The rubber tires have flat spots from being sat for a long period, 2) The steering wheel is bent 3) The drives seat hinge has popped off is the best description. The hinge pops into place like a watch band does to the watch and should be an easy repair. The features of this prototype: The lever in the middle of the front seats raises and lowers the height of the vehicle and works perfectly. All of the seats flip over to be hidden. The vehicle comes with two tops. The vehicle pieces are all removable the steering wheel,windshield, top, bed rails. The other 3-vehicles are in various stages of disrepair. One is fairly close needs a steering wheel, 4-tires and a seat hinge. The final two are really only parts vehicles. Here is a rare chance to truly own a one of a kind piece ”
Page 2 of this June 1957 issue notes that some vehicles experience a front end shimmy (I expect no one is surprised by this news). The article provides some thoughts on how to deal with that.
Tom shared this 2A with a replacement body. It looks solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/527619069626916
“Jeep is well maintained and road ready. Have papers showing motor rebuild. 12 volt, but, have the generator. Mostly original. Solid frame and tub. May trade for Jeep Wrangler 4 door.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750.
It appears to have a PTO winch. Seems like there is value here.
“bring a trailer if you are not in eagle county. $2750 in Gypsum, CO”
This includes an overdrive. It sounds like it runs and drives.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1421376805103985
“Good condition, class is style CJ5.”
This has an unusual radiator bump in the hood.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1741497366618343
“1947 Willy’s cj2a restorable. Highly optioned. Powered by Chev 265 4v. Original 3 speed w/ overdrive, warren lockout hubs. Homemade Woodie cab w/roll-up windows. Cab has protected the tub from weather resulting in minimal rust. Clear Title. $7500.”
This appears in good shape.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/olympia-jeep/7779856291.html
“1967 CJ-5 for sale.
Dauntless 225 v6
Runs and drives
All original
Only rust is in the drivers floor pan.
Title in hand.
Call three60-SeVEn4TWO-O44Five”
