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1952 M-38A1 Portland, OR $8500 or $7800 **Scam**

October 8, 2018 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1 • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Priced at $7800 here: https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/firestone-winterforce-jeep/6718075911.html and here https://provo.craigslist.org/cto/d/firestone-winterforce-jeep/6718093057.html. The descriptions are nonsense. One example: “1952 Jeep Cabs are in good condition. Good vehicles. One has a motor. Both have transmissions.“

Original Post: The title of all the ad is “Firestone Winterforce Jeep Willys 185/60R15 completely”. Only one pic provided.

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/firestone-winterforce-jeep/6718143595.html

“1952 Jeep 2 extra axles that have been completely rebuilt has had a tranny that has been serviced”

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Year? CJ-3B Santa Ana, CA $12,000 **SCAM**

September 28, 2018 • CATEGORIES: Features • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This is a scam. The owner of the jeep, Chris, let folks know via G503 on Facebook and Joe is Mesa shared the info with me.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/d/fully-rebuilt-1942-gpw-jeep/6708358106.html

“1942 GPW for sale. Rebuilt from the ground up. Jeep is in great condition, transmission and engine run smooth. Road ready. Garaged after rebuilt. I also have a second jeep that I’m parting out, ie; frame, axle, xmsn, wheels, etc… I don’t want to sell it but I’m moving to New York soon and need the money. $12000 obo. No low ballers please. Call or text if you’re are interested or have aditional questions. I have more photos I can text you as well”

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Dodge Power Wagon Atlanta, GA $4999 **SCAM?**

September 18, 2018 • CATEGORIES: Other 4x4s • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Tom shared this ad for a restored-looking Dodge Power Wagon for only $4999. It seems to be a scam, as that is a crazily good price.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/clt/6696293690.html

“Dodge power wagon wc56
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me and leave your email addres, for a better communication, Thank for time.”

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1947 CJ-2A Florence, SC $2053 … Scam?

August 17, 2018 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Likely a scam.

Looks and priced like a scam. P# is a South Carolina number.

“Strong running Jeep WILLY, perfect body and interior. No low ball offers and serious inquiries only.”

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1942 MB Salt Lake City, UT **SOLD**

July 21, 2018 • CATEGORIES: MB • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.

Has potential. More pics needed.

“This 1942 Jeep Willy’s is in immaculate condition. Naturally preserved all original. The price is set at a QUICK SALE PRICE. Sorry, no trades. $8000 it’s your gain.
Flathead 4 with a 3 SP manual and a Dana”

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1949 Jeepster Harrisburg, PA $9000 **SCAM**

February 24, 2018 • CATEGORIES: Jeepster • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SCAM** 

https://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/1949-willys-jeepster/6506796519.html

“This 1949 Willys Jeepster has: 4 Cylinder Engine 3 Speed Manual Transmission Power Brakes Power Steering New Black Carson Top Butternut Yellow Paint The Jeepster was an autombile originally produced by Willys-Overland Motors from 1948 to 1950. It was developed in hopes of filling a gap in the company’s product line, crossing over from their “utilitarian” proto SUVs and trucks to the passenger automobile market. The basic model included numerous deluxe features and interior fittings in addition to a high level of standard equipment that cost extra on other automobiles.”

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1962 Truck $6800 **SCAM**

February 21, 2018 • CATEGORIES: Willys Trucks • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE II: A reader got a response to the ad (for fun). We’ve seen similar scams in the past. Here is the text:

I’m selling it because my husband died 2 months ago (he had a heart attack) and it brings me bad memories, that’s the reason I want to sell it a.s.a.p.The total price is $6,800. No damage or hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained. I have clear title, without liens or loans on it, everything is under my name. Me and my son decided to sell the house and we moved to my parents house in Mason City, NE trying to start a new life. We need to meet up to my parents place or I can arrange delivery – it will cost the gas money and I will pay for it.

I want to use eBay Motors services (5 days of testing prior purchase) for the safety of both of us, so if you’re interested in purchasing, please provide me your full name for the bill of sale, your full address and a phone number so I can notify eBay that you’re selected as my possible buyer, and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure.

UPDATE: This owner has confirmed that this is a SCAM. This truck was listed on Craigslist in North Carolina and Florida. I expect it will pop up elsewhere.

https://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/d/1962-willys-pickup/6503667255.html

“1962 Willys Pickup, Nicest around! Built as a driver (and she’s fun to drive, getting thumbs up whever she goes), she also shows well. She looks stock, but underneath she’s anything but.”

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1948? Jeepster Salt Lake City, UT $7000 (SCAM?)

January 21, 2018 • CATEGORIES: Jeepster • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Thanks to Seth for verifying this scam. Here’s what the “seller” wrote to him:

I’m selling it because my husband died 2 months ago (he had a heart attack) and it brings me bad memories, that’s the reason I want to sell it a.s.a.p.The total price is $7,000. No damage or hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained. I have clear title, without liens or loans on it, everything is under my name. Me and my son decided to sell the house and we moved to my parents house in Twin Falls, ID trying to start a new life. We need to meet up to my parents place or I can arrange delivery – it will cost the gas money and I will pay for it.

I want to use eBay Motors services (5 days of testing prior purchase) for the safety of both of us, so if you’re interested in purchasing, please provide me your full name for the bill of sale, your full address and a phone number so I can notify eBay that you’re selected as my possible buyer, and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure.

The 1) hurry to sell, 2) sell via eBay, 3) paying for delivery are three warning signs of s scam. A 2015 eBay forum post discusses a similar scam.

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ORIGINAL POST:

This appears to be a too-good-to-be-true price. Enter with caution.

“1948 Willys Overland “Jeepster” Roadster “Collectible” w/ Chevy 350 V-8 Power, 700R4 4-Speed Automatic/OD Transmission, Bright Yellow, Black Convertible Top, Custom Yellow/Black Bucket Seat Vinyl Interior with Console, Rear Bench Seat. Loaded with Options, Power Steering, Sony Premium Sound Stereo/CD, Tilt Wood Steering Wheel, Chrome Package, Custom Wheels with new Radials. Aluminum Radiator with Electric Fan, Independent Suspension, Mustang II Front End. Dual Exhaust, Reece Hitch. Top-Down Sporty with a V8!”

https://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willys-jeepster/6462614032.html

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