UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $55,000
I thought this looked like a good price, until I realize there were 3 zeros behind the ’55’. The bumper appears incorrect. The seller notes it has been used in films.
“This is a 1942 Ford GPW Military Jeep. Serial #’s on frame reflect the manufacturing date as well as the title. It is in excellent condition and Runs exceptionally. The seats are torn, but can be replaced with after market parts. It has a willy’s 4 cylinder engine that purrs like a kitten. It has the original 3 speed manual transmission and the transfer case (3 granny low gears) works well also. It even has the front wheel engage/disengage shifter. All guages, anti-aircraft lights, gun racks, first aid kit, spare tire, etc, are all still installed and work. The only thing not original are the new 11″ brakes. I swapped the 9″ for the 11″ because this is something that I wanted to drive around town, and the smaller/old style brakes wouldn’t cut it. I still have the original brakes to give to you if you ever want it perfectly restored. This is a one of a kind Vehicle. It has been used in many films also, so there is financial gain if you choose to put it out for time period movies and tv. Email me for questions.”
Even if the trailer come with it, 55K$ is it reasonable? I would expect some making on it at this price, at least for a movie.
What’s the record for a WWII jeep, Dave? I thought it was like $37,000 or $38,000… that ballpark.
I don’t think even Barrett-Jackson could get that kind of price!
I don’t know what the record price is. My guess it was set prior to the recent recession.
I have my doubts as to if it’s a $55,000 jeep.
So let me get this straight; here is a 1942 Ford GPW (one of ~63,162 delivered that year, and one of 277,878 Ford GPW’s built during the War) with torn (non-original, look to be some sort of vinyl/naugahyde) seats, no markings, and non-original brakes. The serial number reflecting the date of manufacture is a non-starter; all frame numbers would reflect the date of manufacture. And this guy wants $55 THOUSAND dollars? I’ve seen fully restored, all original, matching numbers GPW’s go for about $35K.
Dave, that about sums it up.
Yes! Dave, Totally agree with you. Also, a few more items that should be on this Jeep.
1. the front bumper is not original.
2. no windshield wiper blades, no top.
3. no top tubing frame or brakets.
4. no markings and God knows whats under the hood.
5. and what about the inside dash area, Gauges, Data Plates, inside the tub, no pics?????
I think more or less like $8,000 to $9000 at the most.