John spotted this odd bit of news.
http://inventorspot.com/articles/bizarre-concept-jeep-zil-just-might-be-russias-new-humvee
John spotted this odd bit of news.
http://inventorspot.com/articles/bizarre-concept-jeep-zil-just-might-be-russias-new-humvee
A real good photo considering they were moving when it was taken.
“1943- Sicilian refugees stand by as U.S. 7th Army vehicles pass during record advance from Caltanissetta to Palermo.”
How about this odd jeep-related item. Priced at $30.
“Unusual vintage trophy of a U.S. Army Jeep mounted to a wooden base awarded for safe driving. The metal plaque on front of the base is engraved “50,000 Accident Free Miles – PHILEMON A. REDMON – Salt Lake City Recruiting Battalion – Feb 84 – Jun 87″. The model jeep is cast in a bronze finished metal with excellent detail. The trophy stands almost 5″ tall on a 4″ square base, and weighs 1.75 lbs. The underside of the base has the original sticker from the maker, the PAC Agency from San Francisco. Whether you collect Militaria , vintage trophies or jeeps, add this one to your display. ”
Joe alerted me to the sale of this Fire Jeep through Sotheby’s. Joe thought it was used as en emergency vehicle at the Mrs. Paul Mellon estate (4,000 acres) in Upperville, VA west of Washington, DC.
“A 1950 WILLYS JEEP CJ2A FIRE TRUCK with Howe Fire Apparatus, VIN 44609-3J43290, serial number CJ-3A, currently with 1,440 miles listed on the odometer. Together with a pumper, an equipment trailer, a compressor and assorted fire fighting furnishings.
height 7 ft. 5 in.; width 5 ft. 5 in.; length 12 ft. 3 in.; height of trailer 6 ft.; width 5 ft. 4 in.; length 7 ft. 10 in.226.1 cm; 165.1 cm; 373.4 cm; 182.9 cm; 162.6 cm; 238.8 cm”
Gerald Weber’s mini jeep looks a lot like Jimmy Crabtree’s jeep (see bottom photo).
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500. Looks like a CJ-3A. Listed as a 1944.
“Rebuilt hurricane motor from 56 willys, will do 65mph. 12 volt with new wireing. New bravo soft top. Reupholstered seats. Heater! Built to be a daily driver”
Has a few updates. This is about an hour north of me.
“1953 Willy’s High Hood,
Buik V6
Good tires and rims 3speed with Hard Top”
Gary has this modified wagon for sale. Comment below and I’ll forward Gary’s email.
“Restomod with all the user friendly equipment needed for highway and off road use. Chevy Vortec V8, 4L80E automatic etc. Asking $42,000
Pics and more detailed description upon request. Send email.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(09/17/2014) The pics are dark, but it appears solid.
“1953 army jeep, runs great! Fairly new tires, 24 volt system. Not top on it, I do have an old hard top for it as well as a heating unit if you’re interested.”