This was a civil defense jeep.

“1956, Runs and drives great, transfer case and 4 wheel work like new, Clear title, 8009 miles, all original except some blinkers and the gas tank, factory gas tank leaked an was replaced with a boat tank, tires are 1/2 tread, one small ding in the front left fender, It is was part of A County Civil Defense Dept. that is why it was painted red. Sold as is, Buyer picks it up, Available for inspection from 6am to 3:30pm M-F. ”

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/cto/5232105853.html