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Mark alerted me to an auction happening this weekend. It appears to be the sale of Vintage Jeep Supplies inventory.
See all the pictures and the long list of items for sale here
Several people sent me a link to the Hemmings article. The seller is claiming the jeep was a crate jeep. The notes by the folks that commented underscore my feelings.
http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2013/05/23/found-in-crate-1944-willys-mb-jeep-to-cross-the-block/
Auction information: http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/21153/61767/#r1=100&m1=1
Brian and his father attended the April 27th, 2013, auction in Michigan. They took these photos. They captured some prices with certain jeeps, but weren’t able to match them all up. Here are the auction prices of several jeeps. I’ve matched other prices with the jeeps below.
#9 $7000 w/ 50 cal.
#11 missed
#12 missed
#13 $3600
#14 $2400
#15 $8000
#16 $3000
#18 $5500
#19 $4200
#21 $5750
#22 $6750
#23 $6750
#17 $5500 1952 M-38A1 Civ. Defense Fire Truck Jeep
#8 $3900 1944 GPW Desert Rat Jeep
#10 $5000 1942 MB Armored
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was an Auction.
This was Mike Yeck’s collection, who I understand passed away last year.
MBs, GPWs, M-38, M-38A1, M-170 and much more: Here are just some of the images. Many parts and other items for sale, too.
Doug spotted this solid looking restorable MB/GPW. It appears to have combat rims, too. It is listed as a 1946 Military Jeep.
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=1719074&kwd=willys&zip=&category=0
Sierra County, NM, once claimed to have more jeeps per capita then any other county. I don’t know if that fact is true, but it was claimed to be the case in a 1950s article. Ever wonder how Truth or Consequences, NM, got its name? Read about it here.
“AUCTION: 1958 Willys CJ5 Jeep. All original. Red with custom soft top. Runs great! THIS SATURDAY MARCH 16TH 9AM AT WILLARD HALL AUCTIONS, at the Sierra County Fairgounds in Truth or Consequences, NM.”
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/3681290483.html
The Russo and Steel auction features several different jeeps.
1. 1960 DRW FC170: http://www.russoandsteele.com/collector-car/1960-Jeep-FC170-DRW/39242
2. 1958 FC-170: http://www.russoandsteele.com/collector-car/1958-Willys–Jeep-FC170/29662
3. 1957 FC-150: http://www.russoandsteele.com/collector-car/1957-Willys-Jeep-FC150/34072
4. 1949 CJ-2A: http://www.russoandsteele.com/collector-car/1949-Willlys-Jeep-CJ2A/29552
5. 1947 CJ-2A: http://www.russoandsteele.com/collector-car/1947-Willys-Jeep-CJ2A/34332
6. 1970 CJ-5: http://www.russoandsteele.com/collector-car/1970-Jeep-CJ5/41682
7. 1944 Flattie: http://www.russoandsteele.com/collector-car/1944-Ford-Willys-MB-GWP/43332
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was in person auction.
Bill forwarded this Auction link. The auction happens this Satureday in Granville, MI and includes a Fleetvan and a CJ-2A.
“12/01/2012 10 AM
1513 Angling Rd
Grandville, MI”
This in-person auction only has the one toy jeep, but for military collectors, there is a variety of WWII Collectibles.
“January 5th, 2013
5778 Kennedy Ave (Old Wm Penn Hwy)
EVFD Social Hall (former American Legion)
Export, Pa”
This jeep will require some assembly.
“12/01/2012
9264 Welch Road
Tecumseh, MI”
According to the auctioneer, this is a huge estate auction with lots of great items. No pics of the jeep, but the stuff that is pictured looks in very good condition, so the jeep could be too. It is a 3 day auction.
“3 DAY (Estate Auction) – Simply Awesome!
AMAZING – “Truly An Historic Sale!”
Friday November 30th 6:00 p.m.
Saturday December 1st 10:00 a.m.
Sunday December 2nd 12 Noon
From Horse and Buggy Days, General Store, Thru Model A & T Era, Guns, Antiques, Thousands of Collectibles, 100’s of Signs and Advertising Pieces, Clocks, Complete General Store, Hundreds of Antique Car parts, Garage and Antique Car Memorabilia, Hit – N – Miss Engines, Slot Machines, Juke Box, 100 License plates including Porcelain, Barber & Dentist chairs, Antique Vending Machines, Cast Iron Banks, Railroad Pieces, Old Comic Books, Stoneware, Edison Cylinder Player, Glassware, Complete Shop full of Tools, Plus The “Best” Private Art Collection seen in years. WOW! WHAT A SALE!
Location: 6672 S. St. Rd. 62, Lexington, Indiana (Chelsea Area)”
Bentley gave us a heads up on this. There is a CJ-3B in parts, a CJ-2a, a VEC CJ-2A (mistakenly identified by the auctioneer as a military jeep), and a ton of parts and tools. The VEC is particularly interesting as it appears to have full floating hubs, so it might be very VEC.
“SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17, 10AM SALE HELD AT SHOP 18570 HWY 69 SOUTH, (FLORENCE HWY) SAVANNAH, TN, 38372.
DUE TO THE UNTIMELY DEATH OF MR. KRAGE, TONY NEILL HAS BEEN COMMISSIONED TO SELL ALL THE SHOP AND MECHANIC TOOLS, 1000’S OF NEW AND USED JEEP BODY AND MECHANICAL PARTS, A 1984 JEEP SCRAMBLER (BODY RESTORED), A MILTARY WILLYS (BODY RESTORED), AND 2 OLDER WILLYS JEEPS. THE KRAGE MOTORSPORT BUSINESS IS NATIONALLY KNOWN FOR THEIR INVENTORY AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE RESTORING OF JEEPS. WE WILL BE SELLING MANY HARD TO FIND AND RARE BODY PARTS FOR THESE VERY COLLECTABLE WILLYS JEEPS. VISIT WWW.TONYNEILL.COM OF CALL TONY AT 731-926-3133 FOR LIST, PICTURES AND UPDATES CONCERNING THIS AUCTION.”
Here’s a militarized CJ-2A at an auction on November 17, 2012.
http://classicauctions.com/auctions/2012/11-17-12/index.php
Here are two FJs for sale. They aren’t in the best shape. Many other items, too. The auction takes place at 9181 Cedar Lake Rd, Pinckney, MI, October 6, 2012.
See more images here (scroll a little ways down)
Buz forwarded this auction. It includes a Willys Clock. Though this clock isn’t vintage, it’s still pretty pricey new at $309 from Amazon.
‘CLASSIC CAR AUCTION: OUTSTANDING VINTAGE AUTOMOBILES, PETROLIANA, GAS PUMPS, NEON CLOCKS, NEON SIGNS, ADVERTISING SIGNAG & RELATED ITEMS. Saturday, September 29 at 9:00 am. Ageless Autos, Inc. 201 East Pennsylvania Ave, New Stanton, PA 15672″
View all the auction information here
This looks like a solid CJ-2A. You can see lots of photos here. Saturday September 15th at 9:00 am. 136 Rankinhill Rd. Troutman, NC
Here is the auction information.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Were auctioned
Buz spotted this one. The auction ends for both on September 15, 2012.
This CJ-5 had an overdrive.
UPDATE: This looks pretty good.
“SAT. SEPT. 15, 2012, 9 AM – PREVIEW 8 AM
CHARLIE PAXTON, 136 RANKINHILL RD. TROUTMAN, NC 28166
DIRECTIONS:(from Charlotte or Statesville) I-77 exit 42, right turn onto hwy. 115/21. Travel approx. 1.2 mi., Right on Flower House Loop Rd., Left on Rankinhill Rd. Sale on Right…look for auction signs.”
This is a wagon and chassis. Apparently, other parts are included as well.
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=1521140&kwd=willys&zip=&category=0
This looks rough. The auction is located in Sparta, MO, on August 19th, 2012.
The truck has some dust, but otherwise looks nice. The jeep is listed as a 1950, but I’m guessing it is more likely a CJ-2A.
“Auction Saturday, August 11 10 am. Jeep pickup is fully restored. Willys Jeep, motor fully restored with over $2500 spent on motor. Also selling other Willys jeep parts. http://www.mchjauctioneers.com/ Owner 402-640-2487.”
http://sd.craigslist.org/pts/3136052971.html
This is worth a closer look. It has a nicely aged patina to it. As long as it runs and drives, I’m not sure I’d want to do much more to it.
“July 26th 2012
9 MIles South of Charleston, IL on Rt. 130 or 8 Miles North Greenup & 1/2 Mile East on Road 1300N & 1/2 Mile North on Ro
Greenup, IL”
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=1493310&kwd=jeep&zip=99301&category=0
The paint job is unusual and rust is evident, but it runs.
“FRIDAY – JULY 13, 2012
Time: 5 PM (Preview 4 PM)
315 Perry Avenue (Fairhope) – Belle Vernon, PA 15012”
View the entire auction listing here
This has a variety of mods, but what surprised me most was seeing two tall gear shifts.
“July 14, 2012
27792 State Highway 28
Andes, NY”
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=1476370&kwd=jeep&zip=99301&category=0
UPDATE: Was an in-person-auction.
Here’s a toy surrey jeep that includes the original box.
“July 15th
COLLECTORS HALL
135 West Center Street
Cambridge, IL”
