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WWII Jeep Returns from Europe, Lands in MN

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Bill shared this article about a WWII jeep found in France that was brought back to Luverne, Minnesota. The jeep has become part of a documentary about kids of a paratrooper who were invited to France to ride in the jeep and follow the trail of their father’s experience after landing in Europe on June 6, 1944. The jeep now resides and can be seen at Luverne’s National Guard  Armory.

https://www.keloland.com/keloland-com-original/world-war-ii-jeep-returns-home-after-80-years/

Here’s a second article: https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2024/09/08/luverne-celebrates-arrival-vehicle-used-normandy-invasion/

I tried to locate a trailer of the documentary, but didn’t have any success.

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Jeep Collection in Chadron, NE

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An owner of a collection of vintage jeeps in Chadron, Nebraska, posted to Facebook noting that if anyone near Chadron wanted to see his collection before he sells out, well they should get ahold of him. He expects most jeeps to leave the state. Maybe he will also consider some offers? He doesn’t mention when he plans to sell.

Here’s his post: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/488619174090896

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Colors of Jeeps in Up-Country Vietnam

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Bill shared this video interview of a former CIA agent who claims that when he was working for the CIA in Vietnam, there were at least three colors of jeeps. Not sure if buy “jeep” he is referring to M-38A1s, M-151s, or something else. The CIA used emerald green jeeps, while the Army had Olive Drab jeeps and Agency for International Development (AID) gray jeeps. You can listen to his description at the 9:40 mark of the video.

 
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Year? M-274 Mule Brochure on eBay

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This rare brochure has a starting bid of $30.

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“THIS AUCTION IS FOR A WILLYS MOTORS INC, BROCHURE FEATURING “THE MECHANICAL MULE” ALSO KNOWN AS THE WILLYS XM 274 1/2 TON WEAPONS CARRIER.

THE X IN THE VEHICLE TITLE MEANS PROTOTYPE AND EXPERIMENTAL.

IN GOOD SHAPE. COMPLETE, INTACT, WITH GOOD COLOR AND GRAPHICS. WEAR, FOLD LINES, AND WRINKLES FROM AGE AND STORAGE, AND USE, BUT VERY READABLE, COMPLETE AND CLEAN.

THE BROCHURE CONTAINS PHOTOS AND DESCRIBES FEATURES AND USES OF THE VEHICLE. BACK PAGE OF BROCHURE HAS THE SPECIFICATIONS ON THE WILLYS XM274 1/2 TON WEAPONS CARRIER (MECHANICAL MULE).

A NICE PIECE OF VINTAGE JEEP LITERATURE”

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1944 “Your Bonds Will Back The Attack” Poster on eBay

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This is a 18″ x 24″ poster printed May 17, 1944.

View all the information on eBay

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“THIS AUCTION IS FOR A RARE, ORIGINAL WW11 POSTER TITLED “YOUR BONDS WILL BACK THE ATTACK”
ORIGINAL – NOT A REPRODUCTION.
DATED 5/17/1944
D’ARCY PRINTING AND LITHOGRAPHING CORP, NY
POSTER HAS PHOTOS OF MANY WW11 TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES INCLUDING:
PT BOAT, DUCK, JEEP, TANK, PLANE, LST, LCUP, LCI, FLAME THROWER, RADIO, ETC.
18X24 INCHES “

 
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1946 CJ-2A VEC? Clarinda, IA $12,500

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This has a rear PTO and gear box. Unclear if this has tool indents or not, but does have a column shifter.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/563430206009192

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“Very rare 1946 Jeep Willy with 9x,xxx miles. Very good condition. It has been in a shed its entire life. 2 owner vehicle. We but a battery and some fresh gas and it started right up. We haven’t check every feature but everything should work. Buying as is. I’m selling this for my parents so arrangements will need to be made for you to see it.”

 
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1946 CJ-2A Melrose, IA $15,000

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Lots of updates to this flattie, plus extra parts.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1882874035494062/

“Freshly rebuilt 327 w/ Muncie 4 spd a lot of extra parts almost an entire jeep! Cash title in hand OBO!”

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1949? CJ-2A Dahinda, IL $9000

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This has a little body rust.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1151248262656343

“1949 Willys nice but not perfect. The good it runs and drives fine, seats are good, tailgate is great which is a big deal, wheels and tires are good, clutch feels good, signals and lights all work, glass is not cracked, floor boards are solid. The bad, at some point had some body filler. Text [hidden information] (Jeff) for more details. It’s ready to drive away”

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1961 Wagon Meridian, ID $12,500

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Harry’s selling this wagon with the barn doors. I looked up the serial number printed on the government plate, because I thought this might be Parkway conversion, but, according to the serial number, this is a 4×4 station wagon and not a sedan delivery. You can contact Harry via his phone 805 284 5640 or via email airhairy @ gmail.com (remove spaces from around the @).

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1961-wagon-meridian-id-full-on-left-side“For Sale is my 1961 4×4 Willys Wagon / Delivery Wagon with side by side rear doors. Clean body, no rust!
Super Hurricane 6 cylinder
All original with the exception of some added gauges and new wheels with Locking Hubs
3-speed, with overdrive and PTO (I think) 4 shifters anyway!
Rear passenger seat with pins for quick removal as well as oak delivery truck rails included
New Chrome side strips and hood clamps included but not installed (originals are good!)
New chrome grill cross pieces (not installed)
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1955 CJ-3B Mt. Morris, IL $8500

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Has a rear PTO and gearbox.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/532039376173535

“1953 Willys Jeep CJ3B 4cyl F134 motor and 3 speed manual trans Has rear PTO that is complete and operational Came from a farm in Iowa Entire harness was replaced with new factory style with new turn signal switch. All lights and turn signals work. All fluids changed New valve cover gasket and valves adjusted New battery Cap, rotor, plugs, wires, coil, points and condenser all replaced with new Starter rebuilt New one wire Delco alternator New fuel pump New fuel tank Carburetor rebuilt Brakes gone through. New wheel cylinders, shoes, rubber lines and master cylinder. Seats were recovered Seat belts added. New lock out hubs Correct 16” rims Parking brake works Runs drives and stops good Clean title in my name”

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1952 CJ-3A Alexandria, MN $7900

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This appears solid and includes an early Koenig hardtop and a plow.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1201290040455396/

“1952 Jeep with snow plow and extra parts. Bought for an ice fishing rig and no longer use. Runs and drives like it should. Open to reasonable offers. Listing for my Grandpa.”

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1959 Wagon Woodstock, GA $40,000

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Rick is selling his recently refurbished wagon. Looks great! You can email him at rick @ rdjohnston.com (remove spaces from around the @ sign).

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1960 CJ-3B Foley, MO $12,000

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Seller provides description in an image. The paint isn’t perfect.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1168106814484440

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1955 Wagon JeepRod Waterloo, IA $17,250

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This looks like a fun ride.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1044826413953231

“1955 Willys. Rare side windows and rear barn doors. S10 chassis, 350/4L60. PS,PB,CC, Heat & Air. F.bucket and bench rear seat. Re chromed bumpers. All new tinted glass. American Racing wheels on 215/60×16 and 235/70×16 tires. Gauge cluster and steering column out of ‘91 pickup. Helping owners (builder) son with sell.”

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1947 CJ-2A Waseca, MN $5800

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Needs some work.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/8475501572512767/

“327 Chevrolet V8 Brand new 2 speed Automatic Transmission Headers -Holly Carb HEI Ignition Runs excellent Has a very good steel body Fuel Cell New Battery Like new 32 X 12.5 / 15 Mickey Thompson Baja Belted Tires Only needs break update and a new PS Steering Gear to finish project”

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Other Jeeps

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Here’s another list of jeeps that I didn’t have time to post.

  1. 1948 CJ-2A Mitchellville, IA $2500:
    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3569544519974083
  2. 1950 CJ-3A Van Meter, IA $1100: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/455553667342247
  3. 1950 CJ-3A Pomona, KS $6900: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/8504056179604407
  4. 1946 CJ-2A Van Meter, IA $1200: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/507695331771470
  5. 1944 MB Bay Shore, NY $22,500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1511564106112325
  6. 1948 CJ-2A Shipshewana, IN $850: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1002971544910729
  7. 1978 CJ-5 Sweet Home, OR $4800: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/532039376173535
  8. 1948 Sedan Delivery JeepRod Glenwood, IA $9000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1478500532801490
  9. Various Willys Parts in Omaha, NE: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2037265100007847/
  10. 1957 Truck Vinton, IA $5000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1881943088940874
  11. 1944 MBT Trailer Elk Horn, IA $2500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2302039600133145
  12. 1950 CJ-3A Van Meter, IA $1400: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/25982695178012253
  13. 1945 CJ-2A Hays, KS $2500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/250259077992750/ (I’ve listed this one before)
  14. 1946 CJ-2A Hutchinson, KS $1800: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1207520970593498
  15. 1946 Cj-2A Bentonville, AR $1800: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1052325339809288
  16. 1948 CJ-2A Troy, MO $10,000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1069820767838292
  17. 1949 CJ-3A Wayne, NE $7000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/8452252878128043
  18. 1950 CJ-3A Hinckley, MN $3000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/26458544013760672
  19. 1948 CJ-2A Republic, MO $5500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1851950331927210
 
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1957 FC-170 & 1958 FC-150 Flatbed Troy, KS $7000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $7000.

(02/12/2024) Unclear if the FC-170 runs.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7990450921002777

“Got two older jeeps for sale package deal. Blue one is a 1957 fc170 all original. In-line 6 with the 3 speed. It’s also 6 volt system The yellow one is 1958 fc150 no title. It’s a 12 volt system. Used as a parts truck for the blue one. Blue one has clear title.”

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1964 CJ-6 Mora, MN $2950

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Maybe someone can use this?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/473627745448460

“1964 CJ6. Have title. solid frame. Body has a couple of modifications but is solid and a CJ5 for miscellaneous parts if you go original. Also have a top for the 6 but is rough. $2950. Located near Mora, Minnesota.

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1951 Sedan Delivery Parkway Conversion Sauk Centra, MN $3800

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No engine installed.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/398236753262006

“1951 Willys Jeep SW Has a Clean MN Title Asking $3800 or trade for a ATV 4wheeler. 2 Wheel Drive, all original Have original rebuilt Engine w/papers Have the seats and bumpers, plus all the parts seen in the pictures. Looking for someone to take this to the next step!!”

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1957 FC-170 Emporia, KS $4750

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(06/12/2024) This is a project.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1897370507353625

“1957 Willy’s FC with bed not running for sale”

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1942 MB / DJ-3A Friday Harbor, WA $7500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(07/12/2023) The chassis looks MB, while the body appears to be from a DJ-3A.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1282098942416621

“1942 Willys 1/4 ton Jeep Flat fender original miles.”

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1959 XM443E1 TPCC Brochure

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The Tactical Personnel-Cargo Carrier (TPCC), also known dryly as the XM443E1, isn’t a vehicle I’ve discussed at all, mostly because I really didn’t know much about it. I figured it was just another prototype. However, given how far along in the production process this design lasted, I figured it was worth a close look.  I recently bought the four-page brochure below off of ebay, along with a press release for the TPCC, which sheds some additional information on this vehicle.

In fact, the TPCC was far enough along in development that it was featured at the 1959 Chicago Auto Show (February 1959 Jeep News):

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From the February 1959 Jeep News — 1959 Chicago Auto Show where the jeeps were all featured in white.

and later in the year at the Association of U.S. Army’s Convention.

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Willys Motors even created this 4-page brochure, which was likely published in 1959 (it lacks a date). So, why didn’t Willys do more with this vehicle? According to this post, numerous maintenance issues uncovered by the military doomed the vehicle.

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1959 XM443E1 TPCC Press Release

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Here is a three-page press release that discusses the Tactical Personnel-Cargo Carrier (TPCC).

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Here’s more info on the TPCC: http://www.ewillys.com/2024/09/06/1959-xm443e1-tpcc-brochure/

 
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4 XM443E1 TPCC Models on eBay

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The current price for these four model Tactical Personnel-Cargo Carriers os $5999 or best offer. As far as the seller knows, there are no other examples of these models. One is in pretty good shape. The other three are in disrepair.

View all the information on eBay

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“Ultra Rare only 4-of a kind known to exist and here they are.  These are Kaiser/Jeep 16″ US XM 443E1 Platform Truck Promo-really more of a Prototype.  Never put into production.  The prototype is made with metal/resin/rubber by the Kindred Industrial Design Company.  The one that is complete does have some issues 1) The rubber tires have flat spots from being sat for a long period, 2) The steering wheel is bent 3) The drives seat hinge has popped off is the best description.  The hinge pops into place like a watch band does to the watch and should be an easy repair.  The features of this prototype: The lever in the middle of the front seats raises and lowers the height of the vehicle and works perfectly.  All of the seats flip over to be hidden.  The vehicle comes with two tops.  The vehicle pieces are all removable the steering wheel,windshield, top, bed rails.  The other 3-vehicles are in various stages of disrepair.  One is fairly close needs a steering wheel, 4-tires and a seat hinge.  The final two are really only parts vehicles.  Here is a rare chance to truly own a one of a kind piece ”

 

 

 
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June 1957 Willys Service and Parts News

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Page 2 of this June 1957 issue notes that some vehicles experience a front end shimmy (I expect no one is surprised by this news). The article provides some thoughts on how to deal with that.

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