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“This jeep is in good original condition. Just hit 40,000 miles. Jeep is close to being 100% original. Replaced batteries and motor was rebuilt less than 300 miles ago. Runs and drives great. Would make the perfect candidate if you wanted to do a frame off restoration there is no rust in the vehicle or frame. You could keep the vehicle just like it is and enjoy its originality. ”
https://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/6054513620.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Other photos show more parts. Has some GPW, CJ, and MB parts.
“Howdy folks, Here is my Ford GPW project, parts and more. Lots of military jeep stuff. I have a GPW chassis with a Willys engine. A GPW body, cj2 tub and fenders. I have an original Ford GPW engine and trans/transfer case. An extra trans/ transfer case. Extra radiator, drivelines and more. There is a Spicer PTO that fits either t case. Has a nice clean carb for the willys engine and more parts in a box. I have too many projects now and want something that needs less work like cash. This has a clean title in my name. War jeeps are getting harder to find these days and the Ford GPW is even more rare then the jeep. They go for an insane amount of cash when restored. Looking at ebay I found I can part it out for over 3000$ which is my plan if nobody wants it. I would be happy to trade this for something that runs. I like off road toys, like maybe a sand rail, or a big dual sport bike, dirt bike, Stand up jet ski, 701 or bigger. OR?? Let me know what you have. Worst I can say is no. Thanks for looking.”
In 2013, I posted the brochure below with note explaining that there wasn’t much known about these mini jeep-looking vehicles. Yesterday, Peter Furrer sent me an email yesterday explaining that he was the developer of the Piccolino and that his five prototypes and everything else related to them are for sale. He’ll only sell them as a package. His price is $100,000. If he can’t sell them by the fall, he plans on auctioning them.
Peter grew up in Switzerland. During his time in the Swiss Army in the 1950s, there were thousands of them. After completing his one year service, in 1958 Peter joined a crew of a filming expedition-team that went from Sao Paulo to the Amazon with 5 Jeeps and trailers. It took them 9 month to film the landscapes, animals and indios, people who had never seen white men before. Later, Peter became a commercial flight captain and did well as real estate broker.
In 1986, Japanese cars became very popular in Switzerland. There smaller size made navigating Switzerland’s narrow street easier. About then Peter’s love of Jeeps returned, but then he had a brainstorm. He decided to make half sized jeep-like vehicles to make parking frontside to sidewalks possible. Engineers in Paris, Switzerland and Italy designed the Piccolino to his specifications. In 1987, he showed them at the Geneva car-show, creating great interest with hundreds of reservations and dozens of dealer applications.
All he needed was the money to start mass production. In his search for money, a Thai businessman paid the airfreight to bring the 5 Piccolinos to the Bangkok car show. Again hundreds wanted to buy, but this time a military coup with tanks in the streets ended the effort and relations.
A Miami boat-show with 5 Piccolinos ended with TV coverage and in golf courses, as this would have been the only golf cart with street license. He feels they would have been great for golf-comunities.
In Detroit, he made it to the first floor of Lee Iacoca CEO building, but Lee would not see him. Later, his lawyers warned him never to call my Piccolino a Jeep!
Peter is now 81 and feels it is time to give up on his dream cars that he has cherished now for 20 years. He Will only sell them all together. He also hopes someone will donate a Piccolino to me, a very generous offer that I would readily accept, but certainly not necessary. If anyone has interest in this, feel free to privately email at d@ewillys.com and I’ll put you in touch with Peter.
UPDATE: This is located in Dawson City, not Dawson Creek. They are 1900km apart.
Greg shared this rare M-38CDN.
“Built by Ford Canada for the Canadian Military.
Only 2135 Manufactured.
C/W Tow bar and canvas canopy.
This jeep is in good running order, registered and used occasionally for a trip to the golf course. ”
http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/M38CDN-with-M100-trailer_29039986
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/21/2016) Nice looking Shriner jeep.
“A great running Jeepster that is parade ready! With bells, whistles and horns – really!
No rust and an interesting metallic paint scheme.
Have a little fun with this one!
Now owned by a Museum and it’s time to reduce some inventory.”
https://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/6053912319.html
Looks solid, but could use a repaint.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/6053068190.html
“1947 Willys Overland Jeep CJ-2a “Restomod”
Fully restored chassis and drivetrain (completed Spring 2007, 3600 miles on restoration, odometer reads 84,981)
Fun to drive, runs great, always garaged, lovingly cared for.
-Professionally rebuilt original L134 flathead 4cyl engine (block bored and resurfaced, new pistons, full valvetrain, hardened valve seats, etc) w/ new electronic distributor, re-cored radiator, full custom exhaust system and wideband O2 sensor for tuning.
Complete chassis and drivetrain restored to stock specifications with the following modifications:
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
Has a variety of updates.
“1955 Willys Jeep Truck. 327 V8. Some rust around the top of the cab and few other places but overall in good shape for its age. Trucks cranks and runs great.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
“RUNS GREAT, V-6, HEADERS, 4 BARREL, OVER DRIVE. 4X4, NEW: BRAKES, TIRES, RIMS WINDSHEILD, HITCH, MILITARY CANVAS TOP, INSIDE RACKS, TOO MUCH TO LIST. A REAL BEAUTY.”
Transporting this to the US won’t be cheap. The price seems a bit high vis-a-via the value of the dollar in Brazil.
“This model of Station Wagon was developed and manufactured exclusively in Brazil by Willys, and later by Ford – from 1967. Factory painting, still original. Small spots of rust, but no mass repair. Original (but torn) upholstery and lining. Monochrome interior in blue tone. Electrical system 6 volts stored. Original engine and mechanics in perfect condition. Willys BF161 engine – the first engine manufactured in Brazil. Rare \”jeep”\ inscription on the back cover. Only wheels and non-original tires.
$30000 – no fees and transportation service.”
http://www.jeeptruck.com/mjs/sale17/adm144/adm144.html#sthash.Zf2rmnRa.dpuf
If you like green ….. The front bumper setup is a little unusual. I think the plate is for a winch, but it isn’t clear to me how a winch would fit behind the plate??
“I have a 1966 jeep cj5. Has new tires, brakes, brake lines, new gas tank and gas line. I painted the jeep with bedliner. It has been some what restored but is not perfect. It runs and drives however the carb leaks gas sometimes and I cannot track down the leak. A new carb would fix that issue. I would consider trading for another jeep or a boat of equal value. Text or call.”
https://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/6054489357.html
