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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
Looking for parts and not sure where to go? There are a variety of large and small new and used parts sellers both online and offline.
Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/15/2024) Unclear how much of a project this would be.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1142408090388619
“Kaiser Jeep M274 A1 Army Mule.
4-cylinder mule.
Engine turns over.
6 forward speeds, 2 reverse, MANUAL transmission
4 Wheel Drive, 4 Wheel Steer
Looks to be extremely complete.
Very rare.
Has the original data plates, showing military date delivery 12-63.
Needs restoration or can be left as a 61 year old barn find!”
This rare brochure has a starting bid of $30.
View all the information on eBay
“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”
UPDATE: Here’s a video that goes through a variety of the vehicles up for auction:
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This Seffes Auctioneers estate auction is for the Ken Yuly Military Vehicle collection. There are quite a few different jeep vehicles. There are MBs, GPWs, M-151s, M-170s, M-38s, M-274s, CJ-2A, trailers, parts, military Dodges, and more.
Appears in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1025844212476108
“Military mechanical mule m274A5 Running and driving. Great machine.. push button start. 4wd,front and rear lights Very useful and reliable delivery available for a fee. i also have a military trailer it fits in perfect”
Once again, there are a variety of jeeps for sale that I don’t have time to list. I have not looked these over very carefully. In no particular order:
I am guessing this is for a Mule M-274? This is a parts engine. Thanks to Andy for sharing. Seller does not want to ship.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1240718413617632/
“Air cooled 4cylinder. Not complete, engine turns over”
Looks solid. Andy shared this one. Seller will deliver over a pretty wide area.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1163583981449931/
“1968 USMC M274 Mule. 2 Cylinder air cold engine. New Carburetor. Comes with extra carb, Fuel filter and all parts to return to pull start. Electric start with alternator. Has tow Bar and lug Wrench and spare tire. New hour meter as old one was broken. Great running Mule. Added spare seat and basket. I will deliver between Utah and Virginia. Let me know if you would like more information. I am trying to upload video of it driving. I have a Utah title and registration”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500.
it looks like this includes the rifle.
“Military 1/2 ton vehicle with 106mm recoiless rifle”
Looks like it was nicely restored.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1831185514042591
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“Recent complete 200 hour restoration on a M274A3 military mule. For those that don’t know the A3 model is a retrofitted M274 with a 2 cylinder engine replacing the troublesome original 4 cylinder. This is 4 wheel drive like every model of mule and it is a 4 wheel steer model as well. Runs and drives excellently. The hour meter is NOS, but doesn’t work. Currently this has less than an hour on the whole vehicle.
I have listed the new reproduction and New Old Stock parts with the prices for those who do not know that mules are not cheap to restore and they take time to complete. Hence the reason they cost money. Some can not grasp this concept and apparently work for free. I will not answer any “is this still available messages” and I will take the listing down when it is no longer available.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9000.
Looks solid.
“Military Mule, A274–A5 for sale, very good condition with original fasteners and components…no additional holes in the deck. Electric Start, Been in storage for the last 20 years and just recently rebuilt the fuel system. New carburetor, fuel pump and re-lined the gas tank. Been serviced with new filters. Runs great. Comes with a very rare four wheel steer kit that needs to be installed. Only needs a little cleaning from being in storage and new tires to make it a show piece.”
Tom shared this solid looking Mule.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1391467201406216
“Runs good, drives good, will take you anywhere. It’s a 1958 M274A4 mule with the magnesium frame, and a 2 cylinder Morse Fairbanks engine produced by Brunswick with only 189 hours, 3 speed manual with high and low. Also equipped with 4 wheel steer, and full time 4X4 and everything works. Comes with a winch, trailer hitch, has tons of lights. Everything on it works as it should, may need a new battery.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
Mike shared this ad. It seems like a good price.
“RARE!
USMC Vietnam War era survivor.
The ultimate ATV for the ranch, vineyard or parades
Runs great, mechanically sound, everything works.
Four-wheel drive.
Four-wheel steer option.
Hercules two cylinder engine.
1/2 ton capacity.
Weighs 900 lbs.
The M274-A2 were built between 1965 to 1967. Originally designed & built by Willys.
Bill of sale. No pink slip available, not street legal.
No odometer equipped. Mileage is unknown.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
This does not run at the moment.
“Selling a 1966 military mule. This is a fun thing to have. And it is titled as an atv in the state of Oregon and I do have a clean title and all the paper work that goes with it also have manuals for it as well. It’s rated as a half ton. Has articulating steering and is 4×4. It did run but sat with gas in the tank and it gummed up the carb. Asking 5500 obo”
UPDATE: Still Available.
Joe is selling this Mule. This is part of an estate sale. It has no title. Email joehuld @ pacbell.net (remove spaces around the @) with Mule in subject line or Call Joe at 626 379 0059.
“This mule was completely restored a few years ago by the late owner and used very little after restoration; only 31 hours show on the Stewart Warner hour meter. The vehicle has been in dry inside storage for the past couple of years. It has STA 7.50-10 NHS tires that appear to be practically new. The O.D green paint is in excellent condition. It is not a street legal so has no registration or title but the attorney representing the estate will provide a bill of sale. It is located in South Pasadena, California and will have to be trailered. It does roll easily”
Sri spotted this Mule for sale. It could be a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/818080542612693/
Up for sale is a military mule Runs good 1968 M 274 A5 mule. Usmc”
UPDATE: This is not for sale.
Roger shared these pics of an air-cooled engine he has. He showed it off at this year’s Willys Rally. It’s an air-cooled engine with “WILLYS” cast on the valve cover and intended for use as a generator, though he was told it was the same engine used in the M-274 Mule.
A parts/project Mule is hard to find!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/387665576512969
“M247 Army Mule. Two engines, one 2 cylinder, one 4 cylinder. Has all new bearings and boots. 2 cylinder engine runs, 4 cylinder engine needs push rods. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
Looks like a good price.
“I am selling a 1968 Baifield Industries USMC Mule M274a5. It has a Hercules A0-42 gas engine that runs great. It has 4×4, low & high range, and 4-wheel steer. We use it all the time to check cows and crops on the farm. It is fun to drive and always starts right up. Please message me if interested.”
Update **Sold**
Might be able to pick this project up for a good price. Lots of interesting stuff there.
“True estate sale Thursday-Friday November 4-5 in Coeur d’ Alene near Hanley and Highway 95. This big sale includes several early 1960’s Army Mule vehicles and loads of parts … many auto engines-Chevy 350, Olds 350, Olds 455, trailer axles, Army Jeep parts, vehicle gas tanks, military hand pumps, u.S. Army bags and packs,…”
TJ spotted this Mule.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1364443447251056
“M274 half ton 4×4 utility platform truck. “Army Mule” Testing the waters here not desperate to sell. About 11,000 made, unknown how many of these military utility ‘s exist? Motor will run but has a bad cylinder and dumps oil fast. This model has the Hercules engine two cylinder. 3speed manual with 2 speed transfer case. If I sell, would like it to go to someone interested in its restoration. This was a project my dad never got around to. Body is in pretty good shape. Four wheel steering with full time four wheel drive. Pretty rare ATV that will go anywhere. Popular with ranchers, farmers, hunters, forestry service many possible uses. Not built to be fast or comfortable but extremely durable and reliable. Serious buyers only. Price is firm.”
This mule has undergone some customizations.
https://bham.craigslist.org/snw/d/cordova-1967-military-mule/7334796621.html
“Vietnam Era mule, twin cyl. Hercules engine. All wheel drive and all wheel steer. Runs and operates as should. Has a box of N.O. S. Parts. Been converted to alternator. Instead of magneto.”
The engine needs work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1364443447251056
“M274 half ton 4×4 utility platform truck. “Army Mule” Testing the waters here not desperate to sell. About 11,000 made, unknown how many of these military utility ‘s exist?
Motor will run but has a bad cylinder and dumps oil fast. This model has the Hercules engine two cylinder. 3speed manual with 2 speed transfer case. If I sell, would like it to go to someone interested in its restoration. This was a project my dad never got around to.
Body is in pretty good shape. Four wheel steering with full time four wheel drive. Pretty rare ATV that will go anywhere. Popular with ranchers, farmers, hunters, forestry service many possible uses. Not built to be fast or comfortable but extremely durable and reliable. Serious buyers only. Price is firm. Thank you for looking”
This one is awfully close to me.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/979237039115812/
“Selling my M274A5 mechanical Mule. Military vehicle from the 1960s. This is four wheel drive, with 3 speed transmission. Has high/low range. Come with factory lockers. Has the 12 volt electric start upgrade. Runs/drives great!. New canvas seats, new tool box, new battery, etc, etc etc”
