Yes Stuart, there is a place for the Iltis:
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If a guy wants a pavement cruiser for the city, with the capability to go over 6" curbs with reasonable ease, then the Iltis will fit the bill. It has the advantage over the M series that it will travel to the next city with speed, and decent fuel mileage.
Unfortunately for Iltis owners, their vehicles will have to be cannibals. It is doubtful that any company will be making new Iltis parts, and as the stock of NOS parts dries up (in many cases they just about have) vehicles that fall will be used to supply parts for those owners who have the determination to keep them going. I suppose it is not unlike CMPs.
But for serious off road capability, as well as simplicity in design and repair, and NOS or reproduction repair parts available now and in the future, the Willys takes the trophy hands down.
It may well be the initial purchase price that sways potential Jeep owners over to the lesser Bombardier product. Even poorly restored Jeeps seem to be commanding more and more obscene prices these days. On the other hand, I just saw an Iltis on Kijiji for $700 the other day.
Last edited by rob love; 15-07-13 at 15:51.
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