Jeep trailers - are they worth that?

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

M101CDN2 in USA:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/32457580951...8AAOSws2dgUn8~

The first thing I note is the mismatch of eras - flat fender Jeep with much more modern trailer. The seller is free to ask whatever price they like. It is incumbent on the buyer to make a counter offer. As my father used to say, a fair price hurts both parties equally.

What we are seeing is a secondary effect of 4x4 expedition touring buying up surplus M-series trailers as foundations for rugged camping support trailers. The Canadian ones were just the last good condition batch of small trailers suitable for cutting off 80% of the original fittings and accessories, and fabricating up with kitchen sliders, battery charger panels, small fridges, even tented sleeping platforms. The results look fantastic, but add another ton/tonne to the weight being moved along the trails.

[Mike Cecil]

Wow! I must be really way out of touch with Aust prices if an unrestored, modified 8-cwt No.4 trailer with modified tail lamp brackets/modern tail lights, a spare wheel mounting under the rear, no spacer in the towing eye and a badly bent rear top edge is selling for $3,600!

Mike

[jack neville]

I would think that would be a reasonable price for a finished restored example Mike, so probably top end but when you think jeeps are bringing upwards of $22k nowadays, the must have accessory trailer is not going to be seen for $750 anymore.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Here’s an auction result of one of those Australian Jeep trailers

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[Tony Smith]

Hanno!!!

Why didn't you tell us about that auction? Didn't know about it at all, and I could have gone very silly there. Not to worry, there were others who did so in my absence:

https://davidgsmith.hibid.com/catalo...gilgandra-nsw/

See Lots 222, 223, 225, 226, 227, 228, 440, 509, 510.

[rob love]

Going a little off the topic of trailers here: Had a look at that auction. First I saw a demilled mills bomb sold for $1100 AUD. WOW I thought. Then I see the next one went for $1500. Then the third one went for $1700.

If anyone want to trade a mills bomb for a 1/4 ton trailer, I am happy to oblige. I'll even throw in a second mills bomb to cover shipping.



Here in Canada, a nice Mills no36 is asking around $400, and usually very slow to sell at that price. But I have noticed online auctions recently where firearms parts and accessories are selling for ridiculous prices. Perhaps the results of covid and being housebound for much of the time. That, and the gun and militaria shows have not been happening.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

Hanno!!!

Why didn't you tell us about that auction? Didn't know about it at all, and I could have gone very silly there. Not to worry, there were others who did so in my absence:

https://davidgsmith.hibid.com/catalo...gilgandra-nsw/

See Lots 222, 223, 225, 226, 227, 228, 440, 509, 510.

Hi Tony, no worries, happy to have kept you out of trouble

As it happens, I only saw some screenshots of results passing by on FB. By golly, the man did amass a lot in his life! I see some prices reflecting the laws of demand and supply - many bidders resulting in a high price and the other way round.

But there were some bargains were to be had:

Ford Blitz project for 400 bucks - https://davidgsmith.hibid.com/lot/89...q=&ref=catalog

Bedford for 10 bucks! Must be worth more as scrap - https://davidgsmith.hibid.com/lot/89...q=&ref=catalog

With the Bofors and 25-pdr it looks to me Australia is catching up with markets in other geographies.

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[Mike Cecil]

The 25-pdr may be a British carriage with North Africa/Mid East service. I hope whoever bought it does some research before stripping it down to rebuild.

Quite a good price especially given how much is missing.

Mike

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Bedford for 10 bucks! Must be worth more as scrap - https://davidgsmith.hibid.com/lot/89...q=&ref=catalog

The Bedford is a 1930's W model with a Holden cab. The Bedford truck enthusiasts would be interested no doubt, but the auction details may not have reached all interested persons.

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Ford Blitz project for 400 bucks

And it is a pampered F30/F60S Ambulance which has little remaining of the rear body, but appears to be excellent rust-free and straight metalwork. A Bargain! I wonder if it still had the engine and running gear?