1942 jeep up for auction

[Little Jo]

Hi All

A friend of mine rang me to advise that there was a 1942 Willys Ute up for auction by SHANNONS AUCTIONS as a classic vehicle. I googled Shannons Auctions and found the vehicle listed with photographs giving the Chassis Number 249751 Engine Number 18254. There is no reserve and asking guide between $7,000.00 and $10,000.

Now I have recently restored a genuine 1942 MB Willys Jeep and I note with interest that there there are a number of obvious differences to my 1942 MB Jeep. I suspect that there are a number of non 1942 genuine parts that were used.

I am only a novice in restoring vehicles, but if it is not a genuine 1942 Willys Jeep as stated then the seller is doing us genuine restorers a disservice. And not reflecting the true price of our vehicles.

You will see below SHANNONS AUCTIONS write up of the vehicle. I am very interested in what my fellow MLU Jeep owners comments would be after they have Googled the site and checked the JEeep details and photographs. Maybe someone in NSW knows of the vehicle.

SHANNONS REPORT ON THE JEEEP
- fully restored
- Registered to May 2012
- NO RESERVE

A nicely restored example of the famous Willys Jeep, this car came out of Clark Airbase, Angeles City, Manilla and was shipped to Australia in 2007. Partly refurbished when it arrived on our shores, the restoration was completed in Australia. As part of the restoration process new wheels, tyres, brakes and a new-old stock interior were fitted. The Willys comes with some receipts and is registered in NSW until May 2012. This vehicle is now being offered with no reserve due to engine failure (water found in number 1 cylinder).

Note: Shannons advise that all potential buyers research all vehicles before purchase to authenticate

Cheers

Tony

[Ryan]

Hey little Jo, that's probably all it's worth.
It's come from the Phillipines, it will not be a real WW2 jeep.
You'll note it has the one piece windscreen not found on WW2 jeeps.
There is no frontal shots as it probably has CJ/M38 headlights etc.

http://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/...CJX57ICDD58704

[Little Jo]

Hi Ryan

Yes mate, I noted the one piece windscreen, the electric wipers at the bottom of the screen, one piece wheel rims, no Jerry Can Holder, completely differrent set of guages, grab handles on the window. One give away was the camera angles concealing some of the workings. I checked the chassis number and it definately is too high for a 1942 produced Jeep. I just hope some keen person wanting to be part of our fraternity does not get sucked in. With a damaged engine not a good buy. Buyer beware.

Cheers

Tony

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Hi all - one good thing is the rider Shannons attach to their advertisments;

Note: Shannons advise that all potential buyers research all vehicles before purchase to authenticate originality.

Bob

[Little Jo]

Hi All

I have an update regarding the 1942 Jeep. My brother who attended a 4 day car show in Sydney over the weekend advised he attended the Shannons Auction and advised the Jeep advertised as a 1942 Jeep Ute was sold for $10,000. I only hope the buyer has knowledge of WW2 Jeeps and is aware of what to look for when buying a Jeep.

Cheers

Tony

[Ryan]

1943 Ford jeep.......but not as we know it.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1943-FORD...item1e65d32183

[Little Jo]

Originally Posted by Ryan

1943 Ford jeep.......but not as we know it.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1943-FORD...item1e65d32183

Hi Ryan

Not much of the original Jeep left of that one. Looks like it could really thunder along with that V8 in there but I wouldn't want to be in it. I think I will stick to my original 1942 MB Willys Jeep. But I guess some one will buy it and call it a Jeep.

Cheers

Tony