Hell of a story

Ed Williamson · #1 04-10-23, 01:12

https://expeditionportal.com/the-dru...eid=35d420756a

Hanno Spoelstra · #2 04-10-23, 15:26

Hell of a story indeed! This amphibious jeep was less well known than "Half Safe", but Tortuga deserves a place in history.

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And you now what: it still survives! It was sold in 2014

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Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Erik Jostad had a GPA for sale with a similar history ("Tortuga" - see http://fordgpa.xsbb.nl/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=814504), which he advertised for €40.000.
It was sold and I would not be surprised if it is converted back to mil spec. Another converted GPA in Canada awaits the same fate.

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John P · #3 07-10-23, 04:51

That is a great read

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