An old Wally Cohnish sort of Jeep
Many readers will remember last May’s explosive expose on the Wally Cohn custom ‘jeep’ built in Germany. Ok, so maybe it wasn’t an explosion heard round the world, but there were a few of us who were...
View Article1944 MB With Custom Body
I stumbled upon this unusual Willys creature at this prewarcar website. I guess Wally Cohn wasn’t the only person trying to create a unique body on top of the Willys platform. “2 of these willys mb...
View Article1949 Burleigh Woodie Wagon AD on eBay
Here’s another unusual London woodie. Note it is an improved model, suggesting Burleigh made others. View all the information on eBay
View ArticleDec. 1945 Popular Mechanics filled with Jeeps
Bob alerted me to this first picture. Then, we started going through the whole December 1945 issue and found all kinds of jeep references. You can view the entire issue on Google.
View ArticleMetamet: British Jeep Rebuilders
Bob forwarded this interesting story about Metamet. It was a British company that refurbished WWII jeeps and civilian jeeps, creating a slew of different models. According to the G503 Forum, “Metamet...
View ArticleFrench ‘Sedan’ Jeep at Bangshift
While looking for something else I ran across this Sedan-modified jeep at Bangshift. According to the article, someone combined a Renault 4L with a MB or GPW. I can’t find any clues as to which jeep...
View ArticleMore Pics from Charles
Here’s an unusual rotorcraft photo: This French built Arnault jeep featured at oldwoodies is probably one-of-a-kind. Note on the far left there’s an Austin Champ. Is that a Range Rover in the middle?
View ArticleJohn Jennison’s Custom Wagon
Charles sent a picture of this wagon. After some research, I learned the unusual modifications were completed by John Jennison, who was an Australian engineer, car builder, motorcycler and more. He had...
View Article1947 CJ-2A with Funky Hardtop Plattsmouth, NE $800
UPDATE: Still Available “This “Barn Find” is a 1947 Willys custom jeep! The original builder and owner worked as an engineer at SAC and also owned a Suds and Dogs restaurant. At one time it was a plow...
View ArticleOrdnance Transforms Jeep to Sedan
UPDATE: This photograph pair was also published in the February 22, 1945, issue of the IBT Roundup (Inda-Burma Theater Roundup)...
View ArticleOdd WWII Jeep on Photobucket
Marc found this MB/GPW at Photobucket. It sure has some unusual mods.It was probably being turned into a sedan like these. http://s487.photobucket.com/user/exm38a1er/media/WIT1.jpg.html
View Article1946 CJ-2A Iron River, WI $6500
How about this unusual CJ. “This is a custom built 46 Willys CJ 2a. has a 46 Ford Cab custom built into the body. Engine is completely rebuilt. new brakes. New clutch, new master cyl. This is a very...
View Article1944 GPW Hudson Valley, NY $5500
This modded GPW was on Facebook a few days ago. “Here is a very unique 44 gpw , the body was made from two dodge pickup cabs , everything else is all original , it still has its data tags , this runs...
View Article1946 VEC? CJ-2A Perry County, PA $2000
UPDATE: Still Available. (06/17/2016) Appears to be a column shift. Might be a VEC. “For sale- 1946 Willys Jeep with 1938? International truck cab, 6 volt 4 cyl. all original Willys running gear,...
View Article1945 GPW Hudson Valley, NY For Trade
Seller only wants to trade. Seller will not be including the combat rims and tires. All that aside, it is a pretty creative mod. “Here is a 1945 Gpw I would like to trade for a Yamaha r3, this runs and...
View ArticleFrench ‘Sedan’ Jeep at Bangshift
While looking for something else I ran across this Sedan-modified jeep at Bangshift. According to the article, someone combined a Renault 4L with a MB or GPW. I can’t find any clues as to which jeep...
View Article1945 GPW Hudson Valley, NY $3750
UPDATE: Still Available. “Here is a 1945 Gpw I would like to trade for a Yamaha r3, this runs and drives and has a lot of its original military parts , this is a very cool jeep , I would like to trade...
View Article1948 CJ-2A/ ’27 Ford Sunburg, MN $3800
Steve shared this oddity. “Original flat 4 engine and drive train, bran new BF goodwrench 35″ tires. Needs wiring and brakes bled. This is a one of a kind nice project! Clean title in hand. Call or...
View ArticleYear? CJ-2A Bosque Farms, NM $6750
UPDATE: Still Available. (02/09/2017) Just how many of these custom hardtop flatties are there? “Willys CJ2 like you have never seen before. Has mid 1940s Chevy cab grafted by a coachworks company to a...
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