1943 Ford GPW Military Jeep

Military Jeep

4 Cyl Willys

Manual

GPW106789

Clear

Gasoline

A true survivor!! Up for sale is my 1943 Ford GPW. I own a car dealership, but this is one my personal vehicles. This would be a great weekend toy, or a perfect candidate for restoration. The body is the way we obtained it other than the decals, but it has had extensive mechanical attention since we purchased it. We have recently installed a new factory correct Willys long block, a new clutch, a new carburetor, fuel pump, distributor, radiator, and fuel tank. Other than its missing the original oil bath air cleaner, it's pretty correct under the hood. It has had the brakes and axles serviced, it's been converted to a 12 volt electrical system, and all of the lights and gauges work except the fuel gauge and horn. It has the original 3 speed transmission coupled to a 2 speed transfer case. It has had lockout hubs added, but they were on it when I got it. The VIN# is stamped on the frame, and is still legible. This is one you can come pick up and drive home! I drive it couple of times a week just to keep it loosened up. It has some light transmission seepage (they all did), but these had rope seals instead of rubber, and if it sits, the seals dry up and leak a little. As long as it's driven regularly its fine. We had this particular GPW transported from Hawaii. It belonged to an Optometrist out there and he had owned it for 20+ years. According to him, he got it from a World War II Veteran who was stationed in Okinawa during the war. When the War ended and the Military started bringing our equipment back to the states, they would take ship loads of Jeeps and just push them overboard in the middle of the ocean to get rid of them. This Veteran lived in Hawaii as well and rescued this one and kept it for himself. An interesting fact about Military Jeeps is that during World War II combat activity, their life expectancy was 3 weeks! The fact that this one is almost 70 years old and is in the shape it's in amazes me! It has a little rust here and there which I have tried to capture in the pictures. I would be somewhat certain that the miles on the odometer are correct considering this one spent most of it's life in Oahu which doesn't even have that many roads. It did come with a soft top which I installed to take a couple of pictures. It does not come with doors. We are happy to answer any and all questions to the best of our ability. Let it be clear that I am not an expert on these things, but will do my best to answer any question. We have set a modest reserve and want it sold! Good luck bidding! $500 deposit required within 48 hours of auction ending. Pickup expected within 7 days of auction ending, but we will work with you if shipping, pickup, etc. become an issue. You can call at 217-546-0073. More pictures available upon request. We have title in hand. IL buyers subject to IL sales tax.