Detail Info for: Jeep : Jeep Mutt 1998 Encore Military Jeep M151A1 M151A2 M38A1 4X4 Mutt

Transaction Info
Sold On:
05/06/2011
Price:
$ 8700.00
Condition:
Mileage:
1100
Location:
Crossville, TN, 38571
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1998 Jeep Jeep
Submodel Body Type:
Mutt SUV
Engine:
4 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
1e9ub44bxwc234054
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
WHEN THE VIETNAM WAR ENDED, ALL THE NEW UNUSED SURPLUS M151A1 AND A2 MILITARY JEEPS WERE AUCTIONED OFF. BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT DEEMED SUITABLE FOR HIGHWAY USE, NEW JEEPS WERE CUT IN HALF WHEN SOLD AT AUCTION. ENCORE VEHICLES IN FLORIDA BOUGHT THESE NEW UNUSED JEEPS IN 2 PARTS, FORMED NEW "TUBS"(BODIES) AND REASSEMBLED THE NEW UNUSED PARTS ONTO THE NEW TUB/BODIES WITH ROPS CAGES AND SEAT BELTS. OTHER THAN THE NEW BODIES BEING HEAVIER GAUGE STEEL THAN THE ORIGINAL MILITARY UNITS, THEY ARE PRACTICALLY IDENTICAL TO THE ORIGINAL JEEPS. ALL THE ORIGINAL PARTS ARE TRANSFERED TO THE NEW TUB BODIES AND HAVE ALL THE ORIGINAL ORDINANCE AND CONTRACT NUMBERS. THIS JEEP WAS ASSEMBLED IN 1998 AND TITLED AS SUCH. IT COMES WITH A ROPS CAGE AND TOP WITH BACK- AND SIDES. ALL PARTS ARE EASILY AVAILABLE FOR THESE JEEPS THROUGH MANY SURPLUS SUPPLIERS. THERE IS NO COMPARISON TO A CIVILIAN JEEP, THIS MILITARY UTILITY TACTICAL TRUCK (TITLED MUTT) IS AN OFF ROAD MONSTER THAT CAN DRIVE ALL DAY PARTIALLY SUBMERGED. IT HAS 4 WHEEL INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION WITH NO DIFFERENTIAL HANGING DOWN- IT IS THE 1/4 TON TRUCK PREDECESSOR TO THE HUMMER. IT IS IN PERFECT SHAPE AND CAN DRIVE ANYWHERE- ONLY 1100 MILES. THE JEEP IS SOLD WITH A HALF 3/4 TON MILTARY DUMP TRAILER. THE WINNING BIDDER GET BOTH!!