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MA for sale on ebay
02/17/13 at 19:24:41
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This is not mine but it isn't every day you see one pop up for sale:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Willys-MA-1940-Willys-MA-Prototype-Military-Jeep-...
  

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'49 CJ3A
'51 CJ3A
'42 Willys MB-T
'47 Bantam T3-C
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'46 2A
'51 3A
'52 3A
'52 M38
'54 3B
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Re: MA for sale on ebay
Reply #1 - 02/17/13 at 23:19:20
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I've got that on my 'watch list'.

I am not a bidder.  Geezzzz.   Up to 36 grand.   Shocked Shocked

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Re: MA for sale on ebay
Reply #2 - 02/17/13 at 23:23:04
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Crazy, huh? A 3A in that shape would be lucky to bring $1000. Always makes me wonder how many more "treasures" like that are sitting in barns somewhere, their values possibly unknown even to their owners.
  

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Re: MA for sale on ebay
Reply #3 - 02/18/13 at 01:11:57
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In another discussion about the MA it was mentioned that a restored one went for about 50K last year some time. From what it seems like and the rumors I heard the seller was looking for even more from this one in the world, unrestored but complete example. Supposedly it was bought quite a while back for $400 from a gas station, and would have been even cheaper than that if it hadn't just had 4 new tires installed.

It really is a cool machine but for that price I could own 2 or 3 pretty decent 3A's..and a  driveable Surrey too.
  

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Re: MA for sale on ebay
Reply #4 - 02/18/13 at 14:24:50
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F Bill - agreed, for the current bid ($39,200) I could have several CJ2/3a's. Unfortunately, my budget is closer to $200. If I was some crazy-rich guy like Buffet (Warren or Jimmy Cheesy) I'd jump in. Until that happens, I'll just take delight in the jeep being taken care of.
  

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Re: MA for sale on ebay
Reply #5 - 02/19/13 at 11:47:57
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I'm out, mileage is too high.
  

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Re: MA for sale on ebay
Reply #6 - 02/19/13 at 14:00:57
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So this "original" MA went for $39k. Yikes!
Oh, and it's not all original.
Windshield, radiator, bell crank, axles, air filter, back seat, horn, grille, bumper, gas tank, front seats are not original. Who knows what else. But it's close.
Says "no rust problem" yet the pics show several areas of serious rot.
Says it's running - not. It was running 50 yrs ago when it was parked.
"It ran when I parked it."  Grin
As pictured, there's no way it's running.
Still, it's one of only a few in existence and for those who are into rare, military hardware, it's a fabulous find.
I disagree with the seller, I think it should be restored.
To each his own.
  

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Re: MA for sale on ebay
Reply #7 - 02/19/13 at 14:17:55
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It didn't actually sell, the reserve wasn't meet.
  

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Re: MA for sale on ebay
Reply #8 - 02/19/13 at 14:34:16
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Oops. I missed that subtle point.
So $39k wasn't enough. Wow!
I wonder how much he really wants for it.
  

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past addiction - VW ---> '69 bus --- '70 camper --- '84 camper
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