Re(2): [MVlist] Late-Model Willys MB

From: Gordon.W.I. McMillan (gwim2@student.open.ac.uk)
Date: Sun Jan 14 2001 - 02:19:07 PST


'bad shape' for a jeep is relative.

If it is all complete and original and will run, that's 'good shape' to
me. It did seem that I would associate the price asked with 'excellent
shape and with Patton's signature on the dash' though.

Here in the UK I have seen ordinary GPWs and MBs advertised at all sorts
of fancy prices. I do not personally know anyone who has paid more than
£4000 (thats USD 6000 for you lot across the pond) for an ordinary jeep
in very good condition.

As a price guide I bought two GPWs, one dissassembled restored, one used
but complete and ready for restoration, for £4100 18 months ago here in
Scotland, although I'll admit I'd have trouble finding any more at that
price (the extra one is already sold - sorry)

I see basket case jeeps in the US for sale at very reasonable prices,
Steve Greenberg has a script Willys on e-bay right now, so why not just
buy that and restore it ? All these ex-Greek jeeps will have been shop
rebuilt two or three times anyway, so why not save USD 5000 and buy in the
US ?

Gordon



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