MatchFuzee Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Another confused auctioneer - "This iconic Willys Jeep (GPW version) was manufactured by Ford in April 1943" http://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/1943-wwii-willys-jeep Saturday 18th June 2016. The Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, near Leamington Spa, CV31 1XN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 "Complete with bullet holes"??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laboisselle Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Thinking of biding on this. Anyone more knowledgeable than me on Jeeps (which is pretty much all of you, I imagine) have an opinion on whether it's worth the estimate and likely to reach it? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) There have been several Jeeps recently sold in classic car auctions that have had very dubiious descriptions and similar unconfirmed history, some have lots of non original parts, but the usual auction madness they have sold for far more than actually worth, its always buyer beware at auctions Edited April 22, 2016 by Nick Johns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laboisselle Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Thanks. There's at least one pic of the engine bay. Looks like a 12v conversion (but, as already stated, I'm no expert). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey089 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) Is it being sold as a Willys or Ford lol .just to be a rivet counter for a change lol , 12v conversion , Solex Carb , late water pump , Willys lighting switch ,the add on indicators/sidelamps under the reflectors look crap , jubilee clips on the hoses naff , white indicator switch on the dash where the lighting switch should be ,extra long valve stems ? Top Bow thumb screws and chains missing ,chains missing off screen thumb screws , never seen an ariel mount like that one ,Ford toolbox lids , Ford crossmember so obviously a Ford . The GLOSS paint job I personally think looks rubbish ,also disapointing they never showed the bullet holes :rofl: Its an easy job to rectify the above plus a new paint job . What I do like about that Jeep is the early windscreen without the rifle holder mountings would look nice on my 42 Willys If that reaches the estimate , I'll go eat grass with the donkey lol Edited April 23, 2016 by Davey089 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 There have been several Jeeps recently sold in classic car auctions that have had very dubiious descriptions and similar unconfirmed history, some have lots of non original parts, but the usual auction madness they have sold for far more than actually worth, its always buyer beware at auctions How true! A fool and his money are soon parted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gas 44 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Is it being sold as a Willys or Ford lol .just to be a rivet counter for a change lol , 12v conversion , Solex Carb , late water pump , Willys lighting switch ,the add on indicators/sidelamps under the reflectors look crap , jubilee clips on the hoses naff , white indicator switch on the dash where the lighting switch should be ,extra long valve stems ? Top Bow thumb screws and chains missing ,chains missing off screen thumb screws , never seen an ariel mount like that one ,Ford toolbox lids , Ford crossmember so obviously a Ford . The GLOSS paint job I personally think looks rubbish ,also disapointing they never showed the bullet holes :rofl: Its an easy job to rectify the above plus a new paint job . What I do like about that Jeep is the early windscreen without the rifle holder mountings would look nice on my 42 Willys If that reaches the estimate , I'll go eat grass with the donkey lol I agree with you, BUT it looks to have nice original plates on the glove box......Ive seen those alone sell for silly money :nut: :nut: :nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatchFuzee Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Thinking of biding on this.Anyone more knowledgeable than me on Jeeps (which is pretty much all of you, I imagine) have an opinion on whether it's worth the estimate and likely to reach it? Thanks. If you are still thinking of bidding, remember that there is a buyer's premium of 10% on the hammer price and then VAT on the buyer's premium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungaman Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Thinking of biding on this.Anyone more knowledgeable than me on Jeeps (which is pretty much all of you, I imagine) have an opinion on whether it's worth the estimate and likely to reach it? Thanks. not nice...tires not rite...freewheel hubs..bits missing..far better to go milweb..more choice and mostly cheaper than this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatchFuzee Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share Posted June 18, 2016 If that reaches the estimate , I'll go eat grass with the donkey lol Sold for £18,700 (£17,000 + £1,700 premium), so with an estimate of £17,000 to £20,000 is the donkey looking forward to having dinner with you? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey089 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Sold for £18,700 (£17,000 + £1,700 premium), so with an estimate of £17,000 to £20,000 is the donkey looking forward to having dinner with you? :-) :wow: Well better go get the kneeling mat out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laboisselle Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Nope - says you can contact the auctioneers to buy it for that, but it doesn't say it sold on the day. So, presumably, it didn't reach that amount in open bidding, but that figure is what the seller has decided he'll take for it. Good luck to him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatchFuzee Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) Nope - says you can contact the auctioneers to buy it for that, but it doesn't say it sold on the day.So, presumably, it didn't reach that amount in open bidding, but that figure is what the seller has decided he'll take for it. Good luck to him! I'm sure when I looked at the auction results on Saturday that it was "Sold for" not "Buy now for" £18,700. In case Davey089 has already eaten grass with the donkey, please don't tell him that the Jeep is still for sale Edited June 20, 2016 by MatchFuzee Tipo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laboisselle Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Davey089 can avoid the grass diet - it didn't reach the reserve. I hear the seller is now looking for a private buyer if anyone's interested... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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