Showing posts with label 1951. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1951. Show all posts

May 10, 2016

1951 Jeep Willys M38 Tactical Truck

1951 Jeep Willys M38 Tactical Truck

Nice WWII Heritage, 1951 Jeep Willys M38 Tactical Truck

Found this one pieces of World War II heritage, its so well-known as tactical and support vehicles in front line that was made by Jeep Willys for allied forces during WWII and used in europe and pacific wars. When wars end in 1945 most of them scattered from Europe to Asia Pacific and didn't comeback then was taken into private hands.

As shown here is a remarkable sample of the Willys M38 US Army Jeep for post war period manufactured in 1951 was looking for a new owner.



May 8, 2016

1951 Ford F1 Truck

1951 Ford F1 Truck

Nice Old Truck With Patina Look, 1951 Ford F1 Truck

Find a cool old American truck offered for sale on Craigslist for $20,000. The first generation Ford F-Series, known as the F1 truck released in 1951, has had many upgrades and custom parts, is powered by a 302 motor mated to a C6 automatic transmission, and is said to be in good condition overall, with quite cool low-profile, nice patina looks, and the interior is also good, and worth keeping.

Unfortunately, there isn't much info and detail written in the Ad, so it's best to ask or come to see if you're serious about it.



February 11, 2016

1951 Muntz Jet Project

Undergoing Restoration, 1951 Muntz Jet

Undergoing Restoration Project, 1951 Muntz Jet

Found this unique luxury sports car offered for sale by the owner on Craigslist. Made by a famous builder of Indy race cars, Frank Kurtis, and manufactured by Muntz in Chicago, well-known as the "Muntz Jet", the early model was released in 1951 as a 2-door coupe with the body extended to make it a 4-seater, powered by a big Cadillac V8 engine mated with a Hydramatic automatic transmission, only 6 seconds from 0 to 50 mph and 125 mph for top speed, making it crowned as the fastest performance car of its era.

Currently, it's considered one of the most worthy collectible handmade cars in the US. rare car with limited production numbers, at that time most were sold to a few wealthy buyers in Hollywood believed only 400 units were sold during 1951-1954, not long after, the Muntz company went bankrupt due to losses of about $1000 for every Muntz Jet sold. And this is Muntz Jet number 143.

It could be a perfect start to restore, the 1951 Muntz Jet number 143 offered as a project in runs and drives condition, that’s undergone quite a bit of work recently, including a rebuilt floor, reupholstered front bucket seats, and more. About 65% has been done, not so far to be great at least without talking about the engine issue. Need a body expert to continue work on the frame, such as removing a few dings that were shown here as well as repainting as a finishing touch, and a fiberglass removable top in need of attention to be finished. The original engine was swapped by the previous owner with a younger 1957 Lincoln 368 C.I. engine and was mated with its original G.M. Hydra Matic.



November 21, 2015

1951 Studebaker Champion Sedan

1951 Studebaker Champion

1951 Studebaker Champion Sedan

What this... aeroplane...? You are right son... is an aeroplane on the wheels come without wings....

Yes it third generation of the Studebaker Champion built in 1951 come with unique face that was called the "spinner" grill, similar to that of a Ford Deluxe its era, but the Spinner seems more akin as aeroplane rather than a car, you can see a tail on the back and tiny wing on front hood. The Champion was one of Studebaker's best-selling models because of its low price, durable engine and fuel economy come with good styling its era.

The owner says about 3 on the tree on his description... what mean that word?
For classic cars enthusiasm it's about a three-speed manual transmission whose gearshift lever is mounted on the steering column. Despite it looks have gearshift lever on the steering column as the original factory specs use, the owner bothered that was called. Yes he just doesn't like what are called tree inside his car... hi..hi.. Sorry about that. Is not specifically said to be original interior, but given the condition of the interior it’s a fair guess that it may retain a good degree of its factory finish. The inline L-head six-cylinder engine looks a bit messy but is runs good very well. The exterior looks as is the best part of whole of this. Overall it a nice 1951 Studebaker Champion asking $6500 location in Phoenix. It very potential unique car to restore.