Jeep trailers - are they worth that?

[Tony Smith]

M101CDN2 in USA:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/32457580951...8AAOSws2dgUn8~

[Hanno Spoelstra]

This one is rarer I’d say, and priced accordingly:

[rob love]

When they pop up around here at $800-1100, they sell quickly. When guys try for $1500, they do seem to sell eventually, but not quickly. When they get up around the $2500 mark, the sales seem to stagnate. And those are Cdn dollars, not USD like the one Tony has linked to.

I bought 28 of them when they were released for $320 each (taxes in). I sold them off for $600 each, and never paid a penny to advertise. In hind sight, I should have sat on them for a year or two and doubled the price, but it was a quick purchase and a quick sale. Nothing wrong with that.

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

M101CDN2 in USA:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/32457580951...8AAOSws2dgUn8~

The first thing I note is the mismatch of eras - flat fender Jeep with much more modern trailer. The seller is free to ask whatever price they like. It is incumbent on the buyer to make a counter offer. As my father used to say, a fair price hurts both parties equally.

What we are seeing is a secondary effect of 4x4 expedition touring buying up surplus M-series trailers as foundations for rugged camping support trailers. The Canadian ones were just the last good condition batch of small trailers suitable for cutting off 80% of the original fittings and accessories, and fabricating up with kitchen sliders, battery charger panels, small fridges, even tented sleeping platforms. The results look fantastic, but add another ton/tonne to the weight being moved along the trails.

[Mike Cecil]

Wow! I must be really way out of touch with Aust prices if an unrestored, modified 8-cwt No.4 trailer with modified tail lamp brackets/modern tail lights, a spare wheel mounting under the rear, no spacer in the towing eye and a badly bent rear top edge is selling for $3,600!

Mike

[jack neville]

I would think that would be a reasonable price for a finished restored example Mike, so probably top end but when you think jeeps are bringing upwards of $22k nowadays, the must have accessory trailer is not going to be seen for $750 anymore.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Here’s an auction result of one of those Australian Jeep trailers

[Tony Smith]

Hanno!!!

Why didn't you tell us about that auction? Didn't know about it at all, and I could have gone very silly there. Not to worry, there were others who did so in my absence:

https://davidgsmith.hibid.com/catalo...gilgandra-nsw/

See Lots 222, 223, 225, 226, 227, 228, 440, 509, 510.

[rob love]

Going a little off the topic of trailers here: Had a look at that auction. First I saw a demilled mills bomb sold for $1100 AUD. WOW I thought. Then I see the next one went for $1500. Then the third one went for $1700.

If anyone want to trade a mills bomb for a 1/4 ton trailer, I am happy to oblige. I'll even throw in a second mills bomb to cover shipping.



Here in Canada, a nice Mills no36 is asking around $400, and usually very slow to sell at that price. But I have noticed online auctions recently where firearms parts and accessories are selling for ridiculous prices. Perhaps the results of covid and being housebound for much of the time. That, and the gun and militaria shows have not been happening.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

Hanno!!!

Why didn't you tell us about that auction? Didn't know about it at all, and I could have gone very silly there. Not to worry, there were others who did so in my absence:

https://davidgsmith.hibid.com/catalo...gilgandra-nsw/

See Lots 222, 223, 225, 226, 227, 228, 440, 509, 510.

Hi Tony, no worries, happy to have kept you out of trouble

As it happens, I only saw some screenshots of results passing by on FB. By golly, the man did amass a lot in his life! I see some prices reflecting the laws of demand and supply - many bidders resulting in a high price and the other way round.

But there were some bargains were to be had:

Ford Blitz project for 400 bucks - https://davidgsmith.hibid.com/lot/89...q=&ref=catalog

Bedford for 10 bucks! Must be worth more as scrap - https://davidgsmith.hibid.com/lot/89...q=&ref=catalog

With the Bofors and 25-pdr it looks to me Australia is catching up with markets in other geographies.

[Mike Cecil]

The 25-pdr may be a British carriage with North Africa/Mid East service. I hope whoever bought it does some research before stripping it down to rebuild.

Quite a good price especially given how much is missing.

Mike

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Bedford for 10 bucks! Must be worth more as scrap - https://davidgsmith.hibid.com/lot/89...q=&ref=catalog

The Bedford is a 1930's W model with a Holden cab. The Bedford truck enthusiasts would be interested no doubt, but the auction details may not have reached all interested persons.

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Ford Blitz project for 400 bucks

And it is a pampered F30/F60S Ambulance which has little remaining of the rear body, but appears to be excellent rust-free and straight metalwork. A Bargain! I wonder if it still had the engine and running gear?

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Richard Farrant

The Bedford is a 1930's W model with a Holden cab. The Bedford truck enthusiasts would be interested no doubt, but the auction details may not have reached all interested persons.

There was also this one: https://davidgsmith.hibid.com/lot/89...=catalog&q=229
Possibly lot 229 was bought as a spares donor for this one?

1940's Circa Bedford Tray Truck
Description
2 Door, Truck Has Been Built On A Holden Body, Australian Made, Complete With Timber Side Curtains, Single Axel To Front, Dual Axel To Rear, Appears To Be In Complete, Does Need Some TLC, But Overall Complete Condition

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

And it is a pampered F30/F60S Ambulance which has little remaining of the rear body, but appears to be excellent rust-free and straight metalwork. A Bargain! I wonder if it still had the engine and running gear?

Other than "Ford Blitz Military Wagon - Good Restoration Project" there was no description. I would have bought it for that price, very very good value.


In an effort to this thread back on the subject of trailers, have you seen this one? - https://davidgsmith.hibid.com/lot/89...kitchen/?q=229

WWII Incredibly Scarce Portable Field Kitchen

Price Realized:6,300.00 AUD

Description: Complete With All Original Fixtures & Fittings, Original Cast Iron & Steel Oven & Stove, Water Boiler, 4 Large Food Bins, Original Accessories For The Running And Serving From the Field Kitchen, Spare Wheel, Draw Bar For Towing & Will Come Up A Great With Some TLC, This Piece Is Like Stepping Back In Time And Will Not Disappoint

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

In an effort to this thread back on the subject of trailers, have you seen this one? - https://davidgsmith.hibid.com/lot/89...kitchen/?q=229

An Australian "Wiles Senior" kitchen trailer. Excellent cooker, ideal for display days or rallies, capable of cooking and roasting and endless stream of food for a multitude. Probably a bit big for a Backyard BBQ.

[Mike K]

This is still available , believe this trailer was owned by late VMVC member Bill W. The seller ( Bill's son in law ) has a few other jeep bits for sale including a rusty Willys block, probably spares for Bill's jeep.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/31348080...AAAOSwvKhgaqe8

Don't know what became of Bill's GAZ 67 , the GAZ was captured in Korea by Australian troops. Bill restored the GAZ . Bill mentioned to me: he approached the Russian consulate in Melbourne and asked if they could supply a manual. A manual duly arrived but the document was on microfilm ! Bill was joking, ASIO would get involved and he was thinking they , ASIO, would open a file on him.

[Mike Cecil]

Mike, the GAZ-67B is in the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, WY, USA. I have no idea how it got an Australian Government Movable Cultural Heritage Export Permit.

Bill's trailer is one of the rarer models: a No.3 model built by Charles Hope, plus being an ex-PMG trailer, the top edge under that timber top should be pristine, not bent and distorted.

Mike