Military

Polish Project Plane: 1953 MiG-15UTI Jet

“No, honey, I told you that I’m not buying any more old motorcycles or cars, I don’t remember mentioning not buying any Russian-built jets used by the Polish military”… The seller has this 1953 Mikoyan-Gurevich, or MiG, 15UTI training… more»

1941 Sperry 60-Inch Antiaircraft Searchlight!

Here’s your next daily driver, if you’re trying to drive WWII-era enemy aircraft away. I ran across this and couldn’t resist showing it here. This is a 1941 Sperry 60-Inch Antiaircraft Searchlight and they don’t come up for sale… more»

The Ultimate 4×4: 1968 M274 A5 Mule

Being one of the most-versatile military vehicles, this 1968 M274 A5 “Mule” could do almost anything but fly, at least on its own. This incredible piece of history can be found here on eBay in Breckenridge, Texas where it… more»

Pet Project: 1965 M151 MUTT

The seller refers to this 1965 Military Utility Tactical Truck, or MUTT,  as a project and once you look at the photos you’ll agree with that assessment. This pet project can be found here on eBay in Pompano Beach,… more»

1948 Lockheed F-94A Jet Interceptor Prototype?!!

How many of us have mowed around cars and trucks parked in our yards? How about a plane? Probably not too many I’m betting. This is a 1948 Lockheed F-94A Jet Interceptor prototype and it can be found here… more»

30 Years In A Barn: 1961 M422 Mighty Mite

Even though it has been repainted, this 1961 M422 Mighty Mite manufactured by AMC was formerly a Marine vehicle and it was originally olive drab. It can be found here on Craigslist in Chloride, New Mexico. The seller is… more»

Aim High: 1965 Ford F-100 Stepside

“Off we go, into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun..”.. Try getting that song out of your head now. This is a former Air Force truck – a 1965 Ford F-100 Stepside. It can be found… more»

War Time Shorty: 1941 GMC Radio Truck

If you desire a rare and unique “Cab Over Engine” truck, then look no farther as this war time ’41 GMC Radio Truck is about as rare as you can get in the COE world. Having last run in… more»

Head-Turning Hauler: 1968 Belly Tank Trailer

Sometimes a vehicle without an engine really draws my eye, this is one of those cases. This is listed by the seller as an “Unspecified 1968 Belly Tank”, but it’s basically a custom belly tank trailer for a motorcycle…. more»

Ex-Marine 1985 HMMWV “Humvee” H1 Slant Back

Before the civilian “Hummer,” there was the M998 Series High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV, pronounced “HumVee”). This particular 1985 HMMWV served the Marines for some time before entering civilian service. Currently located in Lompoc, California this early Humvee… more»

Americans Drive Jeeps: 1942 GPW

America started off World War II in a bad way.  Our peacetime armed forces were woefully unprepared for a global conflict.  The military had spent the years following World War I with little funding, and a budget that allowed… more»

War Time Warrior: 1941 Dodge WC-6 Command Car

By 1941, World War II was already two years old and was about to ramp up with the bombing of Pearl Harbor in December of that year. During most of the war, the American auto industry was transitioned into… more»

Made in St. Paul, MN: 1942 Ford M20 6×6

One of my favorite George Carlin skits is where he says, “Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?” You won’t have to worry about… more»

New Daily Driver: 1971 M-792 Gama Goat

Your new daily driver is this 1971 M-792 Gama Goat. Traffic jam? Slow left lane driver? You get the idea. This traffic monitor is on eBay with a current bid of $2,500 but the reserve isn’t met and there are almost… more»

Mighty Marine: 1962 AMC M422A1 Mighty Mite

Here’s a rare one: a 1962 AMC M422A1 Mighty Mite. It’s located in Vista, California and is on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $12,500! That’s a mighty price but these are mighty rare.

Mystery Hauler: 1950 Military Truck

The seller of this big old military truck claims it is a GMC “deuce and a half.” However, when I saw this truck, which is located in Durham, Connecticut and for sale on craigslist, I thought this might be… more»