Antique vehicles are something special in themselves, but military antique vehicles are a whole other niche. While there are many different surplus or decommissioned military made vehicles out there, it is not always easy to make them road worthy. That might be the case for this metal veteran, a 1941 International M2-4 which is for sale in Lincoln Nebraska for $6,500. Thank you Fred H for the tip on this truck. You can view the Craigslist posting here.
The engine components would be a 93 horsepower 6 cylinder, inline engine. It will have a 4 speed manual with a 2-speed transfer. In one of the photos, an original wheel with 5 lugs is visible. This indicates it was a later produced M2-4 because early models had 6 lugs. This could also mean it has a 12v charging system instead of a 6v. These trucks also could have come with or without a winch. The seller has different rims on the truck currently but has the originals.
International was not able to secure a significant contract with the Army during World War II, but they did provide vehicles for the Marines and Navy. They were 33rd on the list of government suppliers. The M2-4 replaced the M1-2 and was built in Springfield Ohio. M indicated military use, 2 indicated 2,000-pound payload and 4 indicated 4wd. Overall, there were 9,101 made, and considering their use and age, even in the condition it is in, this is quite a find.
There is no information on if it runs or not. There is also no information on the title or if it is able to be road worthy. Even so, there are still plenty of uses for a vehicle like this to the right person. It could be a push truck at a dirt track, or a farm or hunting truck, even a business vehicle for outdoor action sports like paintball, airsoft, or a shooting range. The truck might need some tinkering, but it could provide hours of entertainment to the right person.
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