Military

From The Archives #81

What a great photo of what I think are military Dodge Power Wagons crossing a river on a pontoon ferry in 1942. Are they Studebakers, GMC`s, Studebakers or what?

From The Archives #79

How about this vintage photo of soldiers huddled around the radio Willys Jeep to listen live to the World Series game in St. Louis?

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Are You A Volvo Sugga Fan?

We have featured a few Volvo Suggas for sale over the last few years, but have not looked investigated these interesting vehicles. While doing some research, we came across volvosugga.org. This site has tons of information on the Volvo TP21 Sugga, including lots of photos and manuals. While some restoration purists will be foaming at the mouth, I like the way the sites user is giving his Volvo Sugga a modern 7.3 diesel power plant. Obviously, he intends to drive the Volvo TP21 on a regular basis.

In the 1950’s, the Volvo TP21 fulfilled its original role as a rugged, off-road radio communications vehicle for the Swedish Armed Forces. Because of its snout-like front end and rounded rear end, the vehicle was nicknamed “Sugga”, meaning sow, or mother pig, in Swedish. (hear it pronounced: soo-ga ) Today, the Sugga is a favorite of military vehicle preservationists, 4×4 off-roaders, show-car enthusiasts, Volvo fanatics, and even auto-buffs who want a unique sport-utility vehicle for daily use. Volvosugga.org site provides information about Suggas, and in particular, my experiences buying a Sugga in Sweden, importing it to the US, restoring it and driving it.

From The Archives #76

The caption reads “Kelly Field, Texas. “Julius Caesar,” mascot of the Military Police. He boasts three ribbons and a pedigree.”

For Sale: 1968 Kaiser Jeep M715 Truck

I know a lot of our readers love the older military trucks. This 1968 Kaiser Jeep M715 truck appears to be in pretty good shape for the $5500 asking price. It was overhauled by the US Goverment in 1973, but there is very little information about its use after that. The truck is for sale in Utah by Boyce Equipment. Thanks to Bring A Trailer for finding it!

From The Archives #73

Is it wrong of me to want to see these rockets take off? I wonder how much the Willys Jeep moves around

From The Archives #71

Fedala, Morocco. Jeep rolling off a landing boat at Fedala harbor during the landing operations of the U.S. task forces there. Via G503.com