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1955 Jeep M151 - Auction - Billings, MT - 1959 JEEP M151 MUTTVERY RARE M151 RESTORED TO ORIGINAL SPECIFICATIONS. ONLY 5 OF THE 4X4 MODELS WERE RESTORED OUT OF THE 13 THAT MADE IT BACK STATE SIDE FROM VIETNAM. 2 OF THE 5 ARE HERE IN MONTANA AS THE MAN WHO WAS BEHIND THE COMPANY THAT RESTORED THE MUTT's HAS A HOME HERE IN MONTANA.The M151 had a monocoque design making it roomier than previous jeep designs, and incorporated an independent suspension with coil springs. It has since been replaced by the larger AM General HMMWV in most utility roles in frontline use.
In 1951 Ford Motor Company was awarded the contract to design a 1/4 ton 4×4 truck to replace the M38 and M38A1 model jeeps. The M151 was developed to specifications and guidance of the U.S. Army's Ordnance Tank Automotive Command. Design started in 1951 and testing and prototyping lasted through most of the fifties. Although the M151 was developed and initially produced by Ford, production contracts for the M151A2 were later also awarded to Kaiser and AM General Corp, a subsidiary of AMC.
Engine is a FORD 4-cyl., 141.5 cubic inch 71 hp at 4,000 rpm / 128 ft·lb at 1,800 rpm
Transmission is a 4-speed + reverse
Transfer case is only to engage / disengage front wheel drive
The current owner had door covers made by Harold's Upholstery. This JEEP has been tuned by Bicklers Automotive. No detail was over looked at great cost to make sure this JEEP is ready for the new owner. It is titled as a 2000 KIT CAR.
Very entertaining video of M151 in use!
[video=youtube;d-tT8o_JO6s]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-tT8o_JO6s[/video]
Link to ad on Hemmings.com
