1944 Kubelwagen

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I don't really spend too much time in militaria shops as I like, but today I swung into a new shop that just opened up and was surprised to see a 1944 Kubelwagen on the showroom floor. Motor is a post war replacement and the front seats need to be replaced. Guy is asking 39k. What do you think?

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[Schnellmeyer]

Correct me if I am wrong but that dash is not from a '44 model . !!!

[29THPZG]

Not a real Kubelwagen dash whatsoever! If the rest of it checked out, then maybe $25-30K. Seems a lot of questionable parts there........

[Michael N]

Not a real Kubelwagen dash whatsoever! If the rest of it checked out, then maybe $25-30K. Seems a lot of questionable parts there........

I agree, lots of issued. No deal here!

[Unfront]

Looks like its a 1943 - not a 44 like I thought. Dash is repro. I found the website:
http://www.thewarfront.com/military-vehicles-for-sale/

[airborne_steve]

I dont like the look of that one. It is missing many details which leads me to believe that it is a reproduction or at least a partial reproduction. Steve

[NickG]

The ad link description reads:


Clean restoration. Original body on a post war VW chassis. Motor is an early post war 25 HP engine. 6 volt system. Runs and drives very well. Excellently maintained. The front seat cushions and frames are not correct but the sale includes the correct cushions that match the rear cushions. Also included is a set of KdF early type hub caps and the canvas side skirt windows. Complete reproduction Kubelwagens are running for as high as 25K now. This is an original and running vehicle that one can drive and enjoy from day one and/or continue to drive while adding more authentic details. Email or call for more information. More photos upon request.

Type 82 VW-Kubelwagen
Built in December 1943
Chassis Number: 32241
Body Number: 32531

[david stone]

Yes, I thought the heater vents in the frame looked postwar.

[Drew M]

1943 Kubel

This 1943 Kubelwagen is at a fairly new store in Milwaukie, Oregon called The War Front. It is a 1943 and is an older restoration...probably in the 1970's. It is indeed very clean and would be an easy one to update with the correct parts...mainly the dash and the front seat frames. Those parts are easily available as repros now. Kubels worse than this have sold for up to 50K. This one (running and driving right now) is only $39,000. The store has a cool WWII museum as well..lots of mannequins!

[Bern]

This has no real relevance towards the discussion of authenticity, but this appears to be the same vehicle. That is, judging by the atypical placement of the non regulation axe and shovel.

http://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_kubelwagen.php