Search: Scamp

UPDATE: Still Available.

(09/08/2017) Looks in good shape. The recessed headlights suggest this was more likely a Scamp than a Veep, but both kits looked very similar otherwise (as best as I can tell).

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/jeep-cj3a-veep-style-5-seater/6362710297.html

"Fun to drive, draws attention from admirers, great for snowbirds to pull behind an RV.
In 2004, at this jeep's birth, it took a second place in a car show in Sacramento.

This is a conversion of a 1946 Willy's jeep cj3a (army style) into what was called back in the '70's a "Veep", which meant a steel Jeep body with VW bug running gear (motor and trans).

This Jeep body came out of a shipping crate with army green paint and had never been assembled until i opened it and bolted the hood and floor plate together in 2004. The engine is a dual port stock 1600cc air-cooled motor with a single solex 30 carburetor built in 2004. It has a type 1 transmission with standard 4-spd manual shifting. This Jeep includes the following features:
Four wheel disc brakes
External oil cooler w/ thermostatically controlled cooling fan
Four Fox shocks including external reservoirs in the rear
VW beam front end
Centerline aluminum rims (new tires)
White front bucket seats
A removable rear bench that seats 3 on black diamond stitching
VDO vintage gold rimed gauges
The clear plastic windows in the doors was replaced in 2016
Diamond plate floor under the hood compartment
Custom spare tire mount on front for improved weight distribution
Many customizations..

Many of the upgrades and customizations were installed by a shop in mesa around 2015 and cost me over $8,000.

This jeep has an original 14,000 miles on it from the front to the transmission and engine and from top to bottom. You can see from the youtube video address above that the jeep runs great and sounds awesome. This jeep does not have the old low gearing of a 1946 army jeep with top limits of 45mph. This jeep can do 65-70mph on the freeway easy.

I used it for a daily commuter for a year, then played with it as a pleasure vehicle for the family, now it just sits in the garage and only gets run on the weekends. I just drove it from Arizona to San Francisco for a business trip for a few weeks then back again. It ran perfectly. However, I'm interested in trying something else now.

I am taking offers and will consider all offers that are presented via voicemail or direct phone call. I will not respond to nor consider offers via email or text.

I am under no illusion that I will get back my $15,000 that i have invested in the Jeep and will not be offended by your offer. Please offer what you think it is worth to you and I'll accept or decline with no hard feelings nor offense taken.

Make sure you watch the youtube video before contacting me since it answers many questions about the Jeep.

Will consider trade for a Suzuki Sidekick or a Geo Tracker or Toyota RAV4 but only a 2dr hard top in fully restored condition that is as pristine as my Jeep and I prefer a 2wd."

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2,875.

This looks to be original Veepster Kits. Learn more about Veepsters here. I'm surprised to see these kits in Lakeview. It's a pretty small town.

"Kit car company has extra projects that need to be cleared out.
Fiberglass bodies - 1946 Jeep CJ3a $ 2,875. 
Dena - dunebuggy body $ 4,275.

Bodies are ready to mount on shortened VW pan or tube chassis. We have a VW pan, tube chassis or electric pan chassis available.
We can give quotes on finishing with VW engine or high or low speed electric. Lithium battery system.
Many reconditioned VW parts and many used parts available.
VW conversion system to convert your bug to electric.

Also have a 1972 bug stripped down to rebuild.
Set of 4 wire wheels - 15" x 8" fits Chevy S-10"

This doesn't appear to be an M-38-like body, as I don't see cutouts on the driver's side.  This is unusual.

"I have a 1948 willys (vw powered) aka veep. I am looking to trade it for a 71' or earlier vw bus, bug, or ghia. the veep has vw bug suspension good working brakes and good tranny. it does not have a motor in it at this time it takes a standard vw aircooled bug engine. It had a motor in it through the fall and winter i just took it out last month. thats how i know the about the tranny and brakes and all the electrical good too, also has a good top no tears. the seats need some upholstery work which i could fix if we make a deal. so if you got something you want to trade contact me. I have a clear title in hand"

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/bar/1173385809.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9250.

(08/26/2010) According to the seller, this is a factory built Veep.  This is one of the nicer Veeps I've seen.

"This is a factory built Veep. They were built from 1979 to 1981. It is an all metal CJ3 body on a really tough square tube chassis with all VW running gear. Really well done and well constructed. Drives smoothly like a VW and not like a jeep CJ3. It is the ultimate ride for street or off road. Would make a great hunting buggy. Will go most anywhere without much effort. I have owned the veep for over 20 years and it has always been stored inside. The bottom of the car is as clean as the top. It has a soft top, frame and doors. The car was appraised about a year ago for insurance purposes at $12,200.00. I am asking $9,250.00 for the car and will look at all offers. Need the storage space."

UPDATE: The status of Gobex is unknown. Their website is no longer active.

Here's a couple unusual fiberglass, rear engine powered jeeps sold by a South African company called Gobex.  These are updated versions of the VEEP.  This might make a fun, different, race jeep body.   The exchange rate between the US dollar and the South African Rand is approx $100 - R863, so the CJ2 Jade Jeep Kit costs R14,615 or $1697.68.

"MISSION:  To become the leading provider of beach buggies, both long wheel base and short wheel base units. We manufacture the popular CJ2 and CJ6 replica Jeeps.  The Company started in 1983 as Steve's buggies on the South Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal South-Africa. Over the years, as part of ongoing researh and development, a number of products have been refined and manufactured."

http://www.gobex.co.za/index.htm

I found this body, which I believe is a Gobex body and not a Veepster body, at this site.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

Looks in good shape. The seller mentions videos in the description, but I could find no links to them.

"Built in 2006 and titled as a 1964.
Mileage reads 38000
A recently rebuilt 1600cc Dual port VW engine that starts easily and runs good.
4 speed manual transmission that is quiet and works as it should.
The body is a Willys M38 military Jeep steel body with folding windshield, no rust and the diamond plate corner pieces are just decorative.
New front disc brakes on a ball joint front end and rear drum brakes.
This is a full frame Jeep and does not use a VW pan.
This is a super fun Jeep to drive, its faster than a stock M38, easy to get in and out of and easily cruises at highway speeds.
This Jeep is ready to go and could be driven home.
Please look at all the photos and watch the videos."

UPDATE IV: "J" was able to locate and purchase one of these rare sandman GPVs.

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Originally posted Aug 19, 2023, UPDATE III: Jay shared some more pics!

UPDATE II: After 10 plus years, we finally have a photo of an actual GPV Volkswagen-jeep! Thanks to Jay for sending this photo. I hope we can get some more!

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UPDATE Jan 18, 2013:  I found a second brochure that identifies this as a Sandman GPV

Has anyone ever heard of this Volkswagen/jeep model?  It doesn't seem to be a VEEP.  Other searches yielded nothing about this unusual rig.

View all the information on eBay

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BROCHURE #2

"original non color folder 8.5 x 5.5 folded , 17 x 5.5 unfolded . This Jeep replica used a Volkswagen chassis . Produced by General Purpose Vehicles , Sandman Sales , Fortworth Texas.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.

(08/16/2016) Looks fun.

"This is a kit car project from the 70s. It uses an all steel Willys body with a steel 2x3 steel tube frame. It uses a VW Link pin front beam, A VW sedan extended rear trailing arm/ adjustable torsion beam suspension. Standard VW bus 4 speed trans. All gas shocks. Two removable poly seats with covers. Standard 5 point racing harness, Front mounted 6.5 gal RJS fuel cell. rack & pinion steering. Aluminum front and rear wheels. Aluminum skid pan. Air horns. Complete tig welded roll cage. 1600cc dual port VW engine. Remote Oil cooler and filter. Rear mounted aux start switch in engine compartment. Nerf bars and front bumper. This vehicle was used as a promotional race jeep in the traveling short course series, The Michigan Off-Road Championships. Great for the street, sand or trails. No Rust. No trades, no green stamps, no calls from Europe with wire transfers, no unclaimed lotto tickets. Call or text only. E mail not answered because of spam"

Mike spotted this odd combination of parts. It's a fiberglass CJ-5 replica body on a 1966 VW Chassis powered by a 16hp Kohler air cooled engine. Starting bid is $6000.

View all the information on eBay

1946 jeep willys on A 1966 Volkswagen Sedan Chassis. Turn key, powered by a 16 hp Koehler air cooled engine, RWD . New York State street legal Top speed is 40-50 mph Sold frame with no rust. Stored in a climate controlled pole barn. This Jeep has drum brakes, 15’ tires, like new, 4 speed clutch less Volkswagen transmission. Fiberglass Jeep shell, collapsable front windshield. Front hood opens for storage This Jeep is perfect for a beach house, campsite or campgrounds. Sold as is and buyer is responsible for shipping or pick up ."

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.

Has a tiny bit of rust at the driver's step, but otherwise looks in good shape.

"This is an original VEEP VW kit car assembled using a kit from Hadley Engineering in 1978. The all steel Willy's body sits on a 2"X3" box steel frame. A VW link pin front beam, a sedan extended rear trailing arm/adjustable torsion beam suspension, a VW bus 4 speed trans and 1969 air-cooled VW engine complete the kit. This rare kit is sought after by both Jeep and VW fanatics and always garners attention wherever you go.

The 'BestTop' vinyl top is only a few years old and is like new. Always garaged. The overall condition is very good with limited surface rust. Starts and runs great. Rear wheel drive. Brakes are a bit touchy as expected with the vintage drum style brakes. This unit includes a solid tow-bar and the light weight makes this a breeze to tow.

Meets registration requirements as an antique auto registered as a 1969 VW."