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I hadn't heard from Sebastian for several months, so it was a nice surprise to get an email from him.  It turns out he just returned from a trip to his native country of Colombia.

Among his exploits on vacation was a 2 day trip in a CJ-3A with his dad that took them from Medellin to Bogota, covering nearly 400 km (about 250 miles) with elevations varying between 1300 ft to 8500 ft.

Sebastian provides images from his trip as the Flat Fender Club of Butler's website.  I've linked to a couple below.  I'm hoping to sneak into his luggage on his next trip to Colombia -- it's a beautiful place.  Thanks for sharing Sebastian!

Sebastian spotted the President of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos, driving this CJ-3A today in El Tiempo.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17,000.

"1959 WILLYS JEEP 1387 PRODUCED , Approximately 87 left in existence. This rare beast runs and drives perfectly and needs nothing with the exception of minor body work. this would make a great museum piece or a really cool swamp buggy if your looking for something built that no one else has,or a great work horse. buyers responsibility to have it shipped but it can be driven. low opening bid, low reserve no reasonable offer refused."

Unclear how much value is here.

https://treasure.craigslist.org/clt/d/sebastian-1950-willys-delivery/7549321013.html

"RESTORATION PROJECT
Shown by Appointment
PRICE IS FIRM"

Sebastian's father spotted this jeep and share the picture with us. Note the extended rear.

He writes, "My dad spotted this nice 3B in Villavicenio, Meta (Colombia). It seems
to be used for work or daily drive, the yellow plate means is registered
as a regular car. The white top looks nice and goes well with the
tires. However, it seems a little larger than normal. It seems there is
a cat or a dog underneath."

Sebastian writes, "Here are a few pics that my dad took last Saturday on a trip he did to “Puente Pelaez”. This is in Antioquia. As you can see it is a nice rural area where the Willys fits perfectly."

Sebastian was in Colombia last month and saw this amazing picture from a local Colombian festival.  I have got to see one of these festivals for myself sometime :-)

Unfamiliar with Yipaos?  Check out these videos: http://www.ewillys.com/?p=55703

Or view these pictures: http://tinyurl.com/879wmge

Sebastian's in Colombia for a week and forwarded this article regarding a jeep train in Colombia. Here are a few photos and the link to the article (it is in Spanish).

http://www.carroya.com/contenido/clasificar/Chicas_famosos/top_carroya/2013/ARTICULO-WEB-PTL_NOTA-12984087.html

Mark, Bob, and Sebastian all reported that Saturday's weather wasn't the best, with either rain or threats of rain.  Still, there was plenty of to do and many jeeps to photograph.  The most photographed vehicle seems to be the Concept FC.  There are many fans of that rig.

Mark has posted some photos at JeepTruck's Facebook Page:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/JeepTruckcom/108141260309

Here are some pics from Bob:

See more pics via the link below

Bob really liked Bill's barn find.  I do too.

Here are some pics from Sebastian.  I'm sure he'll be posting more at his website:  http://flatfenderclubofbutler.wordpress.com/

Here's Sebastian with his CJ-3B.

And a couple more:

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000

(12/11/2009) The grille on this doesn't look like a 1946 Grille.  I don't see the bow brackets on the driver's side either. The rear lights look incorrect ... I"m sure there's more.

"1946 Willis CJ2A-First Civilian Model. Complete restoration from the frame-up. Clear Florida title. 44miles on the motor & drive train. Pics included."