The Jeep GPV Volkswagen From Sandman

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!

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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.

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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.

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3 Comments

  1. Craig/Vermont
    Your 'update' describes it as 'GPW' instead of 'GPV'....
  2. David Eilers
    J Johnson: Thanks for your response and congrats on finding this rare VW! I'm glad the site proved useful for you. I will add the pic to the post. Craig: sorry I missed your comment. I fixed the error.

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