David Eilers

Newest Authenticast Surrey DJ-3A

eBay has been a bit frustrating lately as there has been a dearth of interesting vintage jeep items to purchase (especially interesting brochures). However, I did spot this Authenticast jeep for sale. The front bumper is broken (which seems the norm), but I do have the broken piece, so I will try to put it back together. Importantly, the straps, fringe and spare tire are all there (these are the three things most often missing).

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5 Comments

  1. Mike
    Nice find, I've never seen one like this, when were they made (years produced)?
    1. David Eilers
      Mike, I don't know when they were made; certainly after 1959. Here's some basic info about Comet: https://www.cj3b.info/Toys/Promos.html This information seems to explain how "Authenticast" came about as a part of Comet: http://www.alnavco.com/pdfs/history_of_superior_models.pdf I don't know how accurate this database is: https://s-mdb.com/company/view/66/1/ops/desc Whether this is the company that produced these jeeps isn't quite clear to me. Comet appears to have made wagons, surreys and other jeeps. Here is a pic of both a WWII jeep and SEEP by Authenticast (about 2/3 down the page): https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?t=206092 This info seems worth a larger post ... - Dave
  2. Mike
    Thank you Dave, for all this valuable information and for your time and effort, it is apricated.
  3. Todd Maxson
    I have one of these. curious to what it may be worth in excellent condition?
    1. David Eilers
      Todd, I've seen them listed on eBay for between $100-$200 depending on condition and completeness. What they are actually selling for I couldn't say for sure. I would imagine that collectors of high quality examples would pay more. The ones I've bought have averaged about $100, but mine don't looks perfectly NOS. Here is a poor example of one listed on eBay for $90, but I'd be surprised if the seller got that much: https://www.ebay.com/itm/325431394455 Here is another in about the same shape for $129.99: https://www.ebay.com/itm/393375862934 Another another in the same shape for $189: https://www.ebay.com/itm/335222543663 I hope that info helps. - Dave

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