From: m35products (m35prod@optonline.net)
Date: Tue Sep 21 2004 - 19:33:27 PDT
Another entry in the "Ads we never finished reading" category. Sorry, but
when I got to the "GL is inviting..." part, I immediately lost interest. I
will predict that a well-meaning, generous bidder will win the auction, and
when he finally gets his EUC and goes to pick up the truck, it will look
quite a bit different than when he first saw it.
apb
----- Original Message -----
From: "Adams-Graf, John" <grafj@krause.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 9:21 AM
Subject: [MV] FW: 1971 AM General 2.5 ton truck up for
Charity/Auction...Phoenix, AZ
>
> This note about about an M35A2 being auctioned for charity was sent to me.
It auctions before the next magazine goes out, so I thought I would post it
to the list. I don't know a thing about the truck. -John A-G
>
> Hi John,
>
> I know it's past your deadline, but I wanted to tell you about a special
> event we have coming up. Government Liquidation is inviting military
> vehicle enthusiasts to bid on a 1971 AM General 2.5 ton truck, to be
> auctioned off on Saturday, October 2nd, outside of Bank One Ballpark
located
> in downtown Phoenix, AZ.
>
> A true American classic, these trucks were first produced in 1949, and
> today's examples are being used by our troops in the Persian Gulf. This
> particular M35A2 was built by AM General in 1971 in Southbend, Indiana,
and
> is in running condition.
>
> It has all wheel drive, and a flick of a switch inside disconnects the
front
> axle drive for highway cruising. It has a 10,000 pound capacity
PTO-driven
> front winch and the 200 feet of wire rope lets you reach well away from
the
> truck.
>
> In addition to the winch, this truck has two other desirable options. It
> has a hard top cab rather than canvas, and it's equipped with power
> steering. The hard top, winch and power steering normally sell for over
> $1000.00 each, PLUS installation, but are included here.
>
> With rising fuel prices, this vehicle's Multifuel capability can come in
> handy, too. Normally running on diesel, the truck will also burn
gasoline,
> kerosene and jet fuel, or a mixture of these, without any modification or
> adjustment. They have also been tested on alcohol and vegetable oil, even
> used motor oil.
>
> This truck is equipped to run in almost five feet of water, and with the
> addition of an accessory kit, can run completely submerged.
>
> Its heavy-duty suspension allows you to transport 2.5 tons anywhere the
> truck will go, or 5 tons on the highway. A Trailer hitch is also
provided.
> It has a five speed overdrive transmission and two speed transfer case,
> giving you a choice of ten forward speeds or two in reverse....the choices
you
> need to go anywhere.
>
> Proceeds from the auction go to the Miracle League "Because every child
> deserves a chance to play baseball."
>
> Terms of Sale:
>
> - Submission of an End Use Certificate (EUC) is required.
> - The Buyer cannot take possession of the truck until their EUC is
approved.
> - A 10% Buyer's premium will be in effect for this Auction.
> - Subject to Tax, unless a Tax Exemption Certificate is provided.
>
> The truck will be parked on 4th Street, west of Bank One Ballpark in
> downtown Phoenix, and bidding will begin approximately one hour before the
> baseball game. For more details logon to www.takemeouttotheauction.com,
> Thank you,
> Robyn
>
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