From: Julian Burke (julian@knology.net)
Date: Thu Sep 23 2004 - 18:17:38 PDT
How do you sell a truck like this with NO pictures??
> Sounds just like an ad listed on ebaymotors right now.
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> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2489965960
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> >From: "Adams-Graf, John" <grafj@krause.com>
> >To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> >Subject: [MV] FW: 1971 AM General 2.5 ton truck up for
> >Charity/Auction...Phoenix, AZ
> >Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2004 08:21:12 -0500
> >
> >
> >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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