What would you do with a pair of sub-2000lb aluminum bodied convertibles w/ AWD, dual LSDs, 4-wheel independent suspension, and inboard brakes? Three loaded jeeps or 26 men can be carried by a new giant helicopter demonstrated at Bridgeport, Connecticut, Monday. "1960 M422 MIGHTY MITE for sale,$6500 #366 12/20/1960,complete jeep,has correct . Probably why the price is so low?? Please contact John at: Up to 1,500 miles). transmission: manual , Source: https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/winston-rare-m422-mighty-mite-barn-find/6814294201.html, 2017 Deadclutch a Blue Helix Design Project | Privacy. Never could get it stuck and we tried all the time. 704 230 1010. 1953 Press Photo Captain CN Raper, Mighty Mite test run accident, Quantico, VA. They have clear titles and include a lot of new and used spare parts. 422(a) longer base. The M422 'Mighty Mite' is a lightweight -ton 4x4 tactical truck, suitable for airlifting and manhandling. 11 posts . Ten prototypes, called the M-422E1, were built for tests. The front-end body aluminum panels are complete and included. It can be found here on Craigslist in Chloride, New Mexico. We empower classic and exotic car buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts with insights for the collector car industry including market values, price comparisons, listing alerts and more. Not on international or US islands. Made by AMC, air cooled four wheel drive in running condition. Contact Form. Beautiful 1968 Javelin, rare, attention getter. Absolutely must come with a cranking handle so no need for a starter motor. (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). 1961 Mighty Mite M-422a1 Sacramento, Ca $25k - Ewillys. 1961, V-4 air-cooled, water-proof ignition, independent suspension, aluminum body, 1,700 lbs. 1961 Amc Mighty Mite For Sale. Help me find a build thread - VW Beetle Type 1. THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE IS EITHER OUR OPINION, THE OPINION OF THE FORMER OWNER, OR BASED OFF OF VISUAL AIDS AND SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AS FACT. 1960 Mighty Mite AMC M422This Mighty Mite has been almost completely restored and looks and runs great. 23 - 24 October 2020. I have 4 jeep mighty mites they are unrestored and need work. There will be a $2500restocking fee (effective from time vehicle is paid for and paperwork is completed on the sale). It has been stored in a barn for over 30 years, and will need new batteries. Driven 12,345 miles Restored 1962 mighty mite. Aluminum electralosis/corrosion, there are only a few types of antifreeze and only distilled water is to be used. 1 talking about this. **SOLD**. Transmission: NP4300 4-speed, integral single-speed . Because it is missing some minor suspension components and the front aluminum body pieces have been removed (but are included) it simply looks like less of a vehicle. Originally Posted May of 2018:The hood and windshield on this jeep are different from the standard Mighty Mite. Photo is dated 3-20-1953.. The initial 1,250 were the 107-inch-long M422, like this example for sale in our classifieds, while the rest were M422A1sa virtually identical variant that was 6 inches longer and was said to be much preferred by troops. Its hood number (179849) is 3 numbers away from another Mighty Mite (179846) that appeared in the press video at the bottom of this post. This is an Original Mighty Mite Army Jeep . Some of the Daimler Chrysler, Inc., trademarks including Jeep. Bring a Trailer/wilco. IT IS COMMON THAT THESE COMPONENTS WILL NEED UPKEEP OR ATTENTION. The M422 weighed 1700lb which was a little more than the USMC had wanted and the M422A1 was 80lb heavier at 1780lb. *This calculator is for informational use only and is based on the information you provide. This is a lightweight 1/4 ton 4 wheel drive tactical truck. 2023-01-16 16:27. This unusual build is a modified Mighty Mite. Garage stored for 18 yrs. In addition the buyer will need to pay for the shipping of the vehicle back to AP Vintage Motors. DESCRIPTION. It is suitable for airlifting and manhandling. Search collectibles for brochures and more. You can contact him via phone at7606939285 or via email atLancehicks @ ymail.com (remove spaces around the @). AMC V-4. M-422A1 Mighty Mite Eastover, SC **SOLD**, 1968 M-422A Mighty Mite Palmdale, CA $7500, 1963 Mighty Mite Hinton, IA **Status Unknown**, Year? Due to the improvement of helipcopter cargo capacities, the Mighty Mite only had a short useful life before it was discontinued in 1962. The M422 and its later and longer variant the M422A1 were created for military use, and intended to be able to be moved by cargo helicopters. Mighty Mite M422 M422A1 Best Quality Pinion Seal USA Heavy Duty Fits Front Rear. However, he says that the Mighty Mite commands infinitely more attention. This single-speed transfer case has a 5.24:1 First gear, serving as a fourth forward gear when the shift-on-the-fly 4WD is engaged. Bid for the chance to own a 1961 AMC M442A1 Mighty Mite at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online Lot #42,9411961 M422A1 Mighty Mite Military Jeeps For Sale, 1961 M422A1 Mighty Mite Nice survivor M422A1 Runs and drives Engine runs great Very complete Priced to sell Price: $950000 DISCLAIMER: The . They have clear titles and include a lot of new and used spare parts. It has never been driven on the open road nor on off road trails. Did you mean to enter this number as a bid? Sometimes there are really unique items here. $4,850. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. There are thousands. *This calculator is for informational use only and is based on the information you provide. Lots of competing visual angles. PHOTO PROPS ARE NOT ALWAYS INCLUDED IN SALE. Once we are ready to put a vehicle for sale it is turn key! $4500.00 firm, already lost shipping charges. Engine: 108ci air-cooled AMC AV-108-4 V-4. Produced by AMC This one has been converted to Volkswagen power. They have We've detected that JavaScript is not enabled in your browser. The five-digit odometer shows 21k miles, and the total mileage is unknown. This 61 M422A1 is owned by Carl Casanova of Newbury Park, California. WE ARE BROKERS ON THESE VEHICLES AND DO OUR BEST TO INSPECT BUT YOU THE BUYER HAVE RESPONSIBILITY TOO. The interior is bare-bones and utilitarian, but all appears to be there. This Mite would need some suspension work, as well as some front-end steering/suspension pieces to be complete in that area. This Mighty Mite has been restored and looks and runs great. https://cars.ksl.com/listing/5701558?ad_cid=19, M422 Mighty Mite $12,250 OBO Excellent condition Run & Drive only 12 left in the whole US driving condition independent suspension all original (((air-cooled engine))) 24 volts. If you don't win, your existing pre-authorization will be released. Its diminutive size and feathery weight allowed it to be easily airlifted by helicopter into action and maneuvered through rough terrain by troops. Pretty neat rigs and fairly rare. Bill spotted this project Mighty Mite for sale. overall weight. Message Us Lots of work to get it out to restored shape. Aluminum body, fiberglass hood and fenders from a Toyota Landcruiser. $15,000 - Chloride, NM: "Rare Marine Corps M422 Mighty Mite for sale. We will not negotiate our prices for our consignors vehicles or owned inventory. . In the 1950s, the Marines needed a lighter-than-Jeep vehicle for Vertical Envelopment Operations in Southeast Asia. Sep 7, 2019 | $ 5k-10k, Washington. I collect military vehicles but never owned a Jeep ao anything like it, a few M37 pickups but otherwise only bigger trucks! Post by Dukes Sun Dec 02, 2018 3:37 pm Just acquired 4 M-422 Mighty Mites 1 M-422 (405, Delivery 12-21-60) auto parts - by owner, do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers. From the seller's description: 1961 AMC M422 Mighty Mite, Vietnam Era Military Vehicle, M422 Mighty Mite made by American Motors. DAA Industry Opt Out The AMC Mighty Mite is a rare relic from the Vietnam War. Seller has an additional rolling chassis (sounds like it is not included in the price though). All rights reserved. Jan 7, 2022 - Explore Dean Westergren's board "M.M. The independent suspension utilizes a front leading-arm and rear trailing-arm setup, and braking is provided by inboard drums mounted on the differential housings. Weighing a half-ton less than a contemporary CJ (Civilian Jeep), the military Mighty Mite answered the need for a small and capable vehicle that could be air-dropped into combat and other sticky situations. Aluminum body, These were marine Corp only and are smaller then a willys jeep. This is an original press photo. The internal condition of all three engines is unknown. Today, its likely to be the darling of your local Veterans Day parade, but this 1961 AMC M422 Mighty Mite, for sale on Hemmings.com, was built to be the Walther PPK of general-purpose, four-wheel-drive military rigs: elegantly simple, lightweight and easy to conceal. Heres what appears to be the original photo: UPDATE: These various photos show the early testing ofMighty Mites. Heres the link, though his vehicle has not yet been added to the list as of this post: http://www.silverauctions.com/auction_carlist.php?id=322, This photo appeared in the August 19, 1953, issue of the Dayton Daily News (Ohio). The body metal on these vehicles is aluminum, so there is no body panel rust. To return a vehicle a return contract must be signed within 72 hours of delivery of vehicle. Engine: 108ci air-cooled AMC AV-108-4 V-4 Missing air cooling and a couple small items. Vehicle description. Valid Pennsylvania title. The Mighty Mite was manufactured for the Marine Corps for use in the jungles of Vietnam. Lower seat cushion 1961 AMC M422A1 Mighty Mite wyoming > odometer: 390 The Mighty Mite came in a variety of wheelbases and was capable of reaching speeds of 65 mph. Will need to be picked up or shipped.. 1974 AMC Javelin in Maple Lake, MN. This is all kinds of cool, and appears to be in great shape. A lot of Famous Rock Stars drove this Jeep when they stayed at the Recording Studio, This Jeep still has all the Caribou Ranch ( CR ) Logos still on itSee Pictures It has the ability to ford deep rivers and was buoyed by a novel floating system that allowed the drive wheels to function as paddle wheels. 1961 USMC Mighty Mite Jeep. Call for more info.. 2,500 miles since build was completed in 2016. Photo is dated 12-05-1954. Subaru swapping A/C VW What do I need to know? We see the classic Willys Jeep pop up with some regularity as a vintage military vehicle hobbyist can easily buy and restore, but the Mighty Mite comes along far less frequently. DEPOSITS TO PURCHASE VEHICLE/S IS $500, UPON PAYMENT OF THE $500 THE VEHICLE WILL BE HELD FOR 72 HOURS PENDING FINAL PAYMENT. Darin Schnabel 2019 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's. Lot 1173. Mighty Mites were viewed as disposable surplus trucklets after the Vietnam War ended, but their charming looks and relative scarcity have grown on military collectors, driving prices gradually upward over the years. Only about 1000 of the M422 were built in 1961, and about 1200 M422a1 (about 12 inches longer) were built in 1962. The vehicle weighed like 1200 pounds wet, they had a proclivity for tipping over. However there are two correct Might Mite 2nd pattern windshields included in the sale. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/939593860178661, Rare 1962 Mighty Mite Jeep made by AMC for the Marines during the Vietnam War. Recent service reportedly consisted of changing the oil and replacing the batteries, fuel lines, and fuel filter. Tech Specs. CLASSIC.COM is a trademark of CLASSIC.COM LLC. These two photos show various aspects of Mighty Mite testing. The Mighty Mite was powered by a 1.8L V4 engine, and saw less than 4,000 examples made of all variants. Here are two links to these reports: https://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/login. Power is provided by an AMC-designed 1.8L air-cooled V4, which was factory rated at 52 horsepower and 90 lb-ft of torque. New (Other) $130.00. Trucks United States (Mighty Mite Jeep type). Good luck! Good Luck, I think one of these was the Jeep in the Disney Jungle Cruise ride for years. 1250 of the M422 were made and 2672 of the M422A1. Then helicopters with bigger payloads became available and the Mighty Mite was obsolete after just a relative handful were built. -. It was developed by the Marines for delivery by airlift to terrain not accessible to combat vehicles. It is a 4 speed manual transmission with transfer case to engage/disengage th. I am not willing to part these out. "1961 mighty mite,Viet Nam American motor serial #1730, 4108 miles, 3000 made, body great condition, aluminum body. At a demonstration today of the new Mighty Mite jeep, described as truck, utility, 1/4 ton, 44, the sandbag load shifted while the jeep was on an inclined bank, the vehicle overturned, but the driver, Captain C.N. WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO ASSIST! If you win the auction, your card will be charged for the service fee and you pay the seller directly for the vehicle. AMC M422 Mighty Mite Rear Axle Drive Shaft Propeller Axle N.O.S. They have clear titles and include a lot of new and used spare parts. Scotty Gilbertson. Try going to your local auto parts store to get a set of brake pads for it (or ANY part for that matter)!?! 1961 AMC Mighty Mite M422A1 located in MNTitle Shipping available for additional cost $16,50000 Contact [email protected] . Production then shifted to a more comfortable 71-inch-wheelbase M422A1. Continue reading . INSPECTION OR DENIAL RESULTING IN NOT PURCHASING THE VEHICLE/S DOES NOT WARRANT REFUND OF DEPOSIT. 1959 - 1962, Mighty Mite, M422, Wanted, USED PARTS FOR SALE, and Knowledge Base. This Mighty Mite is now offered with a selection of spares and a California bill of sale. 1954 Sikorsky S-56 Helicopter Backing Jeep into Cargo area Press Photo. IF MONEY OFFERED TO SHIP VEHICLE BY BUYERIS COMPARABLE TO GOING RATE SHIPPING WILL HAPPEN WITHIN THE 10 DAY ALLOTMENT. Someone got lucky. mighty mite circa 1960s 1963 American Motors M422A1 Mighty-Mite The Elkhart Collection 55 hp, 1.8-liter V-4 engine Four-speed manual transmission Equipped with four-wheel-drive transfer case A military jeep built for air-drop Marine use Last year they were produced! The initial 1,045 were the 65-inch-wheelbase M422 model. Offer. Garage stored for 18 yrs. 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