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1963 Coot 4×4 OBO Vancouver, WA

April 12, 2026 • CATEGORIES: Other 4x4s, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1963 Coot 4×4
OBO Vancouver, WA
Probably not a 1963 but what do I know, from what I found 1967 was the bulk of the build out of the COOT and 1968, but I don’t know a ton past doing a large newspaper lift on them over the past few days, They are pretty neat rigs. Kinda a big rabbit hole for me but it was fun researching these and no one had them clipped so it should be some new to you stuff coming up.

Not sure what this one is with the side bars on the side, another of let me know what you think. Full spread to follow this post.

Dave posted one back in 2020, much nicer looking,

https://www.ewillys.com/?s=COOT
INFORMATION FROM SELLER:
No history , was on some property we purchased. This is value as parts . Come look and make me an offer. Have boats and trailers also
https://www.facebook.com/share/1iMvfw1Mjg/

 

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COOT Amphibious Articulating 4×4

April 12, 2026 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Other 4x4s, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Here is a series of clippings on the COOT 4X4, its a really interesting vehicle, that was built in the 1960’s they made quite a few of these, they seem pretty capable for what they are, with a 12HP Air Cooled Engine, they had a super climbing ability at 75% grade, that had to seem pretty sketchy at the time. Not the best in the water but on a calm crossing they appear to be able to get the job done, but something with a little bit of wake and it would be pretty dangerous to cross something like that I would think.

Overall there was a single positing Dave did back in 2020 that I ran across, then there was one this weekend I found.

Due to the work this took, I wont have a ton of posts, these eat up the eWillys time I have set aside, so not a Jeep or a Willys, but I was fascinated by them, they seemed to be a neat part of the 4×4 story that could use a small lift to record some of the information.

General Specs
Drive: High Traction 4- Wheel Drive
Tires: 8.85 x 15
Weight: 1,000 lbs
Trans: 2 Speed – Variable Speed Torque Converter
Engine: 12 HP Air Cooled Engine
Body: All Steel Construction
Brakes: Lever Actuated Disc Brakes
Speed: Max Road Speed 20 MPH- High Gear
Speed: Max Water Speed w/ Outboard Drive- 5 MPH
Grade: Max Climbing Gradient- 75%
Water Load: 600lb Capacity
Seats 4+

This was a pretty neat article……

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COOT 4X4 Ads

April 12, 2026 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Other 4x4s, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Here are some COOT Ads from the late 1960’s, mainly it looks like they were launched in 1967 and had built out 1000 of them by 1968. The factory was in CHICO, CA.

These range from 1967 to 1969

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1960 Jeep Willys Surrey blue/white $17,000  Fullerton, CA ***SOLD***

March 31, 2026 • CATEGORIES: Unique Jeeps, Unusual • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1960 Jeep Willys Surrey blue/white
$17,000  Fullerton, CA  ***SOLD***

Andy’s Picks- ***SOLD***

INFORMATION FROM SELLER:

Fun little 1960 Willy’s Surrey …fun little neighborhood toy….lots new over the years…rust free two wheel drive with column shift.  Go devil 134L 4cyl engine. Total production  of Surrey about 1100 from factory. Priced below market.  17000 dollars obo. Miles TMU.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1JCNfzZSbe/

 

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1937 Willys Model 37 $13,500 Stillwater, OK

February 24, 2026 • CATEGORIES: Uncategorized, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1937 Willys Model 37
$13,500 Stillwater, OK
These are pretty neat. Speedometer does not quite match the condition of this one, says was redone a while back.
INFORMATION FROM SELLER:
Up for consideration is an original 37′ Willys 4 Dr Sedan. There has been much work done to the car by a previous owner around 30 years ago with around 5,000 put on the car since then. Car came from Washington state, i dont see where its ever had any rust or collision repair, was probably a nice original to start with.
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1931 Willys Knight 66D $3,500 San Bernardino, CA

November 29, 2025 • CATEGORIES: Unusual • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1931 Willys Knight 66D $3,500 San Bernardino, CA

Have to stop by to get the details, like is the Sleeve Valve engine in the rig? Or is this just a roller.

AI Overview (copied from search, I like to read these at times, like the useful Bullet #3)

The image shows a rusty, unrestored antique car, identified as a 1931 Willys-Knight 66D 4-door sedan.

  • The vehicle appears to be a “survivor” car, meaning it has not been enhanced or restored.
  • It has visible rust and wear, consistent with a vehicle that has been stored for a long time.
  • The number “1931” is written on the windshield.
  • Willys-Knight cars were known for their sleeve-valve engines, which were considered advanced at the time.

Information from seller:

Willys … what you see is what you get MESSAGES WILL BE IGNORED.. stop by if interested!!! -675 e baseline st San Bernardino 92410 @OPEN Monday-Saturday 9-5pm.. @open Sunday 9-2pm Tow yard with a few cars for sale.. proper paperwork on hand!! First come first serve Cash or Zelle only..

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Hough HA Pay Loader $1,800 Mercer, PA

November 22, 2025 • CATEGORIES: Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Hough HA Pay Loader $1,800 Mercer, PA

#notawillys OK last one of the Not a Willys, but its amazing things that pop up, I feel this had to have a very specific use like some of the Willys implements. Should be a Waukesha FC engine. Small platform, they are pretty popular doing some quick search. Will stick to the Willys but if I had 100AC this would probably have a home to help move old iron around the yard. I do need a small forklift to get engines and parts to the second floor, this wont work for that.

Information from seller:

Hough HA pay loader. Has forks and the bucket. I put newer tires and new tubes on the front. Replaced the brake master cylinder. Replaced the gas valve. Runs well. Does have a power steering cylinder leak and possibly a hydraulic line leak.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1EqFx8eXfd/

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