1969 Jeep M175

- 3.8L Inline 6 Cylinder
- 4 Speed Manual Transmission
- 4x4
- 17k Miles Shown
- Green Over Green Interior

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“Better beam an M715 into your garage before their popularity hits the outer limits.” Hemmings, April 2011

“The plan (to replace the venerable M37 ¾-ton Army utility truck) was to use a civilian truck, or at least base the new military truck on civilian truck components in order to keep costs down….. Unfortunately, for all its good intentions, circumstances conspired against the M715: Upon its introduction, it would have an immediate baptism by fire in Vietnam and in that crucible….”

“Based around a Jeep Gladiator light truck, the M715 rode on a Dana 60 front axle and Dana 70 rear axle coupled to a divorced NP200 transfer case (meaning that the transfer case was driven by a shaft rather than being connected directly to the transmission). The transmission was the heavy-duty Borg-Warner T98 with a compound low gear; the truck's final drive gear ratio was a goat-trail-climbing 5.87:1.”

Offered here is a “5-quarter” M715 Army utility truck bearing its manufacturer's “Jeep” logo prominently embossed on the tailgate. Manufactured in 1969 at the height of the Vietnam war, the truck has 17,464 miles showing on its odometer. It remains in its standard Army livery and olive-drab paint.

The truck's exterior paint has been refreshed (as most military vehicles generally are at some point). The finish is free of significant flaws; white stars and vehicle identification markings are not original, but are of the same size and location as the originals. There is no notable damage to any sheet metal body panels, either on the Jeep Gladiator cab or the military-spec cargo body. (To best assess the quality of the paint and trim finishes, please be sure to view the close-up photographs of the car in the accompanying gallery.) The truck includes standard military features and equipment including low-intensity blackout lighting, upright fold-down windshield, brush-bar grille protection, tow hooks, and entrenching tools (“pioneer equipment” in military-speak). The cab and cargo-area roofs are covered in very well-maintained canvas. The ride height of the truck would be considered “lifted” by current standards, but is in fact stock for these military tactical vehicles. Stock, 15-inch, 6-lug, painted steel wheels are mounted with GoodYear® 9.00x16LT tires replacing the non-directional military originals.

Inside, creature comforts are minimal in favor of pure military utility. The color theme is unchanged from the exterior with the addition of seat upholstery in brown vinyl. All surfaces are clean and undamaged; the upholstery is very well-maintained military-specification, free of rips or other damage. Floors are painted steel with rubber mats added. The upright dashboard includes the full array of center-mounted analog gauges; pull-lever controls are mounted across the lower dash. The common military lighting switches are configured to make inadvertent use of the lights less likely in a nighttime tactical situation. A metal storage box has been added between the front bucket seats. The shift lever for the 4-speed manual transmission is mounted on the floor alongside emergency brake and transfer-case levers. The original Army data plates remain riveted to the dash; original delivery date and serial number are shown. The rear cargo area shows signs of use, but no significant damage; side-facing fold-down troop seats deploy from the cargo framing.

Under the hood, the 3.8-liter, inline-6-cylinder engine commands a clean, but not detailed engine bay. Components are complete and unmodified; surfaces are original. Viewed from below, the heavy-duty chassis, suspension, and drivetrain are complete and undamaged.

The M715's logbook and technical manual (TM) are included in the sale.

While the more than 120 high-definition photographs and the short walk-around-and-startup video available on the GarageKeptMotors website showcase this '69 Jeep M715 in detail from every angle, including from below, we expect and encourage in-person inspections at our Grand Rapids, Michigan showroom. Please call to arrange an appointment in advance as our showroom is not open to the public. And feel free to get in touch anytime by phone or email if you have questions.

The website militarytrader.com documented the rarity of the M715: “The first production contract, for 20,680 vehicles, was awarded to Kaiser in March of 1966. Trucks began rolling off the assembly line in Toledo in January 1967. Additional contracts brought the production total to more than 30,500 M715 series trucks by the time production ceased in 1969.” The well-preserved and rare truck offered here is sure to find a new owner ready to enjoy its off-road charms while respecting its service to the country.