Vehicle Description
Production began in 1951 on these Military M-37 vehicles that were
used extensively during the Korean war. There were several variants
that included a Command Truck (M42), Telephone Maintenance vehicle
(V41), Ambulance (M43), an enclosed utility truck (M152) and a air
field fire engine (R2).
The engines for these vehicles were actually carried over from the
1930's era passenger vehicles which actually led to its demise a
decade or so later. Because of the average speed of vehicles in the
military increased, these engines had some engine failures that
were quite common.
Most of these vehicles were sold to municipalities through
government auctions as this one was in 1954. It was purchased by
the village of Lake Leelanau from the U.S. Army after the Korean
war and was outfitted with a spotlight for rural fire fighting. It
stayed in service all the way through 2010 always being serviced by
the fire chief and also Master Mechanic. It was then sold to a
private party where it remains today.
This truck is in very stock mechanical condition with some cosmetic
restoration started. This awesome M37 has been fitted with radial
tires on top of powder coated wheels. This truck is believed to
have less than 3,000 miles from new.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please
visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
