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Title: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007 - Solved! 1957 NEKAF JEEP M38 A1
Post by: Otto Puzzell on May 15, 2007, 05:36:52 AM
(http://www.autopuzzles.com/NTMV05152007.jpg)
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Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007
Post by: pieter on May 15, 2007, 08:25:45 AM
Is there a catch again? It looks like a WW2 Willys Jeep
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007
Post by: Otto Puzzell on May 15, 2007, 08:27:55 AM
It's a pro puzzle - of course there's a catch!  :D
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007
Post by: GRAYWOLF on May 15, 2007, 09:25:56 AM
Looks like a CJ-5, except for the headlights.
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007
Post by: Otto Puzzell on May 15, 2007, 11:26:59 AM
It sure does.
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007
Post by: GRAYWOLF on May 15, 2007, 11:37:27 AM
So, what are the colors of the flag on the bumper?
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007
Post by: Otto Puzzell on May 15, 2007, 11:56:31 AM
Good question... :(
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007
Post by: grobmotorix on May 15, 2007, 12:44:28 PM
Well, south korean company Ssangyong started in 1954.

They seem to have built Jeep at least from 1974 ("Apr. 1974     Co-established Shinjin Jeep Motor Co., Ltd / 
Feb. 1977     Developed 4, 5 and 6-passenger diesel jeep models)

http://www.smotor.com/en/overview/history_3.jsp


here you can see some more pics  .


http://www.ssangyongapeldoorn.nl/ssangyong/

Shijin (or Sinjin) Jeep seems to have been 50:50 AMC and Ssangyong/Shinjin.
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007
Post by: Otto Puzzell on May 15, 2007, 12:59:29 PM
Not one of those.
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007
Post by: GRAYWOLF on May 15, 2007, 02:35:19 PM
Is it AMC or US built?
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007
Post by: Tifosi on May 15, 2007, 02:55:07 PM
Is it a Mahindra?


Dan
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007
Post by: Otto Puzzell on May 15, 2007, 03:29:45 PM
Quote from: GRAYWOLF on May 15, 2007, 02:35:19 PM
Is it AMC or US built?

No.
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007
Post by: Otto Puzzell on May 15, 2007, 03:30:03 PM
Quote from: Tifosi on May 15, 2007, 02:55:07 PM
Is it a Mahindra?


Dan

No
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007
Post by: GRAYWOLF on May 15, 2007, 04:03:15 PM
Is this another AMC KD like the Mexican Matador?
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007
Post by: Allan L on May 15, 2007, 04:07:18 PM
If that were a civilian registration, it's in the Dutch format, but that may not be the case.
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007
Post by: Otto Puzzell on May 15, 2007, 04:09:38 PM
Quote from: GRAYWOLF on May 15, 2007, 04:03:15 PM
Is this another AMC KD like the Mexican Matador?

Oh, no. I learned my lesson on that one!  ::)
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007
Post by: erbas on May 17, 2007, 09:47:49 AM
Quote from: Allan L on May 15, 2007, 04:07:18 PM
If that were a civilian registration, it's in the Dutch format, but that may not be the case.

http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nekaf  in dutch   ;D
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007
Post by: Allan L on May 17, 2007, 12:29:01 PM
Quote from: erbas on May 17, 2007, 09:47:49 AM
Quote from: Allan L on May 15, 2007, 04:07:18 PM
If that were a civilian registration, it's in the Dutch format, but that may not be the case.

http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nekaf  in dutch   ;D

Looks like a team effort to me ;D
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007
Post by: lynxd67 on May 17, 2007, 05:11:27 PM
Looks like an Austin to me
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007
Post by: Otto Puzzell on May 18, 2007, 04:29:57 AM
Quote from: erbas on May 17, 2007, 09:47:49 AM
Quote from: Allan L on May 15, 2007, 04:07:18 PM
If that were a civilian registration, it's in the Dutch format, but that may not be the case.

http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nekaf  in dutch   ;D

I'm guessing that you're guessing it's a Nekaf, in which case you are correct! 1957 NEKAF M38 A1
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007 - Solved! 1957 NEKAF M38 A1
Post by: DeAutogids.nl on May 10, 2010, 10:41:01 AM
Although known as the Nekaf, it could've been build by Nekaf, Van Twist or another company. Unfortunately, I forgot the last one.

Anyway, it might be interesting to know that Van Twist also has made the Jeep for at least some time.
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007 - Solved! 1957 NEKAF M38 A1
Post by: DynaMike on May 10, 2010, 04:17:44 PM
'DM-55-84' still exists, and is listed by RDW as NEKAF M38 A1, first registration from 30 June 1957, current license since 1996 (so probably until then it will have had its military license plates) and a new owner since February, this year.
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007 - Solved! 1957 NEKAF M38 A1
Post by: DeAutogids.nl on May 10, 2010, 04:52:19 PM
Just between you and me, the RDW is known for registering cars badly. Nekaf was never the name under which itwas officially sold to anybody (which would be the army in this case).

Having said that, it is nice that the maker is honoured, whereas the RDW normally chooses the easiest solution.
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007 - Solved! 1957 NEKAF M38 A1
Post by: DeAutogids on May 20, 2011, 10:04:18 AM
I have done some more research and Nekaf would be the "right" name up to about 1958. Except that it was known as a Jeep.

(http://www.conam.info/images/stories/assemblage/willeys-jeep-1945-nekaf.jpg)
Title: Re: Name That Miltary Vehicle 15-May-2007 - Solved! 1957 NEKAF JEEP M38 A1
Post by: Otto Puzzell on May 20, 2011, 10:12:04 AM
Corrected

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