SOME of the last remaining parts of WWII Jeeps went under the hammer in Tamworth over the weekend.
Marathon Spares held its Surplus Military Jeep Parts Auction for the final time at Tamworth Showground on Saturday, which drew interest from as far as Perth, Rockhampton and South Australia.
“We were established over 60 years ago,” owner Neil Goodridge said.
“Every 12 months or two years, we have a sale of all the second-hand parts.
“This was our last one. Some of these jeeps are 70-years-old.
“We’re not getting out of business. My philosophy is, if you get out there and share it around, that way others can enjoy it too.”
The auction boasted everything from tyre chains to hubs, fuel filters to steering wheels.
Four out of the five WWII Jeeps on sale all sold, with price tags ranging from $6000 to $12,000.
“We had 330 lots of parts all from WWII Jeeps for a total clearance,” he said.
“Some people collect antique furniture, these fellas are into their old Jeeps.”
