The DUKW, known as the Duck, was a World-War II amphibious 6×6 truck. These often do tour duty, these days, so it’s not too surprising this was someone’s dream in Newport Beach, CA.
The seller claims the hull was recently blasted and primed and that the engine was rebuilt, though hasn’t been started since (how long??). Other parts, such as windscreen and Central Tire Inflation System hubs, are included in the sale, though not pictured.
Apparently, the seller has a rare trailer for this. One would hope never to need the trailer for an amphibious vehicle, but it must exist for a reason (recovery?).
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Newport Beach, CA
$52,000
This is ‘styling’ not seen in a typical Oddimotive post…
Yes, that’s a hull with wheels.
It looks pretty much the same on this side.
Yes, it does have a prop for water propulsion! In its day, this could achieve almost 7 MPH on water! We wonder what’s leaking…
Here’s the helm. It’s not clear whether all controls are present and functional.
Cargo/passenger compartment is a blank slate.
Here’s the inline six engine. Apparently, this needs a floor in the helm area…
Ad text:
1942 G.M.C. D.U.K.W. WW2 Amphibious 2.5 ton 6X6 truck. This DUKW is in great shape and does not require much hull repair to be in sea worthy condition. It has been sand blasted inside and out, primed and painted. The original 270 GMC straight six has been re built and never started. The radiator has been re cored as well. The DUKW has most of the parts to get her put back together including the CTIS hubs and windshield. I have a clean title in hand for the DUKW. I also have a extremely rare DUKW trailer 1 of 7 in existence I can sell for an additional $3500. I am interested in a trade for a 2010 – 2015 Dodge ram 2500 – 3500 crew or mega cab 4×4 truck with the Cummins diesel low mileage and fully loaded.