For Sale: Military-Issued 1968 Jeep ‘Five-Quarter’ Dump Truck Is the Ultimate American Workhorse

Now, a stellar example of the heavy-duty machine can be yours as a ridiculously cool two-tone Five-Quarter is up for auction on Bring a Trailer.

Unlike the dolled-up off-roaders of today, these were genuine workhorses that gained charm via their outstanding capabilities. This 1968 model is no different as the seller bought it from the United States government after it was put out to pasture as a non-running project. They then swapped over a handful of beefy upgrades including a tuned 5.7-liter Chevrolet V8, making sure that it had enough power to turn the 20-inch steel wheels and 38-inch Firestone tires.

The truck maintains a certain aesthetic that can be attributed to the era in which it was designed, when America was largely an industrial nation. Its no-frills attitude is juxtaposed by a red-and-white paint job and the cabin features beige, black, and little else. A lengthy list of modifications, including 5.88:1 differentials and a Warn winch, don't distract from its character but instead make it all the more adept at getting the job done without fuss.

It's in good condition, though it features a few scratches and dings—enough to encourage you to actually use the thing instead of letting it sit in a barn. The five-digit odometer reads 97,000 miles but it supposedly stopped turning once the Chevy engine was swapped in some 30,000 miles ago. 

As of Monday, there's still a week to go before this Jeep heads off to its new home. It's worth keeping an eye on if you're interested in adding a bonafide classic to your collection—one that'll get you wherever, whenever.