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These two photos were published in the Sullivan Daily Times on June 6, 1947, which was the three year anniversary of D-Day. One photo shows St. Lo, France, in the summer of 1944. The other, taken from about the same location, shows St. Lo in 1947. After wasting far too much time examine the town via Google Earth, my guess is that the bottom photo was take just below a castle near the victim’s memorial, pointed south with the La Vire River along the right hand side.
This June 3, 1947, ad published in the Sullivan Daily Times, out of Sullivan, Indiana, highlights the ability of the jeep to be an efficient, low-cost option as a road-service vehicle.
TJ spotted this ad. These Tonka jeeps are for sale at different prices. The olive drab military jeep has sold.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/709972656181263/?ref=messenger_share
” Blue Jeepster in beautiful shape $25
Pink Surrey Elvis Jeep $50
Turquoise Jeep. Nicely restored! $30
Red Jeep. Nicely restored! $25″
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/02/2019) These two Cox jeeps are for sale.
Here’s a vintage ad for them:
Only the one pic provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/429172721118407/
“Owned by 2 families for the last 51 years! 4 cylinder engine, 3 speed manual transmission with 4 wheel drive high and low. Has top, sides that roll down and doors plus back seat. Also included is second engine. It has sat in garage last 2 years and not driven. Will need battery, carburator and gas tank cleaned.”
This has some Cutlas Bulldog hubs. It appears there’s been some body patching on both sides near the drain holes.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/956607198054551/
“Awesome old Willy’s cj3. Ran when parked. All original comes with a full soft top. Have videos of it running. Just been sitting for a while”
This auction takes place November 23, 2019, in Hockessin, Delaware.
https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3364273.html?kwd=willys&zip=00000&category=0
Has updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/465074527439662/
“Looking to trade for classic car or truck street rod or race car Jeep has 327 sbc Dana 60 rear Dana 30 front Detroit locker clear tx title”
WAGONS:
TRUCKS:
Still needs some assembly.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2202353736728039/
“4 cylinder flat head. Body’s in great shape. Just dropped the engine back in after putting a new fly wheel on it. Not completely back together but have all the parts. Was running before I took it apart. Elderly so it’s hard for me to work on.”
Doesn’t run.
https://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/d/east-syracuse-jeep-1952-willy/7023964794.html
“Selling it as is it does not run.”
I’m not sure which model of VEEP-like vehicle this one is. Engine appears removed.
https://cars.ksl.com/listing/5997198?ad_cid=23
“Willy’s Jeep fiberglass tub Volkswagen transmission front and rear Volkswagen drivetrain”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/24/2019) This is one of the reconditioned jeeps by the Higgins Plastics Company.
https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d/randolph-center-1943-gpw-military-jeep/7024016700.html
“43 Ford GPW WW2 military Jeep…NOTE…Hard top shown in some pics has been removed and replaced with an original windshield….Hard top is not included in the sale (negotiable)…Has very early Willys MB motor….According to the tags, this Jeep was reconditioned in 1945 by ‘Higgins’ company in New Orleans..It is a mix of Ford GPW and Willys MB components….Good candidate for a ‘Motor pool’ restoration, or parade/re-enactment Jeep…Jeep is complete…New front bumper…Body is very solid, but needs some tin work…Not running, motor is soaking, does not turn yet…16″ wheels and very nice NDT tires…$6000…Sold with Bill of Sale, Vermont doesn’t issue titles for older vehicless”
Unclear if it runs or not.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/429172721118407/
“1968 cj6 Jeep v6 3 sd Manuel”
UPDATE: Still Available?
(08/06/2019) This has dual tanks and a replacement body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/772019949866449/
“One of the kind 1953 cj3b Jeep V6 motor all 4 wheels have lockers Very well restored Runs and drives fast”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/10/2019) Needs some work.
https://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/d/pepperell-1956-willys-jeep-cj-6/7022745329.html
“Complete Jeep runs and drives smokes some but I think it needs a carb cleaning and tune up ?Tub needs work -have plow that comes with it but needs a pump to use -cab cover is solid and has good heat -would be good for farm or private drive”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $200.
(10/03/2019) Looks like a CJ-3A chassis with an earlier engine.
https://maine.craigslist.org/pts/d/shapleigh-willys-jeep/7023975627.html
“1940 something Willy’s complete drivetrain motor and tranny stuck.frame appears to be good.no leaks in radiator because I just drained out antifreeze.had a m 38 body on it that was no good so I removed it.I was told it is a mix and match of different Willy’s so I am not really sure what it is.”
This July 08, 1947, article from the Sullivan Daily Times announced the upcoming arrival of the Jeep Caravan to the town of Sullivan, Indiana. It was one of four Jeep Caravans traveling the United State at the time.
The caravan consisted of eight jeeps. One was the CJ-2A fire jeep. Four other CJ-2As sported attachments, including an arc welder, a generator, a compressor, and a line of hydraulic lift implements. Based on the pic below, it looks like 2 wagons and a truck, brand new to the line-up in the summer of 1947, rounded out the caravan.
This July 09, 1947, article from the Sullivan Daily Times announcement was published the next day and featured the CJ-2A fire jeep.
Dennis is selling his Al-toy jeep on eBay.
View all the information on eBay
“1940’s AL-Toy cast aluminum Willys CJ2A Jeep by the Toledo Casting in great shape.
According to CJ3b.info these were given away to Willys-Overland executives from 1945-1949, some given away as promotional models.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/21/2019) Looks in good shape.
https://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/d/big-oak-flat-1947-willys-jeep-for-sale/7022585109.html
“For Sale! 1947 Willys Jeep 4X4. Manual, all new rebuilt rear end, transfer case, front end, etc. To much to list.”
Looks in good shape.
https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/tucson-jeep-willys-1956-cj6/7023872581.html
“1956 Cj6 Jeep with newer hard top. Includes doors with crank windows and locking tailgate.
original F head drive train and 3 spd tranny. converted to 12V. not military- I just liked the olive drab look. kept maintained but not restored”
Appears solid.
View all the information on eBay
“Upon the arrival of World War II the U.S. military needed a vehicle that could withstand anything and drive through anything. Ford, Willys and Bantam all submitted prototypes to the government, but the Willys MB was far superior both in durability and mechanical strength with its 60 horsepower flathead 4 cylinder that far exceeded the U.S. governments requirements. The do anything, go anywhere vehicle named the “Jeep” proved to be exactly what it was made for and more. After the war, Willys saw a need and a market for durable utilitarian vehicles for all the G.I.’s returning from the war so in 1946 they introduced the civilian model of their famous MB that helped win the war: the CJ-2A.
Offered here is a very solid example of a 1947 Willys CJ-2A. Finished in its original color of dark green, this 2A wears an older restoration but is a great Jeep to drive around town or for show. It comes with its original 2A split windshield and original Willys tailgate. The windshield currently installed is a CJ3A windshield for better visibility while driving. Mechanically it runs and drives very well and would be great for top down or even windshield down driving. No signs of rust or rust repair, the tub is original to this Jeep which is seldom seen today. A great Jeep and a lot of fun.”
