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Two Jeeps at Marine Vacuum Services in Seattle

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Ann and I drove to her VA appointment on Beacon Hill near downtown Seattle Wednesday, taking Interstate-5 northbound as usual. As we approached the Cleveland High School exit, I was babbling about something, since forgotten, when I looked west toward nothing in particular. Suddenly, I realized I was looking at two flatties. How I kept from wrecking while I was rubber-necking should be considered a miracle, because one of the two jeeps looked like an early Philippines Jeepney.

Ann realized I was staring at the two vehicles and knew I’d tell her we’d be investigating them a little closer. Fortunately, she’s a good sport.

After a little research, I discovered the jeeps are sitting on a container at the Marine Vacuum Services (Mar-Vac) yard. Here’s our photo (we left the camera with the telephone at home . . . sigh). Pretty neat! I don’t know how I’ve missed them all these years.

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Here’s a view from Google Earth:marine-vaccuum-seattle-jeepney-mb-sign1

And a view from farther out:marine-vaccuum-seattle-jeepney-mb-sign2 copy

 

2 Comments on “Two Jeeps at Marine Vacuum Services in Seattle

  1. Colin Peabody

    That would be a cool vehicle to own. A companion to a Surrey or a big red San Juan Jeep Tours FC 170! Go for it Craig!

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