Monthly Archives: November 2014

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Russia’s New Humvee-like Concept Vehicle

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John spotted this odd bit of news.

http://inventorspot.com/articles/bizarre-concept-jeep-zil-just-might-be-russias-new-humvee

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1943 Photo from Sicily w/ Refugees on eBay

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A real good photo considering they were moving when it was taken.

“1943- Sicilian refugees stand by as U.S. 7th Army vehicles pass during record advance from Caltanissetta to Palermo.”

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1953 CJ-3B Willys Export Brochure on eBay

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Derek features this brochure on the CJ-3B page.

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Army Safe Driving Award on eBay

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How about this odd jeep-related item. Priced at $30.

“Unusual vintage trophy of a U.S. Army Jeep mounted to a wooden base awarded for safe driving. The metal plaque on front of the base is engraved “50,000 Accident Free Miles – PHILEMON A. REDMON – Salt Lake City Recruiting Battalion – Feb 84 – Jun 87″. The model jeep is cast in a bronze finished metal with excellent detail. The trophy stands almost 5″ tall on a 4″ square base, and weighs 1.75 lbs. The underside of the base has the original sticker from the maker, the PAC Agency from San Francisco. Whether you collect Militaria , vintage trophies or jeeps, add this one to your display. ”

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