UPDATE: In a shocker, this photo SOLD at auction for $230.05! It was on eBay.
This August 08, 1945, photo shows Shirley Watts driving the first CJ-2A to reach Miami.
“1945 Press Photo Mrs. Shirley Watts drives the first civilian jeep. This is an original press photo. Here’s the first Jeep for civilian use and the first new car to arrive in Maimi since limited production of new cars was authorized. Mrs. Shirley Watts gets the feel of the wheel of the car which in its military version made World War II history. Waco Motors, the distributor, expects to be able to make rapid delivery of the civilian Jeep model in about 30 days.Photo measures 8.5 x 6.75inches. Photo is dated 08-08-1945.”
Do you think they ordered a Harrison heater in this one, Dave?
Rubber for tires is still in short supply, per the spare tire rim.
PA Steve: I’m going to bet that’s a negative. Though, the last time I was in Florida, I froze my but off (32 degrees).
IA Steve: I’d wondered about the last of a tire on the spare, but your reasoning makes sense.
its a long drive from TOLEDO !! ( also a slow drive with that slug L-134 under the bonnet ) ( also , overdrives weren’t available yet )