The December 1962 issue of Jeep News was eight pages. Page one shares the news that sales jumped 56 percent, thanks in part to the new jeep models. Meanwhile in El Paso, Texas, organizers of the Sun Bowl planned to host a Jeep Derby as part of the Sun Bowl festivities. Page two shares some photos from a 300-person jeep caravan to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (created in 1907).
Page three contains a variety of miscellaneous stories. Page four includes a great example of the Jeep Herders logo. The club was located in Sheridan, Wyoming. Page five shared the story of Frank Kuboski and his San Juan Scenic Tour Jeep business operating out of Ouray, Colorado (editor’s note, Ouray is pronounced “Your-ay”, as my son likes to remind me .. I always mess it up!).
A highlight from page six was the announcement that Oakland, NJ, Police Chief purchased a wagon with a matching boat and trailer for rescue work. An unusual article on page seven explored Hollywood’s Lloyd Bridges’ views on raising kids, while lower on the page the Jeepster Club of America celebrated their fourteenth anniversary. Finally, on page eight, came the report of a radio newsman delivery his show from the bed of a CJ-5.
Two familiar names mentioned in this issue, Oakland Motors Sales Ailers Bros. & Jerry Ciasulli.
Oakland Jeep was located on Ramapo Valley Rd, Oakland NJ, and was one of the long established Jeep dealerships in North Jersey. Flashback 1969, Oakland Jeep was the only area dealership that had a driver side tail light lenses in stock for my 1960 wagon. Paid $12.00 back then, seemed expensive, but today, seems like a bargain.
The CIASULLI name became well known in New Jersey in the 1980’s -90’s with a wide range of dealerships, one of the first big Mega dealers, and still popular, BOB CIASULLI AUTO GROUP, still selling Jeeps. Dave, I relate to so many of these Jeep News stories, thanks for posting.
Two comments…
The cutout hood with a plastic window to show off the engine had been done previously.
In 1949 Olds did something similar to introduce their new V-8.
I don’t know how many metal/plastic hoods were made or whether all dealers had one. They are occasionally seen in Olds collections or are installed on cars for sale.
The unit price for the M151 contract mention comes out to a little more than $2900 each.That compares to a M38A1 contract in 1961 which came out at $2800 each.
Love these. Thanks for posting.