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Willys Knight Whippet Advertising Dealer DSP Sign – Auction

June 1, 2025 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Auctions, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Couple of notes on this auction – first, what a rarity. Yes, the condition isn’t great, but where will you find another?

Second, this has a minimum opening bid of $250 (kind of a potential “gotcha” as I’ve seen other items listed with very high required opening bids–buyer beware!)

Still, I think this is a pretty cool item, and will be a great addition to someone’s garage…(maybe yours?)

Willys Knight Whippet Advertising Dealer DSP Sign

Location: Jackson, MI 49201

(Note the auctioneer is willing to ship this item)

 

In the listing, the auctioneer has added multiple additional close up photos better detailing the condition of the sign.

A Note on Auctions

See the end of this post for some hints and tips about bidding on these types of auctions.

 

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Epic Willys Adventure EWA6 The Great Mitten Race

June 1, 2025 • CATEGORIES: Event • TAGS: , , , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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PRESS RELEASE: The Epic Willys Adventure Returns for 2025 – The Great Mitten Race

Butler, PA – June 2025

The Epic Willys Adventure 6: The Great Mitten Race is set to fire up June 2025—kicking off once again from the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival, held June 13–15 in Butler, PA. EWA6 will cover over 1,500 miles in true throwback fashion, with no GPS, no interstate, and nothing but vintage 1941–1964 Willys Jeeps, maps, and iron will.

At the heart of the festival, Epic Basecamp will be featured behind the Jeep History Exhibit near the Military Encampment. Fans and festival-goers will get to meet the racers, check out their rugged Willys Jeeps, and see what it takes to chase glory on backroads and battle-tested terrain.

What Is the Epic Willys Adventure?

The story of the Epic Willys Adventure was born in 2015 by the crew at Max-Bilt Offroad in the northwoods of Wisconsin. The idea? Pull a forgotten Willys Jeep out of a farm field, breathe life back into it, and road-trip the backroads of America the way our grandfathers did—no tech, just tools, maps, and guts.

On March 10, 2016, fourteen fearless drivers in eight bone-stock Willys Jeeps set out from Eau Claire, WI to Moab, UT, attending the 50th Easter Jeep Safari. The mission was simple: prove you don’t need modern comforts to experience a true adventure.

They didn’t stop there.

2018: Canada to Mexico along the Continental Divide.

2021: Oregon Trail from Independence, MO to Oregon City, OR.

2023: Concord Cup looped through New England to Mt. Washington, ending in Jeep’s birthplace—Butler, PA.

2024: The Moonshine Run to Pigeon Forge, TN and back—exploring America’s hidden whiskey-running history.

Each year, the adventure averages nearly 2,000 miles through remote regions with no cell phones, GPS, or highways. Drivers sleep under the stars, rebuild broken rigs on the roadside, and share stories around the fire. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s what we call #underlanding.

EWA6: The Great Mitten Race

This year’s adventure is set to make history again. From Bantam, the crews will head northwest through Toledo—where the original Willys Jeeps were built—and roll through Detroit’s iconic auto past. Then it’s on around Michigan’s lower peninsula, hugging the coastlines of Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.

Expect:

Shipwrecks & lighthouses

Scenic heritage routes

The mighty Mackinac Bridge

Sand dunes, backroads, and live off-road racing

Historic farms, orchards, and backcountry towns

A community of Jeepers and adventurers unlike any other

Racers earn points along the way by completing hidden challenges from the official Race Book. From spotting mythical creatures to locating historical landmarks and helping fellow competitors, every day offers a new test of grit and camaraderie.

It’s not just a race—it’s a celebration of Willys Jeep history, the spirit of exploration, and the dirt-road lifestyle.

Don’t Miss It.

Whether you’re cheering from Bantam or chasing checkpoints yourself, this is the ultimate Willys Jeep experience. Bring your rig, join the brotherhood, and help us keep vintage Jeep culture alive and thriving.

Follow the journey, join the crew, or learn more at:

👉 https://www.epicwillysadventure.com/

#EpicWillysAdventure #EWA6 #GreatMittenRace #Underlanding #VintageJeepLife

https://www.facebook.com/epicwillysadventure

http://www.twitter.com/epicwillysadventure

https://instagram.com/epicwillysadventure

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdod9yJaCvn0qDaPsDaxvxA

 

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The Great Willys Picnic, Show and Swap Meet Sunday June 8th Kempton, PA

June 1, 2025 • CATEGORIES: Event This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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One week to go!  Looking forward to driving out to this show. Hope to see you there!

The Great Willys Picnic, Show and Swap Meet
Sunday June 8, 2025 from 9 am – 2 pm at the Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern Railroad
I have plans to be at this one, taking the red Wagon, which was at one of the older Picnics when it was held up the road, the previous owner drove it out there, so it’s making another appearance this year and we are excited to be back out there for this one.

The Great Willys Picnic, Show and Swap Meet
Sunday June 8, 2025 from 9 am – 2 pm at the Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern Railroad
located in Kempton, Pennsylvania

It’s time to plan for the 25th annual Great Willys Picnic, Car Show and Swap Meet, the largest Willys event in the Northeast. All vehicles are welcome: stock, modified, projects, CJs, Wagons, Trucks, Jeepsters, Military, Cars and even GPWs! Pre-1970 Willys vehicles are eligible to win door prizes and great Raffles are available for everyone. The Jeep Field is open for showing all more modern Jeeps. There is plenty of space for selling your spare parts in the swap meet area. Bring your Willys memorabilia and interesting parts for show and tell. Be sure to arrive early to have enough time to see all the Jeeps before the door prize winners and raffles are announced at 2:00 PM. Bring your own picnic lunch or purchase food at the refreshment stand. This event goes on Rain or Shine.

The Picnic will be held on the grounds of the

Wanamaker, Kempton Southern Railroad

http://www.kemptontrain.com

Located in the scenic village of Kempton, Pennsylvania. This is a great setting to display our classic Willys vehicles, as well as entertainment for the entire family. Also on-site is the Schuykill & Lehigh Model Railroad Club’s HO model train display. Please support the Railroad and take the optional train ride for a very reasonable fee.

As always the Willys Picnic, Show and Swap is free. Do not fall for any scams, the Willys Picnic is FREE. There is no preregistration.

Click here for directions to the event http://www.kemptontrain.com/directions/

See the website for any updates http://www.cj3a.info/picnic

Check out The Willys Picnic on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/The-Great-Willys-Picnic-Show-and-Swap-215718268947229

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1955 Jeep Willys Truck Backhoe $2,500 Gill, MA

June 1, 2025 • CATEGORIES: Willys Wagons This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1955 Jeep Willys Truck Backhoe $2,500 Gill, MA

Andy’s Picks (but I did catch this one somehow as well!, but he sent the links in for me to post up It looks pretty neat.)

Information from seller:

1950’s Factory Jeep Willys Backhoe $2500 or BRO. Motor ran 2 years ago and is not stuck. Shoot me an offer worst I can do is say no. WILL NOT RESPOND TO IS IT AVAILABLE. IF AD IS UP THEN THE ANSWER IS YES. No title can have the VIN verified NO TRADES

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eq4Yoynt7/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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1961 Willys FC 170 $800 Templeton, MA

June 1, 2025 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1961 Willys FC 170 $800 Templeton, MA

Andy’s Picks

Parts rig FC’s including a stakebed, DRW and for a dump-o-matic in MA

Information from seller:

1961 Willis FC 170 blue one is rolling has stuck motor from broken sparkplug. needs bumper to bumper work. has origional dump system. red one is for small parts and windshield. there is a set of 1 ton axles on the red one. bring a flatbed. you take both or nothing. WILL NOT PART OUT. CASH ONLY!!!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DuGUL6Z6G/?mibextid=wwXIfr

 

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1947 Jeep Willys Pickup $13,500 Evansville, IN

June 1, 2025 • CATEGORIES: Unique Jeeps, Unusual, Willys Trucks This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1947 Jeep Willys Pickup $13,500 Evansville, IN

Andy’s Picks

Odd-Body Pickup looks like a Ford jailbar how it was done up

Information from seller:

47 Jeep Willy’s full restored custom fabricated sitting on 1985 s-10 chassis everything new . [hidden information] trades welcome 47630 Newburgh Indiana . $15,000

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BiQFX5UfP/

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Warn Overdrive $1,000 Kent, OH

June 1, 2025 • CATEGORIES: OD Saturn/Warn, Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Warn Overdrive $1,000 Kent, OH

Andy’s Picks

Warn OD in OH

Information from seller:

Warn Overdrive and matching Warn shifter for Dana 18 transfer case. Complete package seals, washers, manual etc.

https://www.facebook.com/share/15uHZaxBSS/

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Willys Jeep PTO Ste Genevieve, MO ***Sold***  

June 1, 2025 • CATEGORIES: Parts • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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***Sold*** 

Willys Jeep PTO Ste Genevieve, MO ***Sold***  

Andy’s Picks

Nice looking rear drum PTO setup

(Tim’s Notes: I got mixed up on one of Andy’s emails, working through posting what I can from that batch, but this was still up for the photos and may help someone in the future, but it’s Sold)

Information from seller:

Governor. Unrestored excellent condition. Pull handle, cable and rod to carburetor Shifter unrestored PTO shaft Restored NOS Parts Gearbox Restored new seals excellent condition Belt, pulley gearbox Restored? Casting was broken and looks to be professionally welded Belt pulley unrestored Gearbox and pulley were shipped to me assembled, Freight Company drop the box and cracked the center of the belt pulley. Local pick up or Buyer pays freight to be determined by location of buyer.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1882517482535861/?ref=saved&referral_code=null

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2025 Willys Jeep Rally Event – College Corner, OH May 30th and 31st

May 31, 2025 • CATEGORIES: Event This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Scott from The Willys Jeep Rally Event Committee sent over the reminder for the 2025 Willys Jeep Rally Event!

http://www.mw-willysjeep.com/

If you are in the area and able to attend please add this to your Spring To Do list!

There are some really neat things planned for this years Rally that were shared to their FB Page.

The following are posts from their FB Page….

2 Free The Dispatcher Subscriptions

Bill Norris and The Dispatcher have donated 2 subscriptions to the Magazine, this is a great resource with just stellar historically accurate articles and information, if you are not familiar with The Dispatcher please check them out!

 

Fire Jeep Demonstration

As a special treat at the working farm jeep demonstration, Greg Risk from Toledo will have his ’57 CJ5 fire jeep on display. He will be able to draft out of the irrigation pond for his demonstration for both Friday and Saturday afternoons. This will be nice to see!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BnAT3o2jf/

 

Trusty Cook Hammers

Welcome Trusty-Cook back this year as one of our sponsors for Saturday night banquet, guest speaker & award of door prizes and raffle items.

We picked up a great assortment of dead blow hammers along with the larger sledges today. Those that won them last years were truly pleased!

https://www.trustycook.com/dead-blow-hammers/

 

Farm Jeep Prep

We had a great spa day for over 8 vintage farm Jeeps outside Hueston Woods today. All vitals were checked and washed up for the big dance in couple weeks.

Hope to see you the there.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16oQxMkx3A/

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1958 CJ-5 Willys Jeep with Title $5000 Cypress, TX

May 31, 2025 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1958 CJ-5 Willys Jeep with Title $5000 Cypress, TX

Randy has sent in 2 separate 1958 Jeeps For Sale.

Information from seller:

Rebuilt in 2004. Rebuild included Pertronix Electronic Ignition, new brakes, new canvas top, new tires, and new exhaust system. Used as a hunting vehicle until 2017. In storage from 2017 to present. V-6 engine. Needs good clean up. Starts and runs. Body in good condition. This jeep does have an exhaust leak so it is loud. 2025 Repairs include New Main Fuel Tank, New Electric Fuel Pump, New Mechanical Fuel Pump, New Battery, and Replacement Starter.

$5,000.00

Contact: Contact Randy

Jeep is located in Cypress, TX 77433

You can also Contact Us at eWillys and we can forward the information.

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