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UPDATE: I mistakenly listed this as a 1954 ad. It am told it was actually a 1956 ad.
Andy spotted and bought this 1956 CJ-5 ad on eBay. The jeep has an odd look about it. I think it’s the 1) skinny fenders, 2) thinner than normal hood and 3) odd grille. It makes it feel a little bit like some kind of CJ-4 (though the actual CJ-4 has flattish fenders). The headlights on the grille in the ad look more like 7″ headlights on an MB grille.
For comparison, a 1955 CJ-5:
This “That’s the Car for Me” Ad was in the January 1947 issue of Holiday Magazine and listed for sale on eBay. I don’t remember seeing this one.
UPDATE: **SOLD** on eBay for $432.
Maury shared this promotional booklet. Looks in better condition than mine.
“The Story of The Universal Jeep. 1950 Willys Overland Promotional Giveaway Comic Book. Fine Condition. Complete comic book, no spine roll, no wear, no marks or creases, very good page color, supple page quality.”
Maury has created the most extensive Warn history that I have seen to date. He just uncovered some additional Warn brochures and has wound them into his already extensive history here:
Below are a couple of interesting ones he’s added. First, this approximately 1953 sales sheet seems to target potential resellers of Warn Hubs (around early 1955 Warn moved to selling hubs only through Willys dealers). I had not idea Warn was advertising in ten different magazines by 1953.
This next brochure is actually a testimonial for Warn. However, it’s hard to read, so I’ve broken it up into sections at the bottom of the post.
Here’s the same brochure lightened and separated for easier reading (sorry the colors aren’t better):
UPDATE: Tis the season … Craig shared this ad. Was on eBay until it sold.
You rarely see Santa delivering packs of Old Gold cigarettes to all the good boys and girls anymore.
UPDATE: **SOLD** for $86.76 on eBay. I didn’t expect it would go for that much.
This plate might have been made by the same folks who made the Ramsey plate I have.
“Whitco Jeep Colorado Glass Change Tray Trivet Desk Top Advertising. Clean, no chips or cracks. Please be sure to check all the pictures carefully for condition and size.”
This is a neat brochure. Perhaps it’s out of Canada?
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“Original Willys Ambulance folder brochure. Covers MIL-NER model 475 (4WD). Brochure is in French language ONLY. NO English. Measures about 8-1/2″ x 11″”
This is one of my favorite brochures. It’s a 25 page pamphlet with lots of pics. You can see all the pages here.
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“Jeep 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles for Public Service, vintage 1950’s original dealer brochure
Rare 1950’s era brochure for Public Service Jeep vehicles. Tons of great photos that show the various configurations that Jeeps could be ordered and configured to service Emergency, Fire, Power, Public Lands, Forest, Airports, etc.
Includes:
Police, Public Safety, Civil Defense Jeeps
Public Health Jeeps
Forestry and Natural Resource Lands Jeeps
Road and Park Maintenance Jeeps
Airport Operation Jeeps
Fire Protection Jeeps
Public Education Jeeps
Public Utilities Jeeps
Specs and Accessories, Attachments Available”
I don’t think I’ve run across this one.
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“Original mailer non color folder , 8.5 x 3.5 folded , 8.5 x 11 unfolded . Shows Jeep from Russ Cooley Service Station , Hillcrest , Binghamton , New York.”
Are there any Kidde fire systems left in any known jeeps?
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“This is not a reproduction or photocopy. It is an ORIGINAL advertisement that was carefully removed from a vintage magazine. It is a beautiful and would look great in a frame. It could be used to decorate your home, living room, hobby room, man cave, garage, bar, rec room, office, bathroom, etc.
Measurement: This is a full page ad and is measures approximately 13″ x 10.5″.”
Given it’s got some damage (it has some dents), it seems aggressively priced.
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“Vintage dealership sign, very good condition for age. Measures 12″ x 60″.”
One more 1950ish salesman training brochure on eBay.
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“Original salesman’s part color catalog , 8.5 x 11 , 12 pages , 3 file holes at edge , also includes non color sales sheet , 8.5 x 11 , 2 pages , shows various Willys features , descriptions , etc.”
This salesman brochure was a part of the salesman training brochure above.
Here’s another training document on eBay.
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“Original salesman’s part color catalog , 8.5 x 11 , 12 pages , 3 file holes at edge , also includes non color sales sheet , 8.5 x 11 , 2 pages , shows various Willys features , descriptions , etc .”
This quiz was part of the Joe Booth training brochure above.
Andy shared the Willys sales training document. I’d buy it at a cheaper price.
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“Original salesman’s part color catalog , 8.5 x 11 , 12 pages, 3 file holes at edge , also includes non color sales sheet , 8.5 x 11 , 2 pages , shows various Willys features , descriptions , etc .”
The race car concepts might be an interesting box. There is a Jeep and/or Willys box(s), too. Seller will sell the trailer with everything for the right price.
https://redding.craigslist.org/clt/d/cool-old-paper/6725831940.html
“I have 75 plus egg crate plastic boxes of old paper in shrink wrap-$75 per box-each box contains 60 or so items priced from $2 and up-titles included are_Amc, Jeep, Willys-British-Buick- Cadillac- Chev- Desoto-Ford-Hudson, Nash-Lincoln-Mercury-Mopar-Olds-Plymouth-Packard,Study-Pontiac-VW Kaiser, Hudson-Airplane-Biker-Train-Boat,ship- Race,concept cars-Rat Rods-Tires-Tractors-Truck-Big Truck- Vintage racing- ww2- Movies-Coke- Many More, sell by individual piece, box or all, even the trailer! I also have a road map collection, 5000 plus, mostly gas/oil and a bunch of old tourist brochures.”
Roberto Flores shared this magazine ad, reprinted in a book.
Roberto wrote: “I have just scanned this image from “The American Jeep in War and Peace”, by Kurt Willinger and Gene Gurney, Crown Publishers. I love the image: at least for me it depicts my idea of jeep: adventure, freedom, friendship, nature… Although I have been searching for this at the net, I couldn´t find it.”
Here’s a second set of Lift-O-Matic Hydraulic Tailgate brochures.
ORIGINAL POST (02/23/2013): This was sold in 2013 on eBay.
UPDATE: Maury found a couple related photos. That top looks kind of similar to one of the DJ-3A tops I’ve seen in pics. Nice half doors, too.
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(Original Post 02/02/2015) This is a single page unfolding brochure.
“original part color folder , 9.5 x 3.5 folded , 9.5 x 11.5 unfolded , Spanish text. Produced by Kaiser, Argentina .”
Here’s an unusual brochure that folds out to a 16″ x 19″ poster. Price would have to drop for me to consider it.
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“Original part color folder , 8 x 9.5 folded , 16 x 19 unfolded , opens to a poster .”
Thanks to Ted for letting me borrow and scan this brochure. It will be the basis of the next poster, though I will be making some changes to it. I *think* this is a 1959ish brochure, as the truck/wagon windshields are still two piece, yet there is no DJ-3A Surrey.
UPDATE: This is back on eBay.
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“JEEP Sales Kit for CJ-3B, CJ-5, CJ-6, Vintage!
All interior items are in excellent condition. The large envelope is rough around the edges.
Includes:
Envelope to hold all items “THIS KIT WILL SELL THIS JEEP”
Specifications on CJ-3B, CJ-5, CJ-6
Postcards
Round Paper Hang Tags
Assoc Salesman’s Prospect Book
List of target clients (Farm, Construction, Automotive, Government
Punch-out paper arrows to apply to vehicle
Master Owner Record
Features fold-out: 4-wheel drive, traction, power, etc”
UPDATE II: Here’s the full brochure:
Inside of brochure:
UPDATE: Thanks to Andy for inspiration. I located a photo of the founder of Little Percent, Natalie Gignoux, in a CJ-3A. You can view some other, non jeep photos, here.
Natalie Gignoux (b1940-d2009) first opened the “Little Percent Taxi”, originally a jeep service to help folks around Aspen. In 1955 she bought a taxi service. In 1962 she sold out to another taxi service. In 2009 she passed away in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Some history (which I hope to wind into more of a narrative):
CREDIT: Aspen Historical Society.
2018-09-13 — Original Story was about the brochure on eBay.
This one was on eBay. I thought I would win it on Sunday, but someone outbid me at the last minute. Anyone have an electronic scan of the folded-out page? I’d like to use it to make another poster similar to last year’s poster.
