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UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
I think I’ve only seen one other catalog. So these are pretty hard to find.
“19 Pages. Good condition.”
“Collectible 1950’s Jeep/Willys 4 Paper Banner Double Sided Signs 17″ x 12″. I found these signs picking a long closed dealership. Great collectibles for the Jeep/Willys fans. The signs are in very good condition. There is some slight soiling, sun-fading, and very slight tears. The one sign (refer to photos) has the hanging slot torn away. No damage to inhibit displaying in a man cave, business, or garage. They will be shipped flat.”
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Thermos is saluting the men who make jeeps, but what about the women?
“A wonderful original half-page magazine ad from 1943 for
Thermos Brand Vacuum Bottles
by the American Thermos Bottle Co. – Norwich Connecticut
Ad is about 5 x 10.5 inches”
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This ad was forwarded by Marc. The jeep appears loosely based on the prototypes.
“A wonderful original half-page magazine ad from 1942 for
Continental Red Seal Engines – Muskegon – Michigan
The Grasshopper and the Jeep
Ad is about 5 x 11 inches”
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Marc spotted this rare ad.
“Print advertisement from a 1951 publication.
Size: 4 3/4 x 10 inches (approx)”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** This ad was on eBay.
“This is an original vintage advertisement
1969 Gates 4-Wheel Tires – Jeep Photo-Ad
This is an original vintage advertisement printed in 1969 for The Gates Rubber Company.
This 42 year old advertisement is in Excellent condition.
Approximate size: 8 x 10.5 inches”
Marc spotted this Champion Spark Plug Ad on eBay.
“Size is approximately 8.5″X12”
Original advertisement, not a copy
Shipped in a mailing tube OR in an envelope, between heavy cardboard in zip lock bag
All U.S. shipments include delivery confirmation
All ads are stored in a climate controlled, non-smoking environment
Grading, All of our ads are in “EXCELLENT” condition, nothing less. We would not sell an ad that we would not display ourselves. We are collectors first!”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The coloring looks good in this ad.
“Some moisture related waving of the pages. Great ads from a 1960 May & Halas Chicago publication. These ads are over 53 years old and are excellent for framing. Pages are mostly very good condition, see scans for details. Measures about 8 1/2″ X 11 1/2″. Combine orders at the same shipping rate for these ads no matter how many ads you buy at a flat rate of $2.99 in the US, $3.99 Canada & $5.99 Worldwide.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
How about this ‘state of the art’ computing power . . .
“This is an original 1963 print ad for NCR 315 computers! It measures approximately 11″ x 8” overall, has no tears or stains, comes from a dry, high-altitude, smoke-free environment, and is strictly graded
“Very Fine”.”
This 1945 notes that the lessons learned from creating US Royal tires for the military are reflected in the company’s new U.S. Royal DeLuxe Tires.
“Here is a hard to find original advertisement for The United States Rubber Company. This great old WWII era Ad was removed from a vintage 1945 Magazine.
Page is about 10 inches by 12 1/2 inches with the actual ad perhaps a bit smaller. Condition of this 68+ year old Ad is excellent.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Suddenly, a Baby Ruth bar is sounding good!
“This old comic book ad (which ran in publications as a promotion, and measures approximately 6×9 inches) is heavily creased and worn, but I hope it gets a good home! Not a photocopy or more recent reproduction.”
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This ad for preformed wire rope doesn’t seem to be sponsored by a particular company (unless I’m missing something?)
“11,000 Jeeps could be made from steel conserved by Performed Wire Rope…
Specifications
Ad is about 7.75 x 11 inches
Condition Note
It’s rather difficult to get the color and the contrast of the original in a scan AND preserve any flaws, which tend to get muted, so this text will describe flaws, if any.
The ad is in good condition. This ad has been carefully removed from an original period magazine. Auctioned as is.”
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This MB Slatgrille ad appeared in the May 22, 1944 issue of Life Magazine on page 20.
Anyone ever seen one of these in person? I found this in a 1957 Ramsey brochure I bought.
The text of the ad highlights Santoloid “S” and Santolubes.
“Ad is about 7.75 x 11 inches”
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Blaine spotted this ad for an iron that included a jeep. He found it in a 1949 Salesman’s packet.
Vintage or reproduction?
“JEEP SIgn 30″x40″ Mike 503-312-7897”
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/clt/3815093183.html
Here’s an unusual postcard from Quaker Oats. The riders in the jeep are Terry and the Pirates by Milton Caniff.
“1946 government postal card postally used. Some corner wear. Slight bends at lower corners. Hard to find.”
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Only one jeep in this ad, but it’s in front.
“Original Vintage 1950’s Magazine Advertisment
Condition Scale: Fine
This collectible magazine ad is about: 7 3/4″ X 11”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s another matchbook with Jeep advertising.
“Culloden Sales Company, Naples, FL, Jeep and Avis Rent A Car Matchcover”
UPDATE II: I’ve added these two very rare photos from FB posted by Martin Sturm showing his grandmother next to a CJ-2A equipped with a V-7 Bodyworks hardtop.
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UPDATE: Thanks to Jennifer, the granddaughter of the creator Sam Sevin of the V-7 hardtops, we now know who created them. There are newspaper clippings that indicate the company operated for a short time, roughly from 1948-1949. The company was formed by Sam and his brother Sol Sevin. Unfortunately, it appears the company didn’t not get the orders they’d hoped and was forced out of business.
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Originally Posted April 28, 2013: V-7 Body Works in Chicago offered these two different woody tops, a half-top and a wagon model, for CJ-2As in 1948. I tired to find out more information the company, but had no luck.
Amerio Refrigerating Equipment Company was based in Union City, New Jersey. They made a variety of different truck bodies for different vehicles. As the brochure below demonstrates, they also made them for CJ-2As. I’ve yet to come across one that still exists.
As a side note, a New Jersey Company called Delicious Ice Cream is creating a business around restored ice cream trucks. They will bring them to corporate parties, birthday parties, etc. http://www.deliciousicecreamllc.com/services
UPDATE: This Chemigum ad was published int eh July 24, 1943, issue of the Saturday Evening Post, pg37.
