This is the first of three King winch Brochures from Koenig Iron Works.
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1960 King Winch Brochure on eBay
Here’s a 1960 King winch brochure from Koenig Iron Works.
1961 King Winch Brochure on eBay
Texaco Gasoline Toy Fire Jeep Dalmation Sign on eBay
I just won the auction on this sign for $4.95 + shipping. There were no other bidders. There was no information on the size of it, but I estimate it is around the size of a sheet of paper .
1954 Willys Jeep Ads on eBay
These are two separate ads, but appear to have been in the same magazine.
“Ad size is 8″x11″. All of my ads are not trimmed so you can decide how to frame or display them. They are all original,”
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2nd Ad:
1944 Ad Showing a WWII Jeep as Fire Engine on eBay
This Ad was photographed at an angle. I did my best to correct it in Photoshop.
Radio QSL Postcard on eBay
I knew nothing about QSL Cards. Turns out there are a variety of collectors and a variety of cards to collect, including some with jeeps. Here are a few.
Smokey the Bear Auto Litter Bag on eBay
I’m not sure how to classify this this unusual item. This bag shows appears to show Smokey driving a jeep.
“Vintage 1960’s Smokey The Bear Litter Bag. 1960’s, 9” x 12”, pictures full figure Smokey driving a Jeep, from Nevada’
Coke Ad and Sign on eBay
Here are a couple items that mix jeeps and Coke. The ad is supposed to be original, while the sign is a reproduction.
1. 1943 Ad
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2. Sign with a scene from Italy (reproduction)
1948 Lineman Ad on eBay
Avon & Beam Jeep Decanters on eBay
UPDATE: I found some pictures of the Wild Country box.
I had seen the first avon decanter but hadn’t seen the others. There is also supposed to be a CJ-7 decanter, but I didn’t find any pics of it.
1. Avon Wild Country Green Jeep Decanter
3. Avon Renegade Jeep Decanter
4. Beam Jeep Decanter
1961 FJ-3A Fleetvan Ads **SOLD**
Here’s a Fleet Van ad from the April 12, 1963, issue of the Lakeland Ledger.
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Here’s an ad for the FJ-3A that was on eBay.
Year/Era: 1961
Origin: Print Advertisement
Condition: Very Good
Size: 7.25″ x 10″
1961 Ad interlinking Jeeps with Major Companies on eBay
This is a short list of major companies using Jeeps.
Year/Era: 1961
Origin: Print Advertisement
Condition: Very Good
Size: 7.25″ x 10″
FC-170 Press Release on eBay
This is a press release from July 11, 1957, announcing the FC-170. It contains four pages and is printed on 8.5×11″ paper.
2 1947 Willys Ads out of Quebec, Canada on eBay
Here are two separate listings for jeeps in French.
Ad 1: View all the information on eBay
Tonka Tow Truck Wrecker BOX ONLY on eBay
The box is priced at $24.95, but priceless for the right collector.
“This auction is for VINTAGE ORIGINAL 1970 TONKA JEEP WRECKER & PLOW No.2435 EMPTY BOX. The box is in very good condition considering her age (see pic and judge yourself). All complete no missing flap. Perfect for display.”
1955 Willys Globe Trotter Magazine on eBay
Steve alerted me to this magazine. Has anyone else seen other copies of this magazine?
“original factory magazine , 8.5 x 11 , 16 pages , this is the July August 1955 issue of Willys Globe Trotter factory magazine . It was printed by the Willys Jeep Export Division , it shows dozens of Jeep vehicles around the world and has an interesting 2 page article on the atomic test in Nevada in 1955 and the many Jeeps that were used after the test .”
1961 Auto Show — A Black & Gold Willys Showcase
UPDATE: The CJ3B Page has a color picture showing the jeep vehicles painted Gold for this display along with more information about the Hong Kong show.
http://cj3b.info/Siblings/SurreyGold.html
Originally published December 25, 2009: Bruce provided me with these fascinating documents regarding the October 15-23, 1960, auto show. There are two interesting aspects to this press release:
- 1. Eight Jeep vehicles were to be specially painted gold with black trim and upholstery and would be displayed in a Chinese waterfront setting;
- 2. The vehicles were part of the advertising program of a new fall television series called “Hong Kong“.
You can see a copy of the press release below:
Here’s another version of the event:
Article from late 1960 that includes a reference to black and gold vehicles from the November 22, 1960, issue of the Spokesman Review.
Disston Saws: Tools to Build Jeeps Ad on eBay
Keep on Jeeping Hat from the 80s on eBay
This is a deadstock hat that was never worn. It was a sales promotional cap for a Langley BC Jeep Dealer.
Approved Willys Service Sign on eBay
Here’s a vintage sign that is only at $9.99 with less than a day left.
“Great porcelain sign from Willys…measures 13 1/2″ across and in pretty nice condition, considering……take a look and see if you need this one for the garage wall! Sold with no reserve. $14.85 priority mail shipping on this heavy sign.”
1948 CJ-2A Ad for a Hydraulic Control Lift on eBay
I wish this were in better focus. Neat ad.
“Up for Auction we have this ORIGINAL 1948 UNIVERSAL ‘JEEP’ AD. Approx. 10 1/4X13 1/2″. A nice clean ad, in excellent condition, suitable for framing. Carefully shipped with backer board”
Unusual Jeep Shown in Ad on eBay
This ad is supposed to be from 1947, probably published in Quebec (as the seller is from Quebec).
Original Jeep Family Brochure on eBay
The cover on this mailer (of a pig behind a tiny tree) is unusual. I am guessing this strategy didn’t work as I haven’t ran into pigs in other willys/jeep brochures.
“Here we have an auction for a nice original factory dealership sales brochure. This is an original print (not a reproduction or later made piece) This is an original piece as handed out at the dealerships when the models were new. It is in great condition with no rips, stains, tears or loose pages.”
Matchbook from the 1950s **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
I did some searches for Einar Lodahl, but only found an arena in Gilette named for him.
“Up for bids a 1 1/2″x 4” empty front striker matchbook from a 1950s Era Texaco Gas service station in Gillette, Wyoming and Jeep-Willys car dealer that used Havoline Motor Oil too-The RWB matchbook reads: “Hi-Way Service Willys-Jeeps Einar Lodahl Gillette, Wyoming” on front and pictures a can of Havoline motor oil with slogan: “Best Motor Oil your money can buy! Havoline Motor Oil Wear-Proofs Engines for longer life” on back-Inside is blank-Striker intact-Nice vintage item with only light wear.”