Here’s a great shot of Joe’s tattoo with his GPW MB in the background. Looks great on you Joe!
Artists/Drawings Research Archives
Post-War “De Luxe Toy” Riding Jeep
This ad was featured in the Spokane Daily chronicle, August 14, 1946.
Story of the Universal Jeep – Post War Jeep Comic
Maury shared this rare post-war comic that blends together the war-jeep and the peace-jeep.
How About this Great B’Day Card?
Roberto’s Jeep-in-a-Crate
Roberto Flores found his own jeep-in-a-crate!
Illustration From Roberto
Here’s a new illustration from Roberto Flores. Someone else will need to translate 🙂
1943 Letter w/ Jeep Illustration at Top on eBay
Here’s a letter on a jeep illustrated letterhead, one I’ve never seen.
“An original World War Two letter including the envelope written by Cliff Brandow who was in the 256th Field Artillery. This letter is dated Oct. 18, 1943. It has the logo of a jeep with soldiers and says, Camp Gordon Augusta Georgia. I currently have other letters written by this individual listed. The letter is in very good condition, with some light wear, the cover has wear.”
Roberto’s Latest 3A Illustration
Check out Roberto’s latest illustration.
Roberto’s FC-150 Illustration
Roberto is trying his hand at FCs. I suggested he try an FC Tour Jeep next 🙂
Roberto Flores’ Artwork
Roberto wanted to share these illustrations. If you have ideas or suggestions for other drawings, drop him a note at robflores@robertoflores.com. If you’d like your jeep or something else drawn, he takes commission orders as well.
1942 Postcard Jeep & Ice Cream Wagon on eBay
Here’s an odd postcard.
“Military Comic Vintage postcard army soldier navy USN americana World War II WWII Ice Cream truck Hot Dogs jeep tank battle field”
Beatles or Bust Illustration
Jeep In Africa Postcard on eBay
Ford GP Valentine Card **SOLD**
UPDATE: Two of these sold in 2014. The last seller mentioned the eyes move back and forth with the jeep. This one sold for $14.50 on eBay.
“WWII ARMY WAAC VALENTINE. 5″X 4″.”
Santa Jeep Card on eBay
A jeep on each page of this card.
“An adorable vintage Christmas greeting card featuring:
Santa Claus driving a green Jeep filled with gifts.
The card measures approx. 4″ x 4 1/2″.
Signed inside, slight edge wear.”
1950 Fire Jeep Birthday Card on ebay
Looks like a pedal fire jeep card.
“Vintage die-cut paper Greeting Card – Happy Birthday – please see above all scan picture & condition ..
– Measure Size: 4-1/4″ length x 5-1/2″ height close fold 1/4 and full open is 8-1/2″ length ..
– Used – signed/writing on inside card ..
– Year: 1950 write”
When the Going Gets Rough
Frank Haagen & Son was an Ellensburg, Washington, Jeep dealer. It was published November 16, 1953, in the Ellensburg Daily Record.
Jeep Birthday Card on eBay
Here’s a neat vintage birthday card.
“Vintage die-cut fold paper Greeting Card Birthday Brother- please see above all scan picture & condition ..
– Measure Size: 4-1/2″ length x 5-3/4″ height close 1/4 fold and full open is 9″ length of 1/2, blank inside full sheet ..
– Unused – no signed/writing on card ..
– Year: 1940s – 1950s ..
– Condition: no wear – no scrapbook residue on back”
Jeep Rustlers by Larry McManus
I found this story published in the Spokesman-Review December 1, 1945.
Unusual Aluminum Book Ends on eBay
Seller will take offers.
“RARE WWII Era Army Jeep Willys Aluminum Bookends
• Good Condition with some limited signs of wear
• Unique Bookends – WWII Era
• Measure at 6″ x 4.75″ x 2”
1957 Reverse Print of FC-170 **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Anyone ever seen one of these? Was this the beginning of the M-677 design?
“Here I have a vintage reverse print from October 15, 1957 featuring:
“WILLYS FC-170
PERSONNEL and FIRST AID VEHICLE…SCHEME ‘B’…Rear Access
WILLYS MOTORS, INC. 15, OCTOBER, 1957”
This Rare piece measures about 8 x 10 inches and is in
Near Mint Condition!
Will ship in a magazine sleeve with cardboard backing and be very well protected between sheets of heavy cardboard.
”
1948 Jeep Safety Poster on eBay
The bottom illustration goes graphic to make a point.
“13 x 18 inch original poster from the US Army Safety Program, printed in 1948. Folded in half as issued. VG condition. Shows a graphic jeep wreck.”
2 Vintage Pee-Chees with a Jeep on eBay
UPDATE: There are two of these rare early Pee Chees on eBay.
“Vintage, these have wear consistant with use and age. Small tears at the bottom edges where the inner pockets start, subject names written in pencil at the top edges. Overall, good condition for their age.”
View all the information on eBay
Even Cats Love Jeeps
I’m taking the evening off. I spent all weekend working on my book. The proof is ready to be printed. I ought to receive a couple proof copies next week so I can begin making final changes and correcting errors 🙂
Roberto shared his newest illustration that depicts a cat driving a jeep. My cats prefer to snuggle up in the seats and sleep (if they can get into the garage).
Robert Flores Illustrates Me & Biscuit
Roberto surprised me today with an illustration of me and Biscuit. How cool is that! Thanks so much! I’m even more handsome than I imagined, lol 😉