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There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
Looking for parts and not sure where to go? There are a variety of large and small new and used parts sellers both online and offline.
Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
This Santa Claus Jeep card is on eBay.
“6” x 5″ unused (not signed) paper French fold greeting card. No envelope, no scrapbook residue, some scattered toning. Please click to the enlarge the photo, or use the zoom tool to make sure the condition is up to your standards.”
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Not sure how rare these are.
Rare R166 Lion Specialty Co. Combat Units Jeep World War II Collector’s Card”
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This 1940s card seems appropriate for today. Looks a lot like a Slat Grille MB.
Matt Yost’s added a couple jeep related illustrations since the last time I mention him. Here are all the ones I’ve found.
1) Surf Wierdos #21: http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/matt-yost/surf-weirdos-21/233160
2) Marine Weirdos #4: http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/matt-yost/marine-weirdos-4/75467
3) Interlopers 2: http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/matt-yost/interlopers-2/135195
4) Fresh Meat 3: http://www.yostarts.com/freshmeat3print.htm
5) The Primitive 5: http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/650ba56f-dd7f-46cb-8a21-d2a0d1d3387d?fromGallery=false
6) Walking The Dog: http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/matt-yost/walking-the-dog-3/123945
UPDATE: Was on eBay.
The March 25, 1944, issue of Liberty Magazine has a woman driving a jeep.
How about this unique box?
“This is a great wood cigar box made in the Philippines in Cebu which is one of the tiny islands that make up the Philippines.It originally had cigars and the inside lid has an logo/insignia that says Tabaqueria De Filipinas Inc.Flor De Filipinas Hecho A Mano 100% Tabaco.On the lid is carved Cebu Philippines and a colorful jeep which is their mode of transportation in the Philippines.It has beautiful gold tone hardware and is in good condition.There are 4 side inside that are removable I am not sure why that is.It is approx. 10″ long by 7 1/4″ deep by 2 1/4′ high.Please email me if any questions.”
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Neat old trophy.
“Jeep Hill Climb Trophy vintage Folk art off Road 4X4 award unique Willys CJ
One of a kind Art work Trophy. Plastic Jeep on top of a stand made of Wheel bearings and other Jeep parts.”
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No toy inside, the but the outside has some great art.
“Professional quality TrueReplica™ Box for the 7-inch version of the wind-up G.I. Joe Jouncing Jeep made by Unique Art”
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This cartoon was published in the May 1955 issue of Willys News.
Tim visited the WWII National Memorial in Washington, DC, recently and discovered it included a relief sculpture of a jeep.
Jean de Preissac designed a variety of WWII postcards.
“Approx. 4″ x 6″ ( 10 x 15 cm).”
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Only one of the story’s three pages is shown.
“ORIGINAL 3-page, magazine story
(consists of 2 full pages plus two half columns of text on 3rd page
Always original magazine pages…
never duplicates or reproductions of any kind
Approximate size: 8.5″x11.5″ (each page)
Condition: Excellent”
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Roberto’s developing these cards. He writes, “These cards have drawings of several jeep models: Size: 15cms. x 12 cms. (5,30″ x . 4,30″). They will be for sale soon.” Contact Roberto through his website: http://www.robertoflores.com.
This is probably a rare shirt, because few people would be caught dead wearing it. I’m one of the few nuts who would wear it.
“Up for auction, a great looking
Nicole Miller Shirt, designed in limited quantities in 1996
Great colors, western desert motif with Big Wampum Motel, Jeeps, Buffalo, Cowboys, Cattle Skulls
Size LARGE
In excellent pre-owned condition
Please note the measurements for an accurate fit
Underarm to Underarm: 26″
Neck seam to hem: 29″
5 button placket ; straight hem, matched pocket
From smoke-free home”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Cool letterhead.
“This is an Original Color Patriotic Letterhead dated 1942 Featuring a U S Army Jeep chasing Hitler, Mussolini and Tito Right off the map. Great item printed by “Copyright 1942 By Porto Server Chicago”. The 7” X 10 1/2” letter sheet is in excellent condition. This is one of a collection of WWII Patriotic Stationary items we have on auction at this time.”
Roberto Flores let me know that these classic Colorado Plateau photos inspired him to draw this jeep with a few mountains in the background.
Joe forwarded this unusual pin story. Anyone familiar with it?
“Handmade
This unique ww2 jeep brooch is handmade in ww2 by hiders (refugees from the Nazi) in The Netherlands.
The production took place in secret in a factory in De Meern, a small Dutch place. The same factory where the first laundry pegs with an iron spring were produced. The owners operated in the resistance working together with The Allied Forces.
Production history
Many hiders worked in this factory. An underground was available, where they could hide in case of danger and where the brooches were stored. All metal pieces of the jeep brooch were made at the metal department. The owner’s mother transported these pieces in secret to hiders in the environment. They soldered the pieces together for a small amount of money.
These hiders had little to do, due to their circumstances. ‘Putting the jeeps together’ was a useful spending of time while waiting for their liberation by the Allied Forces.
The brooches got lightly silver or gold plated afterwards but it is not known where this was done. It was the hiders’ goal to sell these jeep brooches during the liberation days for a combination of remembering, celebration and rebuilding purposes.
They did not sell them all
It happened that they did not sell them all. Family of the factory owner recently discovered some of these brooches. I wish you a happy wearing.
And please think of the hiders, the veterans, the Allied Forces and your freedom now and than. In this way the brooch gets a good destination. And the hiders realize their goal at last, despite some delay…”
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I found this illustration of a Rube Goldberg (yes, of the Rube Goldberg machines) drawn jeep from the September 1946 issue of Mechanix Magazine. I’m not quite sure what the UNO on the grille means.
Below is the full page: Continue reading
Looking for something else, I ran across this christmas card.
http://www.wwpd.net/2012/12/santas-jeep.html
If that’s how Roberto Flores rolls, it’s time to visit!
This article shares some of the jeep rustling that went on during WWII. One of protections against rustling that I’ve encountered is that driver’s would grab the rotor from the distributor to keep other military folks from stealing their jeeps.
Note that the ice cream story from yesterday has expanded to five gallons!
Roberto Flores has been busy.
He writes, “This #WillysJeep #cartoon could be (and is) devoted to #jeepers as Andy Bint, David Eilers, Ron Fitzpatrick, Joe Jennings, Mike Hardesty, Nate Bolduc, Natxo Alberdi Ruiz, Rommel T. Juan, Harriet Langridge, etc. for mention a few of them! Keep´em rolling!!! (Facebook Link)
He adds, “If you´re going to attend the 70th ceremonies of #DDay, perhaps you´ll have the chance of found this design during the Ford GPA jeep meeting at Carentan:” (Facebook Link)
This video is fun to watch!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
I don’t know anything about these, but looks interesting.
” Up for consideration is a limited edition JEEP WILLYS COLLAGE print by Bob Facklam. Signed and Numbered Limited Edition (500). B&W print, acid free, dimensions in inches is 11″ x 8.50″. It is on 80lb paper stock. When matted will be in inches 11″x14″. Fits any standard 11″ by 14″ inch mat and frame. It is personally signed and numbered by the artist, Bob Facklam, who also signs a Certificate of Authenticity which is included. Bob Facklam is recognized throughout the Midwest at Tractor Collector Shows for his pen and ink renditions of antique farm implements.”
