This newspaper was featured in the August 11, 1949, issue of the North Carolina Marion Progress Newspaper. Bristol’s Auto Service published several jeep-related ads, including this one.
1949 Newspaper Ad for the CJ-3A
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1957 Photo of M-38A1s in Barstow, CA on eBay
That’s a lot of M-38A1s!
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“1957 Press Photo Senior Sergeant Jack McCallister, Army jeeps, Barstow, CA. This is an original press photo. Trucks – United States. And imagine your problem trying to locate your parked car in this jungle of jeeps which stretches across desert sands at the Marine Corps Supply Center at Barstow, California. However, the Marine Corps says it has a filing system which helps locate any one jeep in jig time. The Marine in jeep at center is Senior Sergeant Jack McCallister. Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 3-22-1957.”
Mobile Cinema Unit Photos
UPDATE: Modeler builder Frederic Dete plans to create a model of this Mobile Cinema jeep and trailer. He’d like to make contact with David, but I no longer have his email. If he could contact me, I’ll put you in touch with Frederic.
Original Post Apr 27, 2013: David was going through his father’s items and discovered photos of his father’s Mobile Cinema Unit in New Guinea.
1956 Patent for Endless Track Vehicle
This patent application used a jeep to demonstrated how the endless track system would work on a vehicle not designed specifically for tracks. The patent was filed January 13, 1955.
According to inventor Fritz Riemerschmid, “Numerous constructions of the track! laying or crawler type have heretofore been proposed, but in all of these known cases special-type vehicles are involved, the construction of which either prohibits or renders extremely difficult the use of the vehicle under normal road and travel conditions.
Accordingly it is one of the main objects of the present invention to provide a crawler-type tracklaying undercarriage for automotive vehicles which, while being particularly suitable for travel over snow-covered terrain, can be quickly and easily substituted for the standard wheels of the vehicle. It is another object of the invention to provide a construction of the type indicated in which, except for the removal of the said standard wheels from the vehicle, requires no structural changes to be made in a given vehicle. Thus, the invention renders it possible, whenever it may be desired, to provide an automotive vehicle of any given type with a tracklaying mechanism which takes the place of the standard wheels on which the said vehicle normally travels.”
1943 Ever Ready Ad with Jeep
This ad was featured in the February 06, 1943, issue of the Saturday Evening Post, page 59.
Philippos Jeep Models
A French reader and modeler named Frederic turned me onto a Greek modeler named Philippos Ioannou who has created a number of beautiful jeep models based on historic photos (he builds non-jeep models, too). You can see many of his models on Facebook or on his blog.
Here are a few of his works.
- Walliy Cohn “Jeep King” jeep-sedan:
- Target Practice Jeep:
- Welding Truck:
- Note the original photo at the base of the model:
- Looks like an efficient jeep/trailer set up.
- I didn’t see an original photo for this model, but still it’s a neat one:
Odd Bakelite Key Chain on eBay
May 25, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features
Maury spotted this odd key chain. It looks to be Willys Aero related, making it from the early 1950s.
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“Rare Vtg Orig Willys Jeep Keychain Orange Bakelite Logo 40s 50s . Condition is Used.”
1972 Article on the PNW4WDA and the Boys Scouts
This April of 1972 article in Boy’s Life Magazine tells the story of the Boys Scouts work project on the Naches Trail in the Cascade Mountains just north of Mt. Rainier in conjunction with the Pacific Northwest Four-Wheel-Drive Association. I was not there (that I remember), but our club, the Wandering Willys, including my father, was there to help ferry the Boy Scouts to the Naches Trail.
You can read the article online here
Cool Willys/Kasier/Jeep Magnets
May 24, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features
Over the past couple years I’ve been the beneficiary of some custom magnets created by Maury. I figured it was about time I shared them. I keep them on both sides of a metal bookshelf, but moved them to one side for the photo. Many thanks Maury!
1943 International Nickel Ad with Jeeps on eBay
This is a an ad I don’t think I’ve seen. This Adolph Treidler illustration was published in the April 25, 1943, issue of Time Magazine.
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“This is an original 1943 print ad for International Nickel! 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
Bernd and His CJ-5 Are Back to Work
May 23, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features
It’s springtime in Austria. Bernd and his CJ-5 are back to work.
“My jeep helped prepare for a classic vehicle get-together (see links below). Today, I moved a narrow gauge railroad switch for the event. On my way, the traffic police pulled me and the jeep aside. Fortunately, they found nothing amiss, so I left without a ticket.”
See some links about the yearly event:
CJ-3A TOY w/ Trailer Madras, OR $1200
UPDATE: Still Available. I last show it was listed for sale in Madras in 2009.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/847560688954992/?ref=messenger_share
“One of a kind Jeep pedal car. (large enough for a adult to ride ) custom hand built, extra heavy duty double wall construction . have to see to appreciate the craftsmanship and detail in construction. would make a great project to motorize ”
March 1950 Issue of Sales Builder
I’d won this a few years ago on eBay, but never got this posted. The scans are not the best, but I’ll have to wait until later to redo them.
Wood Toy Possible Kempro Kit? on eBay
This toy is about 8″ long. Seller thinks it might be a Kempro Kit toy.
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“Here is a nice sturdy toy car. Unknown maker. Quite possibly was a Kempro Co kit.
It is well made, and has been played with. I love Jeeps and have had a few. This sat on my desk at the shop. Unpacking some boxes the other day, I came across it again.
It shows some signs of age, but otherwise is in very good condition. Nice hardwoods used. ”
1953 Willys Aero Introductory Brochure on eBay
The seller has several of these neat Willys Aero brochures. It’s not anything jeep-related, but it’s a neat advertising piece. This advertisement dovetails with Willys 1951-1953 efforts to push the WILLYS brand. At the start of 1953 Willys-Overland introduced the Aero Falcon, the Aero Ace, and the Aero Lark.
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1943/65 Flattie Rio Rancho, NM $13,000
May 22, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features • TAGS: California-Modded, Dash, Hardtop, muller-top, Windshield.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $13,000.
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/rio-rancho-willys-jeep/6828048488.html
(04/18/2018) Chad spotted another California modified Flattie. It’s nearly identify to three other jeeps (same body updates, same dash, same custom windshield, same Muller custom top, etc). The differences are slightly, such as this one has a black rear bumper rather than a chrome one like the others.
- For example, Here’s one that was also listed as a 1965. They have different valve covers and different rear bumpers, but pretty much everything else looks the same: http://www.ewillys.com/2015/06/10/1965-custom-flattie-las-vegas-nv-ebay/#more-113889
- Here’s another (this has a 302 and chrome bumper): http://www.ewillys.com/2014/08/25/1948-cj-2a-kerman-ca-6950/
- And another (black seats): http://www.ewillys.com/2012/03/13/1948-cj-2a-clovis-ca-ebay/
- This has more differences than the others, but similar look: http://www.ewillys.com/2017/08/17/1948-cj-2a-fort-mohave-az-16500/
Here’s the ad …
“I’m selling my willys jeep. I hate to see it go but i don’t use it at all. Its in perfect shape. So many upgrades to the small block 305 v8. I don’t need to get rid of it so no low ballers. I am open to some trades and reasonable offers. I dont need help selling it and cash only. No scammers or tire kickers.”
Sportif-looking JeepRod Sand Canyon, TX **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $2500.
(11/29/2018) This oddity reminded me of the Willys Sportif prototype (seen at bottom).
Photo before paint:
“This is a Rat Rod, bucket, vintage, or What every you want to call it, this is what it is.
This is a one of a kind never will you see this again.
It was built in 86 so I am to believe but I think it was built earlier as it appears to have pre- mig welder welds that look cool.
This was a full custom job when it was done and someone left it for dead.
This is a 41 Willy’s chassis.
(Registered as a 41) Continue reading
1950 and 1951 Ads From the Saturday Evening Post
Here’s a collection of ads published in the Saturday Evening Post between 1950 and 1951. This will prove useful as you read through the post underneath this one.
‘Meet The Jeepster’ Brochure
This introduction to the Jeepster book is curious for its lack of any ‘Jeep’ branding. I’m guessing this booklet was produced in 1948?
10th Annual Willys Rally May 24-27th
UPDATE: The Rally is this weekend. I hope everyone has a great time!
This year’s Willys Rally occurs late this month May 24th-27th in Moab, Utah. Roberto Flores produced another great bit of artwork for the event. T-shirts with this design are available for purchase.
Jeepster Pin on ebay
Fairchild Gardens Jeep Train Postcard
It’s been a while since we’ve run across a unique jeep-train postcard. This one carried visitors through Fairchild Gardens.
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“Postcard Florida CJ-5 Rambler Jeep Fairchild Tropical Garden”
Smokey Bear Postcard on eBay
Cool postcard. Too bad the jeep isn’t more accurate. This is a tribute to artist Rudy Wendelin.
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“VINTAGE SMOKEY BEAR POSTCARD – TRIBUTE JEEP.”
1946 Jeep Wagon Lady-Like Ad
I spotted this ad on google, though it was gone from the actual destination, so I can’t say in what magazine this ad was published. It treats the Army jeep as a tomboy and the wagon as a Lady.
1957 Photo of FC-150 w/ Louisville Health Dept Mosquito on eBay
Cool photo.
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“1957 Jeep FC Press Photo. City of Louisville. Transportation Division. Louisville & Jefferson County Health Department Mosquito Control Project.
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Details: W 10 x H 8 x D 0.1 Weight 1”
