These show the Belgian Army at different times:
More Pics from Charles
December 6, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Mailing Home a Jeep
December 6, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This August 4, 1945, article in the Toronto Daily Star shares the story of an overseas soldier mailing home a jeep in pieces. Perhaps more impressive, a second soldier was mailing home an entire dental office.
1961 Commercial Vehicle Sales Book on eBay
December 6, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
It has a good starting price.
” Super Rare 1961 JEEP Willys Government Sales Binder with lots of interesting pics, diagrams, brochures, specs and more. Excellent condition”
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1955 Parade Jeep
December 5, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This photo of a 1955 parade jeep sporting lions was published by the Flat Tires And Engine Misfires website.
Jeep: Built to be Overworked
December 5, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This 1964 Ad appeared in the Toledo Blade newspaper.
1950 Fire Jeep Birthday Card on ebay
December 5, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features, Postcards This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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”
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1943 Photo of Kids Raising Money For Jeep
December 4, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This photo was published in the May 13, 1943, issue of the Spokane Daily Chronicle.
When the Going Gets Rough
December 4, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Artists/Drawings, Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Frank Haagen & Son was an Ellensburg, Washington, Jeep dealer. It was published November 16, 1953, in the Ellensburg Daily Record.
Photo of 1948 Wagon Accident on eBay
December 4, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
How about this horrific accident!
“1948 Press Photo Jeep in accident with large truck Dayton, Ohio. This is an original press photo. Photo measures 9 x 6inches. Photo is dated 11-11-1948.”
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U. S. Veteran’s Museum in Huntsville, Alabama
December 3, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs, Features, Museums This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: Maury found the cool video of the Pygmy. Wyatt noted that the Ford GP was formerly Mayor Fred Heine’s jeep, one that he bought and used on his farm and famous as the first jeep sold to the public.
The U.S. Veteran’s Museum in Huntsville, Alabama, has a great collection of early jeeps. I found these photos on Trip Advisor.
From left to right, looks like the Ford Pygmy, a Ford GP, a Bantam BRC-40, a Willys MA, and an Willys MB Slat grille.
FC Fire Jeep Restomod
December 3, 2015 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Techatticup Mine Ghost Town — Nevada
December 2, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Museums, Willys Trucks, Willys Wagons This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
The Techatticup Mine camp was established 1861. The camp is part of the oldest, richest and most famous gold mine in Southern Nevada. Now a tourist attraction, it includes an old Willys truck and, in some photos, a wagon.
The Techatticup Mine camp is located just outside the small town of Nelson Nevada in Eldorado Canyon. It is well reviewed on Trip Advisor. Businesses in the area offer historical mine tours and scenic blue water kayak trips on the Colorado River at the mouth of Black Canyon below Hoover Dam.
photo credit: Bruce Zimmerly
photo credit: Jack Freer
photo credit: Jack Freer
photo credit: Bruce Zimmerly
photo credit: Evan Reinheimer
1947 Ad: Seeing is Believing
December 2, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
On July 12,1947, Lewiston Evening Journal out of Maine published this neat ad. Several other newspapers across the US also published the ad.
Vintage Jeeps in New York
December 1, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Winter is here (in Pasco … it won’t get above 27 degrees today). So, this photo from Eric Jarvis reminded me of warmer days. It was taken in Dannemora, New York.
It was taken in front of his shop in the first part of August. Not all are his jeeps , three are his brothers and two are his friends. From left to right, Steve Jarvis’ 1965 CJ-5, purchased from Don Prine; Eric Jarvis’ 1943 GPW, also purchased from Don Prine; Steve Jarvis’ 1972 CJ-5 Renegade w/ amc 304 v8 and his 2004 Rubicon; Eric Jarvis’ 1968 CJ-5 with buick v6 and 1946 VEC CJ-2A; Todd Perry’s 1951 CJ-3A; Eric Jarvis’ 1970 cj5 Auburn trencher; Eric Jarvis’ 1965 CJ-5; Bob Stiles’ 1961 CJ-5 w /t-98 transmission; and Eric jarvis’ 1967 cj5 w buick v6, his CJ-3A, and his 1964 CJ-5, the latter two both having Koenig PTO winches installed.
1951 Rescue Jeep
December 1, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
In 1980 the Fruitville Fire Department received a 1951 wagon modified into a “rescue jeep”. This article was published in the Sarasota Herald Tribune on Dec. 23, 1980.
1947 CJ-2A Fire Jeep **SOLD**
December 1, 2015 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles • TAGS: Nice, Stock. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“here’s your chance to own a very rare willys fire truck and they don’t come up for sale often. This willys fire engine is in almost new condition with only 3300 miles on it. This truck was bought new and was the only fire engine the town had until it was replaced in 1972 then it sat in the fire hall un till march of 2015 when I bought it 🙂 Since I have brought it home I gave her a new 6 volt battery and a bit of a tune up. The water tank in the back leaked so I removed it and repaired it and in the process I damaged some of the pipe fittings to the pump so there is a few new 1″ fittings that don’t take away from its quality and curb appeal.
What also makes this fire truck stand out is it was not built in the USA it was built by the Sterling machine and manufacturing co. right here in Canada if your a Willys jeep kinda guy you may have heard of them they also made trailers and pto type accessories. Im happy to assist in shipping anyway I can.
This little unit runs drives shifts and stops if you have any questions I would rather answer them on the phone so feel free to call me any time between 7 am and 9 pm 7 days a week but please keep in mind the time change as im in Calgary Alberta Canada.”
Circus Ice Cream Company’s CJ-5 Jeeps
November 29, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles • TAGS: Ice-cream, Jeep-Willys-News. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This December 1955 Willys News article described the purchase of forty CJ-5s by the Circus Ice Cream Company of Houston, Texas. Do those hub caps look unusual?
Museum of the American G.I.
November 29, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Seth told me about the Museum of the American G.I. The museum is located in College Station, Texas, and has multiple jeeps. Unfortunately, I could only find one jeep. We didn’t get a chance to reach College Station this spring, but I’m sure we will be back soon. My niece just won a Reigning scholarship at SMU. I guess she’s coming down to Texas to teach them how to ride a horse :-). Seriously, she’s one of the top riders in the country and a great person too match. Texas is lucky to get her!
Jeep Birthday Card on eBay
November 29, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features, Postcards This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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”
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Special Florida Hunting Jeep
November 27, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles • TAGS: Hunting, Jeep-Willys-News. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This December 1955 article in Willys News shared the news of this specially equipped hunting jeep for “famous sportsman” F. Trubee Davison.
Joey the Jeep Book
Roger bought this kids’ jeep book at a nearby military show so we could document it. It’s a small book, 3 1/8″ x 4 1/2″, and is only 8 pages in length, including the front and back cover.
AHMTA @ the Gilbert Days Parade
Last weekend Joe’s military transport club contributed thirteen vehicles to the Gilbert Days Parade in Arizona. He took pics of the jeeps and a few others. Great stuff!
Joe wrote, Here are pics of 4 military jeeps from our club (AHMTA – Arizona Historic Military Transportation Association) that drove in today’s Gilbert Days Parade. Scott David’s 1942 slat grill was in pole position, further back was my 1942 GPW, followed by Dave Boehmer’s MB with his son
manning the .30 cal, and protecting our “6” was Mike Wixom’s 1950 CJV35/U.
The weather was perfect; the vehicles all ran great; the crowds were
cheering; and we “invaded” a nearby Sonic afterward.
Joe & his 1942 GPW
On the right is Dave Boehmer’s MB.
Scott David’s 1942 MB Slat Grill
Above is the front and below is the rear of Mike Wixom’s CJ-V35/U.
Staged near our 13 or so military vehicles was a collection of 6 incredible rat rods all apparently owned by, or representing “Preferred Foot & Ankle Specialists“. I don’t know anything about that business/practice but I sure liked his vehicles.
1944 Photo of Wounded Soldiers in France on eBay
November 24, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
No caption included, but the fascinating photo tells its own story.
“1944- French patriot steadies a wounded U.S. soldier on hood of jeep as he is evacuated from battle in Coutances, France.”
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1945 Photo of Jeeps Being Maintained on eBay
November 24, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Interesting photo.
“1945 Press Photo Jeeps checked before being sent out to battle in Japan
This is an original press photo. Photo measures 8 x 6.25inches. Photo is dated 01-31-1945.”
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Eisenhower’s Jeep Horn at his Gettysburg Farm
November 23, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old News Articles • TAGS: Jeep-Willys-News. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
No photos with this article, but it’s an odd bit of jeep news about former President Eisenhower. It was published i the December 1955 issue of Willys News.
