Marc forwarded this great photo of a Bantam BRC60.
Features Research Archives
1945 Photo of VEC CJ-2A Leaving Cargo Plane
UPDATE: These photos were on eBay. **SOLD**
The same press photo with the same caption that is marked differently was sold by same seller in January of 2014 (the pic and caption from that 2014 ebay sale is at the bottom of this post).
Here are copies of the photo sold in January of 2014:
1960s Photo of Steve McQueen and CJ-5 **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Marc spotted this one.
“Original vintage negative by Chinese-American photographer Doris Nieh. This is a one of a kind vintage item from Doris Nieh’s estate. It was part of her personal archive. Doris Nieh was a photographer for Life Magazine and many other publications, she was also part of the social scene in Hollywood and New York in the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s. She was the official photographer for the 1966 film “The Sand Pebbles” directed by Robert Wise, starring Steve McQueen, Candice Bergen, Richard Attenborough, Richard Crenna and Mako. This is an unpublished and unseen photograph from an academy award winning classic movie, a great find and a rare opportunity to own a unique piece of Hollywood history.”
CJ-2A from the Alaska Aviation Museum
Gerald Colletz spotted this CJ-2A at the Alaska Aviation Museum and submitted it to Four Wheeler Magazine. Check out all the photos here: http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/tech-qa/1501-your-jeep-january-2015/
Here’s another look from the front of the jeep. This photo was taken a few years ago when it was inside.
Late 1970s/Early 1980s of Jeep Jockeys Jeep Club Race
Ron Day found this old photo he took showing a group of spectators and their vehicles at a race sponsored by the Jeep Jockeys Jeep Club sometime in the late 1970’s or early 80’s. This is west of Yakima, Washington near the small community of Tampico.
1950s Jeep Photo Booth Photo on eBay
Here’s an odd vintage photo.
“Original Vintage Snapshot Photo 3 Soldier Men w/ Photobooth Jeep circa 1950s Size is 3×4″ inches.”
View all the information on eBay
More Pics from Charles
Introduction of the Two-Tone Truck
1950s Willys German Jeep Brochure **SOLD**
UPDATE: Sold on eBay for $26.00
“This auction consists of two items: a heavily illustrated 68-page Jeep Vehicle Catalog and Parts Price List number 12 dated January 1956 for a company called Jeep Service Dipl.Ing. E. Stahl & Co. in Vienna, Austria, AND a 12-page parts price list dated 1 January 1956 for the US Military Model MB jeep from the same firm. The smaller catalog is attached inside the front cover of the larger 6 x 8-¼ inch catalog.”
Photo of Jeep’s Navigate Flood on eBay
Unfortunately, the seller didn’t provide the entire photo in one shot. It felt like it was raining like that on Saturday on Long Island!
“Third Army Jeep in Flooded France WWII Dispatch Photo News Service
This is thin stock, put out by the Dispatch Photo News Service in New York during World War II. Measures roughly 10 3/4 x 12 1/2. Blank back.”
Second Jeep for Ohio Farmer
In April of 1956 farmer Henry Miller purchased a second jeep, but this time he added a top to keep him warm.
WWII War Bonds Map of US on eBay
What an interesting map!
“SCHOOLS AT WAR. BOND DRIVE WALL POSTER
U.S TREASURY PROGRAM TO TRY TO GET 90% OF ALL SCHOOL CHILDREN SELLING WAR BONDS & STAMPS
VERY RARE , ORIGINAL LARGE WORLD WAR TWO POSTER. MEASURES ABOUT 28″ BY 22″
POSSIBLY THE ONLY ONE LEFT IN EXISTENCE. MOST WERE RECYCLED FOR THE WAR DRIVE, OR DESTROYED.”
October 1943 Schools at War Bulletin on eBay
An interesting piece of memorabilia.
“SCHOOLS AT WAR, QUARTERLY WAR SAVINGS NEWS BULLETIN FOR TEACHERS
ORIGINAL PERIOD PAPER. WORLD WAR TWO
VERY RARE THIS MAY BE THE ONLY COPY LEFT IN THE WORLD ! MOST WERE THROWN AWAY OR DESTROYED
THIS ISSUE DATE: October 1943
cover: JEEP WITH SOLDIERS”
Honey Bucket Tonka Jeep **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“Classic tonka honey bucket jeep. Good condition, straight from an estate so it could use a little clean up. Some edge chips, some marker/drawing on the underside of the hood. See photos. Manufactured from 1972-73 based on old tonka catalogs and newspaper ads.”
A Real Fire Tests the New Jeep Commando Fire Engine
This May 1955 article from Willys News (no pics) shares the story of a fire jeep demonstration that became a real fire fight. You can learn more about Jeep Commando Fire Engines on the CJ-3B page.
Walking a Dog Tahiti Style
The Newest ‘Willys’ Car from Brazil
You’d think any car that can get to 60MPH in less than ten seconds couldn’t be a Willys. But, Paul discovered that the new Willys AW 380 Berlinetta can do that and more! It’s reminiscent of the Interlagos, which I got a chance to check out this past spring thanks to Dan.
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/12/05/willys-aw-380-renault-alpine-porsche-engine/
Willys Approved Service Sign Kiefer, OK $2500
Not perfect, but appears in great shape.
“Old Willys sign.
2 sided.
At the bottom it has these markings:
Walker & Co Detroit
Asking $2500 or best offer.”
Christmas Time in the City
Yesterday Kasia and I went into Manhattan to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It turns out that while Kasia had explored far more of Manhattan than I known, she hadn’t been to the Met, so it was a must visit opportunity.
Riding the train from Sea Cliff into the city with Kasia Friday morning allowed us to catch up on a number of her adventures in Manhattan. In fact, just the night before (Thursday night) my nineteen-year-old daughter was invited to a work-oriented christmas party at Times Square. Near midnight, she left the city for the hour and a half trip back via subway and buses to her current quarters in Franklin Square. Let’s see, traveling late at night by herself through New York . . . sometimes, it is better for a father NOT to know these type of stories.
Yesterday turned out to be a good day to vista the Met. At times we had whole rooms of art to ourselves. Kasia didn’t realize that I knew a thing or two about art, so I shared what I knew and admitted what I didn’t. We walked for what seemed like days, but that might have been because I have been walking for days. Eventually we both tuckered out, stopping for a quick smoothie before leaving.
From the Met we walked to my great aunt’s place on the east side to deliver some cookies (special German lebkuchen from an old family recipe), before proceeding to Rockefeller Square so we could see the lights.
As we took photos, we noticed the sky was darkening and the temperature was falling. We felt that signaled it was time to head home. Besides, we didn’t want to be caught up in the evening’s protests.
It took us a couple of hours to return to Sea Cliff. By then we were starving. We pulled out the Yelp app on our iPhones and settled on a peruvian restaurant called Manka in Glen Cove. It proved to be a great choice. We enjoyed a Pervian feast of chicken leg, chicken heart, beef, pork chop, and port sausage, accompanied by fried casaba and plantain.
I know it doesn’t quite look like it in the photo, but she was enjoying the food!
On Saturday we are going to do a little shopping. We’ll have fun, but I doubt there will be anything interesting to report.
CJ-3B Fire Jeep Delivered Santa to Homer, Alaska
In 2004, no Christmas tree lighting was complete without Santa Claus. So, while Mrs. Claus and the elves readied the reindeer for Christmas Eve, Santa harnessed his backup sleigh, a CJ-3B fire jeep. Indeed, seeing Santa in his beautiful red jeep must have brought tears of joy to the little ones of tiny Homer, Alaska.
But, the grinches of Homer ended the annual event in 2005, thus the little ones cried tears of sadness for several years. Then, in 2012 the event returned. Yesterday evening, the tree was once again lit. Unfortunately, due to budget constraints, eWillys could not send a team to Homer to cover the event. So,whether Santa arrived via sleigh, Willys, or a red Ford Bronco shall remain a christmas mystery.
1952 Photo of Jeep Convoy in Panmunjom, Korea on ebay
I wonder if there is more detail in the original photo.
“1952 Press Photo Allied Jeep Convoy under an ominous sky in Panmunjom, Korea. This is an original press photo. Please see the included scans of this photo for additional information and conditionPhoto measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 01-30-1952.”
New York Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn
I took a quick trip to the New York Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn. Housed in the decommissioned Court subway station, the location is not only home to the museum, but has also been used in several movies, including the French Connection and the Taking of Pelham 123 (1974 and 2009 versions).
And, the facility sure feels like a subway, so they got that part right, from the entrance on down.
The museum tells the story of mass transit and rapid transit solutions in the New York area. There are old trains, old photos, times lines, turnstiles, an array of tokens used (now cards and not tokens are used) and more. It was fun and the museum people were very accommodating (I got to park my extra bag in the stroller waiting area). I was surprised there were no video or audio demonstrations (or I missed them somehow).
Their subway trains were pretty cool (not my photo):
Photo of early Love Lift on eBay
Steve forwarded a link to this photo of a Love lift. Great photo, though it is a reproduction and not an original.
Jeep Sign Bulverde, TX **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200
New jeep sign, but still neat.
“Two signs one JEEP, one CHRYSLER from a dealership large outdoor type. They measure 3′ 1/2″ X 10′ $200.00 each.”
Joe’s Topeka Highway Mower
Joe just picked up this rare Topeka Highway Mower last month. Joe would love to find a soft door setup like is shown on this Topeka.
Topeka like these were assembled with jeep parts. I’ve updated the Topeka Mower info.