Who thought this postcard idea was a good one? And, I’m not sure the message on the back is any better!
Features Research Archives
1960ish Truck and FC-170 in Ad on eBay
Marc spotted this ad. Neither of us remember seeing the photo at the top.
“959 Jeep Willys Motors 4WD FC-150 Utility Wagon Magazine Ad Advertisement
Professional trimmed from 1959-1960 Successful Farming Magazines
Approximately 8″ X 11″ in Size”
Photo of Fancified Jeep on eBay
These two photos for sale on eBay show a pretty fancy jeep! It’s got shiny, new looking mud flaps. And, the hardtop is particularly interesting. I can’t tell what it’s made from … fiberglass? metal? wood? other?
“RARE 4 PHOTOGRAPHS WW2 ERA JEEP COVERED REAR WHEEL WITH U.S. AIR FORCE PILOT
LICENSE PLATE READS E2549 US 1945
3 PHOTOS APPROX SIZE ARE 2 1/2 ” X 3 1/2”
1 PHOTO APPROX SIZE (SOLDIERS IN COMBAT/ TRAINING) IS 2 1/2” X 4 1/2”
I ACQUIRED THESE PHOTOS TOGETHER, SO I’M SELLING THESE PHOTOS TOGETHER BECAUSE THEY MIGHT BE THE SAME PEOPLE.
PLEASE VIEW IMAGES
PHOTOS SHOW AGE AND WEAR, BUT WELL FOCUSED”
1943 Aviation Ad w/ Ford GP on eBay
Marc discovered this ‘flying jeep’ ad that includes a Ford GP.
“Black and white aviation magazine advertising ad for the
1943 Flying Jeep / McAleer Grasshopper.
Approximate ad size 5″ X 8”
Photo of Jeep and Seep on Italy Beach
I can’t quite tell what’s painting on the jeep’s front bumper.
“Original WWII Photo
86th Fighter Group Photo
Great shots in this listing group. Check other listings for rare shots of the A-36 Apache!
4X5 Inches
100% Original
NOT A PRESS PHOTO – NO MASS PRODUCED Photos”
Willys Jeep Table Yonkers, NY $250
UPDATE: Glenn let me know this is still available.
“CHECK OUT THIS COOL WILLYS TABLE. I MADE IT LAST YEAR BECAUSE I CAN’T AFFORD A REAL WILLYS. I INLAID ALL OF THE ITEMS THAT YOU SEE AND THEN ACRYLIC COATED IT.”
Restored M-38 ‘Wows’ at Car Show in Canada
According to this Canadian website, an M-38 restored by Kevin and Sharon Martin ‘wowed’ the crowd at North Bay’s Summer in the Park car show.
Photos of a Ford GP
Bob took some photos of this beautiful GP the weekend.
“Saw this nice ford gp at the ragersville, Ohio car and power show today. Guy has owned it for 30 years. It came out of Colorado. Still has the right engine and drivetrain. Nicely restored by the owner.”
1990 Dr. Pepper Can on eBay
This 1990 Dr. Pepper can features a Jeep Wrangler giveaway. I know’s it not super vintage, but I thought it was interesting.
Doug’s ‘New’ 1972 CJ-6
Doug picked up this CJ-6 recently. As you can see, this is an example of a jeep that was nicer than the pics taken by the seller. It’s a really good looking jeep, especially with those hurricane rims 🙂
These are the new pics. Doug was able to get some good cloudy-day photos that helped show just how nice the paint is.
New Photos:
Old photos: Between the shadows and the lack of closeups, it’s hard to tell just how nice the paint really is.
Dell’s Santa Claus Funny Comics
Starting in 1942 Dell Publishing issued an annual christmas comic book titled “Santa Claus Funnies”. The very first issue featured Santa driving a jeep. The series ran until 1962. Here’s a link to check on the most recent Santa Claus Funnies available on eBay.
You can learn more about Santa Claus Funnies from the Golden Age of Comics website.
McCahill’s Review of the Jeep Wagoneer
In a comment from the post about the FC-150 review by Tom McCahill, Mike remembered seeing McCahill’s review about the Jeep Wagoneer. It didn’t take me long to find a cheap copy of the May 1966 issue (pg 87) that featured the surprisingly enthusiastic review of the Jeep.
Jeep-ers Christmas Card
Looking for something else, I ran across this christmas card.
Post Card with Ford GPish Jeep **SOLD**
This Jeep Travels Well-Equipped eBay
Marc forwarded this ebay photo. I never look at one of these photos and think, ‘Yeah, that’s a good idea’.
1975 Electruck Jeep Brochure **SOLD**
UPDATE: This was on eBay. **SOLD**
Below that is a brochure for the same vehicle that sold a few years ago.
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All-Purpose Vehicle for the Farm Brochure on eBay
This Farm Jeep brochure is available on eBay.
“1946/1947 Willys-Overland sales brochure ‘For the Farm’. Size is 8.5 x 11 opening to 34 x 11. Moderate wear/aging.”
Nashville, Tennesse, Editorial from 1947
According to the July 1974 issue of W-O Sales News, this is a reprint of an actual editorial that appeared in a Nashville paper.
A Couple Jeeps in the ‘Wild’
Jeep Campaign and Victory Poster on eBay
This is an unusual combination of posters on one sheet. Or, was this the norm and I didn’t know it?
“2 World War 2 Poster/prints on 1 sheet. Total size approx. 22″ x 28”.
Comes with hard backing and in a plastic frame.
Jeep portion signed by Reinhardt. “V” Stamp portion signed by Franklin Arbuckle.
Bottom of Jeep photo reads “W.S.S. 801 0-537578 U.S. Government Printing Office. 1943”
Under “V” side it states “Exact Reproduction of a Poster Designed by The Canadian National War Finance Commitee”
A small 1 inch or so section of plastic framing border has chipped and some has light “yellowing”.
Please view all photos to see exact condition of item.
On cardboard on back it states “From Bensen Paper Work USNR WWII”
Please email any questions.
Thanks for looking.”
Jeep Tea Spoon **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
A jeep on a tea spoon? I would never haver guess that would happen. It’s located in the Netherlands.
Vito’s Father’s CJ-5 from Italy
Vito from Italy has fond memories of jeeping with his father back in the early 1980s. Here’s a photo of his father at the helm of his CJ-5. Check out the tires. Yes, some Desert Dogs made it all the way to Italy. In fact, Vito is hunting for a set for a vintage build he’s creating. He’s got another Italian friend who has some old vintage dogs as well. I had no idea!
CJ-5 at Omaha’s Doorly Zoo
Anyone know if this jeep is still there? This photo came from this page (though I removed the kids). The photo was take at Omaha Nebraska’s Henry Doorly Zoo.
1942 Photo of Mia Macklin & Jeep
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
I’m sure this photo wasn’t posed … lol.
“1942- Mia Hodge, better know as Mia Macklin, British Olympic ice skater, sits atop jeep surrounded by U.S. mechanics after she delivered the jeep to their repair station “somewhere” in England.”
Family Desert Camping in a CJ-3B on Petrolicious
Paul found this link to Larry Shank’s story of camping with a CJ-3B and teardrop trailer in the southwest on Petrolicious. Nice story and great photos. You might remember his story from the CJ-3B Page.
http://www.petrolicious.com/willy-s-jeep-carries-family-through-sixty-years-of-desert-adventure