UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Marc forwarded this ghost town jeep tour brochure from Salida, Colorado. I can’t tell how old the brochure is.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Marc forwarded this ghost town jeep tour brochure from Salida, Colorado. I can’t tell how old the brochure is.
I can’t imagine there are too many of these matchbook covers left.
“Oil is Ammunition – Use It Wisely, Havoline Motor Oil, Slim’s Garage & Tire Shop, Phone 270, Texaco Products, East Brewton, Escambia County, Alabama MatchbookNo town is indicated but I found a reference to this guy’s garage at the web site shown here.”
View all the information on ebay
This photo was taken during the Battle of Manila.
” You are looking at a non-original 8×10 photograph printed on FujiFilm Crystal Archive emulsion paper depicting a Jeep and crew from the 11th Airborne Division crossing the Pasig River in February 1945 during the approach on Manila, Luzon, Philippines.”
UPDATE: II: Thie Buick shown below was featured in the Jan 1950 issue of Popular Science (pg 99)
UPDATE: Javier provided the following information. I guess there was some competition among the ranches? Below are two photos of other hunting vehicles.
He wrote, This is very similiar to one of the hunting cars used on the King Ranch. The Kenndy Ranch mentioned in the arcticle is adajcent to the King Ranch. Below is a picture of the car made for the King Ranch. (From this link to the University of Texas)
Here’s the hunting wagon from Texas featured on eWillys a couple years ago (seems I’ve deleted the original post related to it:
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David Silberman forwarded this unusual photo from a rare April 1951 issue of Willys Salesbuilder. This one looks like it might have been build on a Jeepster platform.
From this same issue are these two parade float photos:
Not a great day for driving a jeep. This 1950 photo of Nightmare Alley was shot as these troops retreated. The temperature was estimated at -40 degrees. Read more about this LIfe Magazine photo here.
Doug forwarded this eBay photo that references Operation Deepfreeze. Given the number “14” is written on the side of the jeep it would suggest there were other jeeps there, too. Here’s a link to a few images on G503 from Life Magazine.
“Please note: Unless you are the winning bidder, I will not provide scans of the slides and negatives I sell. Also, I will not give out another member’s contact information or contact another member on your behalf.
Original 35mm film slide.
Subject: U.S. Navy Operation “Deep Freeze” Special Project Jeep #14 and a sign that says, “Smokey Says Use Your Ashtrays … Keep Antarctica Green”, at McMurdo Station.
Date: 1957
Mount/Film Type: Kodachrome, red border”
Here’s an interesting map of the Walsenburg, Colorado, area.
“B369-W. [Travel Brocure]. Circa 1950s tri-fold black and white brochure for “Walsenberg in The Land of the Huajatolla Invites You”, (Colorado). Fully open brochure measures 8-1/2 x 11″. Front panel shows an aerial view of the city and Walsenburg at the Hub of spoked wheel showing distances to other attractions in Colorado and neighboring states. The two back panels have a pictorial map of southern Colorado showing National Forests and Monuments, cities, recreational activities and major roads. Points of Interest are located by numbers on the map and described in a Key. B/w photo of Spanish Peaks and Martin Lake.
The opposite side of brochure has descriptive text (Population was 5,500) and 7 b/w photos with keyed numbers referring to their captons in “Things to See…Things to Do!” Photos show spectacular rock formations; Greenhorn Mountain with Cattle ranching in the Valley; Man carrying rifle in a forest below Mount Blanca; pretty bathing beauty relaxing at the municipally-owned swimming pool; Rainbow trout fishing in a small stream; Seasonal Jeep hunting trips for deer, antelope, elk and bear; and Skiing at foot of Mt. Mestas, at the top of La Veta Pass, just off Highway 160.”
Pretty shot.
“This color photo postcard measures 3.5″x5.5″.
It is in good condition with only minor scuffs and light wear.
This has not been mailed and there is no writing on the back.
It is undated but the actual image dates from approximately 1960.”
Here’s a good price on a heater that Glenn spotted.
“Made by stewart warner, model 796 a1 gasoline, jeep, willys, mb no crank, fare to good shape, call 1 916 706 4862”
Can’t be too many of these for sale in Miami.
“visit us now at the link below for this excellent deal
http://www.salepricesstore.com/antiques_179028.html”
Paul forwarded a few photos for us to drool over. He’s getting closer and closer to ‘launch’. He recently completed building the stainless gas tank and installing it.
I thought I’d celebrate the 25,000th post. If the length of a post were a mile long and formed a walking path, a person could walk on them around planet Earth (There’s a completely meaningless statistic). Next posts will be Monday AM.
Earl forwarded a photo of him and a jeep. Note how he created his ‘white walled tires’.
He writes, “Here is a photo of me and my first jeep a 1942 Ford GPW in 1952, my daily driver in high school. I paid $100 for it and had to drive it home in low range because it didn’t have any brakes. I’m still buying them without brakes. I hand painted the whitewalls on the tires, I never had a flat so it still had the combat wheels.”
Steve sent this video. No jeeps, but an unusual and early Adams Farwell rotary motor. I’m hoping to stop by the National Auto Museum during our March trip along the California Coast (Still to be finalized).
http://www.youtube.com/embed/Y0XbqHUAI-0?feature=player_detailpage
Marc found this photo. The jeep in this photo has some unusual features. Obviously, the bumper is odd. It may have a Japanese license plate. The top is odd (wish we could see more of it) and it appear to have a 2nd hood latch that is located in an unusual spot.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1795.
Glenn found this rare item. I don’t know much about the V4s that power these rigs.Might be an interesting motor to check out. I can’t tell if this is a variant of the Model F or a Model G. You can learn more about the Zamboni/jeep relationship here.
“1964 Zamboni ice-resurfacer, needs TLC, runs, goes, manuals included. These machines were made on a Jeep running gear. Dana front and rears, 3 speed manual with spicer transfer case, drive shafts etc. Will consider parting out if sale of whole machine doesn’t take place. Has V-4 air cooled motor that runs great and has propane setup. Would make a great lumber mill power plant.”
This is a nice photo.
“Vintage, original “near Hall, Germany” B & W snapshot photograph circa 1940s, measures 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ in fine condition.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
I can’t say for sure this is an Empire Tractor, but it sure looks like one to me. The ad is from Bernstein Brothers Machinery Company in 1951.
UPDATE: This has been relisted on eBay
(11/15/2013) Zack spotted this unusual find: A MB Desk. I could very easily see myself writing at such a desk. I think I’m gonna have to build a version of it.
“This Jeep Desk is modeled from a WW 2 Willys. It has a real grill, headlight buckets, black out lights and dash plaque. The paint is authentic Lusterless Olive Drab. The invasion star is painted with a flat white. The fenders are an exact copy and are made of wood. The hood is also an exact copy but made of metal.”
Craig writes, “This was the Midnight Drive-away program that happened at the conclusion of the 1959 Chicago Auto show.There was a little written article about the event but it was pieced together and not easily scanned.”
Check out more photos at Craig’s “Dealership News Pieces” Page.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $250
Looks like someone built a nice kid’s toy.
“Completely handmade. Can fit 2 small kids in the seat. You can steer it with the steering wheel.”
Everyone in the Navy jeep seems happy.
“1950’s 4×5 Negative~Pretty girls on a Military vehicle, p10224
Description: Original vintage negative from the late 1950’s. Taken by Don Comoe who was the official photographer at Naval Air Station at Los Alamitos, CA.
Size: 4 x 5″”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Marc found this photograph. These jeeps are being shipped from NJ to Capetown, South Africa. The caption notes that vehicles are getting shipped internationally, despite the need for vehicles in the US.