Marc found these photos at the Ukraine State Archive website.
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1950s Boat with Willys Motor Spokane, WA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1395.
Blaine spotted this rare boat with a Willys motor.
“I found this beauty under a tree on my little old lady neighbor’s farm. COMPLETE, no parts missing, last running smooth in the water in 1998. Then her owner died, and his wife just pulled a tarp over her.
Photo of 1943 Santa Claus at Camp Carson on eBay
Marc found this photo of Santa I hadn’t seen.
“An International News photo showing Santa Claus arriving at Camp Carson, Co. Instead of a sleigh with reindeer, he comes in an Army jeep. Dated 12-22-43. Copyright stamp and typed description on back. 1/2″ by 8 1/2″ size. Good condition with no tears or losses. Crinkling on top and bottom edges.”
1981 Dominican Republic License Plate on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Ever seen one of these?
“Authentic License Plates as shown – This is the only place on the entire planet which has issued (and they no longer do it) A special class of plate for a jeep.”
1989 Massachusetts Dealer Plate on eBay
Here’s another unusual item.
“Nice MA dealer vanity plate, ’89 embossed….great item for the Jeep lover.”
1955 Photo of Dispatcher Jeep on eBay
Here’s a neat photo.
“This is an original 1950’s Jeep Willy’s publicity photo showing the Dispatcher Model. See the Scans.”
1958 Berg’s “King of Jeeps” Catalog
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
I think I’ve only seen one other catalog. So these are pretty hard to find.
“19 Pages. Good condition.”
Jeep Spotted by my Niece
All my family members are always on the watch for a jeep. While driving down the freeway through Montana, my 15 year old niece snapped and emailed this tall wheeled CJ-5(?) rolling down the road with no hood.
No Jeep sign from Deep Creek, MD
Gerald forwarded this no-jeep sign from Deep Creek, MD. Fortunately, he didn’t have his boat with him.
Photo from Mexico on eBay
Normandy 1944 Photographs
Marc spotted this interesting site full of WWII photos from June 6, 1944.
CJ-3B Airport Jeep in Doris Day Movie
John spotted this CJ-3B in a 1956 Doris Day Movie titled: Julie
Hugh’s New CJ-2A
Hugh spotted this on eWillys and went to look at it. He was pleasantly surprised to discover it was better than it looked in the pictures, so he bought it.
He writes, “This is the 47 cj2a i picked up in niangua missouri. The thing runs like a sewing machine. The previous owner and his brother meticulously maintained the drive train. The shock absorbers are shot, the springs are flat and it needs new tires. I put more than fifty miles on it today and it seems very dependable. Its very original but not a show piece, but heck, i just like to drive em, preferably off road!”
1969 Beatles or Bust Cartoon Reproduction
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“this is a rare to fine beautiful reproduction cartoon series premiered on September 25th 1965 on ABC television and ran until April 20th , 1969 , in all , seventy-eight , five-and-a-half minute episodes of the Beatles cartoon were produced , the sericel celebrates the early Beatles riding in a jeep , on the back it says [ beatles or bust ] for their many publicity photos using various scenes from the original Saturday morning cartoon series , apple corps ltd. and dennilu company approved the production of this edition , in 2009 limited edition , each color used in the re-creation of this image has been silk screened with exact precision , one color at a time , onto the cel. printed background accompanying this cel. has been printed on premium acid-free paper”
2 Pedal Jeep Photos
UPDATE: **Sold** Were on eBay.
A couple nice family shots in what looks like a Fire Brigade Jeep, but it is painted differently.
“NICE LOT OF 2 ORIGINAL, AND LARGE, VINTAGE WORLD WAR 2 ERA, (1942-45 ERA), PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING 2 LITTLE GIRLS AND THEIR BRAND NEW TOY ARMY JEEP! LOOKS LIKE THEIR FATHER OR UNCLE IS IN THE SERVICE & IS SHOWN IN UNIFORM (SEE PHOTOS)!
PHOTOS MEASURE APPROX 6″ X 3 1/2″ & APPEAR TO BE IN VERY NICE SHAPE!! (SEE PHOTOS)”
Photo of a Man Sitting in a Jeep on eBay
Here’s a nice shot.
“This is a highly desirable and very scarce original snapshot photo of a handsome fellow in a jeep, reverse says “note athlete’s foot” — as shown, terrific period details, roughly five by four inches, mild wear. This originally came from a northern VT estate, and has been in my own collection for many years.”
Great FC Belt Buckle
Dave presented this great brass buckle to me at this years FC Roundup. I safely packed it away so that I wouldn’t lose it on the way home, but I packed it so good that I couldn’t find it. I finally found it looking for something else …. whew!
Miller Light Jeep Sign Fallbrook, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $250.
Here’s an unusual sign.
“No scratches, and working, Im selling this man-cave item for $250 OBO. It’s definatifely worth it, I have checked it out on EBAY and sells for more than that. Contact me for any info by email or by text or call, im better with my cell phone tho.”
1954 Photo of the Willys Winter Motor Co on eBay
Neat photo.
“You buying one black & white high quality 12” by 18” picture. This is copy of a professionally taken picture from that era. The picture will be shipped in a 13’ piece of PVC tubing to prevent damage.”
TWA Jeep from Saudi Arabia
This poor jeep saw some action. It can be found on TWDCs’ History Page. TWA assisted the Kingdom of Saudi with management assistant for the newly formed Saudi Arabian Airlines.
4 Willys Double-sided Papers Signs on eBay
“Collectible 1950’s Jeep/Willys 4 Paper Banner Double Sided Signs 17″ x 12″. I found these signs picking a long closed dealership. Great collectibles for the Jeep/Willys fans. The signs are in very good condition. There is some slight soiling, sun-fading, and very slight tears. The one sign (refer to photos) has the hanging slot torn away. No damage to inhibit displaying in a man cave, business, or garage. They will be shipped flat.”
Crated Jeep Photos
Jeep Converted to Towing Dynamometer
UPDATE: **SOLD** Were on eBay.
These look interesting.
“lot of 5 original factory photographs , 8.5 x 11 , 3 file holes at edge. “Jeep Converted to Towing Dynamometer with Warner Eddy Current Brake.”
Willys America Open House 2013
Thanks to Steve Elkins for filing this great report from the 2013 Willys America Open House last Saturday! You can see more pics at the oldwillysforum also.
The annual Willys America Open House was Saturday, July 13, 2013. Over one hundred Willys vehicles converged on the old lumber town of Cazadero nestled among the towering redwoods of the Russian River region of Sonoma County, California.
Once again, Paul Barry opened up his amazing restoration facility to Willys owners everywhere for his annual event. Willys enthusiast from all over the region, and some as far as the Eastern United States, came to the event. Well known names in the Willys World such as Harry & Jo Sheets from Indiana, and Bill Norris, who publishes the best calendars in the world, were there to enjoy a wide variety of Willys on display and to meet other enthusiasts.
Willys America houses the largest variety of unique Willys vehicles anywhere. There were personnel carriers, Mavericks, Sedan Deliveries, Jeepsters, Forward Control trucks, Jeeps built in Japan and the Philippines, military vehicles, ambulances, fire trucks, RR vehicles, just to name a few. There was even a 1943 Allis-Chalmers Snow Tractor powered by Willys (L4-134.)
1943 Thermos Ad with Jeeps on eBay
Thermos is saluting the men who make jeeps, but what about the women?
“A wonderful original half-page magazine ad from 1943 for
Thermos Brand Vacuum Bottles
by the American Thermos Bottle Co. – Norwich Connecticut
Ad is about 5 x 10.5 inches”