Charles forwarded these photos. The first one shows the former queen BEATRIX of the netherlands ( who just passed the crown to her son a few weeks ago).
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Photo of 36th Infantry with Wounded Prisoner on eBay
Marc spotted this on eBay. The auction ended, but I’m sure the seller will be happy to sell it. Note the muffler winding under the front frame rails.
“Hi, and welcome! Thanks for stopping by. You are looking at a 5×7 photograph printed on FujiFilm Crystal Archive emulsion paper depicting one of the first American Jeeps to penetrate into Germany during World War II. Driving the Jeep is T/5 Charles D. Hiller of East Syracuse, New York. Sitting next to him is a Belgian patriot in an American uniform, holding an M1 Garand. His name was Henri Souvee of Liege, Belgium. The photo was taken in Roetgen, Germany on September 10, 1944.”
Belgium Resistance Photo on eBay
The bidding on this ended, but I’m sure it will get relisted.
“Hi, and welcome! Thanks for stopping by. You are looking at a 5×7 photograph printed on FujiFilm Crystal Archive emulsion paper depicting one of the first American Jeeps to penetrate into Germany during World War II. Driving the Jeep is T/5 Charles D. Hiller of East Syracuse, New York. Sitting next to him is a Belgian patriot in an American uniform, holding an M1 Garand. His name was Henri Souvee of Liege, Belgium. The photo was taken in Roetgen, Germany on September 10, 1944.”
A Willys MA and a Ford GP
Tony forwarded these photos. The first shows Tony’s father in his Willys MA. If you recognize that Willys MA please contact Tony (just leave a comment — and I already searched Gavin’s WillysMA site). The second is his father and some buddies in a Ford GP.
More Jeep Photos from Europe
Charles forwarded these great photos taken in Europe.
The first is a ‘pension’ for Dogs and Cats . . . aka animal control.
Here’s a nice looking service jeep created from a MB or GPW.
Hand made Jeep in Sparta, Ontario, Canada
Mark spotted this unique jeep in a gift shop in Sparta, Ontario, Canada. He also spotted the motorcycle.
He writes, “These are hand made displays. I thought that they were very interesting. However, priced between $50.00 & $100.00, I declined my temptations. I felt that the money would be better spent on maintaining my jeep.”
Probably a good idea Mark 🙂
2nd Set of Borrego Jeeping Negatives on eBay
Here’s a second set of Jeeping negatives from Borrego, CA.
“This auction is for TWELVE original, vintage an early c.1950’s B/W film photo negatives showing people with old cars, Jeeps on Anza Borrego desert in San Diego
,or Imperial County.The negative was converted to positive to see the image.”
3rd Set of Borrego Jeeping Negatives on eBay
Tony’s Father’s Motor Pool Jeep
Tony shared these great photos.
“I thought I would share with you a Jeep which my Father built during WW 2 as head of the motor pool in Germany.
This was used to pull engines from everything from trucks to the Tanks with special Cadillac engines… My Dad Steve Giordano is not the one pictured here … If anyone has seen this or knows of its location of course would like to purchase it where ever it is!”
1942 Continental Red Seal Engines Ad on eBay
This ad was forwarded by Marc. The jeep appears loosely based on the prototypes.
“A wonderful original half-page magazine ad from 1942 for
Continental Red Seal Engines – Muskegon – Michigan
The Grasshopper and the Jeep
Ad is about 5 x 11 inches”
1951 Chase Aircraft Ad on eBay
Marc spotted this rare ad.
“Print advertisement from a 1951 publication.
Size: 4 3/4 x 10 inches (approx)”
Photo of 10th Armored Division in Portz, Germany on eBay
Here’s a great photo.
“Hi, and welcome! Thanks for stopping by. You are looking at a 5×7 photograph printed on FujiFilm Crystal Archive emulsion paper depicting a column of Jeeps and trucks from the 10th Armored Division pushing through Portz, Germany on February 21, 1945.”
Photo of 10th Armored Jeeps in Saarburg, Germany on eBay
Another nice photo.
“Hi, and welcome! Thanks for stopping by. You are looking at an 8×10 non-original photograph printed on FujiFilm Crystal Archive emulsion paper depicting a Jeep and Half Track patrol from the 10th Armored Division’s 90th Cav Recon Squadron and the 54th Armored Infantry Battalion. The photo was taken in Saarburg, Germany on February 22, 1945. A German Pak-75 anti-tank gun can be seen abandoned in the foreground.”
1945 Photo of 9th Armored Division in Saarburg, Germany on eBay
One more fantastic photo.
“Hi, and welcome! Thanks for stopping by. You are looking at a 5×7 photograph printed on FujiFilm Crystal Archive emulsion paper depicting three GI’s of the 9th Armored Division’s 656th Tank Destroyer Battalion catnapping in their jeep somewhere on the road to Holzengel, Germany on April 11, 1945. These guys must have been absolutely smoked from the fast, non-stop advance into the Reich to be able to rack out three abreast in a Jeep. Anyone who has ever sat in a Jeep knows that they were not built for comfort. :)”
Jeep Train in Galveston, TX
Bob reports they’ve been running this Jeep Train in Galveston, TX, since 1951. I tried to find some old photos or articles, but didn’t have any luck.
Hertz Rent a Jeep Postcard
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s a rare postcard advertising DJ-3A Surreys (though they describe them as Galas).
1961 Article about the Ramirez Vehicles on eBay
I don’t know anything about these jeep-like Ramirez vehicles.
“original magazine article , 11.5 x 15 , Spanish text , has a horizontal fold , this article continues onto another page which is not present. Produced by Trailers De Monterrey , Mexico City , Mexico. This item is AutoLit Part #wg7786-IRPJFL.”
Jeep Sign Meredith, NH **SOLD**
UPDATE: Was listed at $150 in New Hampshire. Now on eBay in NJ for more.
Not sure what’s all missing on this sign, but it doesn’t look complete to me.
Stretched Scrambler(?) Hunting Jeep Crosby, TX $15,000
How about this unusual jeep?
“Selling this Custom Hunting Jeep. It is a must see and runs great. Has a Winch and a feeder, and a raised platform, for hunting from the jeep. lot of work was put into this Jeep and works great on the Dear lease. Call Luke at (713)805-1154, and make a good offer. Need to sell. thanks for looking”
CAR SOS Rebuilds a GPW
Buz spotted this great video from Car SOS.
1969 Gates Commando Tire Ad
UPDATE: **SOLD** This ad was on eBay.
“This is an original vintage advertisement
1969 Gates 4-Wheel Tires – Jeep Photo-Ad
This is an original vintage advertisement printed in 1969 for The Gates Rubber Company.
This 42 year old advertisement is in Excellent condition.
Approximate size: 8 x 10.5 inches”
1943 Champion Ad on eBay
Marc spotted this Champion Spark Plug Ad on eBay.
“Size is approximately 8.5″X12”
Original advertisement, not a copy
Shipped in a mailing tube OR in an envelope, between heavy cardboard in zip lock bag
All U.S. shipments include delivery confirmation
All ads are stored in a climate controlled, non-smoking environment
Grading, All of our ads are in “EXCELLENT” condition, nothing less. We would not sell an ad that we would not display ourselves. We are collectors first!”
1960 Ad that includes Hamilton Pedal Cars
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The coloring looks good in this ad.
“Some moisture related waving of the pages. Great ads from a 1960 May & Halas Chicago publication. These ads are over 53 years old and are excellent for framing. Pages are mostly very good condition, see scans for details. Measures about 8 1/2″ X 11 1/2″. Combine orders at the same shipping rate for these ads no matter how many ads you buy at a flat rate of $2.99 in the US, $3.99 Canada & $5.99 Worldwide.”
1963 NCR Ad featuring Kaiser Jeep
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
How about this ‘state of the art’ computing power . . .
“This is an original 1963 print ad for NCR 315 computers! It measures approximately 11″ x 8” overall, has no tears or stains, comes from a dry, high-altitude, smoke-free environment, and is strictly graded
“Very Fine”.”
The Panther WaterCar $139,000 or $172,000
UPDATE: I originally featured the Panther WaterCar in 2013. It was priced at $135k at the time. Mike spotted a video of it on Facebook yesterday, so I took another look at the website. The WaterCar is now priced at $139,000 for the basic vehicle or $172,000 for the custom version. Check out the video here. The company also recently introduced a Fire Rescue Vehicle: https://www.watercar.com/fire-rescue
According to the website, “Builders of The Most Fun Vehicle on the Planet! In 1999, WaterCar started as a personal challenge to build the world’s fastest amphibious vehicle. Our early WaterCars were purpose-built vehicles, to be very fast on both land and water. After January, 2010, when WaterCar established the Guinness amphibious speed record with our Python model, our attention turned to reliability and we began designing a vehicle to offer to the public. Fourteen years, countless successes and failures, 27 patents and untold labor hours later, our personal challenge has been achieved.
The Panther, our first WaterCar to be offered to the public, was created by our WaterCar team which is made up of top designers and technicians from around the world.
Throughout the Panther’s development, the commitment was to engineer a versatile amphibious vehicle built with proven off-the-shelf components that are recognizable throughout the automotive and marine industry. Our WaterCar team has achieved that goal.”