Buz spotted this great video from Car SOS.
CAR SOS Rebuilds a GPW
July 11, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, videos This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Features Research Archives
1969 Gates Commando Tire Ad
July 10, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, Tires and Rims This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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
July 10, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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!”
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1960 Ad that includes Hamilton Pedal Cars
July 10, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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
July 10, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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.”
Gary’s Jeep Collection @ Jeep Truck
July 9, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Mark’s posted an article about Gary’s jeep collection over at jeeptruck.com. Here’s a quick look at his collection:
“I thought I’d send some Pics of Mom, Pop and Baby Willys. Mom, of course, being the 49 2×4. Pop, the 51 4×4 (with the flat-nose front) 305 sbc with rebuilt 700r-4 with the 208 case, new driveshafts, etc. And last but not least, Wudy the little green 2-A.”
Postcard of Bantam BRC-40s on eBay
July 9, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs, Features, Postcards This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Here’s a neat postcard. Interesting that the back includes directions about where to write.
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Triang Toy Windup Jeep on eBay
This doesn’t have it’s key.
“Vintage Tinplate Military Jeep. Measures approx. 3″ long.
Has a clockwork motor (but no key is present!). I tried testing it with one of my keys and the motor does need a bit of a service as it’s not running properly.
Overall in good vintage condition with some light signs of age/play related wear.”
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1944 Photo of Soldiers Assembling Jeep in Italy on eBay
July 9, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
I wonder if this jeep survived.
“1944 Nettuno Italy Jeep Palma Ambrose Demanowicz Soldier Men Press Photo. You are bidding on an original 7 X 9 Press Photo of Nettuno Italy Jeep Palma Ambrose Demanowicz Soldier Men. Photo is dated 1944.”
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2013 4th of July Parade Entries Bethany Beach, DE
Joe wrote, “This was the parade entry for the Ft. Miles (DE) Historical Association, 261st Coast Artillery. All the old war horses with military veterans aboard were well received by the thousands in attendance along the parade route.”
U.S. Army Miniature Jeep No. 1262
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. Listed as a Wyandotte Wooden Jeep on the eBay ad, a reader points out in the comments it is actually a “U.S. Army Miniature Jeep No. 1262” manufactured by the Wood Commodities Corp. New York City U.S.A.
It’s not in perfect shape, but it’s a neat little wooden jeep.
“NICE WYANDOTTE WORLD WAR II WOODEN JEEP
DURING THE SUSPENSION OF MAKING METAL AND STEEL TOYS DUE TO THE WAR EFFORT WYANDOTTE MADE A FEW WOODEN TOYS INCLUDING THIS NICE JEEP.
MEASURES 12” LONG
TOP OF HOOD HAS A STAR AND U.S.A. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE IS MARKED W.D. 63
FRONT LICENSE SAY X ZII 4-M REAR HAS U.S.A. W.D
MADE COMPLETELY OF WOOD
THIS IS A VERY HARD TO FIND WYANDOTTE TOY AND IS WONDERFUL FOR BEING SOME 70 YEARS OLD”
1945 United States Rubber Company Ad on eBay
July 8, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This 1945 notes that the lessons learned from creating US Royal tires for the military are reflected in the company’s new U.S. Royal DeLuxe Tires.
“Here is a hard to find original advertisement for The United States Rubber Company. This great old WWII era Ad was removed from a vintage 1945 Magazine.
Page is about 10 inches by 12 1/2 inches with the actual ad perhaps a bit smaller. Condition of this 68+ year old Ad is excellent.”
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Overloon Liberty Park Museum in Netherlands
July 6, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, International, Museums This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: I thought this was in Belgium, but Charles correct me (thanks!).
Charles shared these pictures from the Overloon Liberty Park Museum in Netherlands. The park contains over 150 vehicles and looks to consist of several different museums. You can see the museum’s location on this map. Many more photos of the museum are viewable through google images.
Negatives From Borrego Desert on eBay
July 6, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old Images Jeeping • TAGS: 1950s-borrego-negatives. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Marc spotted these great negatives showing the Borrego Desert in California.
“This auction is for TWELVE original, vintage an early c.1950’s B/W film photo negatives showing people with old cars Jeeps on Borrego desert in San Diego
,or Imperial County.The negative was converted to positive to see the image.Enlarged at a scan for better viewing.As shown at a scans.Please see DETAILED scans for condition.Payments: Pay Pal.Please note: Pay Pal payment must be received within 7 days from the auction closed.Shipping: buyer pays for shipping and insurance (optional below $25.00).Items will be combine to save on shipping charges.Thank You and good luck.PLEASE CHECK MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE EARLY NEGATIVES.”
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Photo of Wrecked Jeep in Korea **SOLD**
July 6, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The photo of this accident was forwarded by Marc.
“Our dear Grandma Dolores kept everything!
Here, as found in her home is a vintage photograph of a demolished jeep. There is no writing with the exception of the stamp on the back which reads:
“FFC-51-10109 31 MARCH 51
Demolished Jeep:
The Jeep of BB Commander LT Col Elmer Owens, 24th line div, which had been blown up by hitting a road mine in front of a tank of the 5th rct, 24th line div during offensive action in Korea. LT Col Owens receives first aid at right.
US Army photo by SFC Chang (LF)
Staff distribution only–not for publication until released by GHC PIO”
It also faintly says “record” and “file”
Dolores’s husband was a US army photographer stationed in Tokyo, Japan during the Korean War. We will be listing many of the items and photographs he brought back, including photos he took while training.”
1941 Comic Book Ad for Baby Ruth Featuring a GPA
July 5, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, GPA (SEEP) This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Suddenly, a Baby Ruth bar is sounding good!
“This old comic book ad (which ran in publications as a promotion, and measures approximately 6×9 inches) is heavily creased and worn, but I hope it gets a good home! Not a photocopy or more recent reproduction.”
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1941 Preformed Wire Rope Ad w/ Ford GP on eBay
July 5, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This ad for preformed wire rope doesn’t seem to be sponsored by a particular company (unless I’m missing something?)
“11,000 Jeeps could be made from steel conserved by Performed Wire Rope…
Specifications
Ad is about 7.75 x 11 inches
Condition Note
It’s rather difficult to get the color and the contrast of the original in a scan AND preserve any flaws, which tend to get muted, so this text will describe flaws, if any.
The ad is in good condition. This ad has been carefully removed from an original period magazine. Auctioned as is.”
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Jeep 4×4 Magazine Book from 1980s on eBay
The starting bid is only $20.
“Unusual hardcover copy of Jeep Truck 1/4 Ton 4×4 Utility published by 4×4 Magazine Japan’s Leading Off Road Magazine. Text is in Japanese only, but loaded with B&W photos. Book measures 12″ x 8.5″. 127 pages published in 1980. This is the original Japanese Language 1980’s book on the Jeep many rare and unusual vehicles shown. In read, but very good condition. Gift inscription was neatly written inside back cover. Otherwise, no rips tears or writing to pages. Just some light reading wear to cover. No dust jacket as issued. This comes from a smoke free home. All my items ship boxed and carefully packed. High bidder pays shipping. Over 2 lbs so 3.43 slower Media Rate or Priority based on Zip Code. Bidders outside the USA should first inquire as to shipping cost.”
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Willys MA? Wood Model Kit on eBay
This looks most like a Willys MA to me.
“VINTAGE ACE ,KIT # 242, 1/2 = 1′ SCALE
VERY RARE WOOD KIT
U.S. ARMY JEEP
OUARTER TON LIAISON TRUCK
BOX OPENED PARTS LOOSE AS PER FACTORY
INST.”
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Flag-bearing Jeep from the 2013 Bantam Festival
July 4, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
J Metz forwarded this picture and article from Yahoo. This just seemed like an appropriate 4th of July photo.
Bianchi Orchards in Red Bluff, CA
July 4, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
I stumbled upon an article (unclear how old it is) about Bianchi Orchards in Red Bluff, CA, that included a reference to Willys Jeeps. Apparently they have several jeeps: a 1951 Willys Jeep (truck?), a restored Jeep named Guido, and two older pickups affectionately known as Happy and Big Blue (unclear if these are trucks or not).
http://www.redbluffdailynews.com/news/ci_23559698/bianchi-family-dream-takes-next-step
Here’s a family photo with a Willys Overland truck:
Radiator Covers
July 4, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Charles was wondering if anyone knows who supplies these radiator covers?
More Photos from Belgium
July 1, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Charles forwarded some additional pictures from Belgium. Enjoy!
WW2 First Aid Kit $75
This aide kit came with a surplus WW2 jeep Charles’ brother bought in 1946. However, it doesn’t appear to be a WW2 jeep kit. Anyone have additional insights (I don’t know anything about these).
Charles notes: “The kit is metal, 8″X5″X2.5″ olive drab with a Red Cross symbol on the top. I could find no numbers of any kind. On the directions for use inside is the name of the company that distributed it. (First Aid Supply Co., 32 West 22nd St, New York 10, NY)”
Contact Charles at veitlcg@comcast.net
