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1955 Farnsworth-Middlekauf Generator Brochure

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This brochure shows a generator installed in a panel wagon.

“Original non color sales sheet , 8.5 x 11 , three file holes at edge , printed both sides . Shows and describes the Jeep optional accessories . Also included is a typewritten sheet , 8.5 x 11 , which includes prices of the options.”

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1951 Ringling Barnum Circus Jeeps 3, 4 & 5

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The Milner Library at Illinois State University has a collection of Circus Memorabilia, including a nice digital archive. I’ve selected a couple of images that show jeeps Numbers 3, 4, and 5 from the Ringling Barnum Circus.

As you can see below, No 3 is working hard holding up Carmen Barrigon, while No. 4 lazily watches.

http://digital.library.illinoisstate.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/circus/id/1166/rec/4

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Meanwhile, No. 5 is doing all the heavily lifting. The photographer, Sverre O. Braathen, calls this a Ford Jeep, but it looks like a CJ-3A the way the bumper is bolted onto the frame, though it also has a CJ-2A windshield. The rear PTO is raising the platforms for seating. My circus book has a good shot of the PTO setup from the rear, but I haven’t had a chance to scan that.

http://digital.library.illinoisstate.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/circus/id/2021/rec/1

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Photograph of a Pepsi Surrey

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Dave shared this image of a Pepsi Surrey.  This is a little clearer than a similar picture shown on the CJ-3B page.

http://cj3b.info//Siblings/SurreyPepsi.html

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1954 Fiat Campagnola Diesel Brochure on eBay

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Glenn spotted a brochure for this Jeep-like vehicle.  There some great PTO shots, too. You can learn more about them at Wikipedia.

View all the information on eBay

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1954 Willys Boat Motor Flexidrive Brochure

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Glenn spotted this unusual brochure. This brochure describes the Lightening Six Motor being used as a boat motor.

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1952 Willys Ad from Mexico on eBay

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Here’s an unusual newspaper ad spotted by Glenn.

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1950 Fiat Campagnola Brochure **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  Was on eBay.

(12/07/2012) This is a cool brochure. More pics on eBay.

“original color folder , 5.5 x 8 folded , 16.5 x 8 unfolded . This is the first brochure printed on the Campagnola . It also shows a map from Algeria to Cape Town of a record run in Africa by the Campagnola.”

 
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Factory Photo of a CJ-2A & Trailer

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David’s brother bought this factory photo at a car show. This didn’t have any information on the back, but does have a good looking trailer with an interesting box.

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1961 Camp N Cargo Brochure on eBay

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Here is a rare brochure.

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1969 Meyer Rotary Broom Brochure on eBay

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Jeep-Meyer-Rotary-Broom-Brochure-/350135340367?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5185b14d4f

 
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1969 Meyer Spreader Brochure on eBay

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It looks like there are three different type of spreaders. I’ve never seen one of these for resale.

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Pop up Jeep Deko Model Toy on eBay

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This is a vintage model that is motorized and needs assembly.

“Up for sale is a Pop up Jeep “Deko” Motorized Model Kit – 1/24 scale made by NITTO in JAPAN. This is a very rare vintage model and is very collectible. Box is open, but is in the original box and is not assembled and looks to include all the parts as well as the Instruction Sheet and the decals.”

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Backhoe for Sale Brook Park, MN

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Dave spotted this unit. He says the guy has been trying to sell it for a couple years. Dave doesn’t have the seller’s name nor number at the moment, but was able to get some pictures of it.

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Hello Jeep! A 1944 Movie Short by Frederico Fellini & Kremos

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Roberto spotted this blog post about a movie short created early in their careers by Oscar winning Frederico Fellini and Kremos (Niso Ramponi) called “Hello Jeep!”. There are a variety of wonderful images and plenty of information. Nice find Roberto!

http://www.rapportoconfidenziale.org/?p=13928

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Another Service Station Truck

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A thread of gas station pictures forwarded to me by Craig & Colin includes a picture of a service station jeep truck similar to the one from yesterday.

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Year? Panel Wagon Brochure on eBay

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Here’s an interesting brochure.

“This is a Willys Original Folio. Opens to approx. 16 x 22″ Folds closed for mailing.”

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1959 Kaiser-Frazer of Israel Trailer Brochure on eBay

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Glenn spotted this unusual brochure.

“original Part Color Folder , 8.5 x 11 Folded , 17 x 11 Unfolded , Has Horizontal Folds , Jeep Trailer , Israel.”

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1998 Disney Animal Kingdom Pin with Jeep on eBay

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I didn’t know Donald drove jeeps, but here he is driving a flattie.

“Pin 1433: Disney’s Animal Kingdom – EST 1998 (Donald)
New Donald Pin released at Animal Kingdom April 8, 2000. Donald is in a pale green jeep with the tree from Animal Kingdom behind him. Along the top it says, “Animal Kingdom Park Established 1998” This pin is also known as the “Animal Kingdom Nostalgia” or “Commemorative” pin.
Pins in this series include: #1433, #1434, #1435, #1436″
*** THANKS TO PINPICS.COM FOR PIN INFO AND DESCRIPTION ***

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1945? Wood GPA Toy

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was on eBay and located in the UK.

“ORIGINAL WW2 WOODEN VICTORY 1945 TOY GPA WILLYS JEEP , UNUSUAL ITEM , 8.2 INCHES LONG AS SHOWN IN GOOD CONDITION 100% WW2 MADE TOY ”

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Craig’s Pic of the Week: “Need Traction. Ask Red.”

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Craig found this photo from the August 1956 issue of Willys News

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The Last Chancer: A Jeep Train in Helena, MT

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The Last Chancer, a wooden train built on a jeep platform, is documented at the Helena History Museum.  You can view additional pictures at the Museum page.  A Last Chance Train still exists, but has been upgraded.

In this early picture taken in 1954 you can see what appears to be a CJ-3B peering out from it’s enclosure.

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Here is the Train as of 1957.

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The Last Chancer made an appearance in the 1956 issue of Popular Science on page 104:

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Telluride, Colorado, postcard with jeeps

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Check out the unusual set up on the back of the green CJ-3B.  Does that jeep have a rack over the top, too?  This postcard shows at least 6 jeeps.

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1957 Fold-Over Postcard on eBay

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Here’s an unusual postcard.

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Jenny the Jeep Book by Jack Townend on eBay

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I’ve never heard of this book.  Jack Townend wrote a variety of children’s stories.

“FOR SALE IS A VERY RARE HOMEFRONT CHILDS BOOK FROM THE WW2 ERA.

IT IS ENTITLED; ‘JENNY THE JEEP’ BY JACK TOWNEND PUBLISHED BY FABER & FABER, LONDON.

THE BOOK HAS THICK CARD COVERS WHICH ARE VERY COLOURFUL.

THERE ARE BLACK AND WHITE AND COLOURED ILLUSTRATIONS INSIDE WHICH ARE REALY BEAUTIFUL AND VERY EVOCATIVE OF THE TIME. THE BOOK MEASURES APPROX JUST UNDER 8 3/3 INS WIDE BY APPROX JUST OVER 5 INS TALL.

THE STORY CENTRES AROUND A JEEP CALLED JENNY WHO WAS MADE IN THE COLOUR PINK INSTEAD OF GREEN AND ALL THE OTHER JEEPS DIDN’T LIKE HER! THEN ONE DAY ALL THE JEEPS SET OF FOR ITALY AND ALL THE GREEN JEEPS TRIED TO STOP JENNY FROM GETTING ON THE SHIP BUT SHE MADE IT. JENNY MANAGES TO PULL A TREE TRUNK OUT OF THE WAY FOR THE SOLDIERS AND IS HAILED AS THE ‘QUEEN OF THE JEEPS’ AND IS ALLOWED TO GO IN FIRST POSITION! AFTER THE WAR THE JEEPS ARE TO BE SOLD AND JENNY IS CHOSEN BY AN ITALIAN MAN TO BE AN ICE CREAM CART, WHICH SHE IS VERY HAPPY ABOUT!

THIS IS A LOVELY STORY AND WOULD CERTAINLY HAVE ENTERTAINED CHILDREN DURING THE DARK DAYS OF WW2.”

1. View all the information on eBay

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2. Another Jenny the Jeep book is available on Amazon for $101.

3. Here is a Jenny the Jeep book at Abebooks for $108

 
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TMC Implements All Purpose Sprayer

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Anyone know anything about the Transport Motor Company (TMC)?  Did TMC make the sprayer or is this a private labeled sprayer built by another company?  I found one reference to the company on a CJ-2Apage thread.

Here’s a small brochure about the sprayer I bought off eBay the other day.

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