If you weren’t convinced yet that Colombians are jeep crazy, check out this unique bike. There are a some other jeeps and a few jeep trucks also shown at this link.
International Research Archives
Jeeps Article from 1953 Cars Magazine
These old car magazines are such fun to explore. The August 1953 issue of Cars Magazine had an article about jeeps. The magazine also contained a strange story from Idaho about the Brink and a Half Club, which seems to involve dunking your vehicle into the Clearwater River. While the article claims US95 hugs the Clearwater River for 150 miles, according to wikipedia the Clearwater is only 75 miles long. I think the author may have confused the Clearwater with the Salmon River.
Finally, I’ve also included an odds-n-ends page which includes a Ford automobile testimonial by noted criminal John Dillinger and the earliest example of a double-ender vehicle I’ve ever seen.
![1953-08-cars-magazine-3](http://www.ewillys.com/wp-content/uploads2/2015/04/1953-08-cars-magazine-3-744x1024.jpg)
No mention of Vic Hickey made in reference to the top photo. This article from Car Craft does a much better job of covering Hickey.
1981 Viasa CJ-6 Italy 12,000 Euro
Seth found this Viasa CJ-3B/CJ-6 for sale in Italy. Good condition and nice top.
http://www.autobelle.it/annunci/vendo_jeep_willis_viasa_cj6_182618.php
Dutch Army M-38A1 Photos
French Diesel CJ-3A Ad
Australian Review of the 1958 CJ-3B
The August 11, 1958, issue of the Sydney Morning Herald featured a long review of the CJ-3B, whose parts were imported into Australia and then assembled there. You can review the article at Google news as it original appeared or read my re-arranged version (for space purposes) below. The reviewer’s biggest complaint was due to the way the jeep is converted from left to right-hand drive, leaving the gearshift to the left of the transfer case shifters.
Santa From Australia
One more Santa post. Jalopnik posted this rendition of Santa driving a ‘jeep’ that was painted by Australian James Higgins Quirk in the 1950s. The original image is part of a digital collection at the Museum Victoria.
Swedish CJ-3A Jeepen Brochure
I may not be able to read this brochure from Sweden, but I like the pictures :-). I guess no one else on eBay could read it either, which is why I got it for next to nothing.
1950 M-38 Balangas, Philippines $10,000
Looks like a line up of jeeps behind the M-38.
“Frame off restoration, All Original; less than 20 Kilometers since restoration; T90 3spd, 4wd; runs perfectly; kept in garage; canvas in good shape; black out lights.”
1969 Photo of Haifa Israel Factory on eBay
Provides a good look at the dash assembly.
“This is a Type I Original News Press Wire Service Photograph.”
Pics From Charles
Just a few posts tonight.
This jeep is featured at a Brussels military museum (Royal Armed Forces Museum?)
Here are some miscellaneous photos:
Jeeps Produced in San Paulo
This photograph is part of a Popular Mechanics article from October, 1959. The article highlights the success American car manufacturers were having by producing cars in the San Paulo region, which the writer describes as the ‘Chicago’ of South America.
Vintage Ike Estanciera Ads
These were located in Argentina.
“VINTAGE & VERY RARE ORIGINAL ARGENTINA MAGAZINE ADVERTISING LOT
1940´S/50’S – JEEP 12 ADS !!!.-
MEASURES APPROX: 7.5” X 5.5” / 19 CM X 14 CM (EACH PAGE).-”
1955? Alfa Romeo Matta Brochure
UPDATE: This brochure sold on eBay.
I don’t know just how rare these brochures are, but this is currently priced at $93 and there’s already a bid! The vehicles were only built between 1952 and 1954, so I’m not sure there was a 1955 brochure?
“Pages: 12 (fold out)
Language; specs in English, German, Italian, French
Print code: –
Size: 27 x21 cm (10½x8½)
Condition: good (4 out of 5, if 5 is mint new). Please notice, light miscolor on front is due to photo.
Remarks: 2 clean binder holes
Ships w/ top-quality airmail at 7$ within EU (European Union) and 11$ rest of World (including US/North America) (NEVER experienced any shipment problems). Combine with 1 or more of my other auctions, and it gets quite inexpensive. Shipment will get to you within 1 week or less. If you prefer, we can also arrange special shipping.”
1979 Mitsubishi J-54 Vancouver, BC, Canada $9900
Blaine spotted this one.
“1979 Mitsubishi Jeep J54 with the 2650 cc Diesel motor. This is a one of a kind in Canada
Willys Style Jeep from Japan It is in fantastic condition for the year and a perfect candidate for
Collector plate. It is super clean with a rust free body and great paint.
It Has a solid axle front end and it runs and drives like new It has a super low gear in 4 low and it will take you virtually any where.
BC Registered and ready to go.”
CJ-3B Coffee Bar in Colombia
Oscar shared these pics of a CJ-3B coffee bar from his friend Ron, who accompanied him to Colombia. Oscar shared his own pics in this post.
The jeep looks to have some type of pop top to create more room.
Willys MB in Netherlands Museum
Hugo spotted this 1944 MB at the Louwman Museum in the Netherlands. Here’s the museum’s link to the jeep: http://www.louwmanmuseum.nl/ontdekken/ontdek-de-collectie/willys-jeep-model-mb
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/gallery/38769/Willys-Jeep-Model-MB.html
Oscar’s Visit to Colombia
Oscar Skold was in Colombia last month. He shot these photos for us (at least that’s the way I’d like to think of them).
He reports, “I know most of these are not actually Willys jeeps but nevertheless a very cool encounter while I was visiting Colombia a month ago. They use most of these old jeeps as taxis and you see them everywhere. Unfortunately I didn’t have a camera to shoot all that I saw but these pics gives you an idea what a great country this is to travel around in. We were mostly in the Medellin area and south, down to a town called Roldanillo.”
1948 Photos of CJ-2As in Israel
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Marc found these photos of Israeli Commandos in CJ-2As
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Jeeps on Flickr from Around the World
Marc found these interesting photos on Flickr.
The first is a photo of the Italian police from 1947: http://www.flickr.com/photos/16435224@N05/4856286877/
Here’s a more recent photo from Ravenna, Italy:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30797788@N03/5133444193/
This photo was taken in Iran in 1997:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69060931@N06/6778733213/
Taken in October of 2013, this photo was taken in Japan:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69060931@N06/6778733213/
I’m guessing this photo of a late model CJ-2A from the Netherlands was taken in the late 1940s:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tuuur/6890468326/
Yipao News on the BBC
Bruce spotted this article on the BBC about Colombia’s Yipao Celebration. More pics at the website.
http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20140211-little-jeeps-big-wheelies
Doron’s 1942 GPW Tribute to his Father
Doron Segal from Israel shared these photos. In memory of his father, Doron has rebuilt a 1942 GPW with the number “4062”. His father served in the “Samson Foxes“.
The two photos below are from a fifteenth club event in Israel, 2010 (see more current photos here). Doron can be seen driving his GPW in the first one:
Here are some vintage photos. They jeeps shown are a mix of MB/GPWs, CJ-2As and a Lefty CJ-2A. It looks like the rear extension was a must-have modification. Note the number on the jeep in the first photo.
1962 Photos of Captain Harry Wilson’s M-38A1s in Egypt
Ed Wilson wanted to share some unusual jeeps photos from Egypt. They were taken in 1962 by his father Captain Harry Wilson during his United Nations duties in Egypt, while serving with the Canadian Army.
Ed notes that a few years ago his father searched for a tiny place called Sharm el-Sheikh where Harry and a fellow officer served during 1962. Their job was to look after a desalination plant. Instead of locating the hut where the two of them and a local family that cooked for them had lived, Harry was blown away to discover a billion dollar resort. No doubt the hut and the family are long gone.
TARE: The Wild Rumanian 4WD Vehicle
Glenn pointed out this unusual 4Wd jeep-like vehicle that was offered for import back in 1972. I can’t imagine too many of them made it to the states.
Sausages and a Toy Jeep
Hugo in Uruguay spotted this video. Like peanut butter and jelly, ying and yang, Fred and Ginger, Sausages and toy jeeps are a natural fit, right? Well, if you didn’t believe it before, check out this ad that celebrates 100 years of Ottonello sausages. The toy jeep appears at the 15 second mark. After viewing the video, Hugo suddenly remembered that he’d owned a red toy jeep when he was a kid.