John forwarded JeepFabrikken, a Norwegian based website.
JeepFabrikken in Norway
August 6, 2013 • CATEGORIES: International, Website This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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International Research Archives
Gaz 67 on Facebook
July 28, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, International, Other 4x4s This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Marc forwarded a link to a Gaz 67 Facebook page out of the Ukraine.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gaz-67-b-Газ-67-Иван-Виллис/127567624024640
State Archives of Ukraine
July 25, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, GPA (SEEP), International, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Marc found these photos at the Ukraine State Archive website.
1981 Dominican Republic License Plate on eBay
July 23, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, International, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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.”
More Old Photos from Europe
July 16, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, International, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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).
Belgium Resistance Photo on eBay
July 16, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, International, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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.”
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More Jeep Photos from Europe
July 14, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, International, Old Images • TAGS: Tow. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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.
1961 Article about the Ramirez Vehicles on eBay
July 12, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, International, Magazine This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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.”
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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.
Canadian Army Photo from Italy on eBay
June 28, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, International, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This appears to be a Slat Grille MB.
“Description:
Sicily: Canadian jeep passes by on its way to Enna.
note on condition:Photo top right edge has some bends to it, small edge tears and finish has come off in one place.
8 x 8 black and white original photo – Canadian Army official Photo with press release describing the photo in details, and dated. Press release is stapled to photo. “Jumping_Packrats” text is not on original photo. Back of the photo is stamped ” – Please Credit – CANADIAN ARMY PHOTO (Printed in Canada) and there is also a serial number penciled in. Photos are boarded and bagged and shipped in hard-board mailers.”
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Charles Photos from Belgium
June 25, 2013 • CATEGORIES: International, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
1942 French Canadian Article Showing Ford GP
June 11, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, International, Magazine This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
At least I think that’s a Ford GP. I’m having trouble telling given the photo’s angle. The page is 14×11 inches.
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The Chang 46
May 7, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, International This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
George forwarded this blog post about the Chang 46. It started production in 1959 and ended in 1963. There weren’t many made. They started with 38 in 1959 and by 1963 only 1390 were produced.
http://www.carnewschina.com/2012/01/18/history-chinas-first-jeep-th-changan-changjiang-46/
2 Viasa Fire Jeeps in Barcelona on Flickr
May 2, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, International, Old Images • TAGS: Flickr. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This 1974 shot show 2 Viasa Fire Jeeps in Barcelona, Spain.
“1974 – Barcelona – Parc de l’Eixample – Parque Central.
Vehículos auxiliares A-5 y A-6.
Jeep Viasa.”
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimpol/7825805328/in/pool-1634177@N23/
The Jeep Military Illustrated Japan Book on eBay
May 1, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Books, Features, International This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This is rare enough that I haven’t seen one for sale before.
“Title: THE JEEP
Publisher: KOBUNSHA BUNKO (WORLD PHOTO PRESS)
Year: 1985 FIRST PRINT
Dimensions: 6.03 X 4.13 X 0.51 inches
Language: JAPANESE
Conditions: Cover: Very Good
Book: Very Good”
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12 Lino Palacio Cartoons on eBay
May 1, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features, International This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
The seller thinks these might have been part of a calendar.
“12 Lino Palacio cartoons for Jeep. These may have been from a calendar. Very good condition. Each print is 13.5″ x 11″.”
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Vintage Postcard out of Pakistan on eBay
April 30, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, International, Postcards This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Marc spotted this photo of a man crossing a bridge in his CJ-3B. I think I’d have to look hard underneath that bridge before driving across.
“Maini Mukh (8) Chittagong Hill Tracts East Pakistan”
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Photos of Surreys from Acapulco, Mexico, on eBay
April 23, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, International, Old Images • TAGS: Surrey. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Here are two great photographs of Surreys from Acapulco.
The first one is a great shot of a Gala Surrey
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This one shows a line of CJ-5 and DJ Galas and Surreys:
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The South African Jakkal
April 16, 2013 • CATEGORIES: International, Other 4x4s This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Marc was in the South African Air Force, but never saw one of these offroad airborne Jakkal vehicles in action. He’d never seen one until he enountered this link, which has all kinds of pictures by Danie Van den Berg:
http://www.sa-transport.co.za/military/army_vehicles_3.html
Here’s a packed Jakkal from a Wikipedia entry:
It looks like this has a jeep like suspension with full floating hubs in the rear. Note how the winch until on the front folds down to allow the front clip to tilt forward.
Here’s a very different kind of Jeep
April 14, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, International This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
And now for something completely different. I’m a little surprised they’d use the acronym jeep . . . http://www.mtw.gov.jm/JEEP/jeep.aspx
1958 FC-170 Willys of Canada Ad
April 14, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, FC150-FC170-M677, Features, International This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Here’s a rare FC ad.
“ORIGINAL 1958 JEEP CJ 5 WILLYS KAISER CANADA AD 4 WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK WINDSOR ONT. Original Ad measures 4.5″ x 5.5″ approximately. Ad is in very good condition. Original Ad not reproduction. We will combine shipping.”
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1952 CDN Ford M-38 Lynchburg, VA **SOLD**
April 14, 2013 • CATEGORIES: International, M-38 • TAGS: Nice, Stock. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
**SOLD** Was priced at $14,999. This is a rare Ford-built Canadian M-38.
“1952 M-38 – 1/4 Ton Truck (Jeep)
This is an original military spec jeep not the Willys CJ
4 Cyl Ford Engine
Serial Number F100180
Very Good Condition
Less than 3000 miles
This Jeep was professionally restored about 10 years ago.
Since then it has always been garage kept.
Originally waterproof 24 Volt Ignition System
Original rare complete battery box with two new batteries
Well rebuilt engine with all correct engine components.
All original sheet metal, NOS fenders, sandblasted, epoxy-primed and painted, no rust what so ever
Comes with jerry can
Functional headlights, taillights, indicators.
Axe & shovel straps, Shovel is present.
Original steering wheel, plus an extra.
We have the original data plates but they are not installed, can get a new reproduction for $100.
Newer reproduction canvas upholstery, front & rear seats
Previously had Vinyl markings, which we would recommend be added back.
Good gas tank, top bow & top bow brackets
Nice floor – great condition
1948 Russian Jeep Manual and other Information
April 12, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, International This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Marc uncovered several great G503 Russian site links.
This link includes information on jeep (and seep) manuals in english and russian. Here are a couple shots from the Russian book from 1948:
http://www.g503.ru/info/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?p=1460#1460
And here is a thread with many different pictures:
http://www.g503.ru/info/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=143&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
1945 Photograph from Kiev, Ukraine on eBay
April 12, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Features, International, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Nice shot of an MB and several other jeeps.
“100% Authentic Original SOVIET RUSSIAN WAR PHOTO SOVIET OFFICERS IN US MILITARY OFF ROAD CARS WILLYS PARADE KIEV UKRAINE 1945.
FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION.
SIZE 18 X 12 CM.
NOT POST WAR REPRINT.”
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1957 Truck Sweden $3800
April 10, 2013 • CATEGORIES: Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, International, Willys Trucks This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Oscar forwarded this from a Swedish site. He tried to get some better pictures, but didn’t have any luck. It’s an interesting truck.
“It’s a modified wagon for fire fighting original from 1957 which was used in southern Sweden. Has all hoses and controls, 125,000 miles. Price is 25,000 kronor which is $3,800.”
http://www.blocket.se/kalmar/Willys_spetsnos_Brandbil_45989991.htm?ca=1_8&w=3
