UPDATE: The starting price on this is $8.95. That’s a good price! This issue includes an article on the jeepcade with 284 entries.
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May 1955 Issue of Willys News on eBay
UPDATE: The starting price on this is $8.95. That’s a good price! This issue includes articles on Colorado jeeping adventures and some great photos from the world of Jeep.
1943 Australia Photo of Jeep Train on eBay
Another jeep pulling a train photo.
“1943 Press Photo American versatile jeep used as switch engine in Australia. This is an original press photo. The versatile jeep now is used as a switch engine, somewhere in Australia, with tires and wheels removed and a steel wheel substituted. The famous American jeep tries its skill in pulling a long line of freight cars. In the front seat making the test are Lt. Colo. R. L. Fry of Pocatella, Idaho and Brig. General C. W. Connell of Birmingham Ala. (right). In center (rear seat) is 1st Lt. D. Thomas, also from Pocatella, Idaho.Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 8-20-1943.”
1944 Photo of T-14 6×6 on eBay
This is a print from an original negative, though the seller doesn’t specifically say that he printed it (but I get the sense that is what he did … I have enhanced the photo to make it easier to see). It’s a Willys T-14 6×6. Mark Askew, in his Rare WW2 Jeep book, has a couple photos of it from different angles, but not this one. It is one of four photos for sale as part of the auction.
Here I have an 8 ½ x 11 inch print from the original negative number 10B-36 of 4 Willys Overland Jeeps, 3 of which are tracked
Photos are marked as:
RT-284 TRACK LAYING JEEP – TJ MARK I – NO 1 WILLYS OVERLAND ENGINEERING NO. 2491-5-20-44
TRACKED JEEP – MODEL WT-0, SERIAL 02 – WITH GOODRICH TRACK RT-245 WILLYS OVERLAND – ENGINEERING NO. 2993-12-5-44
WILLYS MODEL MT-14 6×6 GUN CARRIER TOP AND SIDE CURTAINS INSTALLED W. O. ENG. NO. 1894-1-24-44
Very rare Piece for the Willys / Jeep Collector!”
1943 Photo of Jeep Next to Plane on eBay
The caption of this one is interesting. It reads “Two kinds of jeeps”, a reminder that both planes and jeeps were called jeeps. Of course, the command car was called a jeep by some in the Army, further complicating the history of the name.
“News Agency 1st Generation AKA Original Press Photo Size: 6.75×8.67 inches (paper size) with some minor variation”
1944 Photo of Jeeps in France on eBay
Which direction do you go when you see a sign like “Mines”?
“1944- U.S. soldiers in jeeps make a detour in a street of Coutances, France, mined by retreating Germans. Behind the “Mines” marker is a knocked out Stuart light tank.”
1942 Photo Troops Floating Jeep on eBay
Another image of troops practicing the floating of a jeep.
“1942- U.S. troops moving a jeep across river by wrapping the lower part in waterproof canvas and floating it through the water.”
1942 Photo of Fort Story Maneuvers on eBay
At least a couple of these are Slats. The photo is dated April 22, 1942.
“This is an original press photo. A unit of sand eating jeeps’ climb over the sand dunes at Fort Story during maneuvers developing drivers and men in the operation of these vehicles in deep sand. Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 4-22-1942.”
1944 Photo of Bantam BRC-60 on eBay
UPDATE: The same photo with the same caption, but dated slightly different, is for sale on eBay. The earlier one sold in March of 2016 (seen at bottom of post).
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(03/13/2016 original post) “1944- U.S. Army’s Bantam BRC 60 reconnaissance car on display in the Smithsonian Institute. Note: Still on display at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh.”
“Last Jeep” Pic From Facebook
Mike shared this pic off of Facebook. It looks to be a GPW. The message indicates this is #93389, but there were 277,000 built? Can some interpret this one for me please?
Monroe Hydraulic Lift Brochure on eBay
1943 Photo of Nurses in Adak, Alaska on eBay
Adak Island is part of the Adreanof Islands, roughly 1300 miles southwest of Fairbanks.
“1943- U.S. Navy nurses climb into a jeep to go on a sightseeing trip through the mountains in Adak, Alaska.”
1945 Photo of Jeep on Rails on ebay
I don’t think I’ve seen this one published anywhere.
“Original WWII press photo of American GIs using Jeep fitted with railroad wheels as a locomotive to pull supply train on Luzon, Philippines, 1/25/1945.”
Women Workers at the Willys Overland Plant
Mike came across this photo on Facebook. I am so happy I don’t have to build jeeps in a dress and heels!
1945 Photo of Jeep Crossing Bridge on eBay
Some interesting history here.
“This is an original press photo. Thanks To The Fifth Division Germany–In the wake of the Fifth Division advance into Germany, a jeep crosses a Bailey Bridge, spanning the Sube River, marked with a hand lettered sign informing all who pass that they do so through the courtesy of the Fifth Division. A Military Policeman stands to one side as the jeep heads for Germany. Photo measures 8 x 6.25 inches. Photo is dated 02-28-1945.”
1942 Photo of Jeep Descending Dune on eBay
The caption refers to the vehicle as a ‘Jeep’ car.
“This is an original press photo. Down a 160 foot incline on the sand dunes at Cape Henry, a ‘jeep’ car from Fort Story makes the descent with ease during maneuvers training drivers to handle these vehicles over all types of terrain. Should American Soldiers see service in desert lands the training these men receive will be of great value.Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 4-22-1942.”
Photo of M-38A1s Ready for Airdrops
Charles shared this cool photo of M-38A1s readied for airdrops that was posted to http://www.vintagemilitarytrucks.com/M38A1-Willys-Jeep_airdrop-2_warehouse.jpg
1980 Overdrive Article from Pickup, Van & 4WD Mag
UPDATE: Here is a brochure and some directions/schematics for the rare Sierra Dana 20 Overdrive.
In November of 1980, Pickup, Van & 4WD Magazine published this article on overdrives, which includes several I hadn’t heard about. This series of article images comes from Christian Harrison (and thanks to Marty Tilford for spotting it). The scans aren’t perfect, but are mostly readable. You can find a similar article at the Four Wheeler Network.
Particularly interesting to me is the Dana 20-mounted Sierra Overdrive. Willie Worthy of Four Wheeler was involved in the development of it, but noted that a lack of capital doomed it.
1942 Photo of Cammo’d Jeep on eBay
Must be an early jeep given the solid rims.
“1942- Camouflaged Willys Jeep fitted with a Browning M1917 machine gun crossing a jungle stream.”
1942 Photo of Beep/Blitz Buggy
This June 2, 1942, photo published in Australia of a jeep gliding on a cable has been shown elsewhere, but I like the caption. The paper calls it a Beep, a Blitz Buggy, and the diminutive of the jeep (meaning it isn’t the jeep), which was also called a command car. Basically, as of that time, the name was still being figured out.
1941 “Blitz Buggy” Article
This article showing the front of a Ford GP appeared in the October 15, 1941, issue of the Criag Empire Courier out of Colorado.
Photo of Slat Grille Driving onto Plane on eBay
Neat press photo that suggests this is a no-glove box slat grille.
“US AIR BORNE TROOPS PRACTICE WITH SCOUT CAR & AIRPLANE
appx size :6 1/2″ x 5 1/4″.”
1963 Photo of CJ-3B and Sprayer on eBay
Interesting sprayer setup.
“1963 Press Photo Poison for fire ants poured into sprayer attached to a Jeep.
This is an original press photo. Poison for fire ants poured into sprayer attached to a Jeep. Photo measures 8 x 10 inches. Photo is dated 01-06-1963.”
King Farouk of Egypt and Jeeps
A 1952 article in the Toledo Blade shared the news that King Farouk had purchased 12 specially-built jeeps with red leather seats, white metal wheels, and other unique features.
Unfortunately, I cannot locate any photos for these 12 jeeps. I was able to find find this photo that shows Faourk riding in what appears to be a 1946ish CJ-2A.
Farouk collected a wide variety of cars, according to prewarcar.com. The lineup shown below are just a few of his cars and include a WWII jeep.
Just a carguy has a few pics of Farouk’s cars, too: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2015/04/the-farouk-car-collection.html
1950 Press Photo of Jeep Convoy in Korea on eBay
Nice to see more of these Korean War jeep photos emerging on eBay.
“1950 Press Photo Marine First Division jeep convoy forms after landing. This is an original press photo. South Korea: (exclusive) Jeep convoy of Marine First Division forms at South Korea port shortly after landing, for movement to front line action. Photo measures 8.5 x 6.75 inches. Photo is dated 08-05-1950”