This was taken at Fort Sheridan, Illinois, and published in the Milwaukee Journal on March 12, 1942
Old Images Research Archives
1948 Photos of International Refugee Jeep
These images of an International Refugee jeep in West Germany were part of Barbara Reinfeld’s journal. Journals were provided to refugees to document their experiences. You can learn more about the young woman’s diary here:
http://recordingvoices.blogspot.com/2012/08/barbara-reinfelds-refugee-camp-diary.html
1959 Photo of Sommer’s Pharmacy DJ-3As
This picture was scanned a few months ago by the University of Texas at San Antonio. It shows a series of Dj-3As ready to deliver Sommers Drugs goods in the San Antonio area.
https://utsalibrariestopshelf.wordpress.com/2015/09/21/texas-businesses-recently-scanned-images/
1947 Photo of Jeep Getting Loaded on Plane on eBay
I guess that’s one way to load a jeep.
“1947 Press Photo Cuba Jeeps Loaded on Pan American Airways Plane, Miami Airport. This is an original press photo. Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 08-08-1947.”
More Pics From Charles
More pics courtesy of Charles.
1942 Photo of US Guardsmen on eBay
Looks like the ones in front are GPWs.
“1942- U.S. Coast Guardsmen, equipped with armed jeeps to protect war supplies from enemy sabotage, are shown getting their orders at a East Coast port before they start their patrol. Coast Guard jeeps are marked on their hoods with “USCG” above the registration number. The registration numbers start with “SC”. The first jeep is marked “SC 156”, the middle jeep is marked as “SC 164” and the jeep on the right is marked as “SC 133″”
1945 Photo of VEC CJ-2A on eBay
This photo must have been published in 1982, hence the late date?
“1982 Press Photo The Postwar Jeep Unveiled by Willys Overland Motors. This is an original press photo. The postwar Jeep, especially adaptable for peacetime pursuits, combines the four basic functions of tractor, light truck, mobile power unit and passenger conveyance. The Jeep, just unveiled to the public by Willy’s Overland”
Custom Multi-Bazooka Jeep
Here’s a neat little video with a field-made bazooka.
Plow Pays For Itself
According to the March 1956 Willys News, some Willys owners were so busy with their snow plows they paid for them very quickly.
1945 Photo on Eniwetok Island on eBay
Seller will take offers.
“AUTHENTIC TYPE 1 PRESS PHOTO. WWII GLOSSY PICTURE. 7″ x 9″ A JEEP IS HEARSE FOR DEAD AMERICAN SOLDIERS ON ENIWETOK ISLAND! HIS ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTO WAS TAKEN IN 1945.ONLY A HAND FULL WERE PRINTED FROM A TYPE 1 NEGATIVE FOR THE NEWSPAPERS.THUS THIS PHOTO HAS BEEN STORED IN A FILE CABINET FOR 75+ YEARS. THE BACK HAS AUTHENTIC STAMPED YEAR AND PHOTO COMPANY.ALSO HAS A BRIEF HISTORY OF THIS GEM.”
1945 Photo of New Postwar Jeep on eBay
Another of the early staged photos introducing the 2A.
“1945 Press Photo Post-World War II Jeep by Willys-Overland Motors – This is an original press photo. Photo measures 10 x 8inches. Photo is dated 07-27-1945.”
1942 Photo of Cavalry Jeeps & Horses on eBay
That’s trading in the old for the new.
“Original Press Photo. 1942- 107th Cavalry adopts steel steeds. Troops of the converted 107th Mechanized Regiment at Fort Ord stop to visit horses as they pass by enroute to maneuvers. Photo measures approx. 7″ x 9″”
1943 Photo of a Willys MA
Tim shared this photo. He noted, “The photo was taken on Alderson Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, outside my mothers and my aunt’s home, with ROTC Cadets From Carnegie Tech (Now Carnegie Mellon). It was her first Jeep ride. My mother is the laughing blonde and the brunette is my aunt.”
1943 Photo of Captain Forest Towns Leaping on eBay
Great jump, but sliding across the hood is so much cooler.
“1943- Captain Forest “Spec” Towns, holder of the world’s record for the 110 meter high hurdles, leaping over a jeep while serving as a company commander in a unit of the 5th Army in North Africa. Photo measures approx. 7″ x 9″”
More Pics From Charles
1945 Photo of Jeep in Belgium Snowstorm
Seller has other press photos with jeeps for sale.
“This is a Type I Original News Press Wire Service Photograph.Size is 8″ x 10″. We are excited to offer photographs which are now available to the public after years inside photo archives. These are rare pieces of history from preiods of time which can never be repeated.”
1946 Photos of the Berkey, Ohio, Fire Department
Great photos. I wish these were in color. They were published in the Jun 9, 1946, issue of the Milwaukee Journal and the June 16, 1946, issue of the Evening Star.
Heavy Pay-Load leads to Sale
Texas Governor Allan Shivers’ CJ-5
More Pics from Charles
1955 Jeep Sales Success Stories
The December 1955 issue of Willys News shared their dealer success stories (you’ll have to click on the ‘continue’ button below to read them).
Eastern Flood Relief in the 1950s
This wagon was driven by American Red Cross worker Helen Corken. It was featured in the December 1955 issue of Willys News.
1945 Santa Photo with VEC CJ-2A on eBay
Should I know who Joan Rimers is?
“Original Vintage Press Photo Christmas Santa & Pretty Girl Joan Rimers w/ Willys Jeep CJ dated 1945 Size is 7×9″ inches.”
Santa Fireplace Display
This December 1955 Willys News article shows a jeep exiting a fireplace in a Florida Jeep dealership. It looks too big for Santa to bring down the chimney, but a flat fender would have fit 🙂
1943 Photo of Jeep Assembly Line in England on eBay
This photo shows part of the assembly line for building jeeps in England.
“1943 Press Photo US Army Ordnance Jeep Assembly Line Workers, England
This is an original press photo. Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 10-28-1943.”