This September 1955 Willys News article discussed the use of jeeps in Africa for the upcoming Tarzan TV series.
Old Images Research Archives
Cleveland’s Animal Protective League Used Jeeps
This September 1955 article from Willys News highlights the use of jeeps by Cleveland’s Animal Protective League.
1966 Anchors Gray Line Tours Postcard on eBay
This surrey seems to have brought the photographer to his knees. Or, maybe it was the woman sitting on the hood (Get off that hood woman!).
1944 Photo of French Women and Soldiers on eBay
Just an hour left on this one. This looks more like a movie set than real life.
“1944- While French housewives scrub their laundry in a stream, U.S. soldiers give their jeep a much-needed bath.”
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VIntage WWII Jeep Photos
Buz found this Facebook page with some good WWII jeep photos on it.
1955 Article About Kid-Sized Truck
May 8, 1945 Photo of VE Day
1942 Photo of Jeep and Man in Drag on eBay
Steve discovered this unusual jeep-related photo.
“942- U.S. soldier, late for rehearsal at Camp Lee where he plays “Sylvia” in Clare Boothe Luce’s “The Women”, hitches a ride on passing jeep.”
1942 Photo of Military Police on eBay
There seem to be a couple MB Slat Grilles included in this lineup.
“1942 MILITARY Policemen on Duty at Attention Near Jeeps Press Photo”
1944 Photo with Smith, King and Nimitz on eBay
Is the USMC serial number on the side normal? I don’t remember seeing that in other photos.
“Original WWII press photo of US Marine Lt. General Holland Smith, Commanding Amphibious Assault Troops in Pacific (standing) showing US Fleet C-in-C Admiral Ernest King and Admiral C. W. Nimitz (seated in jeep) aroung on Saipan, 7-24-1944.”
1946 Photo of Doctor Using VEC for House Calls on eBay
This must be a 1945 VEC CJ-2A (note the rear hubs. This doctor traded in his horse for a jeep to make house calls.
“1946 Press Photo Dr John Kinchelos Veteran Traded Horse for Jeep”
1940s Military Photo Pack Including Peeps on eBay
Steve forwarded this ebay item. The photo pack includes two images that reference the jeep as a ‘peep’.
“YOU ARE LOOKING AT A 20 PC. SET OF VINTAGE WWII PHOTOGRAPHS IN THEIR OWN ORIGINAL HOLDER. PHOTOS DEPICT INFANTRYMEN, TANKS, JEEPS, CANNONS AND MISCELLANEOUS MILITARY VEHICLES. PHOTOS MEASURE APPROX. 3″ X 2″. ALL ARE IN WXCELLENT CONDITION.”
Barnum-Perry Buys 4 Jeeps
This 1943 photo from the Denver Public Library’s digital collection shows that these elementary school children were busy. They helped purchase 4 jeeps! There are several other photos from the same event.
http://digital.denverlibrary.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p15330coll23/id/9467/rec/6
1963 Photo of Alice McKinney at Moab National Park
This photo was published on Facebook by the Museum of Moab and shows Alice and Mac McKinney’s CJ-3A at Arches National Monument in 1963 (it didn’t become a National Park until 1971). I haven’t been to the Museum of Moab (didn’t know it existed — we’ll have to give it a try next time we are through there).
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1955 CJ-3B Service Jeep Revenue Builder
This 1955 article in the September/October issue of Willys News highlights how dealer Elmer Horstmeyer uses his service jeep to generate more revenue.
1944 Photo of the 200,000th MB on eBay
And who has this MB?
“1944- Ward Canaday, President of Willys-Overland, drives the 200,000 Jeep built in Toledo off the line on April 4, 1944. Mr. Canaday helped the company get a contract to make Jeeps during WWII, producing 363,000 of the total of 648,000 wartime Jeeps.”
1957 Photo of Ben Carlin’s Half Safe in Ditch on eBay
I don’t remember this photo in any of the Half Safe books.
“1957 Press Photo Tiburon Calif, Australian Ben Carlin drove amphibious jeep
This is an original press photo. Tiburon Calif, Australian Ben Carlin drove amphibious jeep around the worldPhoto measures 9.25 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 12-03-1957.”
1950 Photo of Truck Carrying Milk Containers on eBay
I haven’t run across many truck-related press photos.
“1950 Press Photo Willys Overland 1/2 Ton Jeep Truck with Hurricane Engine
This is an original press photo. Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 3-23-1950.”
Color WWII Photos
Brian forwarded links to some color WWII photos. These two photos included jeeps.
1943 Photo of Sailors Patrolling on ebay
These soldiers are patrolling for riots in Detroit.
“This is a Type 2 Original News Press Wire Service Photograph. Size is 8″ x 12″.”
1955 Article Train Wrecks Jeep
The Ottawa Citizen published an article in March of 1955 about a jeep wrecked by a train. I think we can all agree that the moral of this story is to avoid trains when driving a jeep.
1941 Photo of Bantam BRC-60s on eBay
This is a great photo showing a line of Bantam BRC-60s.
“WWII Line of Bantam Prototype Pre-Willys Jeeps at Fort Benning Orig Press Photo”
1948 Photo of Wagon/Truck Accident on eBay
Not much left of that wagon.
“948 Press Photo Dayton Ohio jeep and truck collide. This is an original press photo. Dayton Ohio jeep and truck collidePhoto measures 8.5 x 4.5inches. Photo is dated 11-11-1948.”