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Willys Dealer Markets DJs in Dayton, Ohio

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This February 1956 story in Willys News tells the story of an Ohio Willys dealer who tried a creative way to market DJs in his town.

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A. W. Wisley’s CJ-5 With Surrey Fringe

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Perhaps this CJ-5 was the first fringed jeep? The photo was published in the February 1956 issue of Willys News.

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1944 Photo of Soldier Scraping Mud from Jeep on eBay

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The object in front of the jeep is a nibbled out haystack.

“WWII PHOTO= PVT. HERING SCRAPING MUD FROM HIS MB GPW JEEP 1944.”

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1943 Photo of Mosquito Brigade Jeep on eBay

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Marc spotted this jeep. For some reason the larger version had an unusual overlay on it so it’s not very clear.

“U.S. MARINE CORPS PEEP (MB GPW JEEP) BLITZES MOSQUITO BRIGADE GUADALCANAL 1943.”

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More Pics from Charles

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Most of these are WWII pics, though there is a Tour De France (or similar bike race) photo in the mix.

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Series of Photos on eBay of MBs/GPWs Being Assembled

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All photos were made from National Archive photos and are 8×10″. The seller has many more jeep related photos for sale on ebay.

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Here are a few of the photos:

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Free Ballgame in Wenatchee w/ Your Jeep

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A February 1956 article in Willys News told the story of a special promotion in Wenatchee, Washington. Drivers who brought their jeeps could get into the local baseball game for free.

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Photo of Bantam BRC-60 & 37mm Gun on eBay

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Great press photo.

“1942- Soldiers in a Bantam BRC-40 Jeep towing a 37mm anti-aircraft gun go airborne as they top a hill at high speed.”

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Early Photo of Slat Grille(s) on eBay

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Marc pointed out that these soldiers are wearing British style helmets. It also looks like one of the jeeps doesn’t have a glove box, indicating it is possibly a slat grille. I did a couple searches, but couldn’t locate the Grand Hotel Du Pacifique.

“WWII U.S. ARMY PHOTO OF MB GPW JEEPS WITH 37MM GUN AND 1 1/2 TON CHEVY 4X4 TRUCK. This is a (U.S. ARMY SIGNAL CORPS) photo copy made from the original negative at the National Archives 25 years ago. This is a nice sharp 8″ x 10″ in excellent condition.”

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1941 Photo of Flying Tigers Burma Base on eBay

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Marc spotted this neat photo.

“1941 original silver gelatin photograph of Life Photographer George Rodger. Flying Tigers A.V.G. in Burma. Image shows Flying Tiger AVG Burma base, jeeps and medivac building, shark nose art fighter planes in background. There is no byline on the back but they are part of the George Rodger photographs.”

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Photo of Military Police with Dog **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** on eBay for $30.95. This one was sold in 2015. The one below was sold in 2013 (price unknown). Both have the same blemish. 

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April 2013, on eBay:

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Jeep as Concrete Mixer

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The February 1956 issue of Willys News featured this CJ-2A-turned-concrete-mixer.

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1942 Photo of C-46 Commando & Warhakw + Jeep on eBay

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“WWII U.S. Jeep Beside Curtiss C-46 Commando & Warhawk Aircraft Orig Press Photo”

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1943 Photo at San Angelo Army Airbase **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This photo certainly has a sense of drama!

“WWII SAN ANGELO ARMY AIR FIELD PHOTO “AIR FIGHTERS ON THE GROUND” MB GPW JEEP 43. (SAN ANGELO ARMY AIR FIELD BOMBARDIER SCHOOL) This is a nice sharp 8″ x 10″ photo in excellent condition.”

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Fire Jeeps in the News

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These two photos appeared in the June 1955 issue of Willys News.

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Photo of Slat Grille MB on eBay

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The seller of these photos knows jeeps pretty well to spot this as a slat grille.

“WWII PHOTO EARLY SLAT GRILL MB JEEP AND CCKW of the 4th F.A. BN.”

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KonMaRechaUssee – Dutch Federal Police

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Charles shared some Dutch Federal Police photos with jeeps emblazoned with KONMARECHAUSSEE.

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1941 Photo of Pvt. Miller in a Willys MA on eBay

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Here’s a rare photo of a Willys MA.

“WWII PHOTO 1941 Pvt. Lawrence Miller in a MA Jeep @ Fort Benning, GA. This is a nice sharp original 2″ x 3″ photo in excellent condition.”

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Several Good Jeep Photos on eBay

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“WWII PHOTO MB – GPW Jeep on a railroad car. This is a nice sharp original 3.0″ x 2.0″ photo in excellent condition.”

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2. View all the information on eBay Note the Forward Ho on the windshield.

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Photo of Jeep and Soldier at Barksdale Field on eBay

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Marc spotted this one.

“#9 WWII JEEP Photo of the 335th Bomb Group R.T.U. School Barksdale Field, LA 1943 (MB – GPW JEEP). This is a sharp original 4″ x 5″ photo in excellent condition.”

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Catching a Big Cougar at The Dalles, Oregon

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This June 1955 photo shows the huge cougar caught by four hunters using Willys Trucks and Wagons.

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1952 Motor Trend Article on eBay

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Marc discovered this February 1952 Motor Trend article for sale on eBay. You can find full Motor Trend issues on eBay.

” A vintage original MOTOR TREND article from February, 1952 entitled ” MAN BEATS JEEP…and the Jeep comes back for more ” By Eric Rickman…Photos by Tom Medley. 3 pages, each measures 8″ X 11″, in good condition (examine scans before bidding). Scans show both sides of all the pages. Copy reads in part: ” We don’t plan to add Motor Trials of utility vehicles to our format…it’s one man’s impression of one of the world’s most useful cars…””

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Photos of an Air Force CJ-3B Fire Jeep on eBay

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There are three different photos of this Air Force CJ-3B crash wagon / Fire Jeep being sold on eBay.

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Willys Demonstration Series: Seeing is Believing

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Nashville Willys Dealer Neely B. Coble launched a demonstration series to show just what jeeps were capable of doing. This June 1955 article highlights his effort.

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Old Photo of Bantam BRC-40 on eBay

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“WWII PHOTO Bantam BRC-40 Jeep w/GI. This is a nice sharp original 3.5″ x 2.5″ photo in excellent condition. ——I have other photos listed and will combine shipping. If you are the winning bidder on 2 or more photos wait for the invoice.”

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