Pankey Motor’s Wagon was featured in this photo from the February 1956 issue of Willys News.
Old Images Research Archives
Photo of Bantam BRC-40 w/ Eddie Cantor on eBay
Great photo!
“1941- Because he was the first person to buy a defense savings bond at Treasury House in Rockefeller Plaza, actor Eddie Cantor was taken for a ride in an Army jeep. Shown here on the steps of the Bowery Savings Bank on 42nd Street.”
Photo of Stanley Smale’s Magnet-equipped Jeep on eBay
Here’s a 1949 photo of a CJ-2A equipped with a generator powering a magnet. It was developed by a truck driver named Stanley Smale.
1941 Bantam BRC-40 In Stream on eBay
The tread on the spare tire is just great.
“For auction is an 7 x9 inch original US press photo of a BRC (Bantam Recon. Car). It was issued to the press on 3/19/1941 to publicize the development of the Bantam military car.”
1944 Photos in the Cortland Standard
These photos were featured with other photos that were published weekly by the Cortland Standard of Cortland, NY. I love the “Pistol Packing Mama”.
1956 Press Photo of Helen and Frank Schreider
UPDATE: Was on eBay.
Here’s an unpublished photo of Helen and Frank and their gap Tortuga that I hadn’t seen. This is from their initial trip down to South America.
“1956 Press Photo Helen and Frank Schreider Viewing Plaza De Mayo From Their Jeep”
1949 Wagon Press Release Photo on eBay
Original press release photo shows the wagon driving off road.
“This is an original press photo. Credit NEAPhoto measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 8-19-1949.”
Willys Dealer Markets DJs in Dayton, Ohio
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.
A. W. Wisley’s CJ-5 With Surrey Fringe
Perhaps this CJ-5 was the first fringed jeep? The photo was published in the February 1956 issue of Willys News.
1944 Photo of Soldier Scraping Mud from Jeep on eBay
The object in front of the jeep is a nibbled out haystack.
“WWII PHOTO= PVT. HERING SCRAPING MUD FROM HIS MB GPW JEEP 1944.”
1943 Photo of Mosquito Brigade Jeep on eBay
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.”
More Pics from Charles
Most of these are WWII pics, though there is a Tour De France (or similar bike race) photo in the mix.
Series of Photos on eBay of MBs/GPWs Being Assembled
All photos were made from National Archive photos and are 8×10″. The seller has many more jeep related photos for sale on ebay.
View all the photos the seller has on eBay
Here are a few of the photos:
Free Ballgame in Wenatchee w/ Your Jeep
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.
Photo of Bantam BRC-60 & 37mm Gun on eBay
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.”
Early Photo of Slat Grille(s) on eBay
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.”
1941 Photo of Flying Tigers Burma Base on eBay
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.”
Photo of Military Police with Dog **SOLD**
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.
April 2013, on eBay:
Jeep as Concrete Mixer
1942 Photo of C-46 Commando & Warhakw + Jeep on eBay
“WWII U.S. Jeep Beside Curtiss C-46 Commando & Warhawk Aircraft Orig Press Photo”
1943 Photo at San Angelo Army Airbase **SOLD**
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.”
Fire Jeeps in the News
Photo of Slat Grille MB on eBay
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.”
KonMaRechaUssee – Dutch Federal Police
Charles shared some Dutch Federal Police photos with jeeps emblazoned with KONMARECHAUSSEE.
1941 Photo of Pvt. Miller in a Willys MA on eBay
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.”