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
“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.”
1955 Generator Test
More Pics from Charles
Here’s a bunch of photos Charles forwarded. Ann, I and the boys just returned from a two day trip to Olympic National Park. The story and pics on Thursday.
When Jeeps are a Blast
Let’s end the year on this cheery note. This article discussed the usefulness of jeeps following atomic bomb attacks and other, more natural disasters. It filled two pages of the June 1955 issue of Willys News. Given the ‘blast’ artistry in the middle of the article, it didn’t reformat for the web as easily as most articles.
Jeeps and Joe’s Father and Grandfather
Joe Snodgrass (aka Joe from Mesa) was visiting his folks for the holidays and had a chance to go through some old albums of his father’s and grandfather’s. He found a few jeeps.
Mosquito Abatement Department Sales Article
Mosquito abatement departments powered a large number of jeep sales. This June 1955 article highlights the sale of jeeps to the Chicago District’s South Cook County area.
1944 Photo of Soldier Sleeping on Jeep
Looks like a comfortable place to sleep to me.
“1944- U.S. soldier naps on hood of jeep 5 minutes away from the French invasion coast on D-Day.”
7th Annual Truth or Consequences Race
This article from the May 1956 issue of Willys News reports on the 7th Annual Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, jeep race.
More Pics from Charles
Florida State Road Commission’s Jeeps
1945 Photo of Early Jeep Sold to Russell Arundel on eBay
The caption argues this jeep driven by orchard tree owner Russell Arundel was one of the first CJ-2As in the Virginia area.
3 Photos of the 16th Constabulary on eBay
Marc spotted these three photos showing jeeps and members of the 16th Constabulary. All are original photos. The photos were taken by Private Thomas L. Bombassi, SN 61127318, of Waturbury, Conn., who was in the 16th Constabulary Squadron that policed occupied Berlin, Germany in 1945-1946.
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Mr. And Mrs. Smith and Their Willys
With Mrs. Maude Smith around, there was no call for Mr. Smith to learn to drive. Funny article published in the May 1956 issue of Willys News.
Celebrating Monrovia Days
This May 1955 issue of Willys News includes this photo celebrating Monrovia, California’s, Monrovia Days Parade. The city still holds the parade.
Photo of Jeep Pulling Hay Wagon in Britain on eBay
Neat photo.
“A vintage 1940’s wire photo depicting a Jeep performing non combat duties in England as it pulls farm equipment for British farmers. Original press stamp and caption with date are on the verso.”
‘Lola’ Tackles the Borders of Texas
This article from the June 1955 issue of Willys News shares the brief story of Frank Tolbert’s 5,000 mile trip around the state of Texas. Accompanying Frank were Frank, Jr., and a CJ-5 then named Lola.
I have found a series of articles published over successive weeks in the Dallas Morning News about their trip. However, I have to sign up and pay a fee to use it. Anyone have free access? I would like to see what the article say before having to buy anything.
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Santa Claus Delivers in a Jeep
1954 Photos of Mobile Classroom Wagon
UPDATE: These photos were on eBay.
Here are a few rare photos of a Mobile Classroom Wagon setup.
1 ” This is an original press photo. Inspect Mobile ClassroomPhoto measures 7.25 x 9.25inches. Photo is dated 09-30-1954.”
2. Interior shot. “1954 Press Photo Col. B.B. Matteur and Gerald Winfield look over Willys”
United Nation Flat Fender Photos
I have tried to do some searches for United Nation jeeps, but never had much luck. Apparently, Charles had much more luck. I would expect that most, if not all of these, are Hotchkiss made.
Story Behind 1955 Jeep Vehicles Brochure
This article from the May 1955 issue of Willys News discusses the ‘new’ Jeep Vehicles and Equipment Cut Costs and Get More Work Done brochure. I’ve included some screen shots from the actual brochure.
Postcard of CJ-5 at Pennsylvania Dutch Campground
What I liked about this were the groups that were being welcomed. You had the Week-n-ders, Pretzel Benders, Jersey Up & Go-ers, and others.
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1956 Disc-Jockey Dispatcher Promotion
An April 1956 article in Willys News showed two disc-jockeys using their radio show to promote the new Jeep dJ-3A Dispatcher in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Service Station Merchandising Contest Winner
A service station merchandising contest in 1955 was sponsored by the B.F. Goodrich company. Six cream, blue and red CJ-5s were given away as prizes. The article was published in the May 1955 issue of Willys News.
1945 Photo of Pneumatic Jeep **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Curious that the pneumatic jeeps had the tool indents on the passenger side. I believe this photo has been reproduced backward. You can see an example of how it appeared in print in the St. Petersburg Times.
“1945 Press Photo The pneumatic jeep, used as decoy during war”
In some cases jeeps were put inside dummy tanks. Here’s a great photo showing a ‘tank’ being dropped onto a jeep.