Just a few updates today as I’ll be in mid-flight to New York by the time this posts. Charles forwarded a variety of pics.
Old Images Research Archives
1952 Photo from Sasebo Naval Base, Japan, on eBay
Marc found this neat photo. Note the modified front and rear fenders.
” Original 35mm film slide.
Subject: Jeep at Sasebo Naval Base.
Date: May 1952
Mount/Film Type: Kodachrome, red border”
1946 Press Photo of Wagon and Couple on eBay
Maybe it doubles as a golf cart?
“This is an original press photo. The New Jeep Station Wagon by Willys-Overland MotorsPhoto measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 07-23-1946.”
1956 Photo of CJ-2A in Canadian Flood on eBay
I guess even jeeps need a guide sometimes?
“This is an original press photo. H.L. Henderson if frontPhoto measures 7.25 x 9.25inches. Photo is dated 04-23-1956.”
1946 Photo of Man with Unusual Hardtop
Looks pretty good for a home made hardtop.
“APPROX. SIZE IN INCHES: 3.5 2.5 (WRITTEN ON BACK- WINTER 1946)”
Texas Service Station Convention
Here’s a good photo of the rear of a truck ready for service station duties. This was published in the May 1955 issue of Willys News.
On the Job Demo Sells Dispatcher
Jeep Salesmen Learn about Jeeps
This May 1955 Willys News article shared the salesmen’s experience learning more about the vehicles they were selling.
1943 Photo from Sicily w/ Refugees on eBay
A real good photo considering they were moving when it was taken.
“1943- Sicilian refugees stand by as U.S. 7th Army vehicles pass during record advance from Caltanissetta to Palermo.”
1947 Photo of Gerald Weber and Mini Jeep on eBay
Gerald Weber’s mini jeep looks a lot like Jimmy Crabtree’s jeep (see bottom photo).
Jumping Jeeps in Palestine
A photo in the 1947 issue of Chicago Tribune shows the Brits must have gotten bored, so they started jumping jeeps with motorcycles.
FC-Photos from the Chicago Tribune Archives
I found two Forward Control photos in the Chicago Tribune archives.
1) This is from December 5, 1956:
2) This is from January 5, 1958:
Photo of MB/GPW Parked on Railroad on eBay
Marc forwarded this photo. No information about it.
“Orig. Vintage Photograph, old car Jeep on a rail line 1950’s”
Photo of MP in Germany on eBay
Marc spotted this photo.
“ORIGINAL WWII PHOTO – ORIGINAL TO THE TIME – NOT A COPY OR PRINT
QUANTITY: 1 – See the other original WWI & WWII photos I have listed.
SUBJECT: Original snapshot photo of an MP with his jeep in Berlin, Germany. Bumper indicates this was 98th Division.
DATE: circa 1945 – Photo does not glow under a black light.
SIZE: 3″ x 4.5″
CONDITION: Very Good; see scans.
BACK: blank
SOURCE: From the archives of the World War History & Art Museum (WWHAM) in Alliance, Ohio. WWHAM designs, develops, and delivers WWI and WWII exhibits to other museums. Our most notable traveling exhibits include Brushes With War, a collection of 325 oriiginal paintings and drawings by the troops of WWI and Iron Fist, a complete HO scale model of the German 2nd Panzer Division in 1944 with 4,000 vehicles and 15,000 men.”
1969 Photo of Haifa Israel Factory on eBay
Provides a good look at the dash assembly.
“This is a Type I Original News Press Wire Service Photograph.”
Photo of Upside-down Trailer on Jeep eBay
Is the trailer upside down to protect the occupants or something else?
“Original Vintage Snapshot Photo WWII Army Jeep & Trailer Size is 3.25×2.5″ inches.”
Robin’s Collection of Photos and Brochures
Robin Smith has been busy building a great assortment of brochures, photos and press photos. Below is one of a Willys MA .
He has posted his photos at Flickr —
Press photos :https://www.flickr.com/photos/alturusphoto/sets/72157647046139314/
Non-press photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/alturusphoto/sets/72157648960517757/
Brochures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/alturusphoto/sets/72157630706512810/
Willys Convertible Jeep Article
I found a 1961 article in the Chicago Tribune announcing the Willys Convertible Jeep. In actuality, it’s an announcement of the Tuxedo Park series of CJ-5. Interesting that it was positioned as a convertible.
http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1961/08/13/page/45/article/c-e-i-looks-to-l-n-for-merger-bid
Photo of Marines on Bridge at Guadalcanal on eBay
Marines used amphibious trucks as a base for this bridge.
“WW2 ORIG USMC PHOTO MARINES USE AMPHIBIAN TRACTORS ON BRIDGE FOR JEEP GUADALCANAL”
Photo of Rosalind Russell in Jeep
Steve spotted this on ebay. It sold yesterday. It may reappear as it is a reprint.
Jeep Saves Money and Time on Texas Ranch
This article from April 1956 highlights the time and money savings the jeep provided a ranch in Texas.
1969 Photo from Jackson, Minnesota on eBay
A M-38 carried sand bags to aid the fight against an April 1969 flood in Jackson, Minnesota.
Willys Line @ an International Oil Show
Willys made a showing at an international oil show. The Jeep-A-Trench and Jeep-A-Drill were particularly interesting to the participants. This appeared in the May 1955 issue of Willys News.
1950 Photo of Royal Australian Regiment on eBay
Feb 1956 Issue of Willys News on eBay
At the bottom of the last photo check out the jeep with the cement mixer.