Here are some photos. I don’t have any closeups.
Old Images Research Archives
More Jeep Pics
The first one is a photo of a section of reconnaissance 8 regiment – first a willy’s after it the successor our famous ‘minerva’ build in belgium under license of land rover.
Other pics:
1945 Photo from Germany on eBay
A jeep with another set of custom front fenders.
“You are looking at an 8×10 non-original photograph printed on FujiFilm Crystal Archive emulsion paper depicting a 4th Armored Division Jeep swerving around a burning German truck on a road outside of Worms, Germany in March 1945. The Jeep was carrying the 66th Armored Field Artillery Battalion CO, LTC Neil M. Wallace.”
1943 Camp Lejeune Photo on ebay
It looks posed, but it’s still a good shot.
“943- Pvt. Doris Irwin, U.S. Marine Corps, during advanced training course at Camp Lejeune. Photo measures approx. 8″ x 10”
More Photos from Charles
Charles didn’t mention how many of these photos were from europe, but a few are particularly interesting.
1948 Willys Overland Photograph of Models on eBay
Did it rotate in circles?
“Newly printed photo poster on the highest quality photographic paper . Photo poster size is 16 inches x 20 inches , image size may be slightly smaller . Please see scan for exact image . This beautiful poster is a great item to frame and display on your wall! It will fit in a commonly available 16 inch x 20 inch frame . You may buy as many posters as you want for the one shipping charge listed .”
1949 United Nations Press Photo on eBay
Marc forwarded this one. It is a good shot of the United Nations logo in case someone wanted to recreate a UN jeep.
“U.N. Observer– ENROUTE TO THE “FRONT” in their white-painted U.N. jeep, the two U.N. Observers encounter local inhabitants whose stories may help to clarify the situation.
Photo measures 10 x 8.”
Two Photos from Alex
Alex, who directs Tahiti-Pacifique Magazine, forwarded these two photos.
For unknown reasons, the driver of this DUKW (thanks Bob) must have had quite a drive!
Alex writes, “Photo of 1954 peace treaty delegation between the French and the Vietminh. The French army used mostly US WW2 surplus equipment in that war. The US took over after the 1954 defeat, Indochina became Vietnam, the Vietminh became Vietcong and the issue was the same 20 years later. “
Old Photos from the Netherlands
Charles forwarded these photos.
These two photos are from a Venlo training school in the Netherlands.
This is an old dutch army photo
1973 Big Cypress Swamp Photo **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Here’s a cool photo Marc forwarded.
“You are bidding on an original press photo from 1973 featuring “Road” into Big Cypress Swamp resembles a creek. Percy Brown in front Jeep. This road was a pre-Columbian Indian foot trail . Photo is 8.5” x 6.5” in size.”
National Four Wheel Drive Association Photo From Ad
This National Four Wheel Drive Association Photo appeared in the February 1964 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine near the back cover.
1943 Poster from World War II on eBay
Good Humor Pedal Car Poster
UPDATE: Was on eBay
Craig forwarded this great photo of a little boy ‘peddling’ Good Humor bars.
“LARGE SIZE: 19″ X 13″ Canvas ~ Image size: 16″x13″ READY TO FRAME”
Photo of Unusual Hardtop from Germany on eBay
More Photos from Europe
Charles forwarded these photos for our enjoyment.
1) entac rockets launched from belgian army jeep
2) belgian army – 5th Company Medical -Kassel (germany)
3) willys ran upto landmine – place ‘herkenbosch’ netherland
US Navy Jeeps
Here are several pages that specialize in US Navy Jeeps.
1. https://picasaweb.google.com/jeepballade/OnlyAuthenticWW2USNJeeps#
2. https://picasaweb.google.com/jeepballade/USNJeepsAroundTheWorld#
3. http://bathead.com/wc51blue.html
Here are a couple random pics:
1949 Photo of Boy with a Toy Jeep
UPDATE: This photo was on eBay
Marc forwarded this great photo of a boy with pedal jeep.
“1949 Press Photo Kenneth Beech in Toy Jeep, Cleveland, Ohio”
1941 Photo of Woman in Bantam BRC-40 on eBay
She looks pretty happy with the Bantam.
“from soldiers photo album, no locations, though some from Louisiana maybe (car with 1941 license plate at barracks, Dr Pepper sign, ) & Oregon marked on one & one photo had Wisconsin on it.”
Vintage Photo of a Fiat Campagnola on eBay
This is a great photo of an Italian Campagnola.
“Photo size is 3.5×5″ inches”
1964 USAF Photo: CJ-3A with Body V7 Works Top?
That top looks in good shape. It appears to be a Body V7 Works Top
“Original 35mm film slide.
Subject: USAF airman and Willys Jeep.
Date: Aug. 1964
Mount/Film Type: Kodachrome II”
Photo of 150,000th Jeep Produced on eBay
Marc spotted this photo. The caption indicates this was the 150th jeep, but the details on the reverse side of the photo confirm it was the 150,000th jeep, which makes more sense.
“You are bidding on an original 6 x 8 press photo of Cornersville IN Eleanor Ferreri Christens 150th Jeep Body at American Central Plant. Photographer Unknown. Dated 7/1/1943. The following stamps are on the back of the photo: NEA;ACME”
Dec 23, 1941, Photo of Jeeps Driven into Box Cars
This sold a couple days ago, but is still a neat photo. It shows jeeps being driven into box cars.
“This is an original press photo. Credit-NEAPhoto measures 8.5 x 6.5inches. Photo is dated 12-23-1941.”
Joe Frazer and his Willys MA on eBay
Here’s a reproduction of Joe Frazer with his Willys MA.
“I have here a nice reproduction 8 x 10 photograph. The picture shows 1940’s era co owner of the Willy’s Jeep Joe Frazer. The picture shows Joe at the smoke house getting a nice Ham and of course driving a Jeep”
Photo of Ford Seep in Samoa on eBay
1947 Photo of VEC on eBay
The seller describes this as a prototype CJ-2A, but it looks more like a VEC CJ-2A.
“Original Vintage Snapshot Photo Young Man w/ RARE CJ2A Prototype Jeep & Trailer dated 1947”