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1944 Photos in the Cortland Standard

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These photos were featured with other photos that were published weekly by the Cortland Standard of Cortland, NY. I love the “Pistol Packing Mama”.

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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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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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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…””

View all the information 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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1955 Generator Test

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This June 1955 article highlights a 30-hour Jeep PTO generator test run.

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When Jeeps are a Blast

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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.

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Mosquito Abatement Department Sales Article

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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.

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Jeeps Used at a 1956 Pennsylvania Camp

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Whether dragging wood or ferrying kids, this april 1956 article in Willys News reported that jeeps were used in a variety of ways. Unfortunately, no pics were included.

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7th Annual Truth or Consequences Race

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This article from the May 1956 issue of Willys News reports on the 7th Annual Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, jeep race.

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Mr. And Mrs. Smith and Their Willys

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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.

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Celebrating Monrovia Days

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This May 1955 issue of Willys News includes this photo celebrating Monrovia, California’s, Monrovia Days Parade. The city still holds the parade.

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‘Lola’ Tackles the Borders of Texas

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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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Story Behind 1955 Jeep Vehicles Brochure

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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.

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1956 Disc-Jockey Dispatcher Promotion

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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.

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Service Station Merchandising Contest Winner

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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.

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1955 Gravity Dump Modification

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There were several articles that made the June 1955 issue of Willys News worth purchasing, even if the price was higher than I wanted. Case in point is the gravity dump box idea below. Perhaps someone can recreate this rare mod?

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Doing the Mambo on a Hot Stove

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These teens reported about a ride on a CJ-3B. Among other things they likened it to “doing the Mambo on a hot stove”. This article was published in the May 1955 issue of Willys News.

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1945 Article – Going to Buy a Jeep?

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This June 16, 1945, article from the Syracuse Herald Journal suggests that no jeeps will be available for purchase.

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Introduction of the Two-Tone Truck

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The two-tone truck was front page news in the April 1956 issue of Willys News.

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Second Jeep for Ohio Farmer

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In April of 1956 farmer Henry Miller purchased a second jeep, but this time he added a top to keep him warm.

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A Real Fire Tests the New Jeep Commando Fire Engine

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This May 1955 article from Willys News (no pics) shares the story of a fire jeep demonstration that became a real fire fight. You can learn more about Jeep Commando Fire Engines on the CJ-3B page.

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Texas Service Station Convention

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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.

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On the Job Demo Sells Dispatcher

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A rainy/muddy day helped sell the benefits of this DJ-3A Dispatcher.

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