Since we are in New Mexico for a few days, I thought a Postcard with an old flattie would be appropriate. Can’t really see much of the jeep though.
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Ten Year Old Jeep Birthday Card on eBay
This must be a British jeep! Steering wheel is on the “wrong” side.
Sidebander Out of the Blues QSL Card on eBay
Here’s another QSL card with a jeep. The Blue’s refers to the blue mountains which are just over an hour south of us in Oregon.
“QSL HAM RADIO CARD: About the same size as a Standard size postcard (about 3 1/4″ x 5 3/8″), but on slightly lighter weight paper. Our inventory number: QSL 4 ”
Christmas Card with Elephant and Jeep **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s an unusual card.
“Military Christmas. Card WW2 Era India Theater jeep Elephant Risque Ladies . I would guess this is pretty rare Perhaps one of a kind. Pretty neat old card Apx. 4 1/2 x 6 1/4.closed . All items as described and sold as is.”
Sparkies Jingle Contest Card **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
There’s an explanation of this card at this-old-jeep.com.
“Quaker Oats Sparkies Jingle Contest postcard featuring Terry & The Pirates!!
Puffed Wheat and Rice Sparkies
1946 vintage animation cartoon art postcard
Milton Caniff artist
Terry & the Pirates riding in a Jeep
Reg. U.S. PAt Off. Copyright 1946 by News Syndicate Co Inc ~ Artist signature United States government issued postal stationery. Some stains as show below.”
Postcard of Huntington Beach Jeep Tram
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
Here’s a jeep tram that is pulling tourists along the Huntington Beach Pier.
Postcard of Gold Prospector in Mojave, California on eBay
I’m really wondering about the text on the back of this card. I can’t tell what it is promoting. The title claims this is Bruce Minard a gold prospector in Red Hill, Mojave, California.
“NICE UNUSED STANDARD-SIZE CHROME POSTCARD……..1950s/60s ERA……IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.”
Henry Comicus Postcard with Jeep on eBay
1950s Real Photo Postcard near Atlanta, Idaho on eBay
This RPPC or Real Photo Postcard was taken near Atlanta, Idaho. Though I wanted to check out Atlanta, I never made it while I lived in Idaho. It’s lodged in the remote hills north east of Boise. Founded in 1855, it still has a post office. It seems it had some other claim to fame, but that bit of trivia escapes me at the moment. You can learn more here.
Here are some neat photos of buildings in the tiny town from Flickr
QSL Card from Toledo, OR, with Jeep on eBay
Woman Stops Jeep Cartoon Postcard on eBay
The woman says, “I didn’t think a JEEP COULD BE STOPPED.”
The solider says, “You stopped the JEEP — But, I’m just STARTING!”
Create Your own Ford GP Postcard at $1.15 per card
This is a do-it-yourself Ford GP postcard at Zazzle.com. It appears you can print just one card, or print more and get some discounts.
Forget Me Not Greeting Card with Jeep on eBay
How about this neat card.
“Very Nice condition Soldier’s greeting card with only some minor creases; no writing, stains, blemishes, etc. Measures 4-3/4″ by 5-3/4″.”
Santa Claus and Jeep Greeting Card on Etsy $4
Unusual Envelope with Jeep and Soldiers on Etsy $10
Shipping is free. I would imagine this was originally a magazine cartoon? It has the look about it.
“1942 American Art Service – WWII Advertising Patriotic Humor Envelope -“Watch This Neat 3-Point Landing!”
Ouray Jeep Rentals Postcard on eBay
1944 Italy Postcard on eBay
This postcard looks unusual.
“1944 Italy RARE military pc APO 512 signed NADIANI child soldier on jeep”
Camp Rucker w/ BRC-60 Postcard on eBay
Here’s a postcard with a Bantam BRC-60 on the front.
“EARLY WW II COLORFUL POST CARD SHOWING VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AT CAMP RUCKER, ALABAMA.. BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MILTARY BASE DEVELOPMENT APPEARS ON REVERSE. POST CARD IN VERY GOOD CONDITION.”
“Phantom Automobiles” Fort Devens, MA, Postcard
These looks mostly like Ford GPs, but the base of the windshield looks a little low.
Flamingo Gardens Jeep Train in Flamingo, FL
Craig spotted a postcard on eBay about a jeep train in Flamingo, FL. Some additional investigation revealed the train was located at the Flamingo Botanical Gardens. It looks like they still use a CJ-5 to pull the jeep train! A tour leaves every hour, on the hour, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
“Flamingo Gardens is a 60 acre not-for-profit attraction with a wildlife sanctuary, aviary, and botanical garden. The Gardens were originally the property of Floyd L. and Jane Wray, who in 1933 built a home and citrus grove on what was then the edge of the Everglades, where they started a botanical collection of tropical and subtropical fruit trees and shrubs.”
From the website:
Here are historical photos of the jeep train:
Florida Memory, http://floridamemory.com/items/show/92849:
State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory, http://floridamemory.com/items/show/131421:
Here’s the postcard: View all the information on eBay
Postcard of 1957 Trailways FC-150 Jeep in Red River, NM on eBay
Check out the interesting tarp setup. Looks pretty clever.
“Great view of what I think is a 1957 Jeep Forward Control pick-up in front of the Red River Jeep Trips Trailway Depot in Taos County New Mexico. “For reservations contact Jack Chambless Enterprises.” Standard size vintage postcard. Not postally used; no message written on the back. Nice crisp postcard with minor edge/corner wear.”
Bantam BRC-60ish Postcard on eBay
Is this postcard based on art by any particular artist that anyone recognizes?
“BLACK AND WHITE PRINTED ERA POSTCARD
Published by Artway Cards.
CONDITION: Some corner wear. Upper right corner more severely damaged and lightly crumpled. Thin postcard stock. Postally unused.”
Telluride, Colorado, postcard with jeeps
Check out the unusual set up on the back of the green CJ-3B. Does that jeep have a rack over the top, too? This postcard shows at least 6 jeeps.
1957 Fold-Over Postcard on eBay
1951 CJ-3A Compressor Post Card on eBay