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2 1948 AL-Toy Jeepsters on eBay

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One is priced at $3000.  The other is priced at $3500. Neither is flawless. Both are aluminum cast AL-Toys for Willys Overland Execs and Dealers.

A) View the information on the $3000 AL-Toy Jeepster

B) View the information on the $3499 Al-Toy Jeepster

 
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Johnny West Camping Set on eBay

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I’ve never seen one of these and know nothing of the history, but looks pretty rare.

View all the images (lots) on eBay

 
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1948 Constabulary Police Force Toy Jeep on eBay

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I’ve not run across one of these Military Police / Germany Tin toy jeeps.  Here are some additional photos of constabulary jeeps.

“Arnold J2600 Willys Jeep. made in US-Zone Germany 1948”

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Bodnar

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FC-170 Wind-up Toy on eBay

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Here’s a cool FC toy.

“This listing is for a used vintage Bandai Japan 1950’s – 1960’s Jeep FC-170 tin Friction toy stake truck in very good condition. Jeep produced the FC-170 from 1957 to 1964 / 1965 and I would expect this toy was also produced somewhere in that time period. It has 2 small dents in the cab roof which are visible in certain lighting conditions but not very noticeable otherwise. It is about 7 1/2 inches long by about 3 1/4 inches high at the top of the cab. It has a front wheel drive working friction motor. The paint finish is very good. I don’t see anything broken or missing and no rust. I don’t see any cracks in the plastic windshield. Looks like a bit of dust in the interior section. It has an opening rear gate and is overall a very nice example of a hard to find Jeep toy. I do not have the original box.

This came from an estate sale which featured 1950’s / 1960’s toys. I don’t know it’s entire history ( smoking, pets, etc.) and it is offered as is being a 50 year old used toy.”

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Ford GP Model in Box on eBay

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Here’s a neat old Model.

“U.S.ARMY FORD GP 1/4 TON JEEP W/FIGURES MINT IN BOX RARE 1/32 KIT-MAX”

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Unusual Toy at Weaverville, NC **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was up for auction.

Buz spotted this unusual toy.  The auction takes place Saturday and Sunday.  I’m not sure which day the jeep will be up for auction.

 
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2 Nellybelle Toy Jeeps and More **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
You can see these Ideal toys at the CJ-3B Page.

 
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Tonka Toy Jeep with Wrecker and Plow on eBay

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This is missing the fake light on the hood, but otherwise appears in fair shape.

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Dinky Tow Truck Toy **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** WAS on eBay.

According to the CJ-3B Page, the Dinky Tow Truck, called a Jeep De Depannage, was based on the French Hotchkiss M201 and sold in France through 1971.  In the case of the toy below, the rubber ‘rope’ that held the tow hook has perished and has been replaced with string.”

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1963 CJ-5 Toy Wrecker from Hubley Toys on eBay

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I can’t if the body is metal or not.  It appears in good shape and isn’t a bad price.

” 1963 Jeep Wrecker made by Hubley toys. The jeep is in very nice condition. A few scratches in the passenger rear corner. The original box is intact, but worn.”

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Creep in a Jeep Sticker from Topps Chewing Gum

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

This chewing gum card picturing a crazy hopped up Jeepster was part of the 1980 Topps Chewing Gum Weird Willys Sicker #24: CREEP IN A JEEP.

 
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AL-Toy CJ-2A **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This looks in ok condition.  According to Glenn, the CJ-2A is the most common of the Al-Toys.  The others are much more rare.

 
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Uni-Pet Assorted Toy Jeeps from Japan on eBay

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Here’s an unusual set of toys.  I have no idea what the value is.

“Wind-up Jeeps, all are new condition, all are wind-ups and all work good, all are about 3″ long, all made in japan, includes very nice display box (m-881)”

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1971 Battlefield Playset on eBay

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There are several jeeps included in this unusual toy set.

“YOU ARE BIDDING ON A VINTAGE RARE 1971 MARX “BATTLEGROUND” PLAYSET #4757 THE SET APPEARS TO BE COMPLETE WITH TANKS, JEEPS, ARTILLERY, GIs, GERMANS AND TERRAIN MAT. 1 TANK IS MISSING GUN TURRET (PHOTO). OVERALL, REALLY NICE VINTAGE PLAYSET WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND ORIGINAL BOX.SEE PHOTOS FOR DETAILS.”

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Toy Jeep with Civil Defense Sticker Baltimore, MD $30

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I could be wrong, but I don’t think this came with the Civil Defense sticker originally?

“circa 1940’s Willys Civil Defense jeep. $30. Serious inquiries only. No third party buyers. Cash only. Call 410-378-2922 and leave a message for Pete. I will return your call as quickly as possible.”

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/atq/3154279719.html

 
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Pedal Car Collection (2 Jeeps) Eureka, MO

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Here are some neat pedal cars.

“I AM SELLING MY PEDAL CAR COLLECTION I HAVE A TOTAL OF 10 RIDING TOYS. I WILL SELL THE WHOLE COLLECTION OR INDIVIDUALLY. CALL WITH QUESTIONS OR TEXT 314-719-6351

VINTAGE JEEP METAL JUNGLE EXPLORER $110
NEW REPRODUCTION METAL JEEP WILLYS ARMY JEEP $700

NEW 1932 FORD POLICE CAR – $210
VINTAGE MERCEDS 280 SEL – $120
VINTAGE RED AIR KNIGHT PEDAL PLANE $400
1930’S 1940’S KEYSTONE CHILDREN’S RIDING TRAIN – $350
SADFACE FIRE TRUCK WITH LADDERS AND BELL $200
60’S JOHN DEERE METAL TRACTOR $300
METAL TONY STEWART NASCAR PEDAL CAR $225″

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/clt/3140943811.html

 
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Remote Control Jeep from 1952

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This ad was featured in a 1952 Modern Mechanix Magazine advertisement.  It advertises a remote control jeep that “goes forward . . reverse . . left . . right.  It’s called a “electra-JEEP”.

http://blog.modernmechanix.com/amazing-values/

 
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A.M.L Tin Jeep in Portugal on eBay

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I don’t remember seeing one of these.  Ann spotted this tonight.

“This auction is for a Vintage A.M.L. (Portugal) Tin JEEP in MINT Condition. This was recently found in the old warehouses in Portugal., made of tin . Measures almost 9 inches long, 5 inches tall.”

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Toy Surrey with Box Cambridge, IL

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UPDATE: Was an in-person-auction.

Here’s a toy surrey jeep that includes the original box.

“July 15th
COLLECTORS HALL
135 West Center Street
Cambridge, IL”

 
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Toy Jeep w/trailer Bloomington, IN In Person Auction July 10th

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Not in the best shape, but cleaned up this could be a neat little toy.

“TUESDAY JULY 10TH 5:30pm. Preview 4:30
5351 W. Woodyard Road
Bloomington, In”

http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=1493605&kwd=jeep&zip=99301&category=0

 
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2 Jeep Toys in Kalispell

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Blaine was visiting Kalispell, Montana, this week and spotted these two toys at an antique store.  I believe they are still for sale.

Leave a comment below or email me if you are interested in them and I’ll get the info from Blaine.

You can read more about the Excelo Japanese Circus Jeep (the jeep on the left) at willysjeep.com.

 

 

 
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The Story of the Jeepy Pedal Car

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Even contacted me from Norway with a nice bit of history about the Jeepy Pedal Car.  Thanks Even!

He writes, “As world war 2 came to a close a Norwegian engineer name Sigurd W. Ødegaard was looking for products he could produce in his mecanical workshop.  One day during the summer of 1945 he was watching a military parade with a lot of jeeps when he got the idea to produce a small version of a jeep as a pedal car. A year later he produced his first pedal car, manufacturing them from 1946 until 1952.  During this time his company made about 3000 units of this popular car .  I was told they cost almost 100$ back then.

These small Jeeps are popular among collectors here in Norway and since Sigurd made them very solid there are still some around.  The car is 1/3 scale from the GPW and  are all steel with air filled wheels.

I have also heard that Sigurd W. Ødegaard was educated in the US  and worked for Mack International Motor Company. At some point he travelled to the US to start production of this pedalcar over there, but returned to Norway after failing to get production going because the Korean War made it complicated to get enough steel for the pedal cars.”

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Marx Surrey Jeep Langhorne, PA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $376

Steve spotted this one.

“For sale is a Louis Marx&co. Surrey Jeep battery operated with remote control. In great condition with original box(a bit beat up).”

 
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Play Jeep at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield, Illinois

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If you visit the Illinois State Museum in Springfield, Illinois, and have kids, make sure to stop by the Mary Ann MacLean Play Museum in the basement of the building.  Here’s a pic of it form the State Journal-Register and a story, too.