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As reported in this post, in 1962 the Tonka company launched the jeep models many of us owned as kids (and some of us still own as adults). It didn’t take long for Tonka to introduce specialized packaging as well. The August 1962 issue of Playthings Magazine highlighted three different Dispatcher Tonka Toys, with Hatari-themed boxes, that were for sale in the lobby of movie theaters while Hatari played in theatres.
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The article appeared on this page:
Each photo (photos front and back, so 4 photos total) is 4.25″ wide. The glasses are just under 4.25″ wide.
Unable to travel much this year, I’ve had a little extra cash to investigate the odder eBay finds. These Roy Rogers photos are a good example of that type of purchase. I’ve learned that if you see something on eBay that has been with a seller a while, put it on your watchlist. Sometimes the seller will respond with a discount offer. In this case, I countered with an even lower offer, explaining that I didn’t collect Roy Rogers stuff and only wanted the images for the one jeep image. That seemed to work, as the seller accepted my counteroffer.
My eyes failed me … I never did get the image to look really 3D. I also didn’t want to disconnect the glasses from the photos.
Once delivered I was surprised by two things. First, the 3D viewer was much smaller than expected, but then I realized, duh, they are for kids. For me to view the image wasn’t all that easy through the tiny glasses (4.25 inches from end to end). It also didn’t help that my eyes (I’ll be 55 on Friday) are a little too old; I needed to wear glasses when looking through viewer at the focal length required, but that whole thing became awkward and I never could get the full 3D effect.
All three items were still connected as they originally were. Above them is an 8.5″ piece of paper to give a sense of size.
The second thing that surprised me that the glasses were still attached to the two images and the two images were still attached to each other, meaning these images and viewer had never been used. All three items still folded up into a neat little, compact package.
I just don’t know how stuff like this has survived more than 50 years!
Steve shared this Corgi toy listed on Craigslist. The photo makes is look a little larger than it actually is. These are pretty small.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/tag/d/huntingdon-valley-corgi-forward-control/7121538665.html
“For sale is a vintage 1960’s Corgi Forward Control 470 Jeep FC-150 Die Cast Car. Measures 3.50” long.”
UPDATE: This was on eBay in March.
(03/19/2020) I’ve never seen one of these. The seller has a variety of jeep-related toys and Willys stuff for sale. The seller also has a variety of toys hanging in his shop.
“Cardboard boxcar USA Army Jeep Little General PUSH l car, circa 1960s, made by the General Box Company in Illinois.
VERY RARE. NOT MANY SURVIVE.
$90.00 OR BEST OFFER”
Unclear how much work is need to complete this project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/553941262203881/
“Project vehicle. 2 passenger mini Jeep. New Fiberglass body steel frame. 10 hp Tecumseh electric start motor. Forward and reverse transmission.lights windshield side and rearview mirrors aluminum dash with gauges 22x11x8” front and rear wheels aluminum front and rear bumpers.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $150. (The nicer one sold, was priced at $250).
(10/02/2019) Cox jeep for sale that needs some work.
“Played with condition,
engine still turns over (pull start)with a pop..
Seats there,but needs ta be glued,
Extra tank,tires wore down,but basically all there . check the pics..
Xtras..NOS Front Tires and Spindles,Drag link, Rear Axle,Rims.
Worth 50 fer the front NOS alone on epay..if ya can find em.
Thanx fer lookin'”
A vintage ad for them:
This image shows a young girl and her Sherwood Lightening peddle jeep. I found what I think are images of a good example of this model (seen at bottom).
According to one site, this Sherwood Lightning Express pedal jeep was produced from 1947-1950 . Sherwood later became Hamilton.
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“5” x 3.5” in good condition.”
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These images of a Sherwood Lightening peddle jeep came from this site:
These were built as pedal cars, but optionally included a 6 volt motor upgrade. Some of these were also adapted for kids amusement rides. You can learn more at the CJ-3 page: https://cj3b.info/Toys/RidingToysJuniorPro.html . Not many have come up for sale, so the value is hard to ascertain.
“This is a 1947-57 junior pro products 6 volt electric jeep. JPP used to build carnival rides and then built these as pedal cars and later on optioned them with 6v power. Very rare jeep. Not a lot of info on these and not very many like this one were sold. This one came from a cushman dealership in Altoona PA. It had never been sold and was still being stored since the 50s. I’m offering it up for sale for $1200 OBO. The motor still works in forward and reverse. The tires have flat spots on them and it’s missing the v-belt for the motor and the hood. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. Thanks the price is shipped within the United States.”
UPDATE: SOLD. Joe in Mesa snagged this one.
This Oglesby model is missing the trailer and the windshield. The front bumper is broke as well. But, it’s only $29.99 (with $15 shipping) or less with the Make Offer option. Bidding ends at 4:19PST today.
“Vintage 1950’s Oglesby Cast Aluminum Willy’s Jeep . Condition is Used. Shipping priority need a little dusting has bumper damage on the corners missing windshield has paint loss hub caps little loose but can be fix it rolls great sold as is”
Roger spotted this unusual toy with an etched-in jeep grille.
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“You’re getting the vintage wood folk art toy shown. 5″ red jeep. Nice overall condition”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $375.
Ed shared this link for this nice looking Hamilton Air Force Pedal Jeep.
“1950’s vintage Hamilton U.S. Air Force Military Jeep Pedal Car. This pedal car is mostly original from what I can tell and in amazing condition. It is fully functional and turning and pedaling work great. Asking $375 or best offer. Can deliver on base.”
Looks in better shape than many I’ve seen.
https://southbend.craigslist.org/clt/d/nappanee-1950s-oglesby-red-cast/7083343894.html
“1950’s Oglesby Red Cast Aluminum Willy’s Jeep.
Made in Peru, IN.
All original paint and tires.
Condition is used but very nice.
Jeep measure approximately 10.5 ” in length.
Also includes Oglesby Red cast aluminum Trailer.
Very rare to find these together.
Trailer measures 8.5″ in length.
Overall both pieces in very nice condition.”
The price of the paper ad from a Janney’s Toys catalog(?) seems crazy to me, but the ad is a neat bit of info if you own one of these two jeep toys.
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Roger Martin spotted this unusual pedal jeep. It’s got very distinctive fenders. I don’t recognize it and don’t see it on Derek’s CJ-3B pedal jeep pages.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/185960546095961/
“Early 50s steel jeep pedal car ready for your restoration. Body is straight”
Steve spotted this set. On ebay (example here), this stuff seems to be priced higher than the asking price of this set. I don’t know much about these prices, but maybe it’s a good price?
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/tag/d/lincoln-park-ww-ii-british-jeep-and/7065286087.html
Roger Martin spotted this one. The seller will accept offers. This one has been painted and it is missing a wheel.
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“VINTAGE WEST CRAFT (AL-TOY) WILLYS JEEP HEAVY CAST ALUMINUM TOY TRUCK. One wheel is missing, and there isnt a steering wheel either.”
Here’s an Al-toy for $200. Roger Martin spotted it.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/197074141416305
“Vintage west craft Willys Jeep aluminum toy”
Fine price for a Marx jeep that’s been repainted.
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/tag/d/delanco-vintage-jeep-willies-metal-by/7060139532.html
“Good condition painted black and gray”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
For only $2.99 you could have had Gumby, Pokey, their jeep and playmates back in 1966, at least according to this page from the Ward’s Christmas catalog Maury spotted. Someone is selling this page of the catalog for $15 (yikes).
Or for a lot more, you can have an original set in very good condition, plus a few extra figures for only $350!
Or, for $79, you can have a slightly used set from eBay.
Roger spotted this Marx jeep. Has this one been painted or did some of the Marx jeeps coming in multi colors like this?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/459577364684931/
“Metal toy Jeep and trailer made by Willy’s in the 1950’s.”
A few days ago while looking at Facebook in the Massachusetts area, this model jeep caught my eye. It was just different enough to cause me to look closer at it and, at 21″ long, I could tell it was an unusually large model. Even better, it was a very reasonable price. I contacted the seller, but, unfortunately, she was unwilling to ship it (I shed lots of tears!!). Since Ted Jordan lives in the area, I contacted him, but unsurprisingly, he had already had his eye on it. His daughter finally picked it up the other day and, thanks to Ted, we have some great detail pics of it.
According to Ted, “After closer inspection this thing is a beast weighing in at 18lbs and 21″ long and 9 1/2″ tall. Its super cool and I would have to say home made by somebody. Just doesn’t look like something you’d find at a store, very well built but also a little crude in some ways. The guy is also pretty neat; he’s molded to sit in an upright position and, although Im not sure if he was made at the time of the Jeep, he seems to fit with the size and overall look of the piece. Jeep seems to be a mix of wood and metal fenders, windshield frame, underside, and most of the small parts as well being metal.
I’ve taken the some of the pics with a few more common Jeeps (Tonka,Marx,and the small JH Millstein Glass candy container Jeep) to show the crazy size comparison. I’d love it if you could post some pics of this Jeep and see if any of the other guys have any info on this thing or anyone has ever seen one like it.”
This auction just expired yesterday ($24 starting bid). This is one case where the box may be better than the toy itself. I can’t imagine there are many of these boxes left.
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“DATES TO THE LATE 1940s or early 1950’s.
BEAUTIFUL RARE LITTLE 4″ TOY PLASTIC JEEP ,MOLDED IN CAMO COLORED SWIRL PLASTIC AND IN THE SUPER RARE ORIGINAL BOX WHICH SHOWS SOME WEAR AND A BIT WARPED BUT DISPLAYS WELL WITH THE TOY AND IS A VERY HARD BOX TO FIND!”
There’s a few jeeps in the collection. There are 44 vehicles, so the price doesn’t seem all that bad.
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/tag/d/oak-creek-vintage-toy-truck-and-car-lot/7005359849.html
“$349 for all or make offer for individual cars/trucks………..
Vintage Nylint Jumbo Dump Truck (yellow)
Vintage Tonka Jeep (Robin Egg Blue)
Tonka 768 Dump Truck (yellow)
Vintage Tonka Tonka Mighty 4×4 #14 (black)
Vintage Tonka Turbo Diesel Cement Truck (yellow)
Vintage Tonka Turbo Diesel Crane (yellow)
Vintage Tonka Turbo Diesel Crane (yellow)
Vintage Tonka Car Hauler (red/yellow)
Vintage Tonka Rescue Van (with 1 nurse figure)
Vintage Tonka Toys 1950’s Red and Green Dump Truck
Tonka Jeep Dune Buggy (yellow/orange)
Tonka Army Jeep (olive drab)
Tonka Mini Purple Jeep Beach Buggy
Tonka Jeep Wagoneer Rescue Ambulance (white and orange)
Vintage Structo Auto Haul (yellow and red)
Vintage Buddy L ARMY Electric Search Light Unit truck
Vintage Tonka Aerial Ladder MFD Fire Engine Truck No. 5 1950″s
Vintage Tonka Medium size Pick-up Truck 4×4 – yellow and orange 7.5”
Vintage Tonka Medium size Pick-up Dump Truck – yellow 7.5”
Vintage Tonka Medium size Dump Truck – yellow 7.5”
Tonka 4×4 Pick-up with winch – yellow and black with orange flames 13”
Vintage Structo Cement Truck – orange 9” 1970’s
Vintage Nylint T-24 Crane (No bucket)
Vintage Tonka Car Hauler Motor Transport (light yellow)
Vintage Tonka Motor Transport Trailer (light yellow)
Vintage Tonka VW Beetle Bug (Red)
Vintage Tonka VW Beetle Bug (Turquoise)
Tonka Mud Runner 4×4 truck – Blue with red and yellow stipes’
Vintage Tonka road Grader with Tonka sticker on front (1970’s)
Vintage Tonka Road Grader
Vintage Tonka T-6 Bulldozer 1970’s
Vintage Tonka Dump Truck – yellow (1970’s)
Vintage Tonka Farms Truck – Mint Green
Vintage Nylint Dump Truck (yellow) 1960’s
Vintage Nylint Michigan Crane – (yellow) 1960’s
Vintage Tonka Semi Cab – (yellow)
Tonka Bulldozer with backhoe – (yellow)
Vintage Tonka mini Rescue Vehicle Set”
Maury and I thought this jeep bank was interesting. It is a Willys-Motors-parts-department-themed wagon that is listed as a ‘1953’. It was sold on eBay and now documented at WorthPoint. Anyone seen others of these?
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/liberty-classics-1953-jeep-willys-491185253
