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1950 Wagon/Tender Grand Rapids, MI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $25,900.

(03/12/2017) Cool build. It’s by far the nicest “Tender” build I’ve seen.

 

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For most of us the classic car world is about standing out with some attitude, and it doesn’t get more custom or unique than this. After all a 1950 Willys Jeep Pickup is already going to draw a crowd, but when it has been fully custom built with a new V8, overdrive transmission, upgraded suspension, custom interior, A/C, and much more, then you will always be the coolest custom everywhere you go.

The handsome, upright body says Jeep as loudly as any CJ, and it’s a familiar face the world over. But this icon is also instantly recognizable as a fully built classic. After all, a rare unibody pickup with an extended cab is a cool sight. Plus, it’s the purple and beige gives this nearly 70-year-old steel a healthy dose of modern luster and shine. The gloss does a great job of highlighting all the ribbed details that came in the panel stamping (they were originally for strength, but now just increase the cool factor.) The old and new world styles blend on the brightwork where the grille, trim, and bumpers combine nicely with the 15-inch Boyds alloy wheels and bright exhaust tips. Plus, the rear bed has both form and function with the color-matched tonneau, marine-grade carpet underneath, and bright LED taillights. In total, you can tell someone spent extra time and effort creating this cool Willys.

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1961 Wagon Afton, MN $2750

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This has a ‘woody’ feel to it. Most likely it covers the rust.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/d/afton-1961-willys-wagon/6896004594.html

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“1961 Willys Woody Wagon. Runs, new front brakes, front wheel bearings & seals. 226 Hurricane flathead 6 runs, 4 WD works great. 3 speed manual, hi-low t-case. Front floors rusted out, otherwise solid. Moving and downsizing. Hate to see it go. Clear title.”

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1946 CJ-2A Phoenix, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,500.

Nice looking wagon.

“Restored 1946 Jeep Overland Wagon. Original owners manual. Restored. 4 cylinder L 84 – little devil engine. New tires. No rust. New upholstery. Mainly used for parades. 12 v electrical.”

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1951 Wagon Auburn, CA $12,000

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Has some minor mods.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/rvs/d/auburn-1951-willys-wagon-stock-great/6888742951.html

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“U dont see these in this condition very often.
Runs well-Looks awesome & 99% stock
Orig fhead 4cyl
Orig style old school heater
Very straight and clean
Newer carb
Newer electronic ignition distributor
Newer carpet and reupholstered seats
Newer brake system incl new master cyl and wheel cyl and shoes all around. Stops very well.
Tires look well.
Seats look new and are old style.
Steering is nice and tight too
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1961 Wagon Belmont, CA $29,000

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Dan shared this nice looking, rebuilt wagon.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/6891269935.html

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“Frame off restoration:
1961 Willys Station Wagon
1970 350 Corvette Motor, Completely Rebuilt. Approx. 400 H.P.  Late Model 3-Speed Jeep Transmission. Two Wheel Drive.
Ford Econo-line Straight Axle with All New Disc Brakes.
Narrow Dana 44 Rear- 355 Posi.
Brand New Springs & Shocks.
New Brake Booster with Corvette Master Cylinder.
New 3 Core Aluminum Radiator.
Brand New Battery.
Brand new Cooper Tires. Fronts- P205-75R15 Weld Wheels. Rears- 275-75R15 Corvette Rally Wheels. Continue reading

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1958 Brochure of 4 Wagons … Kaiser Foil Contest

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UPDATE: Mike found a much better image of the back of this brochure on Facebook. 

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Original Post from Aug 2013: This is one of the stranger brochures I’ve come across. It’s part of Kaiser Foil’s 1st Annual Barbecue contest. The brochure is 28 pages. This one sold on eBay.

“Original color catalog , 7 x 6.5 , 28 pages . Covers and pages have bending at the corner , also all pages are stained and wrinkled at the corner . This brochure is filled will barbecue hints and many recipes showing various products . The rear cover shows a Jeep Station Wagon which was an award in the Kaiser Aluminum Championship . The covers of this catalog are made from aluminum .”

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1948 Willys Overland ‘City and City’ Ad Campaign

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UPDATE: The City and City campaign was introduced to dealers in the January 1948 issue of Willys-Overland Sales News (page 10).

Originally published in 2013, this updated post includes better images (though a few still need better images) along with the dates of publishing (at least the ones I’ve found so far). This campaign appears to have been limited to 1948. There are thirteen ads in all. They appeared in the Saturday Evening Post, Colliers, and Life Magazine (and likely other places).

1) The “A Hit in Boston and Buenos Aires” ad was published in the February 07, 1948, issue of the Saturday Evening Post, page 108.

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2) The “At Home in Portland and Paris” ad was published in the March 06, 1948, issue of the Saturday Evening Post, page 115. It was also published in Colliers Magazine, January 24, 1948, page 58.

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3) The “Hailed in Minneapolis and Mexico” ad was published in the March 20, 1948, issue of Collier’s Weekly, page 68.

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4) The “It’s the Same In San Francisco and Stockholm” ad was published in the April 10, 1948, issue of the Saturday Evening Post, page 111.

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