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This 1940s card seems appropriate for today. Looks a lot like a Slat Grille MB.
Steve found this unusual article about a soldier that lost his jeep and trailer. As punishment, his pay was docked by the cost of the jeep. Here’s a link to the original article.
But, not everyone played by the book. Here’s a story Steve found about a soldier who wasn’t going to put up with following the rules. It was copied and posted here: http://www.ww2f.com/topic/18434-paris-soldiers-vs-combat-soldiers/
A Soldier Strips the Romance out of Life at War
Post #188 Note:- Gen. J.C.H.Lee was known to Combat GIs as
J***S C****T Himself!! Not affectionately!!
A few days after I made the above post I recalled an incident
I was involved in Paris that showed the real difference between
their life and it’s absurdity that the Army allowed to exist.
A man in our unit was located by the Red Cross so that he
could be returned home as one of his brothers was KIA and
another lost his right arm and since the family was a farming
family he was needed more there than in the ETO.
This unpublished Life Magazine photo was published by this site in 2010. During the liberation of Paris, German soldiers remained in the city, occasionally acting as snipers. In this photo, a French family seeks shelter next to a jeep form a sniper.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/25/liberation-of-paris-photo_n_694625.html
I don’t know if all the parts are there or not.
“Ez Craft model J111 with box. Beautiful red, white and blue box with model parts loose but several not punched.”
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Marc spotted a 1962 photo of Queen Elizabeth on a CJ-3B inspecting troops in India with President Nehru. This press photo is currently available on eBay.
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(From 2012) Mitch forwarded this scanned photograph. It shows either Queen Elizabeth (or Princess Elizabeth) in a nicely modifiedMB/GPW. I’ve looked for other photographs of this jeep, but haven’t found any. I also have yet to discover what book this came from. If anyone could supply that information, it would be helpful! Here’s one of her in a more conventional WWII jeep.
Marc spotted this unusual photo of a CJ-6 on rails.
UPDATE: Was $12,500. **Status Unknown**
Nice looking CJ-3B.
“1957 Willy’s CJ3B Jeep
4 cyl, 3 Speed, 4X4.
Real attention getter people stop me whenever i take it out.
Less than 1,500 miles on rebuilt engine.
5 new tires and tubes.
New shocks, muffler, tail pipe, new upolstery,
runs quiet and cruises with no shakes or rattles.
just inspected.
comes with perfect working electric snow plow.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9000.
Nicely updated custom truck.
“350 Motor W/cam and Headers
Automatic transmission
Rack and pinion steering
12 Bolt rear end
Custom all wood interior
Custom bed, bumper and running boards
Pictures were taken this week, but the date and time are set wrong on the camera.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,949.
Good looking FC.
“Body off frame restoration.
Rebuilt engine and drive train.
Fresh Red and White Paint interior and exterior.
New handcrafted shiny wood sideboards and bed.
New upholstery and foam.
New glass .
New tires and shocks.
Always stored inside.
Your 4WD for go in the snow this winter. Great parade vehicle. Load the family in the back.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.
This is worth a closer look.
“1948 Willys CJ2A Jeep, L138 Flat Head 4 Cylinder, 3 Speed Transmission, Twin Stick Transfer Case. New Tires.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900
(01/29/2013) “’52 Military Jeep, M38, 4×4 (can really climb a hill), new tires, runs, flat head engine. Nearly ALL original makeup. Camo paint. Must sell. We are selling this toy ONLY because we have to. Needs to gone ASAP. The price of $3,900 is good for only two weeks. Price goes up after that..may not need to sell it. Serious callers only, please. Also have other sporting equipment for sell.”
Has dual tanks.
“In need of little introduction, this iconic Jeep is an original 1948 WW2 model with excellent body and engine. The paint is overall good with some signs of use although, importantly, there is no rust or other bodywork damage. It comes with a new good condition roof and doors comfortable seats and a rear bench, This impressive workhorse is ready for your next fun day, or just the pure thrill of driving one of the most recognized vehicles in the world.”
http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/cto/4754343956.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
Runs and drives. May be worth a look.
“1943 Ford GPW / F-Script Jeep.
Used on ranch for the past 50+ years. Starts, runs, drives. Can be used for ranching, stump pulling or hunting. Not a Parade Queen, but a hundred smiles to the gallon. Twin Stick Xfer case, 4×4 works. 4 cyl. Go Devil motor. 3 Spd. manual shift. No title, bill of sale only. Cash on the barrel preferred, no trades please.
Includes extra hood, wind-shield insert, (needs glass) and a couple of old army rims. Recent rebuilt starter, front brakes, and carb. Speedo, Oil PSI & Engine Temp gauges work. 10 Gallon fuel tank under driver’s seat. Converted to 12v. It’s a blast out on the trails. Too many projects in the barn”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Might have engine trouble.
“1959 Willys CJ-6 Jeep. 4 cylinder, 4 wheel drive. Repairs that have been done in the last year or so include a brand new clutch, radiator, seat, leaf springs, shocks, u-joints, fuel pump, exhaust system, and much more. I have done a tremendous amount of work to this jeep. Just recently it developed a noise in the engine. The engine runs but misses and I’m not sure what the noise is. I have no time to make any more repairs. I have owned this jeep for over ten years and it has always operated fine. We have maintained it very well. This would be a good opportunity for someone who knows jeeps to make the repairs and own a rare model jeep.”
UPDATE: Still Available. Pics now available.
(08/24/2014) “1952 CJ3A WILLY’S JEEP
ORANGE IN COLOR
BRAND NEW TIRES
PTO RAMSEY PTO WINCH
AGE AND BEAUTY COMBINED.. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS ONE!”
http://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/4755252349.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Lots of changes to this flattie.
“LOOKING TO STEAL A 1949 WILLYS? HERE YA GO!—ALL NEW RUNNING-GEAR, Less Than 100 miles on original #s 134 c.i. Flat-Head Motor, All NEW Parts in Rebuilt T90 3-speed trans. T-300 Transfer Case,(PTO not included in sale) & DANA 30 Front (Brand New Discs, Rotors, Calipers, Master Cylinder, & 3.54 Gears Complete, Bearings, Seals, Lines w/ Saginaw Str. Box,) Rear is All-New AMC20 corp. Complete! Both Axles have been Custom-Cut & Turned, ReCentered 3rd Members for Absolute In-Line to T-Case, 28 spline Hardened 1” Axle-Shafts. Custom Lengthened Drive-Shafts Front Has Spindles Cut for Zero Caster & Camber Geometry to 8”of Hard Lift. New 12volt Electric System, Lights, Horn, Wiper, Brake Lights, Gauges, High-Beams, are New and Work Well. Battery and Alt. Charge Excellent! NEW 31×10.5 T/A’s on Factory 8″ JEEP Wagon Wheels, Fresh Paint (ARMY O.D.) Padded Roll-Bar, Auto-Meter Tach & Gauges. This Willys Starts, Idles, Runs, Drives, Rides, & Stops GREAT. SAFE For Street, SORRY, I Have No Tops For This Willys. A Couple Years & Thousands Invested, NEEDS LITTLE TO FINISH—Body Good & Solid, Have Clear Title. ”
UPDATE: Was $800. **SOLD**
Runs.
“1977 mail jeep. Rebuilt transmission, plenty of new parts.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700
Listed as a 1954, it may be a CJ-2A based on the windshield.
“1954 Jeep Willy’s with plow. Power angle plow (6′). Jeep frame need work, no brakes, lights, etc. I have someone interested in jeep without plow, willing to sell plow separately. Asking $500.00 for plow alone. Jeep and plow was used to plow private drive for last 18 years.”
It’s a parts jeep that may have potential.
“I have for sale a CJ2A. Bill of sale only. This has the original drivetrain but does not run. Motor is stuck. Trans and tcase shift. I do have another motor that is unstuck that I could add in for the right deal. The body is in good shape for the year. It is not perfect but is solid compared to most that you find. Frame is solid as well. The frame does roll well.”
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/4754732207.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $250.
Jake’s got this half cab for sale.
“hi there, i have a willys jeep cj2a cj3a mb hard top half cab for sale today.
asking 250 but i am open to offers and or trades.
thanks for looking, have a great day.”
UPDATE: Was $16,500. **SOLD**
(10/02/2014) Jeep looks good. Not sure if price includes the trailer or not.
“43 Willy’s Military Jeep. This jeep has been rebuilt like new (or better). New top, military wheels, rifle scabbard w/a M-1 grand (fake, not real), no rust or bondo. I also have trailer. I have won several awards, 2 years in a row, BEST MILITARY vehicle in the Albany Veterans day Parade. Call for complete details of rebuild. Completed 3 years ago, about 400 miles on vehicle.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000
(09/10/2014) Needs some additional parts of some kind.
“Runs good, drives good, current reg. Lots of new parts…..more needed. Possible trade+cash
for 650 Dual Sport MC, ?????”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/4754885912.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(10/17/2014) Looks solid.
“1950 Jeep CJ-3A Flat Fender
includes top
L134 4-cylinder
The Jeep was restored 18 years ago. It runs and drives good (for a 1950 CJ-3A). Good to go as is, or could be restored again if so desired.”
http://dubuque.craigslist.org/cto/4717510812.html
The June/July 1956 issue of Willys News shared a photo of this mini jeep from Dana Motors in North Sacramento, California.
UPDATE: This post originally featured the press photo at the bottom. Adding to the information, I discovered an article from the May 1956 issue of Willys News discussing how the buffalo were more patiently herded by jeeps than by horses.
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According to this 1951 press release, this jeep was used to round up twelve buffalo. They were shipped to Chicago for an international livestock exhibition. The watermark kind of obscures the jeep.
“You are bidding on an original press photo of Jeep Beside Buffalo in Custer State Park South Dakota. Photo has newspaper marks & waving right edge Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 11/27/1951.”
