This “America’s Most Versatile Farm Tool” newspaper-like advertising piece (though printed on a heavier weight material than newsprint) is marked 484A250, which may mean it was published in April of 1948.
This “America’s Most Versatile Farm Tool” newspaper-like advertising piece (though printed on a heavier weight material than newsprint) is marked 484A250, which may mean it was published in April of 1948.
It would be really neat if someone has one of these vehicles.
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“MY FRIEND BOUGHT OUT AN OLD WILLY’S DEALER MANY YEARS AGO–IT WAS CALLED “BIG ED’S” IN SHEBOYGAN, WI. THESE ARE SOME OF THE ORIGINAL TAGS THAT WERE HUNG ON THE WILLY’S JEEPS FOR SALE. THESE ARE KIND OF COOL FOR THE COLLECTOR. THERE IS A 46, 50, 46, 47, 41″
This image appeared in the July 31, 1951, issue of the Wilmington Daily Journal. It shows a soldier checking US Army markings on the jeeps so he can determine from whom they were captured.
This LARC-15 was the first amphibious vehicle to cross Lake Michigan. It’s a pretty good accomplishment given the number of wrecks of larger vessels (estimates put the number of ship wrecked ships in Lake Michigan at approximately 1500).
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“1960 Press Photo Jeep unloads from United States Army LARC-15 amphibious vehicle. This is an original press photo. Amphibians – United States. A jeep unloads a rubber rolling liquid transporter off the ramp of a LARC-15, the Army’s newest amphibian which was produced by the Ingersol-Kalamazoo Division of Borg-Warner Corporation in conjunction with the United States Army Transportation Research Command. The LARC crossed Lake Michigan June 22 and became the first wheeled amphibian in history to accomplish such a voyage.Photo measures 10.25 x 8inches. Photo is dated 6-24-1960.
This auction takes place THURSDAY October 15 in Uniontown, Ohio.
https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3478739.html
“1948 Willys Jeepster, motor is of an original style and may be correct for the car, paint is adequate and seats and top are good, body and frame are solid, it is said to run and drive – 1988 Jaguar, 2000 Mercedes Benz and 1948 Willys Jeepster have all been stored in climate controlled building.”
This auction takes place Saturday October 17 in Hebron, Ohio.
https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3472549.html
“1947 Willys Jeep, CJ-2A Ser. #90924 in excellent condition has New soft top in box (black);”
It’s listed at a 1947, but has some 3A parts on it. Auction is Saturday October 10, 2020.
Tom spotted this CJ-2A that has been partially M-38-itized. It’s more Korea-erized than WWII-ized.
https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/milton-1947-willys-jeep/7197764537.html
“1947 WW2 replica , good condition rare PTO winch”
This is most likely a CJ-2A. It is being sold for parts. I’m not sure what hardtop this has. The auction occurs Saturday October 10 in Mitchell, Indiana.
This M-38 looks a little rough; not sure how much value is here.. The auction is Saturday September 26 in Sanford, NC.
Rear door lacks a window.
https://reno.craigslist.org/pts/d/tahoma-willys-hardtop-cj3b-hardtop-only/7199435632.html
“Full hardtop off CJ3B. Koenig all steel.
All windows intact except rear door.
Very straight…
Needs clean up, paint and felt in window runner channels.
Pictures are of top prior to removal.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $9000
(08/19/2019) Lots of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3118820321520314/
“1953 Willys Reproduction, $9,000 Custom Rock Crawler, it’s got it all – too many extras to list! 37” tires, bead locks, air lockers, 4.3 V-6 injected, 4-speed automatic transmission, split transfer case, on-board air compressor, Warn winch, 6-point roll cage, racing seats, CB, custom top with doors. This monster will go anywhere except on the highway; tow bar tows great. Licensed Classic Street Legal.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/21/2020) No engine installed, but includes a 289. This may also have a PTO.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/154507855998454/
“1943 ford willys jeep needs work comes with a 289HO from 1965 and a era correct jeep motor.”
No Updates Wednesday. Updates Resume Thursday morning.
I’ve had this brochure for years, but never got around to scanning it until now. It’s form 473A250, which might mean it was published in March of 1947. This brochure folds out horizontally with four panes.
These next two images show how the entire brochure folds out, front and back.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This poster includes a jeep driven by soldiers looking as if they’d just driven from the Italian movie version of M*A*S*H. Given M*A*S*H was released the year before in 1970, maybe that wasn’t a coincidence?
As noted at IMDB, “A girl is drafted due to a misunderstanding and this gives her the occasion to check on her boy-friend, whom she believes to be a womanizer.”
“Original poster measures approximately 140 x 200 cm (78″x55″), in conditions as in the photo.”
These two photos show various aspects of Mighty Mite testing.
1) The first photo was taken in March of 1953 and shows a soldier escaping injury from an overturned Mighty Mite.
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“1953 Press Photo Captain CN Raper, “Mighty Mite” test run accident, Quantico, VA. This is an original press photo. Trucks – United States (Mighty Mite – Jeep type). Quantico, Virginia. At a demonstration today of the new “Mighty Mite” jeep, described as truck, utility, 1/4 ton, 4×4, the sandbag load shifted while the jeep was on an inclined bank, the vehicle overturned, but the driver, Captain C.N. Raper of Clearwater, Florida, was uninjured. Photo measures 9.25 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 3-20-1953.”
2) The second photo was taken in May of 1953 and shows another might might (3 units later than the first one pictured above), successfully navigating the Potomac.
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“1953 Press Photo Mighty Mite truck water test, Marine base, Quantico, Virginia. This is an original press photo. Trucks – United States (Mighty Mite). The “Mighty Mite,” modern version of the World War II jeep, splashes through the Potomac river at the Quantico, Virginia, Marine base on water tests. Kept afloat by four inflated tubes, the “Mite” is propelled by the oversized serration on the tire treads. It was developed by the Marines for delivery by airlift to terrain not accessible to combat vehicles. Photo measures 9.5 x 7.75 inches. Photo is dated 5-20-1953.”
This ad appeared in the May 1950 issue of Outdoor Life.
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“Outdoor Life 5/1950. Original magazine page. NOTE: You are buying a magazine page, a piece of paper. Sheet size given is approximate. [8 1/2 x 11″+/-]. Two page ads noted. Occasional small edge splits not affecting image or type may be present.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.
This looks ready for some offload driving.
“V-6 Buick Engine with Overdrive Power Take Off Winch with 3,000 feet Air Craft Cable”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/17/2020) Nice looking restoration. It has a few cool extras (Hickey winch and ventilating windshield). My only quibble is that I wish the rear dually fenders were rounded rather than angled.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/212781319951957/
“Complete frame off restoration, Advanced adapters chain clutch, dual master cylinder breaks, PTO, Twin stick, complete original style canvas custom top, original paint color, rate ventilated windshield Everything on this jeep has been redone. Did I mention it was a Dually? Only 500 miles since compete rebuild. Rare Hickey side winder winch with remote and original controller,”
Rare Scrambler project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/614052375918784
“Jeep CJ8 Scrambler roller project. No motor no trans or no transfer case.Was 6cyl manual trans. What is included in the price : Front an rear diffs Good Body great frame with oem hood , windshield frame ( no glass) tailgate ,front fenders,front bumper , dash ( with wiring harness) and complete grill. Two newer( YJ) full hard doors, after market 20 gallon fuel tank. Good title and AL registration. Wheels an tires hold air but are basically shot. No seats no steering column”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4250.
(03/12/2020) This shows that the DJ-3A windshield for the Koenig hardtop also will fit the Meyer CJ-5 hardtop (in this case it’s a CJ-5 half-top). To me this adds weight to my theory that the Koenig hardtop used on DJ-3As should fit CJ-5s. This jeep also has a DJ-3A body (cut side type) and grille, at the very least.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1036078080196174/
“1946 Jeep Willy.
A project my husband realized he has no time for. It runs and he does drive it around once in awhile.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $5800.
Price dropped to $5800. Year changed to 1950. It lacks drain holes and a tailgate, so either this is an aftermarket body (fiberglass?) or its had work.
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/11/2020) Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/361422851516247/
“NO emails and my phone has NO texting. Not running for some years now.”
Mark shared this brief look at the Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles over the years (there were several others, including this 2011 wiener food truck). Of course, during the late 1950s, the company built a dog mobile atop an FC chassis. Perhaps, most surprising, is the latest version, one I hadn’t seen (I won’t ruin the surprise).
https://www.windingroad.com/articles/lists/list-oscar-mayer-wienermobiles-throughout-history/#1