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Las Brisas Parkway or Traveller Wagon

August 22, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features • TAGS: , , .
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This undated postcard is for sale on eBay. Note the wagon in the right lower corner. At first I thought that was a Parkway Conversion, but given the setup on the truck behind the wagon (the bend seats) I think this could be a Traveller. I’d have to guess this photo was taken in the early 1960s. It’s only photo I know of that shows a wagon at the Las Brisas Resort in Mexico.

The fact the wagon isn’t quite pink, kind of more purplish, might mean it didn’t belong to the resort, but just ferried visitors to/from it. Hertz Rentals did a similar thing by renting blue colored surrey-looking DJ-3As to visitors (see bottom of post).

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Back of card:

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Hertz Rental Jeeps in Mexico:

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DJ-3A Galas & Frank M. Brandstetter

July 24, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Books, Features • TAGS: .
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I recently ordered a biography called Brandy: Our Man in Acapulco as part of some research into DJs at the Las Brisas Resort in Acapulco. I was surprised to see the cover included a color photo, one I’ve never seen, of nine DJ-5 surrey/galas in Las Brisas. There’s an entire chapter on Las Brisas, so I’m hoping for some good research information.

I’ve only gone through the book briefly, but the book credits Brandsetter with taking over Las Brisas in 1959 and turning it into the world’s top resort by 1972. They also claim Frank instituted the resort’s no tipping policy, but that policy was actually implemented by founder Juan March and existed for more than a year before Brandsetter entered the picture as evidenced in a Feb. 28, 1958 Milwaukee Sentinel article. There is an entire chapter devoted to Brandy and Las Brisas, so hopefully there will be some interesting tidbits and research vectors.

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Article from 1958:

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1959 DJ-3A Gala/Surry? San Luis Obispo, CA **SOLD**

March 16, 2016 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A • TAGS: .
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.

(03/01/2016) No pics provided.

“59 Gala Surrey 2wd Willys Jeep limited editionDJ-3A
a little over 1000 Surrey Gala Packages were produced, until 1965, 3 SPEED
has 24,000 original miles
has been stored for over 10years indoors and will need 160.00 gas tank and fresh fluids to get running properly
The willys has custom tan safari exterior and interior, have all soft window covers and soft panels.”

 
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1962 DJ-3A Surrey Fort Lauderdale, FL**SOLD**

March 6, 2016 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A • TAGS: , , .
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. $14,999.

Most of the pics are more of these ‘models’ rather than jeep.

“This showroom-fresh Willy’s Beach Car was the center piece of Johnson Jeep & Willy’s in Riverside, California, for many years. The speedometer shows 200 miles since it has been restored.

From the looks of the restoration, it was done by the Jeep Company many years ago, probably in the seventies.
It needed a new parking break cable when I bought it. I’ve installed “Quick Steer” that has made this a joy to drive with 1 finger.

These DJ 3A Willy’s are impossible to find in this condition. From the paperwork, this vehicle looks to have been a Las Brisas hotel Willy’s (Acapulco). I believe that Elvis Presley once owned a Willy’s just like this one, in coral and pink. He certainly drove one in a few of his movies I have seen.

The jeep is missing the top, but I have a re-manufactured original top-style frame for it. And I have located the material and fringe for the Surrey top. This will be the new steward’s job.

The Willy’s stops, starts and rides as it should.
Books and records from the seventies are yours if you are the buyer.
It definitely has some scratches and patina on it. Come see it if you’d like.”

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Year? DJ-3A Surrey Chico, CA **Status Unknown**

February 18, 2016 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A • TAGS: .
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UPDATE: Was $10,000. **Status Unknown**

(11/29/2015) Listed as a 1956, this very well could have been a Surrey, but not in 1956. For example, note the footman loops on the fenders.

“eep is a one of 1100 made it is called a surrey gala willys jeep dj-3a 2wd 3speed it is a 1959 we just got it running after being stored indoors for 13years the jeep is a safari color with the canopy and seats to match the engine does run well just some clean up new fluids and here and theres that are being done unless I sell at moment you can research these jeeps upon the name and the rarity of the 2wd it was shipped from Hawaii from the resorts they were used on vacations for people to drive as rentals or transport clients”

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1961? DJ-3A Surrey Angels Camp, CA **SOLD**

February 11, 2016 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A • TAGS: .
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.

Looks like this is missing the front bumper and the front frame rails have twisted slightly. Based on the serial number I’d say this is a 1960 (56337 17492)  if I am not mistaken.

“1961 surrey jeep original paint #s matching 1100 made I have original rims runs great and drives good . currently non op no rust have clear title there is not vary many of this left. ”

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Rare DJ-5 Yellow Surrey

December 25, 2015 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A, DJ-5 & DJ-6, Features, Old Images Jeeping, Old News Articles • TAGS: .
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UPDATE: Originally published 12/13/2011

Bruce provided this research on Surreys and found a picture of this very rare Surrey. Of the DJ-5 Surrey he writes, Only 30 were built on what looks like the dj platform.  It looks to be 2wd using the full ‘JEEP’ wheel cover, rear spare, steps, 60/40 seats up front & rear seat, daffodil yellow & white interior & candy striped yellow & white top w/fringe.

According to the Saskkatoon Star Phoenix June 17 1968: “For many years a familiar  sight south of the border particularly at southern hotels & resorts, the ‘Jeep’ Surrey has been introduced to Canada, Kaiser Jeep of Canada Limited, Windsor, Ont has produced 30 for a special program.  Painted daffodil yellow & white interior, its chief characteristic is a  yellow & white candy striped fringe top.  It can also be outfitted w/fully-enclosing convertible top for winter motoring.”


 
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1961 DJ-3A Surrey Riverside, CA **SOLD**

November 20, 2015 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A • TAGS: , , .
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500

(10/11/2015) The DJ guys report this is a solid Surrey.

“Older restoration by previous owners.
No top, bows or hardware.
Minor mechanicals needed.
Sitting 10+ years.
Current non-op.
Runs, drives, everything works.
Very clean and complete body.
Minor scrapes and scratches.
Price is firm, see to appreciate, don’t waste my time and yours.”

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1961 Photo of Blue Surrey and Colin??

August 15, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images • TAGS: .
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Colin swears this isn’t him, but that surrey looks suspiciously similar to his. In his defense, I will say I’ve never seen him wear that red outfit to any FC Roundups, though it would match his Jeepster’s color. (see his Jeepster and Surrey here)

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Postcard of DJ-3A Surrey Pulling a Matching Trailer

July 15, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, DJ-3A, Features, Postcards • TAGS: , .
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This Winter Park Surrey postcard doesn’t pop on eBay very often. It shows a DJ-3A Surrey pulling a matching trailer in Winter Park, Florida.

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Here’s another view of the same combo:

 

 
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Hamilton Surrey Pedal Jeep

May 21, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, toys • TAGS: .
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UPDATE: This was on eBay. Looks like the ad was pulled.

This looks in reasonably good shape.

“This is a vintage 1950s pink jeep pedal car reminiscent of the Elvis jeep in Blue Hawaii. My guess is that this piece is rare. It is 41 inches long and 29 inches tall. There is some minor surface rust in a few places and some minor wear to the paint. The top needs to be cleaned and there are a couple either splits or little holes at the corners but not bad at all. It’s really an amazing piece. I would rather not ship but you can make arrangements to ship it or pick it up, whatever you prefer.”

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1966 Anchors Gray Line Tours Postcard on eBay

May 21, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images • TAGS: .
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This surrey seems to have brought the photographer to his knees. Or, maybe it was the woman sitting on the hood (Get off that hood woman!).

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1963 DJ-3A Surrey Coshocton, OH **SOLD**

May 18, 2015 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A • TAGS: , , .
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UPDATE: **SOLD* on eBay.

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“Offered for sale is our 1963 Willys Jeep Surrey. This car was restored in our automotive restoration shop CASCO Automotive Restorations, a division of Classic Auto Supply Co., in Coshocton Ohio in 2004 and shortly thereafter transported to the Florida Keys where it has been since then. The odometer shows 37,600 miles. I do not believe this to be correct. The Serial Number is 5633722482.
For more information about the Jeep Surreys (called the Gala when first introduced) and the history and restoration of this Surrey please visit the nice article done by Old Cars Weekly magazine which can be found at Old Cars Weekly, Car of the week. older posts until you get to May 1, 2013.

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1962 DJ-3A Gala? Ad **SOLD**

May 15, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, DJ-3A, Features • TAGS: .
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Seth found this rare ad. The Gala rented for $6 a day. Looks to be actually a surrey.

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1960 DJ-3A Surrey **SOLD**

May 7, 2015 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A • TAGS: , , .
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was auctioned.

Paul spotted this auction. The estimated price is $40,000 – $55,000. The VIN is 56337 18385.

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1960(?) Porcelaine Nassau Surrey Jeep Model on eBay

April 19, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Models • TAGS: .
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Can’t be too many of these around? This one is located in France. I suspect this is newer than 1960.

There’s another version of the 1960 Nassau Surrey for sale on Amazon and mentioned on the CJ-3B Page (scroll down to Newer Toys).

“Très beau modèle en porcelaine, en 3 dimensions, à l’échelle 1/200 environ (24 mm de long, 11 mm de large et 14 mm de hauteur)”

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1959 DJ-3A Surrey Miami, FL $25,995

April 6, 2015 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A • TAGS: , .
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It’s a little rough for the asking price. Listed as a 1956, it is actually a 1959 based on the serial number 5633716301. It only has 11,000 miles.

http://inventory.dezercollection.com/1956-willys-surrey-resort-car-11k-actual-miles-c-41.htm

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1970 Article About the Las Brisas Hotel

April 4, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles • TAGS: .
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In 1970 the Montreal Gazette published a story from Acapulco, Mexico, about the Las Brisas Hotel and its pink and white jeeps.

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1949 CJ-3A Anchorage, AK Make Offer

March 28, 2015 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: , , .
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Wow. While it looks like a Surrey, it’s definitely a 3A.

“make offer, willing to trade for newer truck.”

http://anchorage.craigslist.org/atq/4951959983.html

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1961 Photo of a DJ-3A Surrey on eBay

January 22, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images • TAGS: .
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It’s marked July 1961.

“Original Vintage Color Snapshot Photo Man w/ Pink circa 1960 Willys Jeep Surrey Gala dated 1961 Size is 3.5×5″ inches.”

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1960 DJ-3A Surrey Butler, PA **SOLD**

June 25, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A • TAGS: , .
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UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $6000.

Craig shared this link. I saw this jeep in person in Butler last year. Very well built jeep from what I saw.

“1960 WILLYS JEEP SURREY SHOW CAR DJ3A
V6 CHEVROLET ENGINE WITH AUTO TRANS.
MINT CONDITION
ORIGIONAL ALL STEEL RUST FREE BODY FROM CALIFORNIA.”

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1962 DJ-3A Surrey East Lafayette, IN **SOLD**

May 7, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A • TAGS: , , .
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UPDATE: **SOLD** for $7300. Was on eBay

Needs a little work, but looks in good shape.

“Willys is missing surrey top canvas, but I have material and complete frame is attached. Restored in 1997 but has minor surface rust in various areas. Carbeurator on vehicle is not the original and linkage is not complete for rebuilt carb. I have original carb in box.Have not found the original oil bath air cleaner, but might still have it. Fuel filter bowl is not functional and is not connected. Might need distributor, is running rough. Less than 19000 original miles with good compression.Tires have less than 1000 miles on them.”

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Hamilton Surrey Pedal Jeep Bakersfield, CA **SOLD**

March 22, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, toys • TAGS: .
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200.

Looks pretty original to me, but I haven’t seen many of these.

“Pedal Car; Hamilton, Princess Jeep, Canopy used needs restored”

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DJ-3A Surrey Postcard

March 3, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A, Postcards • TAGS: .
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Looks like a beautiful place to stop and enjoy the view.

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1960 Hawaii Surrey Postcard ‘Holo Holo Kaa’ **SOLD**

January 28, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Postcards, Women & Jeeps • TAGS: .
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UPDATE: Sold on eBay for $3.65.

Here’s a great vintage postcard on eBay.

“Pink Jeep at Waikiki. This auction is for a nice divided postcard showing A Pretty Girl and Pink Jeep, Honolulu, Hawaii – Wonderful 1960 dated card – Published by well known Mike Roberts #C7639”

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