Monthly Archives: January 2013

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1948 Photo of Jeep Display in Florida

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UPDATE: Mark pointed out that the wagon at the far right of the photo looks like a shorty. After several agreements, I did some research and found the ad below.  The ‘wagon’ on the right is actually a ‘Station Sedan’ model while the one on the left is the ‘Station Wagon’ model.  The Station Sedan had the added benefit of being “more maneuverable and easier to park”.  The ad doesn’t make it look short, but the picture below sure does.  I have confirmed the wheelbases were the same (see comments).

The  State Archives of Florida at Florida Memory, http://floridamemory.com/items/show/53295 has this great photo created by Spottswood Studio of the Family of Jeeps.

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Here’s a 1949 brochure that discusses the differences between a Station Sedan and a Station Wagon.  Note how the styling on the right matches the styling on the ‘Sedan’ in the top of the ad. I found this for sale at the Jumping Frog site.

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1943 Photo of Half Track Jeep towing Skiers **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

How cool is this photo!

“For sale is a photo of a prototype tracked snow Jeep taken near Prado, Colorado in April, 1943. It was undergoing testing at the time but apparently never made it into the field. It has skis on the front for steering with the steering wheel. (This method is an early version of the rope tow.) The photo is an 8 x 10 in size and is an enlargement of the original 4 x 5 factory photo made about 25 years ago. Seller will call the photo original since it was made from the original negative although it was made later on. Good luck with your bidding”

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1970s Jeepcycle Brochure

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Ever heard of these? I’ve seen jeeps on two wheels, but not with only two wheels.

View all the information on ebay

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Willys MB Belt Buckle From the VMVC in Australia

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Justin spotted this belt buckle for sale by the Victorian Military Vehicle Corps out of Australia.  Here’s what he had to say.

I knew as soon as I received my Jeep Belt buckle, I had to share my experience with the readers of Ewillys. After a quick google search, I found an awesome way to carry my crazy Jeep addiction with me everyday. An MB grill belt buckle!

After digging a little deeper I found an email from the link. I emailed the gentleman and shortly got a response. He (Mitch) said he only has a small quantity left (35) and he was located in Australia. Mitch promptly shipped the buckle and sent an invoice on PayPal. I paid $40 for it shipped to my door and only took a week.

It turns out I did more than just buy a buckle. I am signed up with a great group or “association” of WWII Jeep enthusiasts called WW2 Jeeps NSW. These folks are die hard Jeep fans like us who post a great e-newsletter monthly. The information in the letter is priceless and they have other memorabilia for sale as well. And like I said, Mitch treated the customer service very well!

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MB Model Jeep with Antitank Gun on eBay

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This looks pretty good apart.

“THIS IS A RARE VINTAGE U.S. ARMY JEEP MODEL KIT, 2 KITS IN 1, ARMY 1/4-TON LIAISON CAR AND U.S. ARMY ANTITANK 37m.m. field gun. THE FIRST AND ORIGINAL MODELS OF U.S. ARMY JEEP AND ANTITANK GUN. THESE ARE WOODEN AND CARDBOARD DIE CUT AND READY TO BE PUT TOGETHER. THEY ARE MADE BY ACE MODEL SHOP IN PASADENA, CALIFORNIA.”

View all the information on eBay

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Willys MA Model Box on eBay

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This is a rare box that looks most like a Willys MA, but I don’t think the parts will make a jeep.

“Igot this box in a garage sale and I am not sure if the items inside the box are from that model kit so I am selling more the box that the items (ofcourse I will send all show in pictures) expecting that some one will have use for them but my price is more for the box.

Box is original and old and it shows wear due to time and storage, will be a nice + for any one who collect this king of items. Thanks for looking!”

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Handicraft Army Jeep Model **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

The seller notes this has never been opened.

“THIS IS A RARE VINTAGE ARMY JEEP MODEL KIT, IT IS CARDBOARD CUT OUT.IT IS MADE BY HANDI-KRAFT COMPANY IN PHILADELPHIA,PA. IT IS SEALED AND NEVER OPENED.”

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Flatfender Hot Rod Jeep XXL on eBay

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Either XXL or XXXL T-shirts with an old school hot rod flattie on it.

“AMC Jeep freek
Let’s head for the boonies
XXL – XXXL
Vintage 70’s Style T-Shirt”

View all the information on eBay

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1949 Truck Las Vegas, NV **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

This looks good.

“1949 Willys Overland Pickup 4×4 custom paint and interior, wood bed, GM 231ci w/200R Transmission. This is a must see collector’s truck!”

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1965 CJ-5 Reading, PA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000

Steve spotted this unusual CJ-5. Is that a raccoon hanging from the mirror?

“This is 1965 CJ-3 new paint ,new floor ,motor and transmission in great condition 4×4 work perfect clean title”

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