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Ran when parked.
“1947 Jeep Willys for sale. Needs restoring. It ran when parked, but needs gear replaced in transmission. Collectors or if you just like jeeps come look at this one. It’s a 4×4. If interested call Buster @ 918-304-7189.”
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4334656283.html
No pics provided. Maybe there some value here?
“its in boxes original hard top included v6 model for parts or project NO TITLE”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4900
“1958 JEEP KAISER WILLY’S PANEL DELIVERY TRUCK !MAKE AN OFFER!
HAS A CHEVY 283 ENGINE”
1950 photo of the Centre D’Art CJ-2A. This is a snapshot from the US Information Service video shown below.
Note how much more complex the art looks in this photo than in the video. This is DeWitt Peters with his Centre D’Art CJ-2A. http://www.haitipolicy.org/Vernisage.htm?PHPSESSID=
In 1943, WWII conscientious objector and artist American DeWitt Peters chose to go to Haiti to teach English. After a year, he wrote to the Haiti’s Ministry of Education and suggested he could do more for Haiti by establishing a school of painting. Using some of his own money, along with US State Department and Haitian funds, he helped launch the LE CENTRE D’ART. The goal of the center was to encourage the development of Haiti artists and folk art.
Image is from Life Magazine circa 1947. This looks different from the other photos. It is possible the jeep was repainted regularly.
To help advertise the Center’s work, Dewitt Peters used his jeep as a rolling mural. As you can imagine, this color jeep must have been quite a sight motoring around Port-au-Prince. Dewitt also used the jeep to deliver art supplies to rural painters. The video below from the United States Information Service shows his jeep from timestamps 5:17 to about 8:00. Too bad it isn’t in color.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Mr1USFY3mY
Many publications credit DeWitt for launching a renaissance in Haitian folk art, however some historians question his overall impact. However, one thing he might have launched is the Tap Tap Buses and Taxis, whose outsides are highly colorful and continue to shuffle riders to this day. Unfortunately, the Centre’ d’Art’s building was completely demolished in the Haitiian Earthquake.
Here are a few links of interest:
Charles spotted this unusual photographic story essay by Reinfried Marass that features a child and a couple of different jeeps.
http://www.reinfriedmarass.com/war-child-labor-photo-essay-visual-storytelling-photography
UPDATE: Was on eBay.
Here’s a different version of a menu that was also used at the Benjamin Franklin Hotel.
“Menu – The Benjamin Franklin Hotel, Garden Terrace, Philadelphia, PA. August 19, 1944. Cover of the menu is “Bridging a new Guinea River”, painted by James Sessions for Willys-Overland Motors, Builders of the Mighty “Jeep”. VG+ condition. A little corner or edge wear, corner crease at upper right, a few small check marks inside. I use a poor/fair/good/very good/excellent/mint grading system and grade very conservatively (see my feedback). This does NOT necessarily correspond to the generic Ebay grading system that we are forced to use. Shipping is $2.50 in the U.S.”
There must be an interesting story here.
“JEEP CAR “BABY BUMPS” & COWBOY MEN PULL HORSE DECAL TRAILER! 1950s VINTAGE PHOTO! 3.5″ x 6″ VINTAGE snapshot photo in excellent condition.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
It works.
“Vintage coin operated jeep. Originally $.05 but has been changed to $.25 works! $800 Obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed on eBay
I think this same jeep was for sale back in 2012. The only difference that I see is the lack of MVPA text on the driver’s side.
“This 1953 M38A1 original custom jeep that has been fully restored, includes canvas soft top, military green, 4wd, & it is great condition. Original engine (just rebuilt), added a fuel pump, everything works – all lights, horn/siren, blinkers, windshield wipers, seat belts, etc.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** WAS $16,800.
Looks in good shape.
“1962 Green Willy’s Jeep. Restoration 10 years ago. Flathead Engine, all original. Please call phone for best contact.”
