Monthly Archives: February 2014

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1956 DJ-3A San Diego, CA **SOLD** (sort of)

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $4000. 

“This jeep has been stored in the garage for 40 years
from 1973 and is still there.
It ran when it was stored and needed some work done at that time.
It was never moved or started and no attempts were made to do any repairs since 1973
It was one of these projects my father never got to finish”

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1948 CJ-2A Colorado City, CO **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $2500.

(01/06/2014) Does not run.

“I want to trade my willys jeep for a dirt bike or two. Jeep has after market straight 6 (currently not running) call or text for more info”

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Ed Wilson’s Jeeps

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You may remember Ed Wilson’s father’s Egypt photos from yesterday. Well, Ed’s got a couple jeeps himself (a 1962 CJ-5 and a 1947 CJ-2A). Both have an unusual story.

Ed reports from Canada, “This is my first jeep that I got almost 20 years ago and have still not completed a restoration. Long story… but when I was buying it I was in the owners home looking at original photos in an album. I was very focused on the purchase and pictures, but then realized that I was in a room surrounded by gold records on the wall! It turns out, I was sitting on Bryan Adams bed in his bedroom of his family’s house. I ended up having a long talk with his mom and step dad.”

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Here is the picture of my jeep with Bryan Adams step dad and his wife…not Bryan Adams mom the day of purchase. Note the winch.

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This is after some use.

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Now it’s ready for some work.

Ed’s second jeep is a 1947 CJ-2A. He writes, “My 47 cj2a has an interesting story as well. I purchased it from a guy that worked all his life in his dad’s jeep dealership. He has had a jeepster all his driving life and you can find a picture of it and his story in the link below. It is also a Kelowna jeep. His dad was named “Mr. Jeep” by Willys. You can learn more about “Mr. Jeep” by reading this story about “Mr. Jeep’s” first Jeepster (that he still owns):

http://web.uvic.ca/~lwoolard/a3/kamloops-vccc-site03/featured-articles-national-1950WillysJeepster.html

 
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Women Riding in Jeeps

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Charles forwarded these two photos of women in jeeps.

Actress and singer Marlene Dietrich can be seen in the first photo:

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The second photo shows Ruth Cowan, a reporter during WWII.

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1944 Christmas Card with Santa in a Jeep

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This fun card was spotted on Etsy, but is no longer available for sale.

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1942 Bubble Gum Jeep Card on eBay

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Marc found this rare card.

“USA Combat Units (R166) card. Nice condition example of an very desirable card from a popular and VERY tough series. Sharp corners, and NO CREASES!!!! This would be an excellent example for a “R” type set or an upgrade for almost any R166 set!!! I believe that the photos accurately show the card’s condition. A very nice example of a card from a popular and difficult-to-complete set. This card is a solid example and would be great for one who loves cards. The winning bidder is certain to be happy with their purchase!!! Ready for submission to PSA for a very high grade!!!”

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1943 Photo of the Ford GPA Production Line on eBay

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I think this is the first photo of the GPA production line that I’ve seen.

“1943 Press Photo Sea Jeep production fro the Army in Dearborn Michigan”

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1944 “Back the Attack” Envelope by Goff **SOLD**

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UPDATE: I just picked this one up for $12.95 on eBay tonight. This is part of a series of “Back The Attack” Envelopes with different images.  I’m still trying to determine what Goff’s full name was.

During WWII there were 8 different Public War Loan Drives. For the third War Loan Drive, or War Bond Drive, the Treasury department selected the theme “Back the Attack — Buy War Bonds.” The goal of the bond drive was to raise fifteen billion dollars.

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This sold on eBay in January 2014 for $50.

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1948 Photo of Canadian Jeep Getting Loaded on eBay

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Why do they load the jeep with people in it?

“1948 Press Photo Canadian jeep being loaded at Pearl Harbor”

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1952 CJ-3A Bark River, Mi $9500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $9500

(01/27/2012) This looks good.

“52 willys jeep
Completely Restored to original condition
Also has canvas top and doors brand new also
this is not a fiberglass body. it is a completely new metal tub
Posting for my grandpa
asking 9500** reasonable offers considered**
Call 906 786- five- five- two- two”

http://up.craigslist.org/cto/3742319827.html