Monthly Archives: October 2014

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1948 CJ-2A Scottsdale, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500

(01/28/2014) It looks like this CJ-2A has a WWII body of some type.

“Willy’s Army Jeep. Runs great. Good condition … new tires and top. Towing bar.”

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1953 M-38A1 Various Places **SCAM**

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There are multiple ads across the country for a 1953 M-38A1 for only $3000. This too-good-to-be-true offer is made using a gmail address that is also selling other vehicles across the country. It looks like a scammer to me.

Here’s the ad:
“Army Jeep Very good body, converted to 12 v new reduction starter, c00ntact: monicamiller107@gmail.com”

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/4726388007.html

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other related links:
http://killeen.craigslist.org/atq/4727138596.html
http://tucson.craigslist.org/atq/4727158497.html
http://lexington.craigslist.org/fuo/4708073021.html
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/atq/4710184308.html
https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/fuo/4716270278.html

 
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Mosquito Control Purchases Willys

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At the time of this photo the American Mosquito Control Association owned more than 3000 jeeps, making it one of the biggest jeep customers.

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WWII National Memorial Depicts a Jeep

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Tim visited the WWII National Memorial in Washington, DC, recently and discovered it included a relief sculpture of a jeep.

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Clyde Beatty’s Safari Wagon

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This article from the May 1955 issue of Willys News shares the story of Clyde Beatty and his ‘Safari Car’. You can learn all about the famous Clyde Beatty on Wikipedia.

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1955-05-willys-news-clyde-beatty-safari-car-pg5-2Clyde Beatty also purchased a special car from Willys in 1951:

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Top Off Road Trails in America by State

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PartCatalog.com’s Clint Henderson recently surveyed over 1,100 off road clubs and off road enthusiasts across the country.   His goal was to create a resource for weekend off-roaders showcasing the very best off roading destinations within and near their home state.  He asked two simple questions…

Where do you live?
What are the Top 5 Off Road destinations in your area?

You can see the answers here: http://www.partcatalog.com/blog/2014-top-off-road-trails-in-america/

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FOUND: 1951 M-38 From Spokane, Washington

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UPDATE: GOOD NEWS!! The jeep named Runt was found! You might remember that this jeep was stolen October 8, 2014. Here’s an update on the story from the Spokesman-Review:

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2014/oct/09/doug-clark-familys-ad-leads-to-stolen-63-year-old/

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Photo of Kids at Marshall Field Toy Fair

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UPDATE: **SOLD*** Was on eBay

What a great photo!

“original press photo of New York Working Wood Guns & Jeeps at Marshall Field Toy Fair. Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 11/20/1942.”

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1947 Photo of Armored Jeep in Indochina on eBay

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That does not look like a good place to be.

“French soldiers in a jeep patrol a Hanoi Street in Indochina on this 7 x 10 Associated Press photo, dated January 29th 1947, with original news caption printed on front”

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Photo of Soldiers Gathered Around Jeep on eBay

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That looks like quite the radio in the back.

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