This Milwaukee Sentinel ad from May 25, 1947, filled an entire page. Part of the ‘Jeep is a Working Girl’ ad campaign Willys Overland published different versions of the ad in magazines as well. This ad also promoted a 1947 Jeep Caravan tour that included demonstrations of eleven pieces of equipment.
Monthly Archives: February 2015
1959 Maverick Wagon Lucerne Valley, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000
(12/06/2014) Looks well done.
“1959 Willys Maverick Wagon Restormod
This is a true 2 wheel drive Maverick with 581 ser. no. and is #699 off assembly line in 1959.
Chevy S.B. 383 stroker motor
Art car 4sp. auto trans
Currie 9in ford with posi
4 wheel disc brakes
Rackand pinion power steering
Fat Man mustang II front end with tubular A arms
TBI fuel injection
Ididit steering column
Lokar shifter and parking brake
New torque thrust wheels with t/a radials
35 gal stainless fuel tank
2″ Receiver hitch
New 4 core radiator
All hoses
Lots of Billet on motor
Block Hugger headers
Has AC, heater, AC needs compressor
White face gauges
Electronic speedo
Custom one off visor
Decent paint, nice chrome
Wagon was built in the 1990s
Have complete book of receipts on build over 30k spent to build
Wagon is a daily driver and gets 15 mile per gallon.”
1946 Article on Love Hydraulic Lift
This August 21, 1946, article from the Toledo Blade introduces the Love Hydraulic Lift.
Jeeps @ Fort Eustis in Virginia
The United States Transportation Museum in Virginia has a few jeeps. With a 50,000 square-foot building and four outdoor parks there’s plenty of space for vehicles of all types. I’m sure some of you have been here?
Photos of United Nations Jeeps
1940 Photo of Ford Pygmy on eBay
That’s a great early photo!
“WWII Ford Pygmy Pilot Vehicle during Test at Camp Holabird Jeep Orig Press Photo”
1943 Photo of a Jeep Convoy on the Burma Road
That’s the most solid portion of the Burma Road I’ve ever seen.
“WWII Convoy of U.S. Jeeps on Narrow Supply Road to Burma Original Press Photo”
1950 Wagon Ford City, PA $20,000
It is plush inside!
“1950 Willys Panel Truck. Must II frontend w/disc brake, 9″ Ford Rear. Blue Print 383 stroker 430HP, 700 R4 transmission. Heat & Air, and more. . . $20K/BO.”
1951 M-38 Denver, CO **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
No title, but appears to have value.
“1951 M38 complete, runs, needs restoration.
No title, will need builders title.”