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Desert Foxes Jeep Club Patch on eBay

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Currently priced at $149.99, it looks like a club jacket patch. According to the California 4-Wheel Drive Association’s history page, the Desert Foxes formed out of long reach prior to April of 1959. The club was one of the charter members of the Association.

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“Original Desert Foxes Jeep Club Member Embroidered Patch Iron-On Sew-On 7 1/2”. Condition is “Used”.”

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Willys-Overland Inscribed Lighter on eBay

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This is priced at $750. This has a late 1940s-early 1950s Willys-Overland logo along with the cursive inscription of Liz Hunnicutt. I tried to matched Liz Hunnicutt with Willys, but I didn’t have any luck with Google searches.

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“Rare Zippo Lighter Willys-Overland Automotive Advertising 1937/1950
Pat. 2032695
The Insert is a 2517191
Good Condition with Good Snap
Inscribed Willys-Overland On One Side
Inscribed Liz Hunnicutt on The Other
VERY RARE LIGHTER – ESPECIALLY INSCRIBED WITH LADY’S NAME (POSSIBLE WAR TIME)”

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1950 Sunset Fishing Line and Twine Contest Ad

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on ebay.

(07/07/2020) In May of 1950, Fishing Line and Twine sponsored a contest that is described in the Field and Stream ad below . The grand prize consisted of a Willys-Overland Station Wagon, Trailorboat, Harris Trailer, 7 1/2 h.p. Marting outward motor, My Buddy tackle box, Hodgman wader, Montague rod, Ocean City reel, set of Voo Doo Lures, and a spool of Sunset fishing line.

To win the contest, a person simply had to write down their favorite fishing ‘tall tale’ in 150 words or less and send to the Sunset Line and Twine, located in San Francisco. There were 22 weeks of weekly prizes and then the five top prizes.

“1950 Print Ad Sunset Fishing Line Willys Overland Station Wagon Contest”

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6 FC-170s Mount Airy, MD **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Still Available. Most of these sold.

Christopher shared this ad. The condition of the FCs vary.

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“Six (6) Forward Control (FC) 170 Jeeps for parts. There is a lot going on here and a lot of parts. Four (4) of the Jeeps are parts Jeeps.

1.The one in first photo has Warn automatic hubs, an old power angle Meyers snow blade, a Jayhawk dump, a Koenig winch and dual PTO unit. It has a dealer added power brake system. The master cylinder has been rebuilt with a brass sleeve by White Post Restoration. It has not run for 2 years. Some of these parts are not installed. I think I have a title for this one. Will have to hunt for it.

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4 Vintage NOS Mounted Desert Dogs Canada **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

These are never-used 15″ x 30″ solid-letter Desert Dog tires. They come mounted on 8″x15″ white-spoke rims that appear in good shape, too.

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Valentine Welder & Mfg Co. Lightweight Jeep Prototype Photos

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Nick Oxander found and shared these photos on Facebook. It appears this lightweight prototype was manufactured by the Valentine Welder & Manufacturing Company; yet, this same vehicle has been credited in other places, such as Hemmings and on eWillys, as the KEL Kaiser extra-light jeep. Anyone have an insight into this conundrum?

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Marx Nellybelle Jeep with Pat, Dale and Bullet w/ Box on eBay

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I don’t know what this is worth, but they have some good pics of this rarely seen Nellybelle Marx jeep and box. The eBay seller is asking $750.

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“Marx NellyBelle Willys Jeep ( car Truck) with Pat, Dale and Bullet. This listing is for a really nice condition Willys NellyBelle Metal Jeep with the Original Box. Also included is Pat Brady, Dale Evans , Bullet the Dog and one Hammer.”

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2004 “Corveep” Build

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Here’s a unique build that married a wrecked 2004 Corvette with a free 1968 Jeepster Commando. The builder calls it a “Corveep”. There’s a series of pics that document some of the challenges involved in marrying the two vehicles, including lengthening the Commando body.

http://bobpelikan.com/?p=54#more-54

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1951 CJ-3A Lincolnton, NC $17,000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $15,000.

Mark spotted this nice 3A with a governor and a rear PTO unit.

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/lincolnton51951-willys/7244625485.html

“Restored 1951 cj3a Willys jeep new paint and tires and wheels added recently has a factory pto 3rd owner has older top jeep looks new drives great”

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1970 Jeep Wagoneer Abbeville, SC $12,500

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Mark spotted this solid (especially for South Carolina) looking Jeep Wagoneer. I’m not sure about the price (haven’t followed these prices).

https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/d/due-west-classic-jeep-wagoneer-1970/7242936569.html

“4WD automatic 350 v8. 64,565 original mileage. 1970 was the last year that Kaiser owned Jeep. This is a true classic. Driven daily and runs great! Original upholstery in good condition. Chrome in good condition.”

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