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1944 Article on the Burma Jeep Trains

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The article shares information on why the GI’s had to use jeeps on the tracks and the dangers they faced. The photo is from a later newspaper.

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January 31, 1945, in the Evening Sun, Baltimore, Maryland.

From the Tucson Daily Citizen, October 23, 1944:

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1944 Photo Angelo Tempesta Sleeping on Jeep on eBay

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This photo shows jeep driver Angelo Temesta sleeping on the hood of his jeep.

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“For sale is an Original WW2 US Army Press Photograph of a named Solider Sleeping on Jeep Willys in St. Lo France, dated July, 1944. Measures 5″ x 7″. There is wear and a creases in the middle. Other edge wear and minor creases. Please see all photos.”

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1952 Willys Signage Brochure

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This rare 1952 brochure highlights the signage available for dealers and includes an order brochure. What you’ll notice is that there’s no reference to ‘jeep’ anywhere (unlike the 1946 brochure) and demonstrates Willys-Overland’s efforts to reduce the ‘jeep’ branding within the company.

You’ll also note the somewhat awkward use of “Common Sense” within the title. This may have been a nod to the “Willys Makes Sense” ad campaign during 1951.

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1957 French-Canadian FC-150 Ad From Kaiser-Willys of Canada

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This ad appeared in a 1957 magazine, but don’t which one. It shows the truck, FC-150, Sedan Delivery (4wd?) and CJ-5. I guess the 3B isn’t profitable? Given the lack of an FC-170, I’d say this was likely printed early in 1957.

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1947 Photos of the Indianapolis Speedway Fire Jeep

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These two 1947 photos can be found as part of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway digital archives.

 
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March 1943, Ford Announces it Will Begin Ford GPA (SEEP) Production

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A variety of newspapers announced on March 09, 1943, that Ford would being producing Ford GPA (SEEPS) at its production plant in Detroit.

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Auto Mix FC-170 Tow Truck and VW Beetle Vinyl Toys on eBay

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Andy spotted this rare combo of vehicles still in their blister package. It’s currently priced at $149.99. The pics aren’t the best.

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“Product Name: “JEEP TOW TRUCK WRECKER (WITH ORIGINAL HOOK!!) + VW BEETLE” ULTRA RARE!
IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND IN ORIGINAL BLISTERCARDED CONDITION!
Colour: Red + Blue.
Note: No deformation. New!. Original from the late `60ties to early `70ties.
Produced by: NP, Norddeutsche Plastik, Germany.”

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1950s Hinde & Dauch Paper Jeep Trailer on eBay

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Apparently, this Hinde and Dauch cardboard trailer was part of a package that included a jeep? Anyone know more about it?

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“DESCRIPTION OF ITEM: A very rare toy, This was made by Hinde & Dauch Paper Company in the early 1950s, Sandusky Ohio You can google the information, The body is made of paper cardboard and measures 10 1/2” long, 5 1/2” wide, 3” tall. The wheels are wood, It’s in very good condition with some scuf marks. Please see picture and judge for yourself on the condition.”

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1962 Station Wagon Brochure

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The most interesting this to me about this brochure is that the front of it shows the wagon in front of 1962 Seattle World’s Fair icons. In terms of brochures, based on what I’ve seen, Willys-Overland and Willys-Motors didn’t usually include that kind of iconography.

This is the front:

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The back (when unfolded) is blank:

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Unfolding the brochure vertically yields these images:

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Opening either wing reveals the unfolded imagery:

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This shows the unfolded back:
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1952 Video of Yakima Ridge Runners in Italian

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This 1952 video is slightly different than another video (Jeepers Creepers) containing some of the same clips.

vs. this version (which most of us have seen):