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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.
These two 1947 photos can be found as part of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway digital archives.
CREDIT: Indianapolis Motor Speedway: https://ulib.iupuidigital.org/digital/collection/IMS/id/1153
CREDIT: Indianapolis Motor Speedway: https://ulib.iupuidigital.org/digital/collection/IMS/id/1048
A variety of newspapers announced on March 09, 1943, that Ford would being producing Ford GPA (SEEPS) at its production plant in Detroit.
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.”
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.”
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:
The back (when unfolded) is blank:
Unfolding the brochure vertically yields these images:
Opening either wing reveals the unfolded imagery:
This shows the unfolded back:
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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):
These two photos from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science Digital Archives includes these two photos from a June 1949 trip though Southeastern Utah, specifically the Glen Canyon area. It’s unclear who these folks were or whether this was an official survey party or just an jeep adventure.
CREDIT: Denver Museum of Nature and Science; https://dmns.lunaimaging.com/luna/servlet/detail/DMNSDMS~4~4~161797~112775:Glen-Canyon-scenery?qvq=q:jeep&mi=10&trs=13
CREDIT: Denver Museum of Nature and Science; https://dmns.lunaimaging.com/luna/servlet/detail/DMNSDMS~4~4~161798~112809
This ad appeared in a July 1957 magazine, but don’t which one. As Vernon noted about this ad, the ad below also shows a truck with a stake bed extension. Any ever seen that option?
On February 11, 1945, the Pittsburgh Press shared the news that Ireland had ruled that the word Jeep could not be trademarked there. There were two reasons for that decision: 1) the word had not been stamped on the vehicle(s) and 2) the term ‘Jeep’ had fallen into public domain as a result of usage.
Both concerns seem valid. Even today, there’s confusion around the brand in terms of Willys vs. Jeep. However, one could argue that both issues were the result of Willys-Overland’s effort to win a war, thus the company sacrificed normal naming (in terms of vehicle models), advertising, and trademarking issues. So, why should they be penalized?
