Several jeeps shown navigating mud and water, including a Holden.
1945 Color Video of Jeeps on Okinawa
December 10, 2018 • CATEGORIES: Features, videos This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1945 Joey Jeep Kid’s Book by Bertram Goodman
UPDATE: There’s another copy of the Joey Jeep book on eBay
This Joey Jeep book was written by Bertram Goodman and published in 1945.
“UP FOR AUCTION IS THIS SCARCE COPYRIGHT 1945 PRINTING OF JOEY JEEP, ILLUSTRATED BY BERTRAM GOODMAN, PUBLISHED BY ACTION PLAY BOOKS INC. THIS BOOK IS HARD BOUND , 7 1/2″ HIGH BY 6 1/2″ WIDE BY 32 PAGES LONG. THE BOOK IS A FANTASY STORY ABOUT A HUMAN LIKE ARMY JEEP ON AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY ACROSS THE COUNTRY AS IT SEEKS A POST MILITARY CIVILIAN HOME. EACH PAGE OF THE BOOK IS CLEVERLY ILLUSTRATED. THE BOOK IS SOUND, CLEAN INSIDE AND IN GOOD PLUS CONDITION. THIS BOOK IS HARD TO FIND AND IT WOULD BE A NICE ADDITION TO THE LIBRARY OF A JEEP LOVER !”
Lighted Sign Based on Brochure in Ohio $165
December 9, 2018 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This sign used the July 1961 brochure for its art.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/395892767820850
“Willys Jeep Collage Backlit LED Lighted Sign with all Models. Collectible Reproduction 1960’s Dealer Sign Here is a very nice backlit LED sign with image of an early 1960s Jeep dealership sign. The sign is a new reproduction, but is very cool and would make a great centerpiece for the Jeep Cave. Protective strips at side peel away to reveal chrome trim on an all wood box. Lighted sign measures 25.5″ x 17.5″ x 4″ deep. Hanging hooks are installed on the back panel. The light box includes a multi-function remote control that enables background color change throughout the spectrum. It also has a blink function, and you can set it to fade in light to dark and back again.”
1943 Video “Role of the Jeep”
Some of these clips form this four-plus minute 1943 movie are familiar, but the video also offer a wide range of clips I hadn’t seen (that I can remember). There are Bantams BRC-60s, BRC-40s, Ford GPs, Slat Grill MBs, Ford GPAs, and MBs/GPWs.
Jan 1947 Wagon Ad in Holiday Magazine
December 9, 2018 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This “That’s the Car for Me” Ad was in the January 1947 issue of Holiday Magazine and listed for sale on eBay. I don’t remember seeing this one.
Willys Overland Desk Ypsilanti, MI $1250
December 9, 2018 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
I like the desk, along with the history.
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“Factory original 1930’s WILLYS-OVERLAND MOTORS Toledo Ohio engineers work table….All labels are intact….Solid oak and maple KEUFFEL ESSER Hoboken New Jersey drafting table …..Measures 80 x 43 inches….33.5 inches height shows only some general age use wear…Super solid and sturdy work table….Rare historical Jeep Willys -Overland item…..Never see another like it….Awesome example…..Bid with experience….Displays nicely”
Audie Murphy & The Yakima Ridge Runners
This 1954 video was a surprise find. It’s called “JEEPERS: Film Star Goes On Jeep-Man’s Holiday” and features Audie Murphy.
Movie: Welcome To Marwen
December 7, 2018 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
A toy jeep plays a staring role (at least in the movie trailer) in “Welcome to Marwen”, based on a true story of a man named Mark Hogancamp. Mark was robbed and badly beaten one night. Over time, he coped with his post-life beating by building a the imaginary Second World War Belgian town called Marwencol. You can read much more about his true life story here: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2015/oct/28/mark-hogancamp-marwencol-jon-ronson-miniature-town-horrors-of-war
1942 Willys MB Rebuild Part II
The is second in the series from Sybert’s Garage. You can view Part I here.
This explanation from Episode 1’s post shares why Tom and his son are rebuilding the jeep:
“My parents have a summer cottage in Northern Wisconsin. Our neighbors, who have passed away with the daughter living there now, had an old MB jeep. It was painted violet because at the time Janet’s dad asked her what color he should paint it as a little girl.
The jeep sat in her garage for years and each time we went to visit we tried to get her started. The mice had made it their home, eating all the electrical wires. The radiator leaked, brakes and clutch did not function and we realized we never had enough time to truly spend on getting her running whenever we visited. We asked for permission to bring her back to our garage in Wisconsin, fix her up and return her to Janet.
Janet’s dad served in WWII in the Army and I know he would be proud to see Janet driving his jeep today.”
Story of the Universal Jeep — Illustrated Booklet **SOLD**
December 5, 2018 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Comics, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: **SOLD** on eBay for $432.
Maury shared this promotional booklet. Looks in better condition than mine.
“The Story of The Universal Jeep. 1950 Willys Overland Promotional Giveaway Comic Book. Fine Condition. Complete comic book, no spine roll, no wear, no marks or creases, very good page color, supple page quality.”
