Buz spotted this interesting advertisement on a Facebook post.
German Kaiser-Wilys-Simca Ad
July 19, 2018 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1940 Ford Pygmy Photo on eBay
July 19, 2018 • CATEGORIES: Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs, Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
The bottom is a more familiar photo. I can’t remember if I’ve seen the top one.
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“1940- Ford Pygmy during testing at Camp Holabird. The Ford Pygmy is the pilot vehicle submitted by Ford Motor Company in response to the U.S. Army’s requirement for a “light reconnaissance and command car” during the military buildup prior to World War II. It is the only known survivor of the original pilot vehicles built by Bantam, Willys, and Ford and tested by the Army. Photo measures approx. 6 3/4″ x 8 3/4″ ”
Fords Hammermill
July 18, 2018 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
It’s a “honey” of a combination, a Ford hammermill and a jeep.
Newgren Post at Farm Jeep
July 18, 2018 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Barry added some useful information to the Newgren story. Check it out at Farm Jeep:
http://farmjeep.blogspot.com/2018/07/more-newgren-history-thanks-to-ewillys.html
2018 Willys America Open House
This past weekend was the 2018 Willys America Open House. Thanks to Paul Barry for hosting and for Scramboleer Dan for posting photos and reports at the Old Willys Forum. You can see all the photos here (you must be logged in to see most of the photos). I’ve posted a few pics below.
Jeep at the 2018 Bad Sachsa Schützenfest
A distant relative of mine was vacationing in Bad Sachsa, Germany, when he spotted this jeep. They city has an annual Schützenfest that includes a parade.
It looks like the same jeep was in the 2017 parade.
Vintage Jeep Gather Sept 7-9, Windham, VT
The Vintage Jeep Gathering at Petes Camp is a very casual event. Camping , on site trails, and daily tours of the local trails and back dirt roads. Come join us for a weekend of old Jeeps, great people, camp fires, and more. Check our website for event information, and updates.
1944 Photo with Two Lt. Generals on ebay
July 15, 2018 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Neat photo.
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“1944 Press Photo Lt. Gen. Walter Kredger Gets In Jeep With Lt. Gen. Eichelberger. This is an original press photo. Lt. Gen. Walter Kredger, commander of the 8th Army, gets in his jeep while Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger, who commanded the American forces furing the Papuan campaign, scrambles for a back seat. The two officers were making a tour of an advanced base in the Southwest Pacific after Lt. Gen. Kredger made the presentation of the “Streamer” award to the headquarters I Corps of the 6th Army, which was cited for its outstanding performance in repulsing the enemy on Papua, July 23rd, 1942, to January 23rd, 1943. Photo measures 7.25 x 9 inches. Photo is dated 5-3-1944.”
Newgren Plow Brochures
July 14, 2018 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Barry asked about Newgren pull plows, so there are some examples that I have (I hope this is what you were seeking).
Newgren 16″ Single Bottom Plow
Newgren 16″ Lift Type Plow:
Newgren 12-14 Inch Double Bottom Lift Type Plow:
Funky Jeep Photo
July 13, 2018 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images • TAGS: Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This photo appeared in what I think was a 1979 issue of Jeep News (I couldn’t find an exact date). It’s a funky setup!
