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1942 Photo of Ford GP in London on eBay

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A jeep so fast it can pass a double-decker bus!

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“1942- U.S. Troops in a Ford GP Jeep Pass Double-Decker Bus on the Bayswater Road in London. Photo measures approx. 7 1/4″ x 8 1/2”

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1953 Photos of CJ-3B RHD Postal Jeep on eBay

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I didn’t realize that this CJ-3B prototype was the first right-hand-drive-US car made for the US since 1923.

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“1953 Press Photo Willys Motors jeep-type vehicle made for US mail delivery, Ohio. This is an original press photo. Right steer for United States Mails—Toledo, Ohio:—It’s easy for this United States postman to service his suburban route in Toledo, Ohio for he’s got a right steer! Made to order for the United States Post Office Department by Willys Motors, the jeep-type vehicle he’s driving is the first American car in 30 years to feature a right-hand drive. The postman doesn’t have to leave his seat to drop off the mail. (Toledo, Ohio) (United States Post Office) (Willys Motors) (Post Office equipment) Photo measures 7.25 x 9.25 inches. Photo is dated 09-17-1953.”

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1961 Photos of M-38A1D (Nuclear) **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Both were on eBay. See alternative press photos of the M-38A1D setup here.

“1961 Press Photo Army’s New Davy Crockett Atomic Warhead on Jeep Launcher. This is an original press photo. Washington, January 1 – New atomic weapon displayed – The Army tonight released this first picture of the warhead of its new atomic Davy Crockett weapon and said it would be carried by one man. Here the bulbous shaped warhead is on a launcher mounted on a jeep. The Army declined to give the weight of the device, which is intended t give a small unit of troops the fire power usually possible only from massed heavy artillery. Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches. Photo is dated 01-01-1961.”

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ORIGINALLY POSTED MARCH OF 2018: There can’t be too many press release photos of the M-38A1D.

“1961 Press Photo Davy Crockett hand or Jeep portable weapons system”

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Lambert Industries Steel Hardtop

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This is the first time I’ve seen a Lambert Industries hardtop ad.

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Sam Werner Military Museum

• CATEGORIES: Airborne Lightweight Jeeps, Features, Museums This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

I saw this one Facebook. I didn’t realize that the Sam Warner Military Museum in Tennessee had such an extensive collection of jeeps, including some airborne prototypes. I will make it a point to visit there during my May trip.

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Download The Willys Story

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You may remember that a few months ago a document called The Willys Story went up for sale on eBay. Well, fortunately for all of us, that document sold to an eWillys reader who asked if I would make a high-resolution version available to anyone who wants it. Given the document was a pricey purchase, it’s a very generous offer. So, a big thank you is in order for that anonymous benefactor!

The document is 85 pages and purports to show all the different aspect of the Willys-Overland Company from 1940 to 1954. You’ll see that Willys had their hands into a variety of things, not just jeeps.

I’ve uploaded the file to my google drive, so downloading it should be a snap. It is just under 400MB, so it’s not a small PDF file.

DOWNLOAD HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1An2t8AWJccU9UcEFkfdFizaaVFUvqiZl/view?usp=sharing

(I have never used by google drive space. My test of the download worked. But, the internet sometimes works in mysterious ways, so if you have problems, please let me know!)

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Below are some low res pictures of some of the jeep-related images:

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MD Juan’s PhUV Electric Jeep

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This is an interesting strategy by MD Juan. I guess I need to fly to the Philippines and try it!

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“The PhUV or Philippine Utility Vehicle Inc., the pioneer manufacturer and assembler of electric vehicles in the country, has joined forces with MD Juan Enterprises, the pioneer and leading Jeep® restoration parts manufacturer and exporter, in promoting an environment-friendly Electric Jeep. The result is a perfect union of “the past and the future” concepts, the classic and the modern, merging both craftsmanships to create this integrated Electric Jeep prototype.

Outside, all the body parts of a classic military Jeep® of World War II fame such as the body tub, hood, fenders, grille, windshield, seat frames, bumpers, canvass top and wheels are supplied by MD Juan. Pop the hood and before you is the powertrain of the future, the electric vehicle technology that includes an electric motor, controller, rechargeable batteries, charger and vehicle control unit from PhUV. This prototype will be exhibited in local vehicle display events only in the Philippines.”

 
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The Johnny Cash Children’s Christmas Album

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I was sick again today, so not too many posts. I feel like I’m getting better. That’s what we get for have eleven children here under the age of five years old! They are germ carriers for sure!

Tim filed this short report on February 26th, which is Johnny Cash’s birthday.

“Cathy and I made a trip to Nashville, Tennessee, and spent a few days there listening to good music, eating hot chicken and of course looking out for jeeps. In the Johnny Cash museum I found this CJ-5 on the cover of the “Johnny Cash Children’s Album” and…..Today is Johnny Cash’s birthday !”

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I found a larger image of it here:

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More From Roberto Flores

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It’s been too long since I featured any of Roberto’s drawings. You can see a number of new ones on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RobertoFloresCartoonist

Here are a couple:

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Ray’s New Bar

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Ray assembled this cool jeep-bar in his shop!

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