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1960ish Las Brisas Jeep Rental Card W/Map

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I found this neat little card from the Las Brisas resort on eBay. Folded up, it’s about the size of a post card. The illustrated side advertises pink jeep rentals in English and Spanish. The other side shows a map of the area (here’s a google map link). It’s meant to sit on a table or desk.

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Article about Sale of Willys MB

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PHOTO CREDIT: Rick Kintzel, Photojournalist.

This article about the sale of a 1945 Willys MB appeared in Pennsylvania’s Bucks County Courier Times. The new owner is a U.S. Army Colonel who hopes to use the jeep to support Wounded Warrior projects.

This seems a worthy cause; however, it is ironic that he’s using the jeep to support an organization that in turn doesn’t support (and arguably has worsened the situation of) wounded and disabled members of WWII and the Korean War (and any other wounded veterans before 2001), folks who might have actually used this jeep during their tours of duty.

One example of this is the Caregiver Support program, promoted by Wounded Warrior, and available only for the caregivers of wounded veterans post 9/11. Ann’s shared with me other examples of programs and opportunities given to new wounded veterans that’s created two classes of wounded, those before and those after 9/11. That’s a shame.

http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/20171214/lower-southampton-man-sells-world-war-ii-jeep-to-active-duty-us-military-officer

 
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1950 Photo of Jeeps in Korea on eBay

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Hopefully the actual photo is clearer!

“1950 Press Photo American Jeep Crosses 38th Parallel Going Towards Seoul. This is an original press photo. An American Jeep is shown crossing the 38th Parallel, going toward Seoul, as the US 8th Army retreats southward. Under pressure of Red China’s Million Man Invasion Army, UN forces in North Korea have been put to flight with it still indefinite whether they’ll make a stand in North Korea or be evacuated by sea. Also, the UN is awaiting an answer from Peiping on its request that Chinese troops stop short of the Parallel. Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 12-10-1950.”

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Las Brisas Brochure W/ DJ-5s

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UPDATE II: There are more photos of the DJ-3A “mobile bar” in the February 1962 Jeep News.

This 1966 brochure for the Las Brisas resort included some pics of Surreys.

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Here’s a DJ-5 with hubcaps.
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We’ve seen this DJ-3A “mobile bar” featured in a photo from another angle.1966-las-brisas-dj5-surrey1-lores

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1945 Photo of Ledo Road on eBay

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I’m going to guess that Pvt. Green is not inspecting the sign for any fine print ….

“1945 Press Photo Pvt Oscar Green in Jeep on Ledo road in Burma jungle area. This is an original press photo. Pvt Oscar Green of Taylorville, Illinois, stands on the side of his jeep to get close up view of this caution sign, one of many which dot the Ledo road forming junction with the Burma road and breaking Japanese land blockade of China which has officially been named the Stilwell Road.Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 02-17-1945.”

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Jeep 75th Ann. Windshield Shade Medford, OR $5

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Blaine spotted this. We tried to find an online source for more of these, but didn’t have any luck.

“I have a brand new windshield sunshield cover that unfolds to cover the inside of the window. About 26 inches tall. It has 2 suction cups with it.”

https://medford.craigslist.org/pts/d/windshield-cover-has-old-jeep/6405963500.html

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Can Anyone Identify This PTO Winch?

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I’m having some trouble identifying this PTO winch. Does anyone else recognize it? There appears to be an “N” stamped on the end (not easily seen on the bottom pic). 
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Wormobile Denmark, WI No Price

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This jeep-engine-powered screw-tractor called the Wormobile was spotted by Aaron. There’s a third photo of this here.

“one of a kind screw type vehicle built in 54 has willys jeep motor and transmission a complete overhaul 2 years ago
willing to trade for a black stripe ten or a good utility tractor 3 pt and hydraulics a must”

https://greenbay.craigslist.org/grd/d/one-of-kind/6427859629.html

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1946 Testimonial Maine Fish & Game

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The “it can do what others can’t” message of this testimonial pretty much defines the jeep’s niche at this point.

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1945 CJ-2A Memorial Press Brochure

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I thought I had a good chance to win this one on eBay, but it slipped away at the last second buy a second bidder. Anyway, it’s a souvenir program of the first national press event for the CJ-2A. Here are some photos.

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