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1943 Photo of Nurses & Officers On Adak … eBay

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Yep, this is all about sightseeing. It couldn’t possibly be a double date?? The nurse climbing into the jeep is Mary Louise Eckes of San Francisco and Dickenson, ND. The other nurse is Margaret Allen of Denver, Colorado.

“1943- U.S. Navy nurses climb into a jeep to go on a sightseeing trip through the mountains in Adak, Alaska. Photo measures approx. 7″ x 9”

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1943 Photo of Jeep Hauling Cargo Car on eBay

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One of the better jeep train photos.

“1943 Press Photo Pvt. Ward directs the jeep carrying cargo and three others. This is an original press photo. 6 –The jee takes on cargo at the loading platform in an air depot. The jeep has only one small trailer. In jeep is Sgt. D. Kelly. of Betava, N.Y. Pvt. Ed. L. Ward, of Kenton, Ohio, directs from the platform, while Pvt. Henry Martion. of Great Falls, Mont, is in the truck on platform. Sgt. M. J. Bacciarina, from Merced, Calif., stands at rear of trailer.Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 08-20-1943.”

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1955 Jeeps ‘Stealing’ Auto Show

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According to the February 1955 Kaiser Willys News, Willys Motors was ‘stealing’ auto shows across the country. Shouldn’t someone have been arrested for theft? And, where does someone hide an autoshow??

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1960 Photo of Jeep @ Forest Fire on eBay

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This seems like good timing giving the fires going on in Southern California right now. It’s too bad the jeep doesn’t show up better.

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1956 Press Photo of the FC-150

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Colorado’s Steamboat Pilot newspaper welcomed the FC-150 into the Jeep family fold with this December 13, 1956, photo.

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Jeep-Related Press Photos From Down Under

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These photos didn’t scan real well, but show that the jeep held its own in Australian and Tasmanian newspapers. Some of the photos below appeared in multiple newspapers. If you’d like to do your own searches, start at https://elephind.com/. This resource searches several million newspapers.

  1. April 22, 1943 Tunisia Action Western Mail, Perth, WA, Australia
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  2. June 23, 1943 The Sydney Morning Herald
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  3. July 31, 1943, Examiner out of Launceston, Tasmania
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  4. May 25, 1942 Army News Darwin, Australia
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  5. August 31, 1944, Newcastle Morn Herald & Miners Advocate, NSW
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  6. July 23, 1945, The Mercury, Hobart, Tasmania
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1943 Photo of Soldiers Unloading Jeep in Australia

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This January 11, 1943, photo from Perth’s Daily Newspaper shows American soldiers unloading supplies.

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1942 War Bond Ad

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This war bond ad featuring what looks to be a Bantam BRC40 was published in the April 30, 1942, issue of the Daily Illini.

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Parmley Project Loveland, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was on eBay.

“For Sale. 1970 Parmley Jeep Body. THIS AUCTION IS FOR THE BODY, TOP, DOORS, AND ANYTHING ELSE PERTAINING TO THE BODY (Chassis not Included). I will consider selling the Chassis and drivetrain.

This body has had one owner since it was new till recent years. The Jeep was never been finished just stored away since the 70’s. Its in excellent shape. There is no damage at all except a spot where the hood fell and chipped the gel coat. Original Decal on Drivers Side. Door frames are included but have never had upholstery on them. This would make a really cool Old School Jeep.”

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More Pics From Charles

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Another collection of random jeep photos from Charles.
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