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2017 Holy Toledo Calendars Are Available

December 3, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Norris-Banonis is excited to announce the 2017 Holy Toledo!™ calendar. The 12-month wall calendar has full-color photos of original and restored “7-slot grille” vehicles. Each month features a different and unique classic jeep along with a special U-Auto-Know™ informative pictorial artifact feature about the vehicle. Significant historical dates, with icons, are also noted throughout the calendar, along with a 2-page “The CJ-5” photo essay at the end of the calendar.

Get yours today in time for Christmas: http://norris-banonis.com/calendars.html

2017 HT COVER

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Willys Overland Service Postcard

December 3, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Postcards This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Here’s a neat postcard image that John shared with me. Unfortunately, there’s nothing to indicate the year. Based on the comment that tops are available in canvas, plastic, and wood, this is likely a late ’40s postcard.

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Jim Allen’s Recap of Dan’s FC September Event

December 2, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Event, FC150-FC170-M677, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Jim Allen published a great review of Dan Horenburger’s Military FC Gathering. With Dan’s passing, this article takes on a special significance.

http://www.fourwheeler.com/events/1611-a-celebration-of-the-jeep-forward-control/

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Photo Credit: Jim Allen & Four Wheeler Magazine

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Sweepstakes Stamp/Mold For Keychain on eBay

December 1, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Here’s an unusual piece. I’ve reversed the first photo so that it is easier to read.

“Up for auction is a RARE ANTIQUE WILLYS-OVERLAND MOTORS STATION WAGON SWEEPSTAKES ORIG CAST MOLD for what appears some sort of folding keychain. Nice reverse image! THIS IS BEYOND HEAVY! Weighing roughly 8-9 lbs.
Measurements: 5″ x 2.75″ x 2.75″ ”

View all the information on eBay

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Tierra Del Sol Jeep Club Sign

November 30, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This was on eBay over the Thanksgiving holiday. Seth reports it sold for $510!

“Up for your consideration is this Vintage Original WILLYS Tierra Del Sol San Diego JEEP Four Wheel Drive CLUB Porcelain SIGN 9″ .  This great sign was found from a recent estate and dates around the late 60’s.  It is made of metal with a porcelain finish. It measures 9″ in diameter.  Has some light wear around the edges. Colors are still bright.  Please view all photo’s as they are a part of the description. Will be packed with care for shipment.”

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