A column written by John Marvin Rast for the Spartanburg Herald-Journal on May 30, 1942, demonstrates how convinced even the public was about the jeep’s potential.
Features Research Archives
1946 Overturned Jeep
This photo of an overturned jeep was published in the Sydney Morning Herald.
1941 Service Maintenance Book on eBay
Josh has this rare manual for sale on eBay.
“The book is a FORD factory training program to train U.S. Army instructors on the 1941 military vehicles particularly the Ford GP. It basically has the all the NOS GP manuals including the Maintenance Manual, Parts Price list, and Service Manual; as well as a rare tool list. It also features other ford military vehicle manuals and quite a few of unique documents that not only give insight into the day to day scheduled and objectives of the training program but also goes into some detail into standard and specialized service equipment and suppliers.”
CJ-5 Tie Clip and Cufflink Set
Another Delivery Package Van Found
Sid-kris posted pics of this Willys Overland Package Van on Facebook (he was wondering what it was). This marks the third package van we’ve identified. The first is the one Jesse is rebuilding. The second was sold in 2014 in California (a slightly different model – see brochures here). This third one was spotted in West Virginia as I understand it. What’s unique about this one is that it is 4WD (the other two were 2WD).
1942 Photo of Prisoners on Jeep in Africa on eBay
This is a good, clear photo.
“Original Press Photo. 1942- German prisoners ride to an internment camp on the hood of a jeep driven by a British officer “somewhere” in the Western Desert. Photo measures approx. 7″ x 9″”
CJ-5 Tie Tack Pin
This tie tack pin just sold on eBay.
“I found this recently, and it’s in fantastic shape overall. I’m not 100% certain of its age, but found it as part of a lot in which I was able to date other pieces from the 60’s. A very detailed little pin; definitely original and promotional. It measures 1 1/8″ bumper to bumper.”
CJ-5 Cufflink & Tie Clip Set on eBay
Only half a day left on this auction. The price is only $9.99 with one bid as of this posting.
“Very well preserved Vintage Jeep Cufflinks and Tie Clip.”
2016 Jeep Parade in Plzen, Czech Republic
Joe found this video through the Willys am Tegernsee website of a parade in Plzen, Czech Republic. In case you missed it, there is a movement in the country to change the name to Czechia.
You can find others if you Google “youtube Convoy of Liberty Plzen” for 2016 and previous years.
At the 1:45 mark is this Willys MA:
Roberto’s Jeep-in-a-Crate
Roberto Flores found his own jeep-in-a-crate!
















