This year’s Spring Willys Reunion & Swap Meet will be held May 20-21, 2016 at the Holiday Inn, Effingham, Il. Dave Antram will be the speaker and the Kaiser/Frasier owner’s group will be joining the event.
Features Research Archives
1942 Batman Comic w/ Bantam Alameda, CA $300 (Trade)
David spotted this comic cover with Batman driving a Bantam. Don’t see that everyday.
“Seeking quality trade-ins of similar caliber. Valued at $300 for TRADING purposes.”
Model Truck @ Hemmings
John forwarded this article about a Willys truck bank that was rebuilt into a proper jeep truck.
1942 Photo of Soldier Sleeping in Jeep on eBay
He looks pretty comfortable.
” This is an original press photo. Photo measures 9.5 x 7.75inches. Photo is dated 07-27-1942.”
Photos of Royal Flush Jeep and Jeep/Peep Card on eBay
Steve spotted this unusual collection.
“Rare Jeep WW2 Archive of photo’s of Lt. Jack Curtis of Youngstown, Ohio and His Jeep “Royal Flush”. Also included is a Rare envelope from a Christmas card from the ETO and the Home front. He evidently made a model of the “Royal Flush ” Jeep at sometime and made 4 photo’s of it! Includes small article about Lt. Curtis during a exploit during the Battle of the Bulge published in the New York paper from some kind of publication. He was with water supply, Combat Engineers. Also includes 19 photo’s of Lt. Curtis ,Curtis and wife,Curtiss and “royal Flush Jeep, Buddies and “Royal Flush”Jeep w/ Curtiss and Buddies,4 pictures of his model of his Jeep ‘Royal Flush”, also includes Rare Christmas card with Rare Peep/Jeep envelope! The Jeep had the name “Royal Flush ” painted on the front reminiscent of Plane Nose Art but I guess you would call it Jeep Art! Payment expected within three days. Used-Sold as is.Happy Bidding!””
1943 Photo of Jeep Being Loaded on Glider on eBay
Anyone know what the caption on the back says?
“a original second war vintage press photograph
CLASSIC IMAGE used in the papers of the day ,
1943
showing the loading of a jeep on to a glider
reverse with date and dual details
measuring 15cm x 12cm
original period photograph printed in 1943
has a small piece of paper and glue on front”
1945 In The Service of America – Ford Motor Company Book
Josh shared some photos of pages from this Ford Motor Company twenty-page book titled In The Service of America. The book contains photos of jeeps, seeps, and other contributions Ford made to the war effort. We believe the book was published in 1945.
2016 FC-Roundup March 18-20 Phoenix, AZ
Yes, we are joining the crowds in Phoenix for the most excellent 2016 FC-Roundup this year!! As always, the event takes place March 18-20th at Ybarra “Resort and Spa” Get all the details here: http://thefcconnection.com/2016_fc_roundup_march_18-20,2016.htm
We also plan to do a few other things while in the area:
1. We will check out the Goldfield Ghost Town this year.
2. We’ll be driving down to Tucson to visit the ASARCO (what’s left of the company anyway) Mineral Discovery Center and Mine Tour. Since my latest book is about the early history of the once giant smelting and refining company, it seemed like a good idea to go on one of their tours.
3. No trip to Phoenix would be complete without sharing a beer with “Joe in Mesa”.
1944 Photo of Jeep Stuck in the Philippines on eBay
Looks like that was tough going.
” This is an original press photo. Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 11-06-1944. Leyte, Philippines WWII”




















