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This August 4, 1945, article in the Toronto Daily Star shares the story of an overseas soldier mailing home a jeep in pieces. Perhaps more impressive, a second soldier was mailing home an entire dental office.
It has a good starting price.
” Super Rare 1961 JEEP Willys Government Sales Binder with lots of interesting pics, diagrams, brochures, specs and more. Excellent condition”
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This photo of a 1955 parade jeep sporting lions was published by the Flat Tires And Engine Misfires website.
This 1964 Ad appeared in the Toledo Blade newspaper.
Looks like a pedal fire jeep card.
“Vintage die-cut paper Greeting Card – Happy Birthday – please see above all scan picture & condition ..
– Measure Size: 4-1/4″ length x 5-1/2″ height close fold 1/4 and full open is 8-1/2″ length ..
– Used – signed/writing on inside card ..
– Year: 1950 write”
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This photo was published in the May 13, 1943, issue of the Spokane Daily Chronicle.
Frank Haagen & Son was an Ellensburg, Washington, Jeep dealer. It was published November 16, 1953, in the Ellensburg Daily Record.
How about this horrific accident!
“1948 Press Photo Jeep in accident with large truck Dayton, Ohio. This is an original press photo. Photo measures 9 x 6inches. Photo is dated 11-11-1948.”
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UPDATE: Maury found the cool video of the Pygmy. Wyatt noted that the Ford GP was formerly Mayor Fred Heine’s jeep, one that he bought and used on his farm and famous as the first jeep sold to the public.
The U.S. Veteran’s Museum in Huntsville, Alabama, has a great collection of early jeeps. I found these photos on Trip Advisor.
From left to right, looks like the Ford Pygmy, a Ford GP, a Bantam BRC-40, a Willys MA, and an Willys MB Slat grille.
