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1965 Jeep Commercial Vehicles Sales Book

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This was on eBay. I bid on it for a while, but it got too rich for me. Finally sold for $199.35. Congrats to whomever won it!

“This is a original Willys Jeep Dealer Sales Catalog, the front page is dated 1965.  This is roughly 103 sheets of original brochures from Jeep and the Accessory Manufacturers in a three ring binder, making it about 206 pages of information.  The front cover says Government Sales.  It has the Jeep Universal and Cab Forward models along with all specifications and every approved accessory I could think of and a lot I would never have thought existed.  Some pretty interesting accessories from the expected winches, lockout hubs, PTO’s, Cabs, etc. to the unexpected like complete fire fighting units, agriculture equipment, street sweepers, camper shell, aftermarket bodies, wreckers and on and on.  The photos just show some of the pages, I used up all of the photos just showing some of the content.  It is used and out of dry storage in dry New Mexico so there is no mustiness to it.  The pages look like they have been used very little, however it is 50 years old so there is some expected shop wear from age, nothing real major that I could see.  I think the photos pretty much show the treasure trove of information in this book better than I can explain it.”

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-Willys-Jeep-Factory-CJ-DJ-FC-4WD-Commercial-Vehicles-Sales-Book-206-pg-/231599548237?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=jI98a12Y4j8c%252Fc7pMHRA3y9%252Fito%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

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1953 Article About New Jeep Uses

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The Toledo Blade published this story November 27, 1953. I wish the photos were better. Interestingly, the article doesn’t mention the Zamboni name at all.

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1945 Photo of Soldiers and Cows in Luxembourg on eBay

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Are they rounding up cattle or just clearing them out of the way?

“1945- U.S. 90th Division infantrymen round up cattle in Harlange, Luxembourg. Jeep is carrying German prisoner to a rear area enclosure.”

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1945 Photo of Ernie Pyle on eBay

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It’s not entirely clear, but this may be one of the last photos of Ernie Pyle before his death on April 18, 1945.

“1945 Press Photo Ernie Pyle Navy Department Jeep WWII Original 8×10 Pacific War”

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1951 Wagon Brochure with Cutout on eBay

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This is a cool wagon brochure.

“7 Reasons Why You Should Buy WILLYS America’s most Popular Station Wagon ORIGINAL, RARE, UNIQUE dealer sales leaflet. The Car is page one and when open you see the inside view of the car, really neat, nice piece. Measures 9 x 3.75. Form no. 2CM-SWC2-2-551-GG (Willys-Overland)”

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Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray Kansas City, MO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $50.

It’s not perfect, but is a good price.

“Solid aluminum cigarette lighter. Lighter on the hood, cigarette holder under roof. Has attachable trailer that is an ashtray.

This item made by Ges-Gesch, a German company, & was made right after WWII & only sold on U.S. Army bases in Germany.

These aren’t real rare but seldom come on market because sought after by tobacco item collectors.
Trailer tires are missing but in good shape & still displays really well.”

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My 50th Birthday Cake

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I forgot to share a photo of my 50th birthday cake. Ann declared me ‘older than dirt’ and included some jeeps on it.

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1945 Photo of Ford GPA SEEP on ebay

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Marc spotted this great photo of an amphibious jeep.

“Amphibious Jeep – 41st – Italy – 3″ X 4 1/2″ – 1945 Original Photo
Size: Approximately 3″ X 4 1/2 ‘” Original Photo
This picture is from a group of pictures that where taken in Gioia, Italy in 1945″

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1944 Photo of Burma Jeep Train on ebay

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This was the first jeep train to go over a repaired bridge at Ledan Chaung. I suspect the first time over was nerve racking!

“Up for sale is an antique photograph featuring an army jeep on the Burma Railway. Condition is excellent overall; see photos for details.

The photo measures 5 inches by 4 inches.
Check out my store for many other great photographs!”

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1942 Photo of WWII Communications in Hawaii on eBay

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Press photo that references a “peep” rather than a jeep. It is one of a series of photos showing military maneuvers to demonstrate the Hawaii was safe from attack, even by “hordes of Japanese: soldiers.

“1942- Communications “Peep” set up in a pineapple field during maneuvers in Hawaii.”

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