Marc spotted this one. Seller wants $50 for it.
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1946 Press Photo of CJ-2A on eBay
July 8, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Kissing 10,000 Soldiers
July 7, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Nick shared this story. To boost the young recruits morale before going off to war 18 year old actor Marilyn Hare attempted to kiss 10,000 soldiers before they were shipped off to war during WWII. Below are the pics that included a jeep. Here is the original site with more pics and information: http://imgur.com/gallery/V9aDZ.
Las Vegas Jeep Club Plaque in Reno, NV **SOLD**
July 7, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200.
Neat piece, but the price it nuts.
“Unusual solid aluminum Las Vegas Jeep Club license plate topper/ plaque. Measures: 9 1/8″ long X 5 1/4″ wide X 1/4 inch thick. Hole spacing is 3 3/8 X 5 1/8 inches. Sold in original, as found, condition —uncleaned and unpolished. Located in Reno. $200”
Don Spots this MB in Colorado
July 6, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Don photographed this MB/GPW with some modifications. He seems to be feeding his jeep habit, that is when he isn’t enjoying motorcycles and food.
MB & 2A Soft Top in VT $500
July 6, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
It has a damaged edge, but still might be a good price.
“New in the box. Early military style convertible top w/ doors & hardware. Has small windows. B-Top. Kaki Green. Has 1 small damage spot at inside side window zipper. Not visible from outside. Small military style windows have been discontinued over 15 years. other than small spot(see photo) Beautiful shape. $500. Also, new front end parts, tie rods, belcranks & kits, knuckle wipers, s brake tubes, bearings & seals.”
http://nh.craigslist.org/pts/5107771632.html
Don Shares a Couple More Jeeps from his Trip
July 5, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
One his way through Cuba, New Mexico, Don stopped at a Mexican restaurant called the Cuban Cafe. He recommends the food. The owners are Margie and Bob. Margie drives a 1972 CJ-5 that belonged to her father.
After Cuba, Don drove to the Durango, Colorado, area. He’s had his eye on this M-38, but the seller won’t sell it. The jeep continues to sit outside in the weather.
1944 Photo of German Beach on eBay
July 5, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This show a couple of fallen soldiers next to the jeep.
“1944- Two American soldiers lied dead next to their Jeep that was struck by German machine gun fire during the Normandy invasion. Number on hood is clearly readable.”
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1942 Article about the Jeep Girls Safety Outfits
July 3, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
The October 19, 1942, issue of the Toledo News published this article about the “Jeep Girls” new safety outfit.
Mouse that Roared Movie Lobby Card
July 2, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Maury found this rare “Mouse that Roared” Peter Sellers’ movie lobby card. I remember watching and enjoying this years ago.
CJ-2A at Larry Miller Dealership in Albuquerque
Don will be spending the next month traveling through New Mexico and Colorado. Lucky for us, he’s watching for jeeps. He spotted this redone CJ-2A at a Larry H. Miller Jeep-Chrysler-Dodge Ram dealership in Albuquerque. I guess we’ll be stopping in there during our next visit!
