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”
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”
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)”
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.”
I forgot to share a photo of my 50th birthday cake. Ann declared me ‘older than dirt’ and included some jeeps on it.
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″
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!”
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.”
For those that enjoy Verne Simmons’ articles, John let me know that he’s published a new one that updates readers on his 1949 Cj-3A. Verne has done numerous articles about work he’s done one the jeep over the past sixteen years.
http://www.fourwheeler.com/features/1508-verne-simons-1949-jeep-cj-3a/
This appears to be some kind of Christmas photo with the jeep acting as the reindeer for a sleigh prop in the back. No information is included with the photo.
Steve spotted this unusual jeep.
“Arco M*A*S*H Sit N Play Inflatable Jeep. In box, never used! Measures 14″ x 30″ when inflated.”