Charles shared pictures of this odd French vehicle called a Laffly.
The Laffly French Vehicle
February 15, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Features Research Archives
Willys Cargo-Personnel Carrier Project
February 14, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Other 4x4s, Willys Trucks • TAGS: cargo-personnel-carrier. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
A rare Willys Cargo-Personnel Carrier is about to undergo a restoration by the Ione Parlor of the Native Sons of the Golden West. This one is in pretty rough shape and sports the 6-226 Hurricane Motor. However, the running gear had already been gone through.
Information and specs beyond the brochure are difficult to find. Even good photos of them are rare. If anyone has any additional information on these, email Robert at buckydodle@yahoo.com.
Below are some pics of the jeep:
Ferris Orange Groves Jeep Postcard on eBay
There must be some other photos of these Ferris Jeeps somewhere.
“Foreman sitting in his Willys Jeep at the Ferris Orange Groves on US 41 in Floral City, Florida. Card is unused.”
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1962 Mitsubishi Jeep Brochure on eBay
February 14, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features • TAGS: Mitsubishi. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This has some good Mitsubishi info on it.
“RARE ORIGINAL BROCHURE on the GASOLINE and DIESEL 4-WHEEL-DRIVE CJ-3B JEEP (Versions J3 (JC-3) and J-10 (JC-10) as well as the JEEP STATION WAGON (DELIVERY WAGON), FIRE ENGINE and 1/4-TON TRAILER, all built by MITSUBISHI in the 1960’s under license from WILLYS. Opens to approximately 16 by 21-Inches.”
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1962 Mitsubishi CJ-3B Brochure on eBay
February 14, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features • TAGS: Mitsubishi. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Another neat Mitsubishi brochure.
” RARE ORIGINAL BROCHURE on the GASOLINE and DIESEL 4-WHEEL-DRIVE CJ-3B JEEP built by MITSUBISHI in the 1960’s under license from WILLYS. Opens to approximately 17 by 18-Inches.”
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1951 Jeep Race Sends Boys to Court
February 13, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
An article in the July 13, 1951, issue of the Toledo Blade reported on three kids who climbed the fence at Willys Overland and commandeered some jeeps.
M-38A1 Pics from Charles
February 12, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
The first jeep is was mounted on boxes to remind drivers to drive carefully.
And some misc pics:
Video of Jeeps in Amsterdam following WWII
I spotted this Amsterdam video with jeeps on this Facebook page. It shows a jeep helping manage traffic following WWII.
Post by Oud Amsterdam.
1944 Article on Jeep Testing at Washington State College
February 11, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
In July 1943 the Ordnance Department released a jeep to the Washington State College (now University) for farm testing. A year later the College produced a bulletin titled “The Jeep as a Farm Truck-Tractor for the Post-War Period.” Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a copy of that document online. But there’s a hard copy at the WSU library (which is only a couple hours from me). Anyone have copy of that?
In August of 1944 the Spokesman Review published this article based on the information.
1973 Photo of CJ-5 in Vermont on eBay
February 11, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This CJ-5 is shown navigating a closed road in 1973.
“1973 Jeep Drives Through Washed Out Road Windsor Vermont Press Photo”
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