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‘Lola’ Tackles the Borders of Texas

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This article from the June 1955 issue of Willys News shares the brief story of Frank Tolbert’s 5,000 mile trip around the state of Texas. Accompanying Frank were Frank, Jr., and a CJ-5 then named Lola.

I have found a series of articles published over successive weeks in the Dallas Morning News about their trip. However, I have to sign up and pay a fee to use it. Anyone have free access? I would like to see what the article say before having to buy anything.

To see the search snipped, go here: http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives/?p_product=DMEC&p_theme=histpaper&p_action=keyword 
Search: willys jeep
Limit by Date: 1955

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1954 Photos of Mobile Classroom Wagon

• CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Willys Wagons This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: These photos were on eBay.

Here are a few rare photos of a Mobile Classroom Wagon setup.

1 ” This is an original press photo. Inspect Mobile ClassroomPhoto measures 7.25 x 9.25inches. Photo is dated 09-30-1954.”

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2. Interior shot. “1954 Press Photo Col. B.B. Matteur and Gerald Winfield look over Willys”

View all the information on eBay

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M-38 Grille Desk Ball Ground, GA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.

Something different.

“made with 1” sawmill oak. it is 4′ long, 21” wide, and 20” tall. located in ball ground, ga. one hour north of atlanta. local pickup only. cash only. no text, message or e-mail, please call.”

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Budweiser Neon Jeep Sign Maryville, MO **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $200.

Not too vintage, but perfect for a Budweiser lover.

“This is a “Custom” made Budweiser Jeep Neon. Neon is in good condition. Measures approx. 28in by 29in”

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The First Jeep by Paul Bruno

• CATEGORIES: Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs, Books, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Last month I learned about Paul Bruno’s new book, The First Jeep.  “The First Jeep” is the initial release in Bruno’s Project Management in History series which will continue to investigate the entrepreneurial lessons that can be learned from compelling historical projects.

I’d planned to read it and report on it, but my time this month has disappeared (where did it go??), so I haven’t had a chance to read it yet. However, I wanted to make sure I mentioned the book in case anyone wanted to order it. As soon as I get done reading it, I’ll update the post with my thoughts. I have thumbed through it and learned that it’s got both early jeep history coupled with a parallel discussion of lessons to be learned form Bantam’s experience.

Project Management in History: The First Jeep (Project Management in History Series) (Volume 1)

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Canadian Dodge/Jeep Dealer Getting its ‘Ritz’ On

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Mike forwarded this interesting video. You may remember the post last month about the jeep that was ‘buried’. It turns out the dealer has a much broader and interesting story. Due to the tight dealer competition, Bay King Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has chosen to create a unique customer experience to differentiate themselves from their Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, competitors. As my wife put it, many dealerships you walk into give you the predator/prey feeling. Bay King’s approach will appeal to a lot of folks.

The slow paced video includes a look at the jeep burial as well.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20141215/VIDEO/312159984/canadian-dealer-buries-a-jeep-hires-an-ambassador-and-puts-on-the?cciid=email-autonews-specialvideo

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