This June 1956 issue of Willys News covers the increasing role of DJs and delivery vehicles.
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1945 Photo of Sorenson and Soong
UPDATE: this photo was listed on Ebay.
This July 18, 1945, photo shows Charles Sorenson with T. L. Soong, brother of the Chinese prime minister, talking after the unveiling of the CJ-2A at Cesor Farms in Detroit.
1944 Photo of Soldiers in jeep on Plane on eBay
Sitting in the jeep are Sgt. William Sheehan (left) of Boston and Sgt. Woody Turner of Truman, Arkansas. They are heading to New Guinea.
Photo of Arkansas Valley Dealership on eBay
Tractors and jeeps were sold at this dealership.
“Photo. 1940s. Lamar, CO. Arkansas Valley Equipment Co, Willys Jeep Dealership.”
1950 Hamilton Pedal Hauler NJ **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.
Here’s a very rare Hamilton pedal jeep.
“This came from the same estate as the great bicycles that I have posted. The condition is very good with no rust or major dents. It is missing only the hood ornament and has a folding windshield. It is all original paint and lettering. This is a rare maker.”
1947 Willys Overland Brochure
I just purchased this 1947 brochure from eBay. It’s got a few good photos I hadn’t seen.
July 1945 Early Photo of CJ-2A on eBay
Wooden Jeep w/ Artillery on eBay
Commercially produced or home made? The gun ‘pops’ when the gun’s crank is turned.
“FANTASTIC PATINA! THIS JEEP & ARTILLERY GUN are 90% wooden except for metal steering wheel & metal gun “popper” (which WORKS)strip & masonite bottom.
25 1/2 in. long overall. Jeep is 10 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in.
ORIGINAL PAINT IS 70-80%. Gun “pops” when square crank is tnrned by the nail handle.
HAND-PAINTED NUMBERS, STAR, “USA” & GUN WHEELS. Steering wheel is a replacement as is part of the front seat back.”
1944 Photo of Saipan Jeeps and Soldiers on eBay
What’s mounted to the hood of the front jeep?
“1944- U.S. Marines and jeeps move along a road lined with ammunition cases as they advance to front lines on Saipan.”
1944 Photo of Soldier’s Jeep w/ Swastika on eBay
This Boise, Idaho, soldier used a swastika image to commemorate a capture.

























