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Vito’s Father’s CJ-5 from Italy

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Vito from Italy has fond memories of jeeping with his father back in the early 1980s. Here’s a photo of his father at the helm of his CJ-5. Check out the tires. Yes, some Desert Dogs made it all the way to Italy. In fact, Vito is hunting for a set for a vintage build he’s creating. He’s got another Italian friend who has some old vintage dogs as well. I had no idea!

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1942 Photo of Mia Macklin & Jeep

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UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**

I’m sure this photo wasn’t posed … lol.

“1942- Mia Hodge, better know as Mia Macklin, British Olympic ice skater, sits atop jeep surrounded by U.S. mechanics after she delivered the jeep to their repair station “somewhere” in England.”

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Family Desert Camping in a CJ-3B on Petrolicious

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Paul found this link to Larry Shank’s story of camping with a CJ-3B and teardrop trailer in the southwest on Petrolicious. Nice story and great photos. You might remember his story from the CJ-3B Page.

http://www.petrolicious.com/willy-s-jeep-carries-family-through-sixty-years-of-desert-adventure

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Larry Shank’s family’s CJ-3B and trailer.

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1942 Photo of Jeeps in Toledo

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UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**

“1942 Press Photo Assembled Jeeps Lined Up in The Yard of Willy’s Plant in Toledo

This is an original press photo. Please see the included scans of this photo for additional information and condition.Photo measures 9 x 7inches. Photo is dated 6-20-1942.
Historic Images Part Number: nez12975”

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1951 Photo of a Horse Jumpin’ a Jeep

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This photo comes from the New Canaan News Online and shows how the New Canaan troops used to jump a jeep with their horse. Click here to read the article about the New Canaan Mounted Troops.

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Shirley Self Brotherhood jumps a jeep at a New Canaan Mounted Troop circus in 1951.

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