These four pages were featured in a 1947 sales book.
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National Diary Products Ad on eBay
This is an unusual ad for National Dairy Products that tells the story of a jeep that was lashed to a submarine deck (engine and Motor inside the sub) and carried all over. Eventually, it was traded for to a crew on a destroyer for ice cream. True story? The answer is it is possible (see update on Monday).
This ad appeared in the June 26, 1944 issue of Life Magazine on page 52.
Photo of Jeep w/ Covered Wheel on eBay
This is a rare mod that you don’t see often. The rear wheel wheel has been covered.
“I will not ship to Italy. Original photo pulled out of photo album. 4.25 x 2.5 inches. There is some glare from my flash. Great picture with lots of detail .U.S. Army jeep with covered rear wheels, taken in Italy.. The photos were taken by an American soldier in the 6th corps.”
Happy Independence Day
Happy Independence Day Everyone! If you live in Kentucky, you may have seen this flag-themed jeep.
http://whatareyouworkinon.com/category/tags/american-flag-jeep
Video from Last Month’s D-Day
Alex forwarded the link to this D-Day observance video from Europe. Lots of jeeps and other vehicles.
More Pics from Charles
Ford GP Tom Mix Poster on eBay
This is a comic book cover reproduced on hard card stock in poster size. Ford GP collectors might like it as an oddity.
“TOM MIX COMMANDOS COMICS
COMIC BOOK COVER REPRODUCTION
LARGE POSTER ON CARD STOCK
13 x 19 INCHES APPROXIMATELY”
1943 BF Goodrich Ad on eBay
That’s a slat grille in the ad.
“You are buying a Vintage 1 page 1943 WWII magazine ad for B.F. Goodrich Tires. You are buying the MAGAZINE AD ONLY. NOT THE ITEM NOR ANY PART OF THE ITEM IN THE AD is included in this sale. This ad page(s) measure approx. 10 1/2″x14″.”
Slatgrille Cartoon Jeep Postcard on eBay
No words, but fun little illustration. It’s part of a series of identical cards with different illustrations (non jeep).
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Willys Sign Stoutsville, OH In-Person-Auction
This Saturday July 25th Auction includes a variety of good looking signs. It is part of the Mid Summer Classic Collector Car Truck Petroliana & Memorabilia Auction Fri. – Sat.
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=2144761&kwd=willys&zip=&category=0
















