This postcard is being sold out of Canada. Here is more about Irwin Caplan (thanks Pascal!)
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Ford GP Goes Through Manuevers
The September 1941 issue of Popular Mechanics (pg 3) features this photo of a Ford GP landing on to the ground. The article suggests there was a great deal of excitement over the jeep’s possibilities. I’ve included some of the text from the article (which covers a variety of war vehicles). The write discusses the potential for jeeps, then mentions a four wheeled ‘tank’ with independent suspension. To me that sounded a lot like the Tucker Combat Car.
General Eisenhower Postcard on eBay
Is the postcard text written in Dutch?
“Original old from circa c1940s postcard. WWII theme
Condition : Excellent ( No bends, tears or creases ). Light paper yellowing
Size : Approx. 3.5″ x 5.5″ ( 9 x 14 cms )”
1946 Photo of “Follow Me” Jeep in Japan on eBay
Here’s an unusual follow me jeep sign.
“US Army Air Force Photo—-
From Ed Austin 71st A.E.S. WWII 1946-47 postwar occupation of Japan Photo Album,
stationed at Fukuoka, Honsu Japan, Ashiya AAB Cantonment
Ashiya Army Air Base
nice photo size 3″ x 4 1/4″”
1946 Photo of a Jeep Taxi Stand on eBay
I guess this is where someone stands if they want a jeep taxi?
“US Army Air Force Photo—-
From Ed Austin 71st A.E.S. WWII 1946-47 postwar occupation of Japan Photo Album,
stationed at Fukuoka, Honsu Japan, Ashiya AAB Cantonment
Ashiya Army Air Base
nice photo size 3″ x 4 1/4″”
Jim’s Restored 1948 CJ-2A
The staff at Bo’s Hotrods in Sanford, NC, just finished work on Jim’s restored CJ-2A. It looks like they do some good work. The jeep will now head to Maine where it will enjoy life in the country.
Here are some ‘before’ pics. As you can see, it appears it was thoroughly rebuilt.
Roberto’s Tall Jeep Cartoon
Roberto Flores forwarded this illustration yesterday. Some of those lifted jeeps are REALLY tall!
2014 Jeep Wrangler Willys Edition
Jeep just announced their Wrangler Willys Wheeler Edition. This is supposed to harken back to (or at least celebrate) the simplicity of the original civilian jeeps: the CJ-2A. When I look at it, I don’t see “2A”. However, I like the WILLYS sticker on the hood. Here are a couple links to more information:
1. http://www.fourwheeler.com/news/1311-2014-jeep-wrangler-willys-wheeler-edition-announced/
Ad with Bantam GP on eBay
Apparently this ad is for Synthane Technical Plastics related to coils and/or plugs. Unfortunately, the ad is small and not show in totality.
2 Photos of an Army Postal Jeep on eBay
Marc discovered these two Army Postal Unit jeep photos.
1. View all the information on ebay















