Here is an early color ad.
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An Ignominious End
A reader forwarded these photos taken in northern Canada. Rather than recycled or otherwise utilized, the parts and vehicles were bulldozed over the edge of a hill. As you can see, amongst the debris are some jeeps.
Story about UK MB Barn Find
A story about a MB barn find appeared in April at warhistoronline.com. It’s been accompanied by some forum posts with more pics at HMVF.
The Story: http://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/barn-find-willys-jeep.html
The Forum: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?38166-Barn-find-Willys-MB
Jeep Photos from Flickr
Marc spotted this series of a 130 jeeps. This is part of a collection of photos detailing all kinds of WWI and WWII vehicles, armor and more.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pyewipe-jct/sets/72157626944801464/
Sir Brit Show in Indiana Last Weekend
Mark and his wife Barbara attended a local British Car Club show last weekend. Though theirs was the only jeep, they still enjoyed themselves.
He writes, “Last Saturday, My wife & I attended an annual British car show in Newburgh, Indiana, along the Ohio River. The group is the Southern Indiana Region British Car Club (Sir Brit). Probably around 40 cars there. There were mostly MGs, Triumphs, etc. but what I thought would be of interest on ewillys is a 1967 Land Rover.
It was a lot of fun to take our 1945? CJ2A there and park it near the show cars. Our CJ2A drew a lot of attention. I’ve attached pictures of my lovely wife (Barbara) modeling with our CJ2A, a few of a Land Rover, and several of a late 40s MG and a late 50s Triumph.”
Jeep in May 18, 1952, issue of The American Weekly
1950 VJ-3 Frame Specs on eBay
This interest anyone?
“8-1/2 x 11″ frame blueprint, look at picture for application and condition, very heavy wear on lower left corner, still useable condition.”
1966 Las Brisas Menu with DJ-3A Gala Image **SOLD**
UPDATE: Was on eBay
“VINTAGE MENU LAS BRISAS HOTEL 1966 ACAPULCO MEXICO
This 1966 vintage menu is from one of ACAPULCO’S more famous hotels, famed for their “ROOM SERVICE BY JEEP”. It measures 9 1/2″ wide by 14″ long, closed. Excellent condition with just minor soiling on the rear cover.”
Posts late late Mid Day
My Aunt dropped by for a visit last night, so no posts until about mid day on Tuesday.
Here are a couple vintage shots to entertain until I get to updates courtesy of Charles. The first three are Belgian army photos.
John Jennison’s Custom Wagon
Charles sent a picture of this wagon. After some research, I learned the unusual modifications were completed by John Jennison, who was an Australian engineer, car builder, motorcycler and more. He had a vision for a jeep as a sports wagon. More information can be found at this vintage caravans forum and at Brendan’s this-old-jeep website.
John started with the old military jeep:


























