Dave presented this great brass buckle to me at this years FC Roundup. I safely packed it away so that I wouldn’t lose it on the way home, but I packed it so good that I couldn’t find it. I finally found it looking for something else …. whew!
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Miller Light Jeep Sign Fallbrook, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $250.
Here’s an unusual sign.
“No scratches, and working, Im selling this man-cave item for $250 OBO. It’s definatifely worth it, I have checked it out on EBAY and sells for more than that. Contact me for any info by email or by text or call, im better with my cell phone tho.”
1954 Photo of the Willys Winter Motor Co on eBay
Neat photo.
“You buying one black & white high quality 12” by 18” picture. This is copy of a professionally taken picture from that era. The picture will be shipped in a 13’ piece of PVC tubing to prevent damage.”
TWA Jeep from Saudi Arabia
This poor jeep saw some action. It can be found on TWDCs’ History Page. TWA assisted the Kingdom of Saudi with management assistant for the newly formed Saudi Arabian Airlines.
4 Willys Double-sided Papers Signs on eBay
“Collectible 1950’s Jeep/Willys 4 Paper Banner Double Sided Signs 17″ x 12″. I found these signs picking a long closed dealership. Great collectibles for the Jeep/Willys fans. The signs are in very good condition. There is some slight soiling, sun-fading, and very slight tears. The one sign (refer to photos) has the hanging slot torn away. No damage to inhibit displaying in a man cave, business, or garage. They will be shipped flat.”
Crated Jeep Photos
Jeep Converted to Towing Dynamometer
UPDATE: **SOLD** Were on eBay.
These look interesting.
“lot of 5 original factory photographs , 8.5 x 11 , 3 file holes at edge. “Jeep Converted to Towing Dynamometer with Warner Eddy Current Brake.”
Willys America Open House 2013
Thanks to Steve Elkins for filing this great report from the 2013 Willys America Open House last Saturday! You can see more pics at the oldwillysforum also.
The annual Willys America Open House was Saturday, July 13, 2013. Over one hundred Willys vehicles converged on the old lumber town of Cazadero nestled among the towering redwoods of the Russian River region of Sonoma County, California.
Once again, Paul Barry opened up his amazing restoration facility to Willys owners everywhere for his annual event. Willys enthusiast from all over the region, and some as far as the Eastern United States, came to the event. Well known names in the Willys World such as Harry & Jo Sheets from Indiana, and Bill Norris, who publishes the best calendars in the world, were there to enjoy a wide variety of Willys on display and to meet other enthusiasts.

Here are some folks caravanning north to the event. Just to their south the Golden Gate Bridge looms amongst a marine push.
Willys America houses the largest variety of unique Willys vehicles anywhere. There were personnel carriers, Mavericks, Sedan Deliveries, Jeepsters, Forward Control trucks, Jeeps built in Japan and the Philippines, military vehicles, ambulances, fire trucks, RR vehicles, just to name a few. There was even a 1943 Allis-Chalmers Snow Tractor powered by Willys (L4-134.)
1943 Thermos Ad with Jeeps on eBay
Thermos is saluting the men who make jeeps, but what about the women?
“A wonderful original half-page magazine ad from 1943 for
Thermos Brand Vacuum Bottles
by the American Thermos Bottle Co. – Norwich Connecticut
Ad is about 5 x 10.5 inches”
UPI Photo of “Fury in the Sky” Stars on eBay
That’s one crowded trailer! Marc spotted these and the other photos on eBay.
“Type I. UPI Original News Press Wire Photo. Measures 8×10”






















