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There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
Marc spotted this neat ad from an issue of December 1945 Motor Age Magazine. The ad was already sold on eBay, but I found an issue of the entire magazine still for sale on eBay.
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I can’t imagine these appear too often??
“AN/TVS-3 Searchlight. These units came out an Air Force base and are powered by 120/240volt 400hz. It appears to be in great condition but we do not have the proper generator to power these units. I do however know where a couple are located and will pass that information along to any successful bidders. Please visit out website Shop Military Stuff for more information and additional pictures.”
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This seller has listed a variety of photographs for sale again. Here’s just one showing the assembly of crated MBs and GPWs. View all the seller’s photos on eBay
“8” X 10″ SHARP GLOSSY PHOTOGRAPH WITH NO DATE OR INFORMATION ON BACK (IT COULD BE A U.S. ARMY SIGNAL CORPS PHOTO FROM THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES BUT I’M NOT SURE. THESE PHOTOS HAVE BEEN IN MY COLLECTION FOR OVER 25 YEARS AND IS TIME TO LET THEM GO). Condition is excellent.——I will be listing more Military Vehicle photos in the weeks to come if you are interested.——Any reddish tint that you might see is a reflection off my logo template and is not in the photograph.”
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Deborah forwarded this video from Tom Townsend and the Military Network Motor Pool. The first segment deals with jeeps. To their credit they spend some time discussing jeep history and describing how to tell the differences between jeeps (ford vs mb and military vs civilian). But, I felt they could have covered the history more accurately.
For example, when discussing the Bantam prototype they showed pictures of the BRC-40 (3rd generation Bantam). They never showed any pictures of the Willys prototypes. They also suggested Willys got the contract for the jeep before Ford appeared. The reality is Ford not only submitted prototypes, but won the principal military contract, before it was taken away and given to Willys. Another mistake was that CJ-2As were produced starting in 1945 rather than 1946.
You can check out the entire episode here: http://www.hulu.com/watch/216750
Marc spotted this photo that was sold on eBay yesterday. What’s interesting is that the there’s a CJ-3B followed by a M-38A1. I wasn’t aware they lined up jeeps at the assembly plant like that.
You can view the entire photo here on eBay
Here’s a neat postcard from the 60s(?).
“Colorado Postcard of Colorado Rockies Jeep Road – Photo by William A. Sanborn. These roads wind between Ouray and Telluride. Measures approximately 6″ x 4″. Has scalloped edging. Card is slightly bowed and corners are dinged (see pics.).”
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Here’s an interesting photo. That looks like a home wooden hardtop. I can’t tell what the letters on the front of the windshield spell.
“Photo size is 4.5×2.75″ inches”
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The jeeps aren’t really big, but there appears to be a flattie, a CJ-5 and a wagon or truck.
“WEST YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA — Circa. 1960 Street view with Chevy and Jeep autos parked in front of a STANDARD OIL Co. Gas Station. Chevron, Conoco, and Texaco gas station signs can be seen in the view. The card is unused — very good+ condition. It’s a dandy view for your automobile/gas station post card collection.”
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UPDATE: See Jim’s description in the comments about this very unusual prototype.
These are all original photographs purchased from the “HEAD PHOTOGRAPHER FOR TWIN COACH BUS COMPANY AND THE WILLYS JEEP FIRM IN TOLEDO OHIO ALL PHOTOGRAPHS WERE TAKEN BY HER WHILE WORKING FOR THESE COMPANIES”
1) From the front: View all the information on ebay
2) From the side: View all the information on ebay
3) Without hood or doors: View all the information on ebay
4) From side with Fleetvans behind it: View all the information on ebay
Shoes and jeeps . . . what more could a woman want?
“Life Stride Shoes
Like The Army Jeep,Fashion Fresh,
Vintage 1942 Print Ad”
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