I’m taking the remainder of the weekend off. Look for updates Monday morning.

Paul’s Goddess is always watching jeep photos. This photo includes a good story. This photo and story was assembled by Laurel Bill and posted to Facebook. I couldn’t locate an original story and link on Laurel’s website.

“A group of Cordova Airlines passengers boarded jeeps at the May Creek Airfield in 1953 to go check out the ghost town of McCarthy and the old mining town of Kennicott where the Kennecott Copper Mine had operated. The two men in uniform were the pilots of the plane that flew these folks to the area, and the caption said they were having just as good a time as any of the passengers.

McCarthy was the turnaround station for the Copper River Northwestern Railroad, and hotels, restaurants and stores quickly popped up. Since no gambling or drinking alcohol was allowed in the mining town of Kennicott, McCarthy offered many diversions for the miners and railroad workers with its saloons and “red light” district.

At its peak, about 800 people lived in the town. But when the copper mine closed in 1938, McCarthy became a ghost town.”

A little rough. If it runs it might be worth a look.

“1951 Willys Overland CJ-3A with M38 Engine. ”

http://auburn.craigslist.org/cto/5007140952.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000

(04/10/2015) Sell sounds eager to let it go.

“Great Jeep for Restoration Project
Motor Runs
Has a Clean Title
$2000.00 Or Best Offer … I really need the space so Come and Get It!!!”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

It’s got a fiberglass body, but has a rare 1949 CJ-2A VIN: 222769!

“Fiberglass tub, new paint, newer brakes, battery, starter, coil, original L-head 4 cylinder motor. Great runner. $6500 obo.”

Looks like there is a compression dent/damage near the driver’s entrance.

“1950 willys jeep. M38. Does run Excellant shape. 4 cylinder 4 wh drive. 3 speed New paint comes with a soft top. Have antique title. Great shape all the way around.”

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/4985525773.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

The winch alone is probably worth $500 if it works.l

“This Jeep is for parts or restoration. It is not in driving condition. The body has a bit of rust, but not much considering the age. The transmission and transfer case are installed. The engine has the head removed, but included. The jeep has an old Warn 8K winch on it, not sure if it works. I don’t have a title.”

We had a long day yesterday and the trip report took a while, so I will have to wait until Thursday morning to post more jeeps.

The December 1944 issue of American Legion Magazine included these two jeep illustrations. You can download the entire issue here: The American Legion Magazine [Volume 37, No. 6 (December 1944)]