Another of the early staged photos introducing the 2A.
“1945 Press Photo Post-World War II Jeep by Willys-Overland Motors – This is an original press photo. Photo measures 10 x 8inches. Photo is dated 07-27-1945.”
Another of the early staged photos introducing the 2A.
“1945 Press Photo Post-World War II Jeep by Willys-Overland Motors – This is an original press photo. Photo measures 10 x 8inches. Photo is dated 07-27-1945.”
That’s trading in the old for the new.
“Original Press Photo. 1942- 107th Cavalry adopts steel steeds. Troops of the converted 107th Mechanized Regiment at Fort Ord stop to visit horses as they pass by enroute to maneuvers. Photo measures approx. 7″ x 9″”
Tim shared this photo. He noted, “The photo was taken on Alderson Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, outside my mothers and my aunt’s home, with ROTC Cadets From Carnegie Tech (Now Carnegie Mellon). It was her first Jeep ride. My mother is the laughing blonde and the brunette is my aunt.”
Great jump, but sliding across the hood is so much cooler.
“1943- Captain Forest “Spec” Towns, holder of the world’s record for the 110 meter high hurdles, leaping over a jeep while serving as a company commander in a unit of the 5th Army in North Africa. Photo measures approx. 7″ x 9″”
Seller has other press photos with jeeps for sale.
“This is a Type I Original News Press Wire Service Photograph.Size is 8″ x 10″. We are excited to offer photographs which are now available to the public after years inside photo archives. These are rare pieces of history from preiods of time which can never be repeated.”
Great photos. I wish these were in color. They were published in the Jun 9, 1946, issue of the Milwaukee Journal and the June 16, 1946, issue of the Evening Star.
The December 1955 issue of Willys News shared their dealer success stories (you’ll have to click on the ‘continue’ button below to read them).
This wagon was driven by American Red Cross worker Helen Corken. It was featured in the December 1955 issue of Willys News.