The GI in the photo is examining jeeps captured and used by communists.
Old Images Research Archives
A Few More Pics from Charles
First Press Photo of the Ford GP on eBay
Steve spotted this one. The photo sold for $129.50 yesterday. It was listed as a photo of the first Ford GPW, but this is actually (I assume) the first Ford GP produced.
“A Vintage 1941 Original Photo announcing the introduction of the U.S. Army’s newest midget car called a “Jeep” ! This small four-wheel drive utility vehicles would become an icon of World War II Jeep. Here is the very 1st one to roll of the production line. Original press stamp and caption with a 2-28-41 date on the verso of this early photo of the famed vehicle”
1942 Photo of Soldiers Preparing Jeep for Floating
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
This photo is new to me.
“1942 Press Photo Army Jeep slowly being drive onto the canvas across stream.”
1942 Photo Four Soldiers in a Slat Grille
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
Apparently this photo of four soldiers and “Lady Blanch” was taken in England.
“WWII ORIGINAL 9X7 US ARMY SOLDIERS & JEEP WILLYS SLAT GRILL 1942 PICTURE
FIELD PHOTO MADE IN ENGLAND”
Photo of Man Posing in Jeep on eBay
What i thought was interesting in this photo was the windshield marking. I’ve not encountered a white oval with writing like that.
Photo of Wrecked Jeep on eBay
Yikes! Given the previous post, this photo seemed appropriate. No date on this photo, but the license plate would suggest this was post military.
“”Jeep that cracked up here” typed on back. Approximate Size: 3 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. [90 x 60 mm]”
Negative of Three Men in a Jeep on eBay
No year for the negative of this jeep marked 20112942. The men seem to be enjoying themselves.
“For auction negative with view of soldier in a jeep, the auction is for negative not an actual photo, some wear marks on negative. Negative measures about 2 3/4 inches x 4 1/2 inches. Shipping is $2.32 to the USA or $6.55 for international shipping.”
1944 Photo of French Refugees on eBay
Probably could have used a jeep train to ferry all the refugees.
“1944 Press Photo Sgt.Ray Pack turn jeep into Taxi Service carry French Refugees.”
1943 Photo of Jeep in New Guinea on eBay
That water looks pretty deep for the jeep!
“1943 Press Photo American Jeep Coast lowered down at the shore in New Guinea.”
1948 Photo of Dead Howitzer on eBay
What happens when a Howitzer is pushed from a plane, but its parachute fails to open? Well, these paratroopers learned first hand that the weapon turns into a large paperweight. At least the parachute on the jeep and soldiers worked!
“1948 Press Photo Camp Campbell, KY paratroopers, Jeep & howitzers on manuevers”
Photos of City Transit’s CJ-2A **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
City Transit of High Point, NC, owned this CJ-2A.
“3 Vintage 1940s-1950s photos of a Willy’s Jeep sitting outside of Horace Ilderton Dodge and Plymouth Car garage in High Point, North Carolina. The writing on the jeep says, “City Transit Co”. They are 2.75″ x 4.5″ black and white photos. One has foxing, and the others have minor wear.”



















