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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 .
UPDATE: **SOLD** was on eBay
“VTG Willys War News July 16 1945 Special Postwar Preview Edition Jeep V3 #3 N”
There are some interesting photos in the Brigham Young University Archives that include jeeps. Click on this link to sell all the photos. Here are a couple.
1. This shows soldiers pouring gas into the carb. It’s part of a safety film.
http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/JMHes/id/2244/rec/11 J. Halan Helsop photographer. May 1945. Brigham Young University, Harold B. Lee Library, L. Tom Perry Special Collections.
2. [T-5 Clarence W.] Van Liere checks [the] Jeep.
http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/JMHes/id/3173/rec/7 J. Halan Helsop photographer. May 1945. Brigham Young University, Harold B. Lee Library, L. Tom Perry Special Collections.
3. [Capt. Merle H.] Chamberlin [sits on the Jeep fender].
http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/JMHes/id/3209/rec/19 J. Halan Helsop photographer. May 1945. Brigham Young University, Harold B. Lee Library, L. Tom Perry Special Collections.
It looks like the taped sign reads “U. S. Coast Guard Air Station”
“You are bidding on an original press photo of Elizabeth City North Carolina US Coast Guard Fire Jeep On Call. It shows the US Coast Guard jeep leaving the fire station after it received a call. Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 5/26/1944.”
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Looks like Hap is driving a 1945 VEC based on the rear hubs.
“You are bidding on an original press photo of US Army General Henry Hap Arnold Driving Jeep Pulling Disc. Photo measures 5.5 x 8.5 inches and is dated 7/21/1947.”
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Tuesday’s updates will be arriving late morning (though check out the jeep in the post that follows this one), as will answers to many emails in my inbox. In the meantime, for you early risers who have suffered eWillys withdrawals, here’s an article on FCs to string you along.
The May 1957 issue of Willys News covered the 2nd Annual Jeep Derby in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Among the racers were Bud Jackson from the Hemet Jeep Club and Wally Klingele and Barney Nelson from the Yakima Ridge Runners. Klingele and Nelson drove their jeeps to the event! Only 14 of the 20 entrants completed the eighty mile race.
The San Francisco Gate published this photo of Princess Elizabeth as part of a tribute to the jeep in 2014.
http://m.sfgate.com/cars/slideshow/A-tribute-to-the-lowly-Jeep-95269/photo-6976182.php
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In fact, even during her Honeymoon in 1947 Princess Elizabeth was driven by her husband Prince Phillip.
If there was a caption with this photo, it’s no longer on the back.
“You are bidding on an original press photo of WWII WAC Staff Sgt B Sherman With Seep Jeep . Photo measures 8 x 10 inches and is dated 9/24/1943.”
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This May 1957 article highlights the successful slogan the Jacobson Motor Company of Omaha, Nebraska, used to attract buyers. Pete Comley, sales manager, came up with the slogan and added it to one of the company’s wagons.
The June 24, 1953, issue of the Spokesman-Review featured a photo of Yakima Ridge Runners Chet Thompson and Wally Klingele of the Yakima Ridge Runners practicing for the July 4th jeep rodeo.
