Both Paul and Ted spotted this color Willys MA photo. It’s part of a collection of photos. You can see them below.
Old Images Research Archives
Pankey Motor Company Wagon
Photo of Bantam BRC-40 w/ Eddie Cantor on eBay
Great photo!
“1941- Because he was the first person to buy a defense savings bond at Treasury House in Rockefeller Plaza, actor Eddie Cantor was taken for a ride in an Army jeep. Shown here on the steps of the Bowery Savings Bank on 42nd Street.”
Photo of Stanley Smale’s Magnet-equipped Jeep on eBay
Here’s a 1949 photo of a CJ-2A equipped with a generator powering a magnet. It was developed by a truck driver named Stanley Smale.
1941 Bantam BRC-40 In Stream on eBay
The tread on the spare tire is just great.
“For auction is an 7 x9 inch original US press photo of a BRC (Bantam Recon. Car). It was issued to the press on 3/19/1941 to publicize the development of the Bantam military car.”
1944 Photos in the Cortland Standard
These photos were featured with other photos that were published weekly by the Cortland Standard of Cortland, NY. I love the “Pistol Packing Mama”.
1956 Press Photo of Helen and Frank Schreider
UPDATE: Was on eBay.
Here’s an unpublished photo of Helen and Frank and their gap Tortuga that I hadn’t seen. This is from their initial trip down to South America.
“1956 Press Photo Helen and Frank Schreider Viewing Plaza De Mayo From Their Jeep”
1949 Wagon Press Release Photo on eBay
Original press release photo shows the wagon driving off road.
“This is an original press photo. Credit NEAPhoto measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 8-19-1949.”
Willys Dealer Markets DJs in Dayton, Ohio
This February 1956 story in Willys News tells the story of an Ohio Willys dealer who tried a creative way to market DJs in his town.
A. W. Wisley’s CJ-5 With Surrey Fringe
Perhaps this CJ-5 was the first fringed jeep? The photo was published in the February 1956 issue of Willys News.
















