A variety of pics from difference eras.
More Pics from Charles
December 26, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Old Images Research Archives
Florida State Road Commission’s Jeeps
December 25, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images • TAGS: Jeep-Willys-News. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
In 1956 the State of Florida’s Road Commission purchased a fleet of ten CJ-5s.
1945 Photo of Early Jeep Sold to Russell Arundel on eBay
December 25, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
The caption argues this jeep driven by orchard tree owner Russell Arundel was one of the first CJ-2As in the Virginia area.
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3 Photos of the 16th Constabulary on eBay
December 25, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images • TAGS: Constabulary. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Marc spotted these three photos showing jeeps and members of the 16th Constabulary. All are original photos. The photos were taken by Private Thomas L. Bombassi, SN 61127318, of Waturbury, Conn., who was in the 16th Constabulary Squadron that policed occupied Berlin, Germany in 1945-1946.
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Mr. And Mrs. Smith and Their Willys
December 24, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, Old Images, Old News Articles • TAGS: Jeep-Willys-News. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
With Mrs. Maude Smith around, there was no call for Mr. Smith to learn to drive. Funny article published in the May 1956 issue of Willys News.
Celebrating Monrovia Days
December 24, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles • TAGS: Jeep-Willys-News. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This May 1955 issue of Willys News includes this photo celebrating Monrovia, California’s, Monrovia Days Parade. The city still holds the parade.
Photo of Jeep Pulling Hay Wagon in Britain on eBay
December 24, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Neat photo.
“A vintage 1940’s wire photo depicting a Jeep performing non combat duties in England as it pulls farm equipment for British farmers. Original press stamp and caption with date are on the verso.”
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‘Lola’ Tackles the Borders of Texas
December 23, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, Old Images, Old News Articles • TAGS: Jeep-Willys-News. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This article from the June 1955 issue of Willys News shares the brief story of Frank Tolbert’s 5,000 mile trip around the state of Texas. Accompanying Frank were Frank, Jr., and a CJ-5 then named Lola.
I have found a series of articles published over successive weeks in the Dallas Morning News about their trip. However, I have to sign up and pay a fee to use it. Anyone have free access? I would like to see what the article say before having to buy anything.
To see the search snipped, go here: http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives/?p_product=DMEC&p_theme=histpaper&p_action=keyword
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Santa Claus Delivers in a Jeep
December 23, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images • TAGS: Holiday. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
That’s a pile of presents!
1954 Photos of Mobile Classroom Wagon
December 23, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Willys Wagons This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: These photos were on eBay.
Here are a few rare photos of a Mobile Classroom Wagon setup.
1 ” This is an original press photo. Inspect Mobile ClassroomPhoto measures 7.25 x 9.25inches. Photo is dated 09-30-1954.”
2. Interior shot. “1954 Press Photo Col. B.B. Matteur and Gerald Winfield look over Willys”
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