Just a few updates today as I’ll be in mid-flight to New York by the time this posts. Charles forwarded a variety of pics.
Old Images Research Archives
1952 Photo from Sasebo Naval Base, Japan, on eBay
Marc found this neat photo. Note the modified front and rear fenders.
” Original 35mm film slide.
Subject: Jeep at Sasebo Naval Base.
Date: May 1952
Mount/Film Type: Kodachrome, red border”
1946 Press Photo of Wagon and Couple on eBay
Maybe it doubles as a golf cart?
“This is an original press photo. The New Jeep Station Wagon by Willys-Overland MotorsPhoto measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 07-23-1946.”
1956 Photo of CJ-2A in Canadian Flood on eBay
I guess even jeeps need a guide sometimes?
“This is an original press photo. H.L. Henderson if frontPhoto measures 7.25 x 9.25inches. Photo is dated 04-23-1956.”
1946 Photo of Man with Unusual Hardtop
Looks pretty good for a home made hardtop.
“APPROX. SIZE IN INCHES: 3.5 2.5 (WRITTEN ON BACK- WINTER 1946)”
Texas Service Station Convention
Here’s a good photo of the rear of a truck ready for service station duties. This was published in the May 1955 issue of Willys News.
On the Job Demo Sells Dispatcher
Jeep Salesmen Learn about Jeeps
This May 1955 Willys News article shared the salesmen’s experience learning more about the vehicles they were selling.
1943 Photo from Sicily w/ Refugees on eBay
A real good photo considering they were moving when it was taken.
“1943- Sicilian refugees stand by as U.S. 7th Army vehicles pass during record advance from Caltanissetta to Palermo.”
1947 Photo of Gerald Weber and Mini Jeep on eBay
Gerald Weber’s mini jeep looks a lot like Jimmy Crabtree’s jeep (see bottom photo).






















