The two-tone truck was front page news in the April 1956 issue of Willys News.
Old News Articles Research Archives
Second Jeep for Ohio Farmer
In April of 1956 farmer Henry Miller purchased a second jeep, but this time he added a top to keep him warm.
A Real Fire Tests the New Jeep Commando Fire Engine
This May 1955 article from Willys News (no pics) shares the story of a fire jeep demonstration that became a real fire fight. You can learn more about Jeep Commando Fire Engines on the CJ-3B page.
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.
Jumping Jeeps in Palestine
A photo in the 1947 issue of Chicago Tribune shows the Brits must have gotten bored, so they started jumping jeeps with motorcycles.
FC-Photos from the Chicago Tribune Archives
I found two Forward Control photos in the Chicago Tribune archives.
1) This is from December 5, 1956:
2) This is from January 5, 1958:
Willys Convertible Jeep Article
I found a 1961 article in the Chicago Tribune announcing the Willys Convertible Jeep. In actuality, it’s an announcement of the Tuxedo Park series of CJ-5. Interesting that it was positioned as a convertible.
http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1961/08/13/page/45/article/c-e-i-looks-to-l-n-for-merger-bid
Jeep Saves Money and Time on Texas Ranch
This article from April 1956 highlights the time and money savings the jeep provided a ranch in Texas.


















