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Roger spotted this Marx jeep. Has this one been painted or did some of the Marx jeeps coming in multi colors like this?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/459577364684931/
“Metal toy Jeep and trailer made by Willy’s in the 1950’s.”
A few days ago while looking at Facebook in the Massachusetts area, this model jeep caught my eye. It was just different enough to cause me to look closer at it and, at 21″ long, I could tell it was an unusually large model. Even better, it was a very reasonable price. I contacted the seller, but, unfortunately, she was unwilling to ship it (I shed lots of tears!!). Since Ted Jordan lives in the area, I contacted him, but unsurprisingly, he had already had his eye on it. His daughter finally picked it up the other day and, thanks to Ted, we have some great detail pics of it.
According to Ted, “After closer inspection this thing is a beast weighing in at 18lbs and 21″ long and 9 1/2″ tall. Its super cool and I would have to say home made by somebody. Just doesn’t look like something you’d find at a store, very well built but also a little crude in some ways. The guy is also pretty neat; he’s molded to sit in an upright position and, although Im not sure if he was made at the time of the Jeep, he seems to fit with the size and overall look of the piece. Jeep seems to be a mix of wood and metal fenders, windshield frame, underside, and most of the small parts as well being metal.
I’ve taken the some of the pics with a few more common Jeeps (Tonka,Marx,and the small JH Millstein Glass candy container Jeep) to show the crazy size comparison. I’d love it if you could post some pics of this Jeep and see if any of the other guys have any info on this thing or anyone has ever seen one like it.”
This auction just expired yesterday ($24 starting bid). This is one case where the box may be better than the toy itself. I can’t imagine there are many of these boxes left.
View all the information on ebay
“DATES TO THE LATE 1940s or early 1950’s.
BEAUTIFUL RARE LITTLE 4″ TOY PLASTIC JEEP ,MOLDED IN CAMO COLORED SWIRL PLASTIC AND IN THE SUPER RARE ORIGINAL BOX WHICH SHOWS SOME WEAR AND A BIT WARPED BUT DISPLAYS WELL WITH THE TOY AND IS A VERY HARD BOX TO FIND!”
There’s a few jeeps in the collection. There are 44 vehicles, so the price doesn’t seem all that bad.
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/tag/d/oak-creek-vintage-toy-truck-and-car-lot/7005359849.html
“$349 for all or make offer for individual cars/trucks………..
Vintage Nylint Jumbo Dump Truck (yellow)
Vintage Tonka Jeep (Robin Egg Blue)
Tonka 768 Dump Truck (yellow)
Vintage Tonka Tonka Mighty 4×4 #14 (black)
Vintage Tonka Turbo Diesel Cement Truck (yellow)
Vintage Tonka Turbo Diesel Crane (yellow)
Vintage Tonka Turbo Diesel Crane (yellow)
Vintage Tonka Car Hauler (red/yellow)
Vintage Tonka Rescue Van (with 1 nurse figure)
Vintage Tonka Toys 1950’s Red and Green Dump Truck
Tonka Jeep Dune Buggy (yellow/orange)
Tonka Army Jeep (olive drab)
Tonka Mini Purple Jeep Beach Buggy
Tonka Jeep Wagoneer Rescue Ambulance (white and orange)
Vintage Structo Auto Haul (yellow and red)
Vintage Buddy L ARMY Electric Search Light Unit truck
Vintage Tonka Aerial Ladder MFD Fire Engine Truck No. 5 1950″s
Vintage Tonka Medium size Pick-up Truck 4×4 – yellow and orange 7.5”
Vintage Tonka Medium size Pick-up Dump Truck – yellow 7.5”
Vintage Tonka Medium size Dump Truck – yellow 7.5”
Tonka 4×4 Pick-up with winch – yellow and black with orange flames 13”
Vintage Structo Cement Truck – orange 9” 1970’s
Vintage Nylint T-24 Crane (No bucket)
Vintage Tonka Car Hauler Motor Transport (light yellow)
Vintage Tonka Motor Transport Trailer (light yellow)
Vintage Tonka VW Beetle Bug (Red)
Vintage Tonka VW Beetle Bug (Turquoise)
Tonka Mud Runner 4×4 truck – Blue with red and yellow stipes’
Vintage Tonka road Grader with Tonka sticker on front (1970’s)
Vintage Tonka Road Grader
Vintage Tonka T-6 Bulldozer 1970’s
Vintage Tonka Dump Truck – yellow (1970’s)
Vintage Tonka Farms Truck – Mint Green
Vintage Nylint Dump Truck (yellow) 1960’s
Vintage Nylint Michigan Crane – (yellow) 1960’s
Vintage Tonka Semi Cab – (yellow)
Tonka Bulldozer with backhoe – (yellow)
Vintage Tonka mini Rescue Vehicle Set”
Maury and I thought this jeep bank was interesting. It is a Willys-Motors-parts-department-themed wagon that is listed as a ‘1953’. It was sold on eBay and now documented at WorthPoint. Anyone seen others of these?
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/liberty-classics-1953-jeep-willys-491185253
This odd plastic jeep sporting a rocket includes the original box. Seller is accepting offers.
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UP FOR SALE VINTAGE RARE GREEK HARD PLASTIC WIND-UP MILITARY JEEP AIRFORCE BY ELVIP EARLY 70s MIB IN MINT NEVER PLAY CONDITION SEE PHOTOS FOR DETAILS.SHIPPING AND HANDLING $ 8 FOR GREECE $ 15 EUROPE $ 18 WORLD REGISTER.
Dan shared these two links of Tonka jeeps with pretty good prices (better than eBay before shipping costs).
Dennis is selling his Al-toy jeep on eBay.
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“1940’s AL-Toy cast aluminum Willys CJ2A Jeep by the Toledo Casting in great shape.
According to CJ3b.info these were given away to Willys-Overland executives from 1945-1949, some given away as promotional models.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.
Thought used, this still looks fun for kids. It’s not quite stock anymore, as a bell is installed on the front bumper (sometimes an “H” is on the hood, other times a bell); the front bumper (bumper isn’t stock either). This appears to be missing the hose and ladder as well. There is more about Fire Jeep toys on the CJ-3B Page.
Here’s a semi-restored Fire Patrol jeep that I believe shows how it should actually look:
UPDATE: After pondering it a while, I decided to get this set for Christmas … better late than never??
I would have been 11 when this jeep and glider set was released by Matchbox. I don’t remember seeing this combo in my 1976 Christmas Sears Wish Book. I’m feeling a bit cheated!
“Original 1976 Lesney England Matchbox Jeep and Glider
Transporter / Gliding Club.
This is a complete set; Condition C-6 due to numerous light marks
mostly on jeep. Not readily noticeable due to color, but can be easily seen under
magnification”
Here a set that’s in the original package (for $69) on eBay:
