Plans for this sidewalk jeep were posted on eBay for sale. Originally published in the March 1948 issue of POPULAR MECHANICS, the plans are also available for free at Google Books.
toys Research Archives
Vintage Jeep Punchboard on eBay
Given these were designed to be punched, this is likely a pretty rare item. The seller certainly believes it is! Great piece. You can see other types of punchcards here: http://www.ebay.com/bhp/punch-board
“WONDERFUL WWII JEEP PUNCH BOARD.
PIECE IS UNUSED, BUT PUNCH IS MISSING FROM THE BACK.
THIS WILL STAND UPRIGHT WITH THE WHEELS TURNING WHEN ROLLED.
IT MEASURES APPX. 9 1/2 TALL 11 1/4 WIDE & 3 1/2 INCHES DEEP.
GREAT ESTATE FIND!!!!!”
Coin Operated Jeep Allen, TX **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
It works.
“Vintage coin operated jeep. Originally $.05 but has been changed to $.25 works! $800 Obo”
Armyish Toy Jeep Flower Mound, TX $5
This looks like a great price.
“I have an Army Jeep toy that is for sale. It is large (measureing 18.5 inches from bumper to bumper.) The front windshield folds down flat on the hood. Your little one can have many adventures with this toy. I am asking only $5.”
Go Kart Penitas, TX **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price
“Here I leave a novelty Exxxtreme cycles, this is a willys jeep as 1941.
Really, it’s like the same jeep, comes with spare tire, spare fuel tank, this Jeep has a 125cc engine is 3-speed, but it is not standard, is semi automatic, has very comfortable seats, light brake, front light, HYDRAULIC brakes, 4 stroke, do not have to mix gasoline with oil. Here we offer a one year warranty, is included engine, transmission, parts and labor. In addition, we have layaway plan, and financing.”
USAF Hamilton Pedal Jeep Los Lunas, NM **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $150.
It could use some restoration.
“$150 or trade (let me know what you have)”
Pedal Jeep in Mumbai, India
Glenn Woudenberg wrote me a note saying this pedal jeep was spotted at a Bazaar in Mumbai, India. That seems to me to be a good excuse to go to India. It kind of has a ‘high hood’ feel to it. The wheels look similar to a Tri-ang.
1976 an Empire Blue Jeep w/ Trailer on eBay
If I weren’t saving for our March California trip, I’d bid on this pair.
“For your consideration is an Empire & Carolina Enterprises plastic jeep and trailer (1976). The jeep measures 16 inches long. These are in overall good condition with wear, marks, scratches, and bends. The trailer has a broken hook, but these will display very nicely.”
Mitsubishi CJ-3B Toy on eBay
I don’t know how rare this toy is, but it looks like an interesting piece. I googled to find another example, but couldn’t locate one. This toy is located in Mexico, so know that before purchasing it. Given the Mad Max label on the box, I’m wondering if this is more like mid 1980s?
“VINTAGE RARE AND NICE, ALITALIA MITSUBISHI JEEP J52, MADE IN JAPAN CIRCA 70’S. BY THE EXTINCT FACTORY MADMAX SCALE 1/43, IN VERY GOOD CONDITIONS, IN BOX, I AM NOT EXPERT TO EXPLANE THE KIND OF ITEMS BUT I TRY TO WRITE THE BEST I KNOW, IF YOU ARE COLLECTOR OF THIS CAIN OF TOYS, PLEASE DON’T LET PASS THE OPORUNITY TO HAVE THEM IN YOUR HANDS, VERY, VERY RARE!!”
Blaine’s Toy Swap Meet Finds
It looks like Blaine did well at a collectible toy swap meet. The yellow ride-on jeep is from 1979 and was made in Canada.















