There are two different project jeep designs described in the December 1945 issue of Popular Science, pages 162-166. The simpler one was designed by Herbert Pfister of New York City, while the second was designed by H. A. Machlan of El Campo, Texas.
1954 Photo Willys Project Engine eBay
Is this some kind of diesel engine? This photo comes with a second photo of a fluid cargo carrier.
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“Here I have a set of 2 Willys File Photos featuring:
* PROJ. 8511-01 T.C.P. Engine Number 14371 (1) Dated 5-28-54
* Fluid Cargo Carrier
Photos measure about 8 ½ x 11 inches including the borders and are punched. Punch holes do NOT affect the photos (See Scans).

Here’s the Fluid Cargo Carrier photo:
1966 Photo of M-38A1 w/ Mine Detector on eBay
This M-38A1 press photo with a mine detector made it into a lot of newspapers. Here’s an example from the April 20, 1966, issue of the Crowley Post-Signal out of Crowley, Louisiana:
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“1966 Press Photo U.S. Army jeep mounted mine detector shown in St. Louis. This is an original press photo. St. Louis: New mobile mine detector perfected for Vietnam will allow the jeep mounted detector to clear 6 foot path at speeds from 10 to 1 mph depending on terrain. The transistorized probe is counterbalanced by large spring in front of jeep to prevent the wheels of the device from exerting enough pressure to set off a mine. On detection of mine the device automatically brakes and declutches the jeep. The mine detector was demonstrated at United States Army Mobility Equipment Center in St. Louis 4/19.Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 04-19-1966.”
2 8″-Long Wooden Jeeps on eBay
This pair of wood jeeps has a buy-it-now price of $27, plus $8.25 shipping. They are stamped 2013, so they aren’t very old.
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“High Quality, Handcrafted Wood Jeep. These are vintage style toys. No metal was used to make the Jeeps. They are crafted with wood and glue only. The wood varies but pine and alder were primary used. The wheels turn and the windshield goes up and down. Each Jeep measures approximately 8″ x 4″ x 2.75″.”
Wood CJ-5 Jeep with Trailer on eBay
Here’s another wood jeep, this time sold with a trailer.
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“Handcrafted Wood Jeep with Trailer. No metal was used in making these items and stay true to the vintage style toys that inspired them. The wood varies but pine and alder were primarily used. The wheels turn and the windshield goes up and down. The Jeep measures approximately 8″x 4″x 2 3/4″. The trailer measures approximately 8 1/4″x1 3/4″x3 1/2″.”
1972 Raleigh Cigarette Ad with a MB/GPW? on eBay
UPDATE. Another one of these ads is on eBay. The image is from a 2012 post.
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“Original
Magazine Print Ad
Approx. 9 x 11_inch
Satisfaction Guarantee
I will make right any wrong
I ship every day”
1948 CJ-2A Mustang, TX $3000
Seems worth a look. Not quite “all original”
https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/d/wheatland-1948-jeep/7240218711.html
“1948 jeep. All original willys”
1947 CJ-2A Body Sherman, TX **SOLD**
1949 Jeepster Smithton, IL $7000
Seller is also looking for offers. This has been for sale since at least this summer.
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/smithton-1949-willys-overland-jeepster/7242833302.html
“Willys Overland Jeepster 1949
MAKE OFFER
Runs great! Fun car to drive! 4 cylinder engine. Three on the tree. A good project car. Body in great shape undercoat and garaged. Has dent in front bumper and hood. New top. I have the rain windows. Read Less”
1954 CJ-3B Disassembled Albuquerque, NM $2500
The photo shown is how the jeep looked prior to disassembly of the engine.
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/albuquerque-1954-willys-cj3b/7243446102.html
“Not running, engine taken apart. Clean NM title in my name.”


























