This “America’s Most Versatile Farm Tool” newspaper-like advertising piece (though printed on a heavier weight material than newsprint) is marked 484A250, which may mean it was published in April of 1948.
This “America’s Most Versatile Farm Tool” newspaper-like advertising piece (though printed on a heavier weight material than newsprint) is marked 484A250, which may mean it was published in April of 1948.
It would be really neat if someone has one of these vehicles.
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“MY FRIEND BOUGHT OUT AN OLD WILLY’S DEALER MANY YEARS AGO–IT WAS CALLED “BIG ED’S” IN SHEBOYGAN, WI. THESE ARE SOME OF THE ORIGINAL TAGS THAT WERE HUNG ON THE WILLY’S JEEPS FOR SALE. THESE ARE KIND OF COOL FOR THE COLLECTOR. THERE IS A 46, 50, 46, 47, 41″
This image appeared in the July 31, 1951, issue of the Wilmington Daily Journal. It shows a soldier checking US Army markings on the jeeps so he can determine from whom they were captured.
This LARC-15 was the first amphibious vehicle to cross Lake Michigan. It’s a pretty good accomplishment given the number of wrecks of larger vessels (estimates put the number of ship wrecked ships in Lake Michigan at approximately 1500).
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“1960 Press Photo Jeep unloads from United States Army LARC-15 amphibious vehicle. This is an original press photo. Amphibians – United States. A jeep unloads a rubber rolling liquid transporter off the ramp of a LARC-15, the Army’s newest amphibian which was produced by the Ingersol-Kalamazoo Division of Borg-Warner Corporation in conjunction with the United States Army Transportation Research Command. The LARC crossed Lake Michigan June 22 and became the first wheeled amphibian in history to accomplish such a voyage.Photo measures 10.25 x 8inches. Photo is dated 6-24-1960.
This auction takes place THURSDAY October 15 in Uniontown, Ohio.
https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3478739.html
“1948 Willys Jeepster, motor is of an original style and may be correct for the car, paint is adequate and seats and top are good, body and frame are solid, it is said to run and drive – 1988 Jaguar, 2000 Mercedes Benz and 1948 Willys Jeepster have all been stored in climate controlled building.”
This auction takes place Saturday October 17 in Hebron, Ohio.
https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3472549.html
“1947 Willys Jeep, CJ-2A Ser. #90924 in excellent condition has New soft top in box (black);”
It’s listed at a 1947, but has some 3A parts on it. Auction is Saturday October 10, 2020.
Tom spotted this CJ-2A that has been partially M-38-itized. It’s more Korea-erized than WWII-ized.
https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/milton-1947-willys-jeep/7197764537.html
“1947 WW2 replica , good condition rare PTO winch”
This is most likely a CJ-2A. It is being sold for parts. I’m not sure what hardtop this has. The auction occurs Saturday October 10 in Mitchell, Indiana.
This M-38 looks a little rough; not sure how much value is here.. The auction is Saturday September 26 in Sanford, NC.