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As late as 1944, as this ad demonstrates, the Minneapolis-Moline Power Implement Company argued that they had developed the original “Jeep”. But, it’s clear that they lost that battle entirely.
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“This is an Original old Vintage Trade Ad from 1944 This print ad Measures Approx: 11 1/4″ x 8 1/4″. This is Not a Photocopy or reproduction.”
UPDATE II: Was this called a Western Jeep rid because it used the Western toy Jeeps?
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Originally posted in 2013: Dan notes in the comments that this particular ride was ‘made by Vernon L. Spalinger Industries in Spokane WA. It was called the “Western Jeep”.’ These were very common rides at one time. This ride was also known as the Jeep-a-round.
“VERY RARE pamphlet from Santa Claus Land, Indiana. includes map of the grounds and of the state. Lots of pictures, facts, history and information about this amazing 1950s attraction!”
I wonder what this is like to drive from the top deck?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2448104305499453
“Jeep Wrangler CJ5 double decker hunting Jeep. Top deck can be removed.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/28/2020) Seller listed this as a 1947 M-38, but the replacement body may have confused them in terms of the model type. I suspect this is a modified CJ-2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/283030106452720/
“1947 Jeep M38 · Convertible · Driven 34,000 miles”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
It’s listed as a 1944. Home made half top?
“I have a 44 willys Jeep for sale solid body original motor and parts just can’t find anyone to fix it up for me”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3100.
Runs, but rusty.
“53 willys Body all there but has rust. Frame running is great. Runs drives stops as it should.”
It looks like it needs more than “a good cleaning”.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/211890713580822/
“Running all original. Needs a good cleaning”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/28/2018) The suspension has been modified.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/309176300460449/
“Hello, We are selling our 1946 Willys Jeep. It has the original 4 cylinder engine that was rebuilt entirely and runs like a top. We have the title. Lock-out hubs, After market high torque starter and original starter. All fiberglass body, hood, grill and window frame are steel. Hasnt been driven for a while but starts right up when you pour fuel in carb.
The carburetor was rebuilt but could use to be cleaned and replace fuel pump to run better. One brake line is broken to the master cylinder. Radiator was re-cored. Top is in good shape as it was never used. We are open to serious offers but please, no “low price” offers. A real fun fixer up project for someone. If this listing is here it is still available. Thank you,”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/04/2020) This has some kind of Ramsey PTO. Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/261440001894062/
“Model MBA, mostly stock, some extra parts,12 volt conversion, motor free,Ramsay pro wrench. Text ONLY TO THIS NUMBER PLEASE, DONT MESSAGE ME ON MARKETPLACE, IM LISTING FOR A FRIEND.”
Tremaine told me he recently visited Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling Waters and Kentuk Knob homes. At one of the gift shops there was book of Wright’s car collection, as he owned roughly 85 different cars over his life time. The book noted that at he owned three different jeeps over the years: a 1946 CJ-2A, a 1948 CJ-2A ‘Lefty’, and a wagon. While I was unable to locate a pic of the wagon, there is a photo on a Barrett Jackson page showing Wright’s two CJ-2As amongst some Crosleys.
CREDIT: https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Reader/an-architects-love-of-automobiles-frank-lloyd-wrights-passion-for-cars-took-many-forms/ It appears the jeep in the foreground is a 1948 CJ-2A “Lefty”, which makes the jeep in the background the 1946 CJ-2A.