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The Jeep Corporation General Products Division eventually became AM General. This 1970 brochure showcases a variety of vehicles offered, but also included a brief history, including a few diagrams of FJs. However, they mislabeled an FJ-3 as an FJ-3A. Also, it’s nice to see the difference between an FJ-6 and an FJ-6A.
View the whole brochure here (for sale for $99).
Here’s the FJ page, including a closeup:
UPDATE II: A big thanks to Graham for sharing this early brochure on the Hotchkiss licensed CJ-3B for the growing Hotchkiss CJ-3B thread.
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UPDATE (Originally posted in Feb 2020): I’ve combined multiple Hotchkiss brochures into one post, along with some better pics.
1. This first brochure might be the earliest? I only have the front page. It was posted to eBay back in 2020:
“A rare original Hotchkiss Willys Jeep brochure undated c1950’s with French text. Brochure is very small format 4pp fold out illus in line drawings, no photos and is in very good condition.”
2. This Hotchkiss CJ-3B brochure appears to have been made in coordination with the Willys-Overland Export company, as some of the imagery and design is similar. Given the CJ-3B was considered the “New Jeep”, I’d say this brochure must have been published in 1953. Note the engine.
Below is the French version of the brochure, which is on eBay. The one below that is one from my collection.
3. Now, compare the one above to the one below. As you can see, there are similarities and differences:
Based on the grille, I’m guessing this one is from 1951. Is there any other advertising describing the truck as a “Jumbo pick-up”?
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“GOOD COLOR AND GRAPHICS. VERY GOOD CONDITION OVERALL.
THE NAME “HOWARD L. APPLEGATE” IS STAMPED ON IT.
A RARE AND ORIGINAL PIECE OF WILLYS JEEP SALES LITERATURE”
This Signal Corps photo dated November 27, 1945, shows jeeps following the additions of hardtop and likely other winterization changes.
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“PHOTO CAPTION: Jeeps are lined up after the winterizing process at the Stayr plant in Vienna, Austria. 11/27/45.”
This rarely available postcard popped up on eBay the other day. Given the grilles on the wagon and truck, plus the FC-170 pictured, I’d say this is a late 1957 postcard.
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“ITEM: c1950 Jeep “PARTS” – Original Car Dealer Sales Brochure / Card
DIMENSIONS: About 8 x 5 inches having 1 pages.”
Looks like a nicely updated jeep. Some closer up pics would be better.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1002335781295710
“I have for sale my 1948 Willy’s. I hate to sell but we bought a house and need the money for projects, this jeep is a “restomod” powered by a Buick dauntless v6 bolted to a t-18 4 speed and a Dana 20 transmission, the jeep also has a warn overdrive and Chevy axles. We have a soft top, bikini top and a spare wheel and tire to go with. Everything works as it should and boy does it get attention, I am not in a rush to sell however feel free to reach out with any questions thanks!”
Lots of updates on the 3A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/776556318002964
“1952 Willy’s CJ3A 350 Motor I am helping a neighbor sell it after her husband passed away. I don’t know a ton about the Jeep but it runs great. We live on Palomar Mountain and the price is OBO”
This is located way up in northern WI.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/498938009260640/
“cj2 straight rust free tub with good mechanical s except needs master cyl. Runs -shifts-4×4 all works well. Plow hydraulics also work. Can deliver for extra cost. Reduced for quick sale”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17,500.
This is a nice looking Jeepster Convertible. It might need some mechanical work.
“My father moved and I was left with some vehicles including this really fun jeepster, my grandfather was the 2nd owner in 1969 and it’s been in the family ever since, sad to see it go but I just don’t have the passion/ time and need to find its next owner on its journey! It starts and runs, the brakes and clutch need some work (mechanic friend took a quick peek at it) it’s cover has some wear and would probably need to be replaced , there is one missing panel I have been trying to locate through the move but without luck . One of the windows has trouble going up and down. Just an old but loved car and no one in my family has the time/experience to work on it!
No seatbelts , I see it being a great vehicle for a cabin, small town, ice cream run vehicle. I’d love to find someone that knows these hard to find vehicles and give it the love it deserves !”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.
(04/01/2023) This has an unusual paint job and some interesting rims.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/441529055336437
“1947 Jeep Willey CJ-2A Buick 225 with headers Saginaw 4 speed”
