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UPDATE: Price dropped to $5900.
(06/16/2020) Has. variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/289919862198111/
“This sweet little Willys CJ2A Jeep sports a 289 V8, 4 speed automatic tranny. I’ve poured a pile of cash into it but don’t have time to enjoy it. Starts and runs fine.”
We’ve seen worse for more.
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/albuquerque-1943-willys-mb-jeep/7155396709.html
“1943 willys MB- lots of bondo, not a lot of rust. Incorrect windshield for the year but in good shape, no title, does not run.”
Thanks to Maury, I was able to get this 1991 press packet off ebay and shipped for under $10. That’s a good day. It wasn’t clear to me all that was inside, but it turned out to be a heck of a deal. The three-page tri-fold stores photos, old press releases, histories, and a few miscellaneous items.
Here’s the front of the packet:
These are the materials that are stored inside. There are four press releases, fourteen reproduction 8×10 photos, a 40-page AMC/Chrysler history, a jeep history that’s attached to the binder (see upper right corner), one March 1963 Jeep News front-page reproduction and a late 1940s wagon ad reproduction. Just the reproduction of the Willys Quad photo was worth the cost of this package (I’d never gotten around to getting one).
I haven’t read this history just yet, but wasn’t in a hurry as I’ve already read this book on AMC’s history:
Here’s how the binder looks when opened. The jeep history starts at the page in the middle.
Under the last page of the jeep history is a holder for all the photos and other documents:
Here are two 1990s press releases (I only took photos of the front pages):
These are two 1980s press releases:
The press release on the left is from early 1942 and covers the changing situation with America’s entry into WWII, while the one on the right is from 1965:
The Jeep News reproduction page from March 1963 is shown on the left. It includes a report on the name change from Willys Motors to Kaiser Jeep and the Willys-Overland Export Corp. to Kaiser Jeep International Corp. The reproduction wagon ad on the right is from 1948 and includes details on which magazine and dates it appeared (I wish I had that database of information!).
This ad for Jack Gray’s “Jeep City” for his Jeep Sale-O-Rama was published in the Akron Beacon on February 26, 1961. Anyone old enough to remember Jack? Was it truly the largest jeep parts supplier in Ohio?
Great DJ-3A press photo.
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“This is an original press photo. Autos-Willy’s. Willys Jeep Dispatcher, above, designed for light delivery work particularly in congested traffic areas, is now being introduced by Willy’s Motors, Incorporated. Highly maneuverable and economical to operate, the Dispatcher is offered in a hardtop model (illustrated) a convertible canvas soft-top, and a basic open model. All models are powered by the Jeep four-cylinder 60 horsepower engine.Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 6-3-1956.”
Nice looking rig. Not much ’45 left on this.
https://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/d/san-andreas-willys-roadster-1945-willys/7153234748.html
“1945 Willy’s Roadster- 327 cubic inch V-8, 4-barrel carb, Electronic MSD ignition, Headers, Large wheels and tires, Roll Cage, Racing seats- Newly upholstered with 4-point harnesses, GM Tilt steering wheel, Previously taken down to the frame and repainted- frame black, Body- bright Red.”
Seems to be a mix of parts. I wonder if the seller has documentation about the “first prototype for the Air Force claim”.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/mayer-1942-jeep-willys/7154253294.html
“1942 original Jeep Willys was in the second war first prototype for the Air Force. The engine was rebuilding.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.
The body and frame are 2A even though the front frame rails are missing the frame horns.
“Too many other projects going on, my loss, your gain! Flat head 4 cyl. CJ2D – ready for the trail. Good condition. Very little rust. Runs great!”
Has a modified windshield with an extra row of glass.
https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/henderson-1946-jeep-cj/7155364268.html
“1946 Jeep Willys Cj. This is a project. Most everything is there. I have the front hood, fenders, and grill. Started to take apart to restore it. I have the gauges. Does have a couple small rust spots. Motor was running before taken apart.
Title in hand. Will consider trade.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
(02/08/2020) Looks solid, though the dash has been modified somewhat.
“1959 rare cj6 body is in good shape. 5 new tires and wheels all new brakes including E brake. Has rare pto driven winch works good. Has been converted to 12 volt system. Currently registered and tagged text is usually best”
