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Steve shared this image of a jeep on the xmas issue of Black Cat Comics. This is issue #27 published February 10, 1951. According to this collector site, an issue of this comic sold in 2015 for $1,161! It probably doesn’t hurt the value that this issue includes an interview with John Wayne.
Here’s a second version of a 1945 Mobiloil ad featuring jeeps. This was part of a series of military-related ads buy Mobiloil in 1945 (see others here). I haven’t yet seen any other ones with jeeps in them.
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“Willys Jeep Mobiloil Vintage 1945 Ad Magazine Print Soldiers GI WWII
About 10.25 X 14 Inches. Carefully shipped flat.”
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Here’s a second version of this ad campaign that included jeeps:
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UPDATE 3: Added an Automatic hub example shared by Seth (at bottom)
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Originally Posted April 28th, 2017:
UPDATE 2: Niels shared a photo of his rare Cutlas key that can be used to spin the screws of the Power-Lock Hub.
UPDATE: 1) Well, it seems I forgot to read through this and edit it (I murdered the title for example) 2) The ending of the post has changed, thanks to Paul spotting an ad in the 1976 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine.
This is a Cutlas brochure for the company’s first hub, the Power-Lock.
In January of 1958, James Russell Lloyd, who up to that point had been president of the Free-Lock Company in Denver, filed a patent for a new type of hub on behalf of a company called the Cutlas Tool and Manufacturing Company out of Lyons, Illinois. At the time, Lloyd was still based in Denver (according to the patent filing), so what his relationship was with the Cutlas and Free-Lock companies at that time isn’t clear.
Patent was awarded in January of 1962.
Unlike the Free-Lock hubs, which relied on a rotating center piece to engage and disengage the hubs, the Cutlas hub had two rotating screws that had to be spun to engage and disengage the hubs.
In May of 1958, Lloyd copyrighted the term Power-Lock Free Wheeling Hub, a name which the hubs would be known as from then onward. Here are some photos:
This one looks like a beloved jeep. This is listed as a 1946, but it’s a modified MB with a custom top and suicide doors.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/936692907404438
“Anyone have some land and trails to run on and hunt. 1946 Willy’s Jeep. Runs good. It needs some brake work. The wheel/ brake cylinders are sticky. It does have rust and some holes in places but the vehicle is 77 years old. lol, It’s dependable. It is what you will make of it. We love this old Jeep and had a lot of fun in it but just don’t have the storage anymore. The transmission is a three-speed with twin sticks for four-wheel drive, two-wheel drive, high and low range.. We have a separate engine block and parts on a crate for another motor that was given to us by a friend years ago but we never used it or had a need for it. Make an offer. 5000 obo. Will sell the Jeep and engine together or separately.”
This jeep includes a rear PT gear box plus shield and what might be an original hand crank (no pic of it).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/787222302872100
“1946 Willy’s Jeep, “well-used”. Parked 20 years ago, has not been started or ran since. We have the Title. Stored inside for last 20 years. Frame in good condition, miscellaneous additional 1946 Willy’s parts also included, power take-off (farm model), hand-crank start option, great project for auto/Jeep enthusiast..”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8000.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/780216767017349
(02/23/2023) “*4 CYL*, *3 SPEED MANUAL*, *4WD*. Here is a nice original Willy’s that you can go out and have some fun with and not worry about scratching it. MECHANICAL- It has the original drivetrain and a 6 volt electrical system. EXTERIOR- The body is original and not rusty but does have some dings and scratches. It has a vinyl top that goes with it. INTERIOR- The interior is very simple with front bucket seats. It also has a rear seat that is not mounted. TEST DRIVE- I have drove it a couple miles and drives nice and shifts well. Ask for the video of driving it. VALUE- We price our vehicles to market value and try to be one of the best prices of vehicles in comparable condition. Our goal is to give you a good buy on a vehicle you are going to have fun with and enjoy. LIKE IT OR RETURN IT- As being in business for 35 years we do not want to sell anybody a vehicle they do not want. As many of our vehicles are sold site unseen we will take the vehicle back and give a refund minus shipping and a restocking fee. You are responsible for the shipping both ways and a $1000 restocking fee. You have 3 days to notify us you are not happy with the vehicle and we will start the return process. Ask for more details”
It runs and drives. Andy shared this one.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/300313382411383
“Mileage unknown but runs and drive 4500$ firm…posting for my dad”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was at a Copart Auction
Bill shared this modified wagon. It’s got no bids with three days to go. According to the site, this runs and drives.
Rusty body, but it runs and drives. Could be a good parts jeep at the very least.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/955917622120079
“Here it is! The Jeep of your dreams. Could use a new frame and body. Runs and drives. Engine runs well. 4×4 works great. Heavy rust on frame and body. Original 6 cylinder engine. Cash only.”
It runs, but lacks a title. It could be a good parts jeep.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/991076472092201
“1957 Jeep Willys Runs needs restoration  No title Bill of sale only located in Glenville ”
