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Blaine discovered a thread at SCALE MOTORCARS about a guy named Barry who builds scale car wreck dioramas. Included in the different dioramas is a pretty neat scale model of a jeep graveyard. Barry built it based on photographs of an actual location. The setting and condition of the jeeps look a lot like the photo I shared earlier this month from Price of Wales, Papau New Guinea.
Click here and scroll to the bottom of that page to see all the photos
UPDATE: I first published this in 2009. I thought it was worth an update, so I’ve added some better photos.
Note: Some of these photos are posted online as being at the Coolidge wreck when they are really from the nearby Million Dollar Point dump. I believe I have the photos under the correct locations, but feel free to correct me if I’m wrong.
1) Wreck of the SS President Coolidge. Built in 1931 as a luxury liner, the SS President Coolidge was drafted into WWII service and painted gray. While navigating the islands of the Republic of Vanuatu in the Pacific during the war, the Coolidge hit a cluster of recently deployed American mines. The ship listed to the right as more than 5,000 troops were forced to abandon it, leaving behind guns, helmet, jeeps, tanks, rations, medical supplies — all of which sank with the ship in 70-to-240 feet of water about 100 yards from shore.
This jeep is entombed in hold #2 at a depth of 110 feet:
The Yacht Lorelei Blog features these photos from 2012:
2) Million Dollar Point is another area in the Republic of Vanuatu where jeeps and other equipment was dumped. Located just off the coast of Espirito Santo Island, the area is full of “jeeps, six-wheel drive trucks, bulldozers, semi-trailers, fork lifts, tractors, bound sheets of corrugated iron, unopened boxes of clothing, and cases of Coca-Cola….” dumped by American troops as a way of disposing of the items. Learn more here. Below are two photos of jeeps:
The Yacht Lorelei Blog shared these two jeep photos from Million Dollar Point:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on ebay
Looks like both jeeps no long have windshields.
“You are bidding on an original press photo featuring . Photo is 6” x 5” in size.”
I’ve seen a variety of jeep matchbook covers, but I believe this is the first with a military theme. It doesn’t seem to be advertising anything either.
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I believe this “I was the one that couldn’t even change a tire” postcard has the WAAC working on a jeep. It’s not one of the better jeep drawings we have seen.
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It’s not a very large game, but still kind of a neat piece.
“World War 2 jeep board games for sale. Outside shows wear, but inside is in very good condition.”
http://westernmass.craigslist.org/clt/4770405340.html
UPDATE:**Status Unknown** Was $6500
“1963 CJ3B Willys Jeep. 38,200 original miles. Original VIN Tag. Original 4 cyl F Head Engine. New paint in 2012 matched to original paint code. Clear blue Texas Title. Rebuilt starter. New shocks. New battery. PTO Winch on front. Tow Bar. May include new front and rear springs for the right price.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.
This has a motor upgrade and the Hudson steering upgrade.
“Rare 1967 Willy’s CJ6. Only 50,000 ever made. 20″ longer than a CJ5. (101″ wheelbase). 258 inline 6 cylinder engine is bigger than stock. Custom recessed firewall to fit engine. Custom pin-striping, tail lights, and rear seat. Two gas tanks. New battery. Runs great. little rust. Comes with ragtop.”
