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This February 1962 issue of Jeep News includes two good photos on page four of the DJ-3A-based mobile bar that was at the Las Brisas resort in Mexico. I have a color photo of that, too. It might be fun to recreate one of those.
Page three shares a little info on a twenty-eight page dealer booklet entitled, “Your Ten Major Retail Markets”. That’s a book I’ve yet to see anywhere.
This eight-page Willys-Overland Sign Program sold on eBay for $38 (plus $4 shipping) late night. The seller only provided two pics, so I was unsure if this would be worth the money. Given the front-page design of the brochure, I’d guess this was produced around 1949. The design is reminiscent of other Willys-Overland catalogs of the era (see examples at the bottom).
“This is a 9 X 11 8 page brochure of WILLYS -OVERLAND SIGN PROGRAM FACTORY APPROVED shows products offered to dealers from Neon Products of Lima Ohio some slight scuffing on the covers…also has a order blank”
A 5-foot version of the Willys Service Sign sold out of Buda, Texas, for $400 back in 2014. It was likely sign model #WO-111 (the large sign pictured on the left side of the left page). These are the only two interior pages that were included in the auction ad:
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Similar covers from 1949 that have the style AND the WO logo. For example, Barney has this 1949 Parts List catalog listed on eBay:
There’s this 1949 Jeepster owners manual:
And, this is a 1948 CJ-3A Owners Manual on eBay:
And this 1948 CJ-2A (with envelope) owner’s manual on eBay:
These two photos show the jeep (likely a Ford GPW) of Defense Field Marshal Harold Alexander, the first Earl Alexander of Tunis (technically, Alexander of Tunis, Harold Rupert Leofric George Alexander, Earl, 1891-1969). The second photo is dated June 27, 1952. The jeep’s tires look much more aggressive than the standard NDTs. The windshield looks more like a 2A than an MB/GPW. Those doors look awfully thick. I wonder how heavy they were.
According to the post, captions, these are “Part of a series that Williams shot on assignment documenting the visit to Korea of British Minister of Defence Field Marshal Harold Alexander, the first Earl Alexander of Tunis. Here, Earl Alexander salutes as he leaves a Common Wealth Division bunker in his jeep.”
All three of these photos are part of the Pepperdine University Digital Collections.
Jack Bowlin posted photos of the cute little jeep trailer he created, one that matches his jeep. I like it.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1641202336209808/permalink/2742473362749361/
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.
(02/25/2021) This runs and drives.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1119998038425563
“Military m38a1 willys Jeep. Has Chevy 265 v8 with and top loader 4spd trans mated to original transfer case. Runs and drives, registered with clean title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
Given the dry climate, these might be in decent shape even though they’ve sat for a while.
“Pair of postal Jeep’s right hand drive 1 ran when parked 5 years ago clean Az title on the 1 that runs boxed frame heavy duty suspension for a rock crawler or rat rod or street rod $1800”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/29/2020) Both are projects.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/544824932791689/
“Two complete jeeps. The yellow is a 53’ and the green one is a M38. The yellow Jeep has a title but the green one does not. They both just need put together. Price includes 5 different engines, tons of parts, extra parts and a Willy’s generator as well! Generator has 535 total hours on it.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/12/2021) This 3B has a variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/761594071447836
“This is a fun Jeep to cruise around in. It was restored in 2003. It was a frame up. The frame was sand blasted and powder coated, modified to install a Buick odd fire 225 out of a 1969 CJ5, it has a turbo 350 automatic adapted to the original Dana 18. The interior is original seat frames with new upholstery with a softop. I installed a painless 12 circuit wiring harness, new Autometer gauges, tilt steering from an 85 Chevy PU, Running steel wheels with 32’s, one inch rancho sping lift. Power steering upgraded to a saginaw power steering box.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
(01/05/2021) Roger Martin shared this plow jeep. It’s got a CJ-5 hardtop and what looks to be a DJ windshield.
“Willys cj2a or 3a repowered with buick dauntless v6. Runs and drives. 4×4 works. Dualamatic locking hubs. Heated cab. Plow works. Be a good build project. Have extra parts available.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/17/2020) Seller now provides a description.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/730040071047124
“Just testing the waters Is a 1954 Willys for trade or sell 350 engine 2 1/2 suspension, trucks is much fun unfortunately couldn’t take it overseas..! We trying to see how much we could get for it (not give it away) My brother had to Deploy and left his toy behind to to sell or trade .! Let me know what u have don’t waist ur time trying to trade me a 1996 Honda no engine or without tires.”
Older pics:
UPDATE: **SOLD** WAS $16,000.
(02/06/2021) Looks in good shape. Has the wrong grille for a 1948.
“This is a stunning 1948 Willy’s Jeep that has been carefully restored to be a perfect piece for a collector or a Jeep lover who wants a piece of American History. Purchased with plans to drive as a summer toy, plans have changed and need to find this beauty a great home. Vehicle displays 66,705 miles. Vehicle has been restored and includes many original components, including the engine, transmission, bridge frame, gauges, etc.
Was repainted in a satin fire red color and is a real head turner both on and off the road. As you can see from the pictures, all restoration components were carefully selected to be vintage OEM pieces and the work was done to keep the vintage feel of the era. The jeep includes 1/2 doors with canvas uppers (not pictured) and a full canvas top (as shown).
This ought to be good for tackling desert and mountain trails in the PNW.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WillysSwapMeet/permalink/2880664488873478/
“1946 Jeep Willys · Suv · Driven 123,459 miles This beauty is power by a 327 stroker 5 over 350 trans w/ sift kit 9bolt rear end. Air lockers with onboard compressor 12” stretch on body and frame( more belly room) professional build 15 gallon Aluminum fuel tank Aluminum Tilt wheel”
