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1979 CJ-5 JeepRod San Antonio, TX $17,500

February 13, 2021 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, Racing • TAGS: Drag, Paint, Stretched. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

I can’t tell if this was built to drag/sand race or just built to be a hot rod cruiser.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/694852867850230

“1979 CJ5 stretched Jeep hot rod. Many newer parts and upgrades. Straight axel, R&P steering, front disc rear drum( rear brakes and MC are new). Ford 9” rear, 5:13 w/ spool. 1964 327 , steel crank, shotpeen rods, 12:1 pistons. Corvette angle plug closed chamber heads. Crane full roller cam/valvetrain. With stud girdles. Victor jr intake and Proform 750 DP carb. MSD ignition and Hy- Fire coil. Hughes PG trans with deep pan, transbrake, 1:90 first gear. Ballistic blanket. 10 gallon fuel cell. Passed Texas state inspection. Clear title. Rear tires are newer Mickey Thompson SR drag radials. MT Sportsman’s on front. Fiberglass front fenders and inner liners”

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1948 Wagon Buzzards Bay, MA $15,000

February 13, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Willys Wagons This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Still Available.

(09/24/2020) The description is brief on this wagon: “runs”. This could be a stock gem if the inside condition is good.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/314858256238146

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1962 Station Wagon Brochure

February 12, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

The most interesting this to me about this brochure is that the front of it shows the wagon in front of 1962 Seattle World’s Fair icons. In terms of brochures, based on what I’ve seen, Willys-Overland and Willys-Motors didn’t usually include that kind of iconography.

This is the front:

The back (when unfolded) is blank:

Unfolding the brochure vertically yields these images:

Opening either wing reveals the unfolded imagery:

This shows the unfolded back:
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1952 Video of Yakima Ridge Runners in Italian

February 12, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Features, videos This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This 1952 video is slightly different than another video (Jeepers Creepers) containing some of the same clips.

vs. this version (which most of us have seen):

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June 1949 Southern Utah – Glen Canyon Trip

February 12, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

These two photos from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science Digital Archives includes these two photos from a June 1949 trip though Southeastern Utah, specifically the Glen Canyon area. It’s unclear who these folks were or whether this was an official survey party or just an jeep adventure.

CREDIT: Denver Museum of Nature and Science; https://dmns.lunaimaging.com/luna/servlet/detail/DMNSDMS~4~4~161797~112775:Glen-Canyon-scenery?qvq=q:jeep&mi=10&trs=13

CREDIT: Denver Museum of Nature and Science; https://dmns.lunaimaging.com/luna/servlet/detail/DMNSDMS~4~4~161798~112809

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1957 French-Canadian FC-150 Ad From Kaiser-Willys of Canada

February 12, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This ad appeared in a July 1957 magazine, but don’t which one. As Vernon noted about this ad, the ad below also shows a truck with a stake bed extension. Any ever seen that option?

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February 1945 Ireland Denies Jeep Trademark

February 12, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old News Articles • TAGS: jeep-name. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

On February 11, 1945, the Pittsburgh Press shared the news that Ireland had ruled that the word Jeep could not be trademarked there. There were two reasons for that decision: 1) the word had not been stamped on the vehicle(s) and 2) the term ‘Jeep’ had fallen into public domain as a result of usage.

Both concerns seem valid. Even today, there’s confusion around the brand in terms of Willys vs. Jeep. However, one could argue that both issues were the result of Willys-Overland’s effort to win a war, thus the company sacrificed normal naming (in terms of vehicle models), advertising, and trademarking issues. So, why should they be penalized?

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1957 FC-170 Plymouth, MA $36,000

February 12, 2021 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677 • TAGS: Nice, Stock. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This FC sold for $36,000.

Bill shared this beautiful FC-170 for sale on eBay via AutoEvolution.

“This is a 1 owner truck and considered brand new, never been registered or titled til summer 2020
A Mississippi Truck its entire life, used on a farm and around town.
52,000 Original Miles
Undergone a complete frame off restoration
Hurricane 6 Cyl motor with less than 20 miles on rebuild
3 speed transmission with 2 speed transfer case
Original Radio and Fan as were the only options for that year.
No rust
New Paint in original color scheme and new upholstery on interior.
Truck looks Brand New!
Runs and Drives Beautifully!!”

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1946 CJ-2A Charlotte, NC $16,900

February 12, 2021 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: Nice, Stock. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Appears solid.

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/ctd/d/statesville-1946-jeep-cj2a-willys/7272921848.html

“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A

MECHANICAL:
-Factory 4 cylinder engine.
-3 speed manual transmission.
-Original 6 volt system.

INTERIOR:
-Front bucket seats.
-Rear Bench seat.
-Uncut dash.

EXTERIOR:
-Rare folding split windshield.
-Powder coated factory steel wheels and full size spare.
-Custom center console and storage boxes.
-Jerry can and rear mounted flare box.

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1953 Wagon Mt Vernon, WA $7500

February 12, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Willys Wagons This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Unclear if it runs or not, but looks like it may.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/722581471955163

“Restoration project I never got around to doing. This is a 1953 Willys wagon Original 226 in line 6 3 speed with overdrive, new wiring harness included to convert it over to a 12 V, Electronic ignition, Comes with two extra spare doors, a grill and a top.”