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Bruce wanted to share this “Form H1-3-59 Jeep Gala advertising booklet”.
There are two separate ebay auctions here. Both are reprints from 1961 photographs.
These two are part of this auction
And these two are part of this auction:
UPDATE: Was an in-person-auction.
Here’s a toy surrey jeep that includes the original box.
“July 15th
COLLECTORS HALL
135 West Center Street
Cambridge, IL”
UPDATE: Back on eBay. Was recently listed for $43,000 on Craigslist.
“A full and complete body off frame restoration was performed several years ago with a “cost no object” budget and completed the same way a high caliber major concours classic would have been done. It features its F-Head “Lightning” four- cylinder engine, three speed manual transmissionThis is truly the best one of these vehicles you could find”
http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/ctd/3058817309.html
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1963-Willys-DJ3-Jeep-Surrey-Jolly-Pink-/261040974719?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3cc7412b7f
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
This was for sale in Oregon for a while. Much more info here.
“1960 DJ3A Chevy V6 Automatic. Showcar condition.”
Someone created this magnet from a vintage Tonka Toy ad. It can be purchased at ETSY.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800
I don’t see to many surreyized CJ-2As.
“1948 Willys CJ2A in pretty good shape. Does not have a title. I have not started it in about 8 years, but have oil in the cylinders. It was converted to 12 volt. Transfer case or 4 wheel drive works.I have the doors, but are not shown installed. One window is cracked in one of the doors. Have been meaning to restore and get new parts to tighten up the steering and suspension. It needs brake work. Two new tires on the back. Have an extra seat and two old heaters to go with it. Stored in the barn for the last 16 years.”
I received an email from Paul the other day and the subject read ‘Refreshing’. One quick look at the picture in the email explained what he meant (see the 1st picture below).
Yep, that is one pretty jeep!
Using the keyword “Wailea” I started tracking down more pictures of it. It turns out Colin has a couple of them too, as does a friend of his. So, here are a few of this jeep that is still owned by the Wailea Hotel in Maui (boy, after today’s cold weather, Maui is sounding awfully nice!)
More pictures I found on the internet:
And from Colin, you can see the jeep prior to the stenciling:
I happened across these pedal cars tonight at an old classic car website: http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/pedal-cars.htm. You can see other pedal cars at the CJ-3B Page: http://cj3b.info/Toys/ridingtoys.html
On a separate search I found a bunch of pedal cars for sale through http://www.prices4antiques.com . Unfortunately, you have to subscribe to find out the prices.
http://www.prices4antiques.com/search/resultsse.asp?searchID=1330755700&start=16
(jeep dump truck) http://www.prices4antiques.com/search/resultsse.asp?searchID=1330755700&start=32
(patrol jeep) http://www.prices4antiques.com/search/resultsse.asp?searchID=1330755700&start=48
5 jeeps on this page: http://www.prices4antiques.com/search/resultsse.asp?searchID=1330755700&start=64
Fire ladder truck: http://www.prices4antiques.com/search/resultsse.asp?searchID=1330755700&start=96
Surrey Pedal Car: http://www.prices4antiques.com/search/resultsse.asp?searchID=1330755700&start=112
Here is a brand new jeep pedal car for sale out of the UK, but it is pricey: http://woodentops.coffeecup.com/viewitem.php?productid=1056
Here’s a rare photo from Bruce of a pedal car from the Las Brisas Resort in Mexico.
Speaking of unique Surreys, Mike wrote the following Comment:
“Back in 1962, One of my dad’s favorite hangouts, Lee’s tavern on Crooks Ave. in Clifton, NJ bought a special order CJ5 with a pink surrey fringe top and matching upholstery. It was the talk of the town. This Jeep was a double twist on the phrase “special order”. It was a first generation Tuxedo Park model with the featured color scheme of white body with red grille and red wheels, along with the surrey top and seat covers which were installed over stock upholstery at the factory. The local legend story at the time was; He had to wait 6 months for delivery.”
So, I spent some time searching for a CJ-5 Surrey picture. I didn’t find any real ones, but I did find one toy: A CJ-5 toy from 1960.
http://www.carhobby.com/page1960.htm (stock #875 3/4 down the page).
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $675.
This looks a little like a Surrey pedal car. I wondering why it is right-hand drive.
“Willys Jeep Peddler Car was restored approximately twenty five years ago. In mint condition.”
