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1994 Le Journal de Spirou Christmas Cover

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TJ shared this wonderful illustration shared by the French company of Jeepstock.

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1947 Twas the Night Before Christmas Card

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Michael shared this neat post(?) card.

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Santa Delivers Old Gold Cigarettes **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Tis the season … Craig shared this ad. Was on eBay until it sold. This was published in the December 19, 1942, issue of the Saturday Evening Post, pg 33.

You rarely see Santa delivering packs of Old Gold cigarettes to all the good boys and girls anymore.

 
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1960? DJ-5 Ojai, CA $15,000

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This seems like a fitting jeep to list on the 4th of July.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2044644419120346

“1960 jeep willy prevous postal so 2 wd all custom 350 / 400 450 hp new everyting incl tires brakes”

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Some Christmas Cheer

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Merry Christmas everyone!

This image is courtesy of Roberto Flores!

Lawrence shared his annual Christmas photo with us:

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And Jim shared his wreathed jeep as well:

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And Charles shared this Jeep Parts JEF Christmas photo:

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1943 Photo of Santa in a Jeep on eBay

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Christmas isn’t all that far away!

“1943 Press Photo Santa Claus Tracked Down Bouncing Along Mountain Trail in Jeep.
This is an original press photo. A Camp Carson scouting party on Christmas reconnaissance, tracked down Santa Claus, bouncing along a mountain trail using a jeep instead of good, old “Bunder,” “Blitzen,” and the rest of his traditional outfit. He told the soldiers that he was taking his new rig on a “shakedown cruise” and fount it would do the job very well. Santa forecasted a big Christmas for everybody—especially the boys at Camp Carson. Photo measures 7 x 9 inches. Photo is dated 12-21-1943.”

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Merry Christmas Everyone

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Just a single update for Christmas. Everyone have a safe and joyous Christmas!

This unique Christmas Card vmail from 1944 sold on eBay in 2013 for $14.60.

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Eric’s Christmas “Card”

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Eric shared this photo of his Christmas-ified jeep, Short Round.

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Merry Christmas from Willys Am Tegernsee

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Just a few updates tonight. I’m behind on Christmas ….

Christian shared these season greetings from Germany: http://www.willys-am-tegernsee.de

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Santa Leaves Rudolph Behind

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Dan shared this Santa & Rudolph cartoon.

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