UPDATE: Originally published 12/13/2011
Bruce provided this research on Surreys and found a picture of this very rare Surrey. Of the DJ-5 Surrey he writes, Only 30 were built on what looks like the dj platform. It looks to be 2wd using the full ‘JEEP’ wheel cover, rear spare, steps, 60/40 seats up front & rear seat, daffodil yellow & white interior & candy striped yellow & white top w/fringe.
According to the Saskkatoon Star Phoenix June 17 1968: “For many years a familiar sight south of the border particularly at southern hotels & resorts, the ‘Jeep’ Surrey has been introduced to Canada, Kaiser Jeep of Canada Limited, Windsor, Ont has produced 30 for a special program. Painted daffodil yellow & white interior, its chief characteristic is a yellow & white candy striped fringe top. It can also be outfitted w/fully-enclosing convertible top for winter motoring.”
Looking at the model, (The babe not the Jeep) Short skirt, long legs. Back in 1968, this was typical of automotive advertising. I still find that attractive, yet in today’s world, not politically correct.
the young lady, the boots, the hair and the outfit can’t help be a distraction-but the surrey looks quite nice on its own merits, too.
I wished there was a better photo ,I guess maybe of the jeep too . She looks like she came from the old show Laugh In or maybe the Nancy Sinatra video these boots were made for walking .Either way great look !!!
It would be cool to find out what special event those 30 DJ5 Surreys were made for.