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This October 21, 1969, article from the Daily News-Post (Monrovia, California) included some great photos. It’s quite a spread! The review of the unit was very positive, almost a little too positive.
Since we are on the topic, here are a few different jeep-camper ads from 1969/1970.
The ad below was published in the May 21, 1969, issue of the Courier Journal out of Louisville, Kentucky. This ad included Jeep’s 2-Car Cars ad campaign:
This third-of-a-page ad appeared in the August 7, 1969, issue of the Napa Valley Register out of California:
This much smaller ad appeared in multiple newspapers across the country. This screen shot is from the August 13, 1969, issue of the The Times Recorder out of Zanesville, Ohio:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on Ebay.
Given the lack of other models and the early signage, these early jeep dealership photos were likely taken between 1945 and 1947. At first I thought the dealer has signs in the window, but I think the “signage” is actually window paint images (note the different fonts used for ‘JEEP’ in the window images). There is a nice early OFFICIAL 1946 “J” signage on the front of the building.
“I believe upsate new york, love the mobil oil gargoyle sign as well.”
The wood grille looks well done.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/fuo/d/canton-willys-jeep-bar/7323728922.html
“Custom oak and walnut bar with replica of 1953 Willys truck front end. Back cabinet includes black granite counter top. Comes in four pieces and needs some assembly. Can be modified to replicate a different car or truck front end, or none. Wired with GFCI outlet for lights, fridge or microwave. Needs to get out of my shop to make room for my next project. Make me an offer.”
This wagon looks solid. The powertrain has updates.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/elmhurst-63-willys-wagon/7324151771.html
“1963 Willy’s Wagon, CLEAN BODY< CLEAN FRAME. GM V8, manual trans 3 speed. 4×4, runs and drives well, new battery, newer tires and exhaust system. Clean truck no bondo that I can find, truck is complete chrome , glass etc. original chassis. Need it shipped? I can help with that too.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/26/2020) Looks in good shape and has a variety of mods.
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/venetia-1949-willys-jeep-cj-2a/7328267115.html
“Willys jeep , 4 Wheel drive , Buick V-6 , Steel body , new battery , accent lights , spare parts , garage kept”
Has some updates.
https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/d/east-hampton-1947-jeep-willys-cj2/7325531977.html
“1947 Jeep Willys CJ2 for sale. $15k OBO
I am listing on behalf of a friend who has moved away.
Solid body and frame. Runs and drives well – only known issue is that one of the brakes starts to get sticky after longer drives. It was substantially rebuilt from the ground up about 5 years ago.
Otherwise, it’s in good shape and my friend would love for it to go to a Jeep enthusiast who can give it the love and enjoyment it deserves.”
The floors have been replaced/patched.
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/snw/d/apex-1947-jeep-cj-2a/7324416374.html
“Mostly restored 1947 CJ2A. New systems: brakes, electrics, shocks, exhaust, windshield, ignition and fuel system. Motor is good at 27k miles. Ready for your tires of choice and body work, or just take it out as is. No title, you will need to get a bonded title from DMV if you want to put it on the road. You will have more fun with this than a modern side by side and make new friends as well. Cash or cashiers check.”
Looks like this was in a CJ-5.
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/hvo/d/waynesville-kubota-v2203t-diesel/7326001673.html
“Just pulled out of a Willy’s jeep it was in. Runs good no issues, comes with Willy’s adapter new clutch and belhousing. Believe this fits many skid loaders, and other equipment also.
This looks in good shape.
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/tls/d/chester-hobart-welder-generator-on/7317249845.html
“Up for sale is a Hobart welder that’s on a trailer, uses a gas Willies engine? Everything works great and is good to go.”
