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This May 23, 1943, American Car Company Ad was published in the Evening Star, out of Washington, D. C.. Given Bantam lost the production contract in 1941, it seems an unusual ad, especially many folks probably hadn’t heard of nor seen a Bantam vehicle.
The price has been dropped to $11.25 (plus $4.95 shipping) for this 4-page brochure.
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“1959 Willys Jeep Estanciera Sales Brochure & Specifications In Spanish Text.
The inside pages have several illustrations of the Jeep doing various jobs.
The back page has a list of specifications.
Pages: 4
Details: W 8.5 x H 11 x D 0.1”
This is an odd brochure. It’s titled, “Let’s Keep Them Running”. The front page has some of the poorer illustrated trucks and wagons. All the vehicles look a little off in terms of size and styling.
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“Original salesman’s part color catalog , 8.5 x 11 , 12 pages , 3 file holes at edge , shows and describes the parts dept. and including merchandising information with photos .”
Here’s another unusual brochure. It’s titled, “What Good Service Can Mean”. It includes an questionnaire, which is at the end of the list of images.
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“Original salesman’s part color catalog , 8.5 x 11 , 12 pages , 3 file holes at edge , also includes non color sales sheet , 8.5 x 11 , 2 pages , shows and describes Willys service department”
The Quiz:
The title of this brochure is “The Other Side of the Picture”. The document is design for Willys Overland Salesman. There’s a quiz at the end of the brochure.
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“Original salesman’s part color catalog , 8.5 x 11 , 12 pages , 3 file holes at edge , also includes non color sales sheet , 8.5 x 11 , 2 pages , shows various Willys features , descriptions , etc”
UPDATE: This is form D DM-5 for trucks.
“1958 Original Jeep Pickup Truck mailer sales brochure folder.
All of the pages are shown in the photographs. The photos are of the exact item you will receive.
Measures 5.5 x 8.5 inches and folds out to 2 times the cover size.
Print Code: Form No. D DM-5
I only charge shipping for one item on multiple item purchases. Please see my eBay store for additional items. Add all of the items to your shopping cart then click on combine shipping for the discount or request a total before paying and I will adjust the shipping charges and send you an invoice.”
UPDATE: I’ve been looking for one of these since I first saw one on eBay in 2013. I scored one earlier this month on eBay. Along with it came the post card below.
Not many of these ads left.
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“HIS IS A COLOR ORIGINAL 1947 MAGAZINE AD FOR THE JEEP-WILLYS OVERLAND MOTORS THE GREENKEEPER’S BEST FRIEND IS THE UNIVERSAL JEEP….IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION,MEASURING 8″ X 11″..POSTAGE ON 1 ITEM IS THE SAME PRICE AS FOR 1000….PLEASE VIST MY E-BAY STORE….NOSTALGIA AIRWAYS…..”
There are no bids on this pair of brochures. It’s one of the better prices I’ve seen lately.
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“2 Jeep brochures and are in very good condition spots where paper clip was holding together!!!”
UPDATE: I mistakenly listed this as a 1954 ad. It am told it was actually a 1956 ad.
Andy spotted and bought this 1956 CJ-5 ad on eBay. The jeep has an odd look about it. I think it’s the 1) skinny fenders, 2) thinner than normal hood and 3) odd grille. It makes it feel a little bit like some kind of CJ-4 (though the actual CJ-4 has flattish fenders). The headlights on the grille in the ad look more like 7″ headlights on an MB grille.
For comparison, a 1955 CJ-5:
This “That’s the Car for Me” Ad was in the January 1947 issue of Holiday Magazine and listed for sale on eBay. I don’t remember seeing this one.
UPDATE: **SOLD** on eBay for $432.
Maury shared this promotional booklet. Looks in better condition than mine.
“The Story of The Universal Jeep. 1950 Willys Overland Promotional Giveaway Comic Book. Fine Condition. Complete comic book, no spine roll, no wear, no marks or creases, very good page color, supple page quality.”
Maury has created the most extensive Warn history that I have seen to date. He just uncovered some additional Warn brochures and has wound them into his already extensive history here:
Below are a couple of interesting ones he’s added. First, this approximately 1953 sales sheet seems to target potential resellers of Warn Hubs (around early 1955 Warn moved to selling hubs only through Willys dealers). I had not idea Warn was advertising in ten different magazines by 1953.
This next brochure is actually a testimonial for Warn. However, it’s hard to read, so I’ve broken it up into sections at the bottom of the post.
Here’s the same brochure lightened and separated for easier reading (sorry the colors aren’t better):
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.
UPDATE: **SOLD** for $86.76 on eBay. I didn’t expect it would go for that much.
This plate might have been made by the same folks who made the Ramsey plate I have.
“Whitco Jeep Colorado Glass Change Tray Trivet Desk Top Advertising. Clean, no chips or cracks. Please be sure to check all the pictures carefully for condition and size.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This is a neat brochure. Perhaps it’s out of Canada?
“Original Willys Ambulance folder brochure. Covers MIL-NER model 475 (4WD). Brochure is in French language ONLY. NO English. Measures about 8-1/2″ x 11″”
This is one of my favorite brochures. It’s a 25 page pamphlet with lots of pics. You can see all the pages here.
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“Jeep 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles for Public Service, vintage 1950’s original dealer brochure
Rare 1950’s era brochure for Public Service Jeep vehicles. Tons of great photos that show the various configurations that Jeeps could be ordered and configured to service Emergency, Fire, Power, Public Lands, Forest, Airports, etc.
Includes:
Police, Public Safety, Civil Defense Jeeps
Public Health Jeeps
Forestry and Natural Resource Lands Jeeps
Road and Park Maintenance Jeeps
Airport Operation Jeeps
Fire Protection Jeeps
Public Education Jeeps
Public Utilities Jeeps
Specs and Accessories, Attachments Available”
I don’t think I’ve run across this one.
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“Original mailer non color folder , 8.5 x 3.5 folded , 8.5 x 11 unfolded . Shows Jeep from Russ Cooley Service Station , Hillcrest , Binghamton , New York.”
Are there any Kidde fire systems left in any known jeeps?
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“This is not a reproduction or photocopy. It is an ORIGINAL advertisement that was carefully removed from a vintage magazine. It is a beautiful and would look great in a frame. It could be used to decorate your home, living room, hobby room, man cave, garage, bar, rec room, office, bathroom, etc.
Measurement: This is a full page ad and is measures approximately 13″ x 10.5″.”
Given it’s got some damage (it has some dents), it seems aggressively priced.
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“Vintage dealership sign, very good condition for age. Measures 12″ x 60″.”
One more 1950ish salesman training brochure on eBay.
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“Original salesman’s part color catalog , 8.5 x 11 , 12 pages , 3 file holes at edge , also includes non color sales sheet , 8.5 x 11 , 2 pages , shows various Willys features , descriptions , etc.”
This salesman brochure was a part of the salesman training brochure above.
Here’s another training document on eBay.
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“Original salesman’s part color catalog , 8.5 x 11 , 12 pages , 3 file holes at edge , also includes non color sales sheet , 8.5 x 11 , 2 pages , shows various Willys features , descriptions , etc .”
This quiz was part of the Joe Booth training brochure above.
Andy shared the Willys sales training document. I’d buy it at a cheaper price.
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“Original salesman’s part color catalog , 8.5 x 11 , 12 pages, 3 file holes at edge , also includes non color sales sheet , 8.5 x 11 , 2 pages , shows various Willys features , descriptions , etc .”
