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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
Looking for parts and not sure where to go? There are a variety of large and small new and used parts sellers both online and offline.
Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
The seller indicates this was a Park Avenue tape measure? It’s the first one I’ve ever listed here at eWillys. Must be pretty rare.
“good condition with expected wear”
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UPDATE: This ad is still available.
I guess Texcel was a Scotch Tape competitor? Never heard of it.
“Approximate size: 5.5″x13.75″ (ad has not been removed from the 10.5″x13.75″ page)
Condition: Excellent”
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Willys Overland of Canada Limited placed this ad in the October 28, 1947, issue of the Montreal Gazette.
This ad was published January 12, 1949, in the Lewiston Daily Sun.
Maury spotted this cool ad.
“STUNNING 1944 JEEP AD WILLYS OVERLAND WWII ERA STORK DELIVERS BABIES ETHYL GAS
AD MEASURES 10″ X 13″ GOOD CONDITION.SOME SOILING.AD HAD 1″ TEAR WHICH I HAVE REPAIRED.”
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This set sold on eBay yesterday for $27
This tie tack pin just sold on eBay.
“I found this recently, and it’s in fantastic shape overall. I’m not 100% certain of its age, but found it as part of a lot in which I was able to date other pieces from the 60’s. A very detailed little pin; definitely original and promotional. It measures 1 1/8″ bumper to bumper.”
Only half a day left on this auction. The price is only $9.99 with one bid as of this posting.
“Very well preserved Vintage Jeep Cufflinks and Tie Clip.”
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Maury ran across this rare CJ-5 and figured few people knew about it (I’ve never written anything about it). Kaiser Jeep of Australia built what they called Jeep Combat 6, a CJ-5 derivative. They had Ford 170ci straight 6 motors, the same engine used in the early Mustangs. It was the Australian answer to the Dauntless V6 being installed Stateside.
About 460 Jeep Combat 6 vehicles were made. Of the 460, it is unknown how many were CJ5’s or CJ6’s, as all documented records were either lost or destroyed. The chassis and the tubs were imported from Kaiser’s US plant and assembled with the Ford engines in Brisbane. Here’s photos of 1968 Combat 6 that was for sale about a year ago in Australia:
You can learn more about them at the CJ-3B page (scroll down to the page’s bottom). Here’s an example of a Combat 6 brochure.
According to the 3B page, the Combat 6 marketing didn’t last for long. The Australian arm of Kaiser Jeep dropped the Combat 6 brand, possibly replacing it with the Sportster. As you can see in this ad that was for sale on Australia’s eBay, the Sportster CJ-5 had the inline 6. If anyone has more info, please let me know. I couldn’t find much on these.
Ted’s selling a variety of items on eBay. Here are a few. See all the jeep related stuff he has for sale via this link: See all of Ted’s items on eBay
1. IKA Brochures: View all the information on eBay
2. Dealer Manuals: View all the information on eBay
Here’s an unusual brochure that makes the argument for the FJ-3A vs. the GMC, Ford, VW, Corvair, and International Vans. This is on eBay.
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was on eBay
I haven’t seen many of the hardtops shown in this brochure. The passenger side door (that is, the left hand door) is particularly unusual.
“Here I have a very nice comb-spine Brochure / Book
Jeep POSTAL DISPATCHER
KAISER Jeep CORPORATION
TOLEDO, OHIE 43601
Book measures about 8 ½ x 5 ½ inches and is 14 pages (Plus Covers) with each page leaf individually numbered.
This is in Excellent Condition with a small break of the comb spine at the top.
This is an outstanding piece for the Willys / Jeep / Postal collector!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“Here I have a
NEAR MINT
4-Page Brochure / Flier
WILLYS
Jeep Dispatcher
Form number WX 241-6”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“Here I have a single-sheet flier / brochure
Jeep 4-WHEEL DRIVE
Audio-Visual Unit
SELF-CONTAINED
GOES ANYWHERE
COMPLETELY EQUIPPED
This model came with a 1.7 Kw, 110-120 volt AC output generator mounted under the hood to power the audio-visual equipment.
Standard equipment on this model included:
* 1.7 Kw, 110-120 volt AC output generator
* Two Loud Speakers
* 25-Watt Combination Amplifier-Tape Recorder
* 4-Position Built-In Mixer
* Sound Projector
* Tape Recorder
* 16 mm Projector with six inch speaker
* 2 Chest-Type Microphones
* 7 ½ x 10 foot Screen
* Portable Splicing and Rewind Unit
* Combination Filmstrip / Slide Projector
* Metal Utility Table
* Power extension cables and Outlets
This is one of the rarest of the Jeeps and this flier is probably even more rare. I cannot find any other documentation of this vehicle.
Measures about 8 ½ x 11 inches and is in Very Good condition with a very tiny tear at the top and some slight creasing on the side (See Photos).”
Mark was asking about the side auxiliary windows on a Meyer hardtop and wonder if those were custom made or a factory option. This four page Meyer brochure answers that question.
This 1944 Ad out of the Southeast Missourian featured “Jim” piloting what looks like a Ford GP.
For anyone that missed Jeep’s Superbowl commercial, here it is:
The Victoria Advocate featured this story in the December 12, 1956, issue of the Victoria Advocate. Just below the article was an ad for the FC-150.
It’s a classic.
“Collectible Rarely seen late 50s Willys Jeep Four Wheel Drive vehicles light-up dealership sign.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/clt/5437575283.html
Your headaches are over if you buy a jeep? That’s a new one! This was published in the Schenectady Gazette Feb 19, 1946.
UPDATE: Glenn shared this pic of restored Mahl Jeep Loader. It’s located near Minneapolis.
ORIGINAL POST FROM 2012:
There appears to be an article about the Mahl Loader in the 1949 Municipal Journal & Engineer, Volume 80, but I can’t read the whole article. Farm Implement News, Volume 70 page 149, from 1949 also has an article, again I can’t read the whole thing.
Maury scanned and shared this CJ-5 Brochure. It is easy to forget how many accessories were offered for the CJ-5 in 1970. Of course, this doesn’t include other aftermarket parts that were available.
Maury spotted these engine brochures. I can’t tell if they are one page or multi-page.
1. View all the issues here on eBay
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There’s no description and only one pic, but there appears to be a mechanical mule brochure on eBay.
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The top ad is from the October 1945 issue of the Spokesman Review. It ran for at least a month (October – November, 1945). The colored version below is a print from a scan (magazine scan?).
