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This collection starts at $20.
1) 1960 Jeep “Special Equipment” 12p all-model 5 1/2 x 8 1/2″ part color catalog. FCs, CJs, FCs and Pickups shown with Snow Plows, Trenchers, Accessory Cabs etc. Form OM-1030.
2) Watson Towboy Wrecker 4p folder: Wreckers shown installed on FCs & Pickups.
3) Ottawa Backhoe for FC-170: B&W 2-sided sheet.
4) Ramsey Winches 12p catalog # J-1-59: shows installations on CJs, FCs, Wagons/Pickups.
5) Power-Lock Hubs 6p folder: 4×6″ opens to 8 x 18″, great photos of all of Jeep models.
6) King Winches (by Koenig) 8p brochure: shows all Jeep models, light wrinkle on left side.
7) Stahl Service Bodies for FCs & Pickups: 4p folder. Light stain & wrinkle on top edge.
8) Koenig PTOs 2-sided B&W sheet: shows all Jeep models.
9) Canfield Overload Springs 1-sided B&W sheet: for all Jeeps.
10) “Custom Accessory Sales” step bumpers for FC & Jeep Pickups: 2-sided part color sheet.
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UPDATE: Dennis had a good idea: check Google maps. Sure enough it shows the restaurant gone, but the jeep still hanging.
The jeep looks more worn and the pink flamingos appear gone.
Buz forwarded this jalopy journal thread that includes a picture of a CJ-2A over the entrance of a restaurant called the Barbary Coast in Mexico, Missouri.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqOS3iNdNNc
Here’s a 1954 ad that features a couple of Willys vehicles.
“1954 Wafarm Murrayville IL Willys Truck Cedar Brook Farms Prospect KY Jeep Print Ad
Original vintage magazine advertisement. Page size approx 7 3/4″ x 10 3/4″.”
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Here’s a brochure for the rarely, if ever, seen Quincy Compressor. This was part of an early Willys Overland Equipment Book.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(06/24/2013) Marc spotted this pricey, but interesting brochure.
“Original part color catalog , 8.5 x 11 , 8 pages , has a small hole near the top border on all pages , shows and describes the custom Carcraft body for Willys CJ3A . Produced by Carson Machine Company , Oklahoma City , Oklahoma . This item is AutoLit Part #wt3764-WKSDCG.”
This Campbell Soup ad was published in the September 18, 1943, issue of the Saturday Evening Post, pg. 31.
This isn’t a whole lot different than that Pullman ad above.
“One page, approximately 10″ x 13″ in size; this ad exhibits no significant condition problems.”
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Pullman was busily shuttling troops during the war according to the ad.
“One page, approximately 10″ x 13″ in size; this ad exhibits no significant condition problems.”
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Marc found another version of the same Ad.
Here’s an old Colorado Texaco Matchbook cover from Seibert, Colorado.
“You are bidding on: Matchcover Seibert CO Bill’s Texaco Gasoline Service Willys Jeeps Phone 26. 1948 Name on inside cover.”
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I ran across this unusual ad for the complete setup for an unusual 4×4 in the February 1964 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine. The prototypes and parts were being sold by Vic Hickey (or he was acting as an agent). Anyone have more information on this? It appears to be a four wheel drive dune buggy.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Here’s an unusual ad that appeared in Radio-Craft magazine.
“This is an original 1944 black and white print ad for the Echophone EC-1 and Jeep.
Period Paper is excited to present a radio-rich collection of advertising and articles from the Radio Craft and Popular Electronics magazine. This collection is chalk full of World War II advertisements featuring radios, electronic tubes, Echophone communications and fantastically beautiful covers. The articles give an insight into Nikola TeslaÕs life and the Worldwide Station Lists that contain a list of usable radio channels.”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
I think I’ve only seen one other catalog. So these are pretty hard to find.
“19 Pages. Good condition.”
“Collectible 1950’s Jeep/Willys 4 Paper Banner Double Sided Signs 17″ x 12″. I found these signs picking a long closed dealership. Great collectibles for the Jeep/Willys fans. The signs are in very good condition. There is some slight soiling, sun-fading, and very slight tears. The one sign (refer to photos) has the hanging slot torn away. No damage to inhibit displaying in a man cave, business, or garage. They will be shipped flat.”
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Thermos is saluting the men who make jeeps, but what about the women?
“A wonderful original half-page magazine ad from 1943 for
Thermos Brand Vacuum Bottles
by the American Thermos Bottle Co. – Norwich Connecticut
Ad is about 5 x 10.5 inches”
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This ad was forwarded by Marc. The jeep appears loosely based on the prototypes.
“A wonderful original half-page magazine ad from 1942 for
Continental Red Seal Engines – Muskegon – Michigan
The Grasshopper and the Jeep
Ad is about 5 x 11 inches”
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Marc spotted this rare ad.
“Print advertisement from a 1951 publication.
Size: 4 3/4 x 10 inches (approx)”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** This ad was on eBay.
“This is an original vintage advertisement
1969 Gates 4-Wheel Tires – Jeep Photo-Ad
This is an original vintage advertisement printed in 1969 for The Gates Rubber Company.
This 42 year old advertisement is in Excellent condition.
Approximate size: 8 x 10.5 inches”
Marc spotted this Champion Spark Plug Ad on eBay.
“Size is approximately 8.5″X12”
Original advertisement, not a copy
Shipped in a mailing tube OR in an envelope, between heavy cardboard in zip lock bag
All U.S. shipments include delivery confirmation
All ads are stored in a climate controlled, non-smoking environment
Grading, All of our ads are in “EXCELLENT” condition, nothing less. We would not sell an ad that we would not display ourselves. We are collectors first!”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The coloring looks good in this ad.
“Some moisture related waving of the pages. Great ads from a 1960 May & Halas Chicago publication. These ads are over 53 years old and are excellent for framing. Pages are mostly very good condition, see scans for details. Measures about 8 1/2″ X 11 1/2″. Combine orders at the same shipping rate for these ads no matter how many ads you buy at a flat rate of $2.99 in the US, $3.99 Canada & $5.99 Worldwide.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
How about this ‘state of the art’ computing power . . .
“This is an original 1963 print ad for NCR 315 computers! It measures approximately 11″ x 8” overall, has no tears or stains, comes from a dry, high-altitude, smoke-free environment, and is strictly graded
“Very Fine”.”
This 1945 notes that the lessons learned from creating US Royal tires for the military are reflected in the company’s new U.S. Royal DeLuxe Tires.
“Here is a hard to find original advertisement for The United States Rubber Company. This great old WWII era Ad was removed from a vintage 1945 Magazine.
Page is about 10 inches by 12 1/2 inches with the actual ad perhaps a bit smaller. Condition of this 68+ year old Ad is excellent.”
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