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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 .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Here’s a neat old Sedona, Arizona, business card for Jeep Trips.
“CALLING / BUSINESS CARD, APPROX. 2 1/4 BY 4
SEDONA DEVELOPMENT CO. OFFICE
PHONE 7184 OR 3622
2 HR. JEEP TOURS
FABULOUS SCENERY
CONDITION: MINOR WEAR, MINOR WEAR AT CORNERS, VERY MINOR CREASE AT BOTTOM CORNERS ”
UPDATE: Starting Bid Price dropped to $750.
“If you’re into collectable automotive signs, then you know just how difficult it is to find anything for Willys.
This item is an original two-sided Swinger sign from the Willys / Jeep Company. Just the simple wording brings you to an earlier time when buying a car was an exciting time for most folks. What makes this sign so special is the die-cut design and further complimented with the vivid red and yellow colors that Willys was know for. This sign is two-sided with side one in super condition. This sign would be a great contribution to anyone’s sign collection. The sign measures 27′ x 25″ . If you even think you would like to own a Willys / Jeep sign then don’t miss this rear opportunity to own this piece of history.
The images speak for themselves with regard to the quality of this item. I have included some close-up and sun shot images to show the details of the sign. This sign has vibrant colors and would make a great collection piece for any collector. This price includes Ebay / Paypal fees on item and shipping – Shipping cost include special packing and insurance.”
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Here is side one of the sign:
Here is side two of the sign:
I’ll have to see if more pics of these trains exist.
“For The Collector We Feature This Unused Standard Size Vintage Chrome Postcard Showing Jeep Drawn Vehicle, Fantasic Caverns in Springfield, Missouri. Back of card reads: FANTASTIC CAVERNS, the only cave that is large enough and level enough to drive through. You can see this cavern from the comfortable seats in a jeep drawn vehicle. Old postcard does have some corner/edge wear.”
**** If you have any Four Wheeler Magazines from the 1960s or 1970s and you don’t want them, I’d love to get them. I’d like to record more of these unusual aftermarket items. Just email me at d@ewillys.com ****
I ran across this unusual Controurtop Hardtop in an ad from the April 1967 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine. I’ve never seen one of these for sale on Craigslist.
Here’s an unusual brochure that appears to target women.
“You are viewing an original 1949 Willys-Overland Motors Jeepster lithographed sales brochure. It is numbered VJ 3M-I-500M-4-49. There is a small tear at the bottom of it near a sticker that was used to seal it. It is in good condition otherwise.
It measures 4″ by 7″ when closed and opens to 8″ by 14″.”
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This is the first of three King winch Brochures from Koenig Iron Works.
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I just won the auction on this sign for $4.95 + shipping. There were no other bidders. There was no information on the size of it, but I estimate it is around the size of a sheet of paper .
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These are two separate ads, but appear to have been in the same magazine.
“Ad size is 8″x11″. All of my ads are not trimmed so you can decide how to frame or display them. They are all original,”
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2nd Ad:
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This Ad was photographed at an angle. I did my best to correct it in Photoshop.
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I knew nothing about QSL Cards. Turns out there are a variety of collectors and a variety of cards to collect, including some with jeeps. Here are a few.
I’m not sure how to classify this this unusual item. This bag shows appears to show Smokey driving a jeep.
“Vintage 1960’s Smokey The Bear Litter Bag. 1960’s, 9” x 12”, pictures full figure Smokey driving a Jeep, from Nevada’
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Here are a couple items that mix jeeps and Coke. The ad is supposed to be original, while the sign is a reproduction.
1. 1943 Ad
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2. Sign with a scene from Italy (reproduction)
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UPDATE: I found some pictures of the Wild Country box.
I had seen the first avon decanter but hadn’t seen the others. There is also supposed to be a CJ-7 decanter, but I didn’t find any pics of it.
1. Avon Wild Country Green Jeep Decanter
3. Avon Renegade Jeep Decanter
4. Beam Jeep Decanter
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Here’s a Fleet Van ad from the April 12, 1963, issue of the Lakeland Ledger.
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Here’s an ad for the FJ-3A that was on eBay.
Year/Era: 1961
Origin: Print Advertisement
Condition: Very Good
Size: 7.25″ x 10″
This is a short list of major companies using Jeeps.
Year/Era: 1961
Origin: Print Advertisement
Condition: Very Good
Size: 7.25″ x 10″
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This is a press release from July 11, 1957, announcing the FC-170. It contains four pages and is printed on 8.5×11″ paper.
Here are two separate listings for jeeps in French.
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The box is priced at $24.95, but priceless for the right collector.
“This auction is for VINTAGE ORIGINAL 1970 TONKA JEEP WRECKER & PLOW No.2435 EMPTY BOX. The box is in very good condition considering her age (see pic and judge yourself). All complete no missing flap. Perfect for display.”
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Steve alerted me to this magazine. Has anyone else seen other copies of this magazine?
“original factory magazine , 8.5 x 11 , 16 pages , this is the July August 1955 issue of Willys Globe Trotter factory magazine . It was printed by the Willys Jeep Export Division , it shows dozens of Jeep vehicles around the world and has an interesting 2 page article on the atomic test in Nevada in 1955 and the many Jeeps that were used after the test .”
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UPDATE: The CJ3B Page has a color picture showing the jeep vehicles painted Gold for this display along with more information about the Hong Kong show.
http://cj3b.info/Siblings/SurreyGold.html
Originally published December 25, 2009: Bruce provided me with these fascinating documents regarding the October 15-23, 1960, auto show. There are two interesting aspects to this press release:
You can see a copy of the press release below:
Here’s another version of the event:
Article from late 1960 that includes a reference to black and gold vehicles from the November 22, 1960, issue of the Spokesman Review.
This mid-WWII ad touts the involvement of Disston saws and wood with the production of the jeep.
This is a deadstock hat that was never worn. It was a sales promotional cap for a Langley BC Jeep Dealer.
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