David shared scans of these two Colorado postcards.
2 Postcards From The Ouray Area
January 25, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Postcards This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Beatles or Bust Illustration
January 24, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Bob spotted this today at an antique store. It was $199! One of these sold on eBay a few years ago.
1970 CJ-5 Brochure
January 24, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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.
1944 Photo of Ledo Road on eBay
January 24, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
That’s some serious mud.
“This is an original press photo. Photo measures 8.5 x 6.75inches. Photo is dated 03-13-1944.”
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Jeep In Africa Postcard on eBay
January 24, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features, Postcards This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
The Valentine CJ-3A APU?
The whose-it-what-huh? I’ve did a few searches and added some more info following the jeep photos.
BACKSTORY: A few months ago Nick discovered someone with an APU. We assumed it was a O.E. Szekely modified APU, as that’s the only type anyone had unearthed. That’s why Nick was shocked when he took the time to visit the man with the APU. There, he discovered it was made by the Valentine Welder and Manufacturing Company. Once he saw it, he knew he had to have it. He made an offer and bought it. Nick shared more over at G503:
http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=84&t=268433 or
see more pics here: https://imgur.com/a/LCz7B
Early Military Offroad Vehicles in Russia
January 22, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Other 4x4s, videos This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
John forwarded this interesting Russian video. My Russian isn’t too good these days, but I still enjoyed the video. Some interesting Ford variants were built for the military.
1943 Photo of Jeeps in Italy **SOLD**
January 22, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s an interesting photo.
“1943 Naples Italy Jeeps Lined Streets as US Solders Went to Opera Press Photo. You are bidding on an original press photo of Naples Italy Jeeps Lined Streets as US Solders Went to Opera. Photo shows Jeeps Lined Streets as US Solders Went to Opera performance of La Boheme. Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 12/10/1943.”
Glenn and His (former) CJ-2A Fire Jeep
January 21, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Jon forwarded this article about Glenn and the CJ-2A he owned (sold it recently). Read the whole article by Robert Rooney:
http://www.pressreader.com/canada/the-province/20160120/282162175223497/TextView
AACA Museum in Hershey, PA, Seeking 4WD Vehicles
January 21, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Glenn forwarded this request that comes via Hemmings for offroad vehicles for an exhibit celebrating the forerunners of modern SUVs.
“The museum is seeking early Jeeps, including Bantam BRC prototypes or replicas, Willys MBs, and CJ models; 1948-’50 Willys Jeepsters or 1966-’73 Kaiser-Jeep Jeepster Commandos; early Land Rovers, including Series I, II and III models; 1985-’94 Suzuki Samurais; 1999-2001 Isuzu VehiCROSS; 1983-’90 Ford Bronco IIs; 1977-present Lada Niva; 1971-present Pinzgauer models; 1960-’84 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser models; early Subaru wagons; ARO (Auto Romania) IMS, 24 Series or 10 Series models; and 1989-2003 LaForza models.”
Ann & I at the AACA Museum in Hershey, Pennsylvania, back in 2013 next to the Kissmobile.
Jeep’s Tackle Flood Relief in 1956
January 19, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles • TAGS: Jeep-Willys-News. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
1942 Photo of Jeep Riding Cable
January 18, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This was taken at Fort Sheridan, Illinois, and published in the Milwaukee Journal on March 12, 1942
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1943 Photo of Jeep Riding the Rails
January 18, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old News Articles • TAGS: Jeep-Trains. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This photo and caption was published in the Toledo Blade, August 13, 1943.
1948 Photos of International Refugee Jeep
January 17, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, International, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
These images of an International Refugee jeep in West Germany were part of Barbara Reinfeld’s journal. Journals were provided to refugees to document their experiences. You can learn more about the young woman’s diary here:
http://recordingvoices.blogspot.com/2012/08/barbara-reinfelds-refugee-camp-diary.html
1959 Photo of Sommer’s Pharmacy DJ-3As
January 17, 2016 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A, Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This picture was scanned a few months ago by the University of Texas at San Antonio. It shows a series of Dj-3As ready to deliver Sommers Drugs goods in the San Antonio area.
https://utsalibrariestopshelf.wordpress.com/2015/09/21/texas-businesses-recently-scanned-images/
Engine Brochures on eBay
January 17, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Maury spotted these engine brochures. I can’t tell if they are one page or multi-page.
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Short Video of Jeep During WWII
1947 Photo of Jeep Getting Loaded on Plane on eBay
January 16, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
I guess that’s one way to load a jeep.
“1947 Press Photo Cuba Jeeps Loaded on Pan American Airways Plane, Miami Airport. This is an original press photo. Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 08-08-1947.”
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Mechanical Mule Brochure on eBay
January 16, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
There’s no description and only one pic, but there appears to be a mechanical mule brochure on eBay.
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More Pics From Charles
January 15, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
More pics courtesy of Charles.
No jeeps, but cool postcard.
d-day + 2 -8 june 44 -gen montgommery
Wintertime in Heelen, Holland
Omaha Beach
1942 Photo of US Guardsmen on eBay
January 15, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Looks like the ones in front are GPWs.
“1942- U.S. Coast Guardsmen, equipped with armed jeeps to protect war supplies from enemy sabotage, are shown getting their orders at a East Coast port before they start their patrol. Coast Guard jeeps are marked on their hoods with “USCG” above the registration number. The registration numbers start with “SC”. The first jeep is marked “SC 156”, the middle jeep is marked as “SC 164” and the jeep on the right is marked as “SC 133″”
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1945 Photo of VEC CJ-2A on eBay
January 15, 2016 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This photo must have been published in 1982, hence the late date?
“1982 Press Photo The Postwar Jeep Unveiled by Willys Overland Motors. This is an original press photo. The postwar Jeep, especially adaptable for peacetime pursuits, combines the four basic functions of tractor, light truck, mobile power unit and passenger conveyance. The Jeep, just unveiled to the public by Willy’s Overland”
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Custom Multi-Bazooka Jeep
January 14, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Here’s a neat little video with a field-made bazooka.
Plow Pays For Itself
January 14, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images • TAGS: Jeep-Willys-News. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
According to the March 1956 Willys News, some Willys owners were so busy with their snow plows they paid for them very quickly.
1945 Photo on Eniwetok Island on eBay
January 14, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Seller will take offers.
“AUTHENTIC TYPE 1 PRESS PHOTO. WWII GLOSSY PICTURE. 7″ x 9″ A JEEP IS HEARSE FOR DEAD AMERICAN SOLDIERS ON ENIWETOK ISLAND! HIS ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTO WAS TAKEN IN 1945.ONLY A HAND FULL WERE PRINTED FROM A TYPE 1 NEGATIVE FOR THE NEWSPAPERS.THUS THIS PHOTO HAS BEEN STORED IN A FILE CABINET FOR 75+ YEARS. THE BACK HAS AUTHENTIC STAMPED YEAR AND PHOTO COMPANY.ALSO HAS A BRIEF HISTORY OF THIS GEM.”
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