Charles shared some Dutch Federal Police photos with jeeps emblazoned with KONMARECHAUSSEE.
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1941 Photo of Pvt. Miller in a Willys MA on eBay
Here’s a rare photo of a Willys MA.
“WWII PHOTO 1941 Pvt. Lawrence Miller in a MA Jeep @ Fort Benning, GA. This is a nice sharp original 2″ x 3″ photo in excellent condition.”
Several Good Jeep Photos on eBay
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“WWII PHOTO MB – GPW Jeep on a railroad car. This is a nice sharp original 3.0″ x 2.0″ photo in excellent condition.”
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Photo of Jeep and Soldier at Barksdale Field on eBay
Marc spotted this one.
“#9 WWII JEEP Photo of the 335th Bomb Group R.T.U. School Barksdale Field, LA 1943 (MB – GPW JEEP). This is a sharp original 4″ x 5″ photo in excellent condition.”
Catching a Big Cougar at The Dalles, Oregon
1930’s Video of Fords from the UK
John spotted this video. There aren’t any jeeps, but there is some off road action in 1930s Fords. A fun video to watch.
“This evocative film from the early 1930s takes the viewer on a journey from Land’s End to John O’Groats, giving them to opportunity to see all manner of Ford vehicles from that period in action. This includes Ford Populars and V8s through to trucks, tractors and even boats — all using Ford engines. We see some impressive off-road action alongside nostalgic views of the British countryside along the way.”
1952 Motor Trend Article on eBay
Marc discovered this February 1952 Motor Trend article for sale on eBay. You can find full Motor Trend issues on eBay.
” A vintage original MOTOR TREND article from February, 1952 entitled ” MAN BEATS JEEP…and the Jeep comes back for more ” By Eric Rickman…Photos by Tom Medley. 3 pages, each measures 8″ X 11″, in good condition (examine scans before bidding). Scans show both sides of all the pages. Copy reads in part: ” We don’t plan to add Motor Trials of utility vehicles to our format…it’s one man’s impression of one of the world’s most useful cars…””
Photos of an Air Force CJ-3B Fire Jeep on eBay
There are three different photos of this Air Force CJ-3B crash wagon / Fire Jeep being sold on eBay.
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Postcard of Ford GP at Fort Benning
Good shot of a Ford GP at Fort Benning.
“WWII POST CARD= FORD GP JEEP & 37M.M. GUN FT. BENNING, GA. The condition is excellent and measures 3.5 x 5.5”
To the End of the World — Cape Flattery
The holidays are officially over for us. My boys flew home to Salt Lake and we drove back to Pasco. Ann’s got her VA doc appointments lined up for January, while I’ve got to hit the writing hard to complete some of the sections I avoided last month. Well, to be honest I managed to write only two days all of last month — too many things were happening. On the plus site my ‘editor’ aunt is enjoying the first draft of the book immensely. So, it shows promise!
One of those things (besides the boy’s visit) that kept me too busy to write was our last trip of the year, a trip to the end of the world, or more accurately to the farthest northwestern point on the contiguous United States: the end of the Cape Flattery trail. As I write this my wife and are debating if the claim is truly accurate or not, but rest assured it felt like the end of the world! (See Wikipedia’s list of extreme US points)
The idea for the trip began with Karson. Prior to their arrival last week, he asked if we could take a trip to Olympic National Park during their visit. I thought that sounded like a great idea since neither I nor Ann had been in the area since the late 1980s.
On Monday we drove to the ferry in downtown Seattle, crossed to Bainbridge Island, then drove north and west until we reached Cape Flattery. We were in a hurry, as the drive took about six hours and the sun was supposed to set at 4:30pm. We arrived at the cape around 3PM, with just enough time to hike the Cape Flattery Trail to a lookout point over the Pacific Ocean. It was cold, but fortunately not too windy. Eventually, the sun dropped far enough that the we had to return to the car. By the time we reached our motel in Port Angeles it was very dark.
Willys Demonstration Series: Seeing is Believing
Nashville Willys Dealer Neely B. Coble launched a demonstration series to show just what jeeps were capable of doing. This June 1955 article highlights his effort.
Table in Lighting Store in Minneapolis
Dave shared this photo of a jeep-grille table he spotted at a lighting store in Minneapolis. As you can see in the photo, the table is built from pipe. He notes it is about 12″ wide and priced at $999. The table is designed to go along a wall or behind a sofa. The Harley tank takes up most of the width. The black piece behind the table is not part of it.
Old Photo of Bantam BRC-40 on eBay
“WWII PHOTO Bantam BRC-40 Jeep w/GI. This is a nice sharp original 3.5″ x 2.5″ photo in excellent condition. ——I have other photos listed and will combine shipping. If you are the winning bidder on 2 or more photos wait for the invoice.”
Happy New Year!
It’s the beginning of year seven for eWillys. Expect more jeeps, more adventures, and more great content!
Thanks to Roberto Flores for this Happy New Year’s illustration!
And to Alex at Tahiti Pacifique for this illustration:
1955 Generator Test
1947 CJ-2A Edison, NJ **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500
(12/23/2014) Look solid.
“1947 cj2a, rebuilt l134 flat head, new wiring harness, new master cylinder,brake lines,wheel cylinders, rebuilt transmission and transfer case,rebuilt carburetor, new beachwood canvas seats.
perfect body, no rust anywhere. New od paint.
done as a military tribute complete with invasion star on the hood.
Needs nothing but a new home.”
More Pics from Charles
Here’s a bunch of photos Charles forwarded. Ann, I and the boys just returned from a two day trip to Olympic National Park. The story and pics on Thursday.
Old Car Movie Clips, Ads, and More
Colin forwarded this Antique Automobile Club of America list of old car movies, ads and other video related items. I couldn’t get it to work in the Safari browser on my Mac last night, but it worked find in Firefox.
When Jeeps are a Blast
Let’s end the year on this cheery note. This article discussed the usefulness of jeeps following atomic bomb attacks and other, more natural disasters. It filled two pages of the June 1955 issue of Willys News. Given the ‘blast’ artistry in the middle of the article, it didn’t reformat for the web as easily as most articles.
Santa From Australia
One more Santa post. Jalopnik posted this rendition of Santa driving a ‘jeep’ that was painted by Australian James Higgins Quirk in the 1950s. The original image is part of a digital collection at the Museum Victoria.
The Four by Four Pedal Jeep
Blaine spotted this new pedal jeep for sale at Genuine Hot Rod.
“This pedal car captures the look of that classic flat-fendered trail runner preferred by all-terrain kids. It’s constructed of durable stamped steel, with smooth-turning pedals and steering, and steel wheels wrapped in soft, knobbed tires. Measures 33 1/2” L x 16” W x 15” H, perfect for kids 3-6 years old.”
http://www.genuinehotrod.com/itemgroup/four-by-four-pedal-car
Willys Back End Liquor & Wine Bar
Here’s a heart warming story of a boy, a girl, a jeep and a Merry Christmas!
Mike writes, I wanted to take the time to share with you my Christmas present from my girlfriend. She arranged to have a local artist put together a liquor/wine bar made from the back end of a 49′ Willys. Don’t worry, the jeep was beyond repair. This bar is catered towards my specific hobbies such as my 46′ Willys, my love for Scotch, plus a few other things. I think she’s a keeper!!! Both my girlfriend and the bar!
Jeeps and Joe’s Father and Grandfather
Joe Snodgrass (aka Joe from Mesa) was visiting his folks for the holidays and had a chance to go through some old albums of his father’s and grandfather’s. He found a few jeeps.
Mosquito Abatement Department Sales Article
Mosquito abatement departments powered a large number of jeep sales. This June 1955 article highlights the sale of jeeps to the Chicago District’s South Cook County area.
Jeeps Used at a 1956 Pennsylvania Camp
Whether dragging wood or ferrying kids, this april 1956 article in Willys News reported that jeeps were used in a variety of ways. Unfortunately, no pics were included.