Cam shared this photo of an Australian MB acting as an impromptu ambulance.
Australian MB in the Pacific
December 13, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Wood Teak Jeep on eBay
The model is 16″ long. Nice piece.
“This handcrafted teak wood model is an extremely beautiful replica of a World War II Willys jeep with detailed interior and engine compartment. The front wheels move from left to right and wheels rotate.
Model has an extremely detailed interior with gauges, data plates, gas, clutch and brake pedal and has a steering wheel that rotates. The Windshield folds and the hood opens to reveal a detailed engine compartment showing the radiator with fan, top radiator hose, gas filter, battery generator,distributor, oil pump, oil fill tube, carburetor with crossover and air cleaner. It also has a detailed under carriage with exhaust and skid palate.
This hand made model measures 16″ long by 7″ wide and is 7 3/4″ tall with windshield in the raised position.
You will not find a better more detailed model than this. The picture show some dust from the model being on the shelve and I will clean it before I ship.”
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1950 Photo of Royal Australian Soldier in Korea on eBay
December 13, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
The Filson Edition AEV Brute … only $130,000
December 13, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Other 4x4s This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Bob spotted this high-end ‘jeep’, that is so high end the name ‘jeep’ doesn’t appear anywhere in its description. I think it’s hilarious that the web page includes the ability to add the jeep to a shopping cart of items. Clearly, I am not among Filson’s demographics, because it is a Seattle company that I’ve never heard of.
http://www.filson.com/products/filson-edition-aev-brute.92098.html
Husky Hubs **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD**
Stainless Flattie Hanover, MA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
The fender solution is unusual. They are curved rather than angular. I wish there was a clearer photo of the whole jeep.
1945 Article – Going to Buy a Jeep?
December 12, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This June 16, 1945, article from the Syracuse Herald Journal suggests that no jeeps will be available for purchase.
Christmas Jeeps in Armenia, Colombia
To celebrate the holiday season, the director of the monuments foundation in the town of Armenia, Colombia, has decorated 15 jeeps with neon colors. The initiative is called the Jeep Tour and is part of the city’s effort to reinforce the cultural importance of jeeps, yipao and coffee to tourists.
Here’s the full article in Spanish: http://www.caracol.com.co/noticias/regionales/en-jeep-willys-los-turistas-en-armenia-podran-apreciar-los-alumbrados/20141207/nota/2540843.aspx
February 1942 Photo of Bantam BRC60 on eBay
December 12, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs, Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
1945 Photo of VEC CJ-2A Leaving Cargo Plane
December 12, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images • TAGS: VEC. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: These photos were on eBay. **SOLD**
The same press photo with the same caption that is marked differently was sold by same seller in January of 2014 (the pic and caption from that 2014 ebay sale is at the bottom of this post).
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Here are copies of the photo sold in January of 2014:
1960s Photo of Steve McQueen and CJ-5 **SOLD**
December 12, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Marc spotted this one.
“Original vintage negative by Chinese-American photographer Doris Nieh. This is a one of a kind vintage item from Doris Nieh’s estate. It was part of her personal archive. Doris Nieh was a photographer for Life Magazine and many other publications, she was also part of the social scene in Hollywood and New York in the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s. She was the official photographer for the 1966 film “The Sand Pebbles” directed by Robert Wise, starring Steve McQueen, Candice Bergen, Richard Attenborough, Richard Crenna and Mako. This is an unpublished and unseen photograph from an academy award winning classic movie, a great find and a rare opportunity to own a unique piece of Hollywood history.”
CJ-2A from the Alaska Aviation Museum
Gerald Colletz spotted this CJ-2A at the Alaska Aviation Museum and submitted it to Four Wheeler Magazine. Check out all the photos here: http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/tech-qa/1501-your-jeep-january-2015/
Photo by Gerald Collatz
Here’s another look from the front of the jeep. This photo was taken a few years ago when it was inside.
Late 1970s/Early 1980s of Jeep Jockeys Jeep Club Race
December 11, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Ron Day found this old photo he took showing a group of spectators and their vehicles at a race sponsored by the Jeep Jockeys Jeep Club sometime in the late 1970’s or early 80’s. This is west of Yakima, Washington near the small community of Tampico.
1950s Jeep Photo Booth Photo on eBay
December 11, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Here’s an odd vintage photo.
“Original Vintage Snapshot Photo 3 Soldier Men w/ Photobooth Jeep circa 1950s Size is 3×4″ inches.”
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More Pics from Charles
December 9, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Introduction of the Two-Tone Truck
December 9, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, Old Images, Old News Articles • TAGS: Jeep-Willys-News. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
The two-tone truck was front page news in the April 1956 issue of Willys News.
1950s Willys German Jeep Brochure **SOLD**
December 9, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: Sold on eBay for $26.00
“This auction consists of two items: a heavily illustrated 68-page Jeep Vehicle Catalog and Parts Price List number 12 dated January 1956 for a company called Jeep Service Dipl.Ing. E. Stahl & Co. in Vienna, Austria, AND a 12-page parts price list dated 1 January 1956 for the US Military Model MB jeep from the same firm. The smaller catalog is attached inside the front cover of the larger 6 x 8-¼ inch catalog.”
Photo of Jeep’s Navigate Flood on eBay
December 9, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Unfortunately, the seller didn’t provide the entire photo in one shot. It felt like it was raining like that on Saturday on Long Island!
“Third Army Jeep in Flooded France WWII Dispatch Photo News Service
This is thin stock, put out by the Dispatch Photo News Service in New York during World War II. Measures roughly 10 3/4 x 12 1/2. Blank back.”
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Second Jeep for Ohio Farmer
December 8, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles • TAGS: Jeep-Willys-News. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
In April of 1956 farmer Henry Miller purchased a second jeep, but this time he added a top to keep him warm.
WWII War Bonds Map of US on eBay
What an interesting map!
“SCHOOLS AT WAR. BOND DRIVE WALL POSTER
U.S TREASURY PROGRAM TO TRY TO GET 90% OF ALL SCHOOL CHILDREN SELLING WAR BONDS & STAMPS
VERY RARE , ORIGINAL LARGE WORLD WAR TWO POSTER. MEASURES ABOUT 28″ BY 22″
POSSIBLY THE ONLY ONE LEFT IN EXISTENCE. MOST WERE RECYCLED FOR THE WAR DRIVE, OR DESTROYED.”
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October 1943 Schools at War Bulletin on eBay
An interesting piece of memorabilia.
“SCHOOLS AT WAR, QUARTERLY WAR SAVINGS NEWS BULLETIN FOR TEACHERS
ORIGINAL PERIOD PAPER. WORLD WAR TWO
VERY RARE THIS MAY BE THE ONLY COPY LEFT IN THE WORLD ! MOST WERE THROWN AWAY OR DESTROYED
THIS ISSUE DATE: October 1943
cover: JEEP WITH SOLDIERS”
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Honey Bucket Tonka Jeep **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“Classic tonka honey bucket jeep. Good condition, straight from an estate so it could use a little clean up. Some edge chips, some marker/drawing on the underside of the hood. See photos. Manufactured from 1972-73 based on old tonka catalogs and newspaper ads.”
A Real Fire Tests the New Jeep Commando Fire Engine
December 7, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old News Articles • TAGS: Jeep-Willys-News. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This May 1955 article from Willys News (no pics) shares the story of a fire jeep demonstration that became a real fire fight. You can learn more about Jeep Commando Fire Engines on the CJ-3B page.
Walking a Dog Tahiti Style
December 7, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Alex from Tahiti has one spoiled dog. Look at his morning walk!
The Newest ‘Willys’ Car from Brazil
December 7, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
You’d think any car that can get to 60MPH in less than ten seconds couldn’t be a Willys. But, Paul discovered that the new Willys AW 380 Berlinetta can do that and more! It’s reminiscent of the Interlagos, which I got a chance to check out this past spring thanks to Dan.
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/12/05/willys-aw-380-renault-alpine-porsche-engine/
