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Photo of Fancified Jeep on eBay

August 12, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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These two photos for sale on eBay show a pretty fancy jeep! It’s got shiny, new looking mud flaps. And, the hardtop is particularly interesting. I can’t tell what it’s made from … fiberglass? metal? wood? other?

“RARE 4 PHOTOGRAPHS WW2 ERA JEEP COVERED REAR WHEEL WITH U.S. AIR FORCE PILOT
LICENSE PLATE READS E2549 US 1945
3 PHOTOS APPROX SIZE ARE 2 1/2 ” X 3 1/2”
1 PHOTO APPROX SIZE (SOLDIERS IN COMBAT/ TRAINING) IS 2 1/2” X 4 1/2”
I ACQUIRED THESE PHOTOS TOGETHER, SO I’M SELLING THESE PHOTOS TOGETHER BECAUSE THEY MIGHT BE THE SAME PEOPLE.
PLEASE VIEW IMAGES
PHOTOS SHOW AGE AND WEAR, BUT WELL FOCUSED”

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1943 Aviation Ad w/ Ford GP on eBay

August 12, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Marc discovered this ‘flying jeep’ ad that includes a Ford GP.

“Black and white aviation magazine advertising ad for the
1943 Flying Jeep / McAleer Grasshopper.
Approximate ad size 5″ X 8”

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Photo of Jeep and Seep on Italy Beach

August 12, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, GPA (SEEP), Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I can’t quite tell what’s painting on the jeep’s front bumper.

“Original WWII Photo
86th Fighter Group Photo
Great shots in this listing group. Check other listings for rare shots of the A-36 Apache!
4X5 Inches
100% Original
NOT A PRESS PHOTO – NO MASS PRODUCED Photos”

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Willys Jeep Table Yonkers, NY $250

August 12, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Glenn let me know this is still available. 

“CHECK OUT THIS COOL WILLYS TABLE. I MADE IT LAST YEAR BECAUSE I CAN’T AFFORD A REAL WILLYS. I INLAID ALL OF THE ITEMS THAT YOU SEE AND THEN ACRYLIC COATED IT.”

http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/fuo/4607415828.html 

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Restored M-38 ‘Wows’ at Car Show in Canada

August 11, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, M-38 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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According to this Canadian website, an M-38 restored by Kevin and Sharon Martin ‘wowed’ the crowd at North Bay’s Summer in the Park car show.

http://www.baytoday.ca/content/news/details.asp?c=65016

Photo and article by Jeff Turl.

Photo and article by Jeff Turl.

 
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Photos of a Ford GP

August 11, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Bob took some photos of this beautiful GP the weekend.

“Saw this nice ford gp at the ragersville, Ohio car and power show today. Guy has owned it for 30 years. It came out of Colorado. Still has the right engine and drivetrain. Nicely restored by the owner.”

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1990 Dr. Pepper Can on eBay

August 11, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This 1990 Dr. Pepper can features a Jeep Wrangler giveaway. I know’s it not super vintage, but I thought it was interesting.

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Doug’s ‘New’ 1972 CJ-6

August 10, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Reader Stories This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Doug picked up this CJ-6 recently. As you can see, this is an example of a jeep that was nicer than the pics taken by the seller. It’s a really good looking jeep, especially with those hurricane rims 🙂

These are the new pics. Doug was able to get some good cloudy-day photos that helped show just how nice the paint is.

New Photos:

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Old photos: Between the shadows and the lack of closeups, it’s hard to tell just how nice the paint really is.

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Dell’s Santa Claus Funny Comics

August 10, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Comics, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Starting in 1942 Dell Publishing issued an annual christmas comic book titled “Santa Claus Funnies”. The very first issue featured Santa driving a jeep. The series ran until 1962. Here’s a link to check on the most recent Santa Claus Funnies available on eBay.

You can learn more about Santa Claus Funnies from the Golden Age of Comics website. SF_Funnies_Dell_1_1942-2

 
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McCahill’s Review of the Jeep Wagoneer

August 9, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Magazine • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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In a comment from the post about the FC-150 review by Tom McCahill, Mike remembered seeing McCahill’s review about the Jeep Wagoneer. It didn’t take me long to find a cheap copy of the May 1966 issue (pg 87) that featured the surprisingly enthusiastic review of the Jeep.

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Jeep-ers Christmas Card

August 9, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features, Postcards • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Looking for something else, I ran across this christmas card.

http://www.wwpd.net/2012/12/santas-jeep.html

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Post Card with Ford GPish Jeep **SOLD**

August 9, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs, Features, Postcards This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

This is a cool postcard. I wonder if it was based on a painting?

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This Jeep Travels Well-Equipped eBay

August 9, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Marc forwarded this ebay photo. I never look at one of these photos and think, ‘Yeah, that’s a good idea’.

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All-Purpose Vehicle for the Farm Brochure on eBay

August 9, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This Farm Jeep brochure is available on eBay.

“1946/1947 Willys-Overland sales brochure ‘For the Farm’. Size is 8.5 x 11 opening to 34 x 11. Moderate wear/aging.”

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Nashville, Tennesse, Editorial from 1947

August 8, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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According to the July 1974 issue of W-O Sales News, this is a reprint of an actual editorial that appeared in a Nashville paper.

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A Couple Jeeps in the ‘Wild’

August 8, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B, CJ5, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Seth spotted this Mitsubishi 3B and Tuxedo Park IV while driving around.

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Jeep Campaign and Victory Poster on eBay

August 8, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This is an unusual combination of posters on one sheet. Or, was this the norm and I didn’t know it?

“2 World War 2 Poster/prints on 1 sheet. Total size approx. 22″ x 28”.
Comes with hard backing and in a plastic frame.
Jeep portion signed by Reinhardt. “V” Stamp portion signed by Franklin Arbuckle.
Bottom of Jeep photo reads “W.S.S. 801 0-537578 U.S. Government Printing Office. 1943”
Under “V” side it states “Exact Reproduction of a Poster Designed by The Canadian National War Finance Commitee”
A small 1 inch or so section of plastic framing border has chipped and some has light “yellowing”.
Please view all photos to see exact condition of item.
On cardboard on back it states “From Bensen Paper Work USNR WWII”
Please email any questions.
Thanks for looking.”

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Jeep Tea Spoon **SOLD**

August 8, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

A jeep on a tea spoon? I would never haver guess that would happen. It’s located in the Netherlands.

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Vito’s Father’s CJ-5 from Italy

August 7, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Vito from Italy has fond memories of jeeping with his father back in the early 1980s. Here’s a photo of his father at the helm of his CJ-5. Check out the tires. Yes, some Desert Dogs made it all the way to Italy. In fact, Vito is hunting for a set for a vintage build he’s creating. He’s got another Italian friend who has some old vintage dogs as well. I had no idea!

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CJ-5 at Omaha’s Doorly Zoo

August 6, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Museums This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Anyone know if this jeep is still there? This photo came from this page (though I removed the kids). The photo was take at Omaha Nebraska’s Henry Doorly Zoo.

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1942 Photo of Mia Macklin & Jeep

August 6, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Women & Jeeps This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**

I’m sure this photo wasn’t posed … lol.

“1942- Mia Hodge, better know as Mia Macklin, British Olympic ice skater, sits atop jeep surrounded by U.S. mechanics after she delivered the jeep to their repair station “somewhere” in England.”

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Family Desert Camping in a CJ-3B on Petrolicious

August 6, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Paul found this link to Larry Shank’s story of camping with a CJ-3B and teardrop trailer in the southwest on Petrolicious. Nice story and great photos. You might remember his story from the CJ-3B Page.

http://www.petrolicious.com/willy-s-jeep-carries-family-through-sixty-years-of-desert-adventure

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Larry Shank’s family’s CJ-3B and trailer.

 
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Photo of C-5 Next to an M-38 on eBay

August 6, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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That’s one big plane!

“1965 LOCKHEED C-5 GALAXY United States Air Force Jeep Workers Press Photo”

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8 Jeep Camping Slides on eBay

August 5, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old Images Jeeping This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Some neat photos from some Colorado Jeepers.

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1942 Photo of Jeeps in Toledo

August 5, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**

“1942 Press Photo Assembled Jeeps Lined Up in The Yard of Willy’s Plant in Toledo

This is an original press photo. Please see the included scans of this photo for additional information and condition.Photo measures 9 x 7inches. Photo is dated 6-20-1942.
Historic Images Part Number: nez12975”

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