Old Images Research Archives
Post-War “De Luxe Toy” Riding Jeep
This ad was featured in the Spokane Daily chronicle, August 14, 1946.
Photo of WWII Fire Jeep in Parade on eBay
No year or caption provided with photo.
“This is a Type I Original News Press Service Photograph. Size is 8 x 10″.”
1945 Article about CJ in New York
The list of five items that the jeep is not good for is an interesting one. This was published in the June 16, 1945, issue of the Pittsburgh Press.
1946 Photo of Radiographed Jeep on eBay
Steve spotted this unusual photo.
“1946 Press Photo Radiograph of Jeep displayed at National Metals Congress
This is an original press photo. Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 02-20-1946.”
1950 Article Introducing the New Sports Phaeton Jeepster
Note the description of the “V” theme. This was published in the April 5, 1950, in The Evening Independent.
1945 Introduction of the Post-War Jeep
The July 19, 1945, issue of the Pittsburgh Press introduced the jeep with this article.
1943 Article about Huge Post-War Market
Jeeps at a Ranch in Mississippi
This article from the January 1958 issue of Willys News highlights the Holly-Bluff-on-the-Jordan ranch at Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, owned by James L. Crump.
1944 Article “Soldiers’ Darling” by Major Fairfax Downey
Great little article by Fairfax Downey, the writer of the book Jezebel. It’s a neat short book about some of his WWII adventures. This article was published in the August 05, 1944, issue of the Spokesman-Review.
WWII Photo of Jeeps in Parking Lot
1958 Chicago Auto Show
This article from the January 1968 issue of Willys News shared news from the 1958 Chicago auto show. To the left is a rare photo of Willys’ Economy Delivery Truck. Here are other photos from past Chicago shows related to jeeps. And this one from the 1959 show.
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1952 Article About the New Face of Jeep
The Toledo Blade reported the change by the military from the square to the round nose.
1942 Photo of Prisoners on Jeep in Africa on eBay
This is a good, clear photo.
“Original Press Photo. 1942- German prisoners ride to an internment camp on the hood of a jeep driven by a British officer “somewhere” in the Western Desert. Photo measures approx. 7″ x 9″”
1945 Promotional Photo with CJ-2 X-32 **SOLD**
UPDATE: Here’s a third press photo of this family camping and picnicking. Below it is an advertisement based on the photo. This was part of the press release photo packet.
“1945 Press Photo Jeep Contributing to the family’s pleasure. This is an original press photo. The postwar Jeep especially adapted for peacetime work, combines the four basic functions of tractor, light truck, mobile power unit and passenger conveyance. Photo shows the new Jeep. just unveiled to public by Willys-Overland.”
Bill pointed out that this photo was later illustrated and used in a magazine ad:
Creative Way to Sell FCs
Mr. H. E. George found a creative way to sell FCs by taking them to livestock auctions. This article was featured in the January 1958 issue of Willys News.
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Charles wrote, “these are very hard to find i became them of a private collection from an ex para commando in katanga – 1956 (rep of congo). All these photo were old and not best condition they were digitalized and renewed as they are now.”
Climbing Colorado’s Storm Mountain in a Jeep
Riggins’ Volunteer Fire Department
This January 1958 article from Willys News highlighted a group of teen boys who provided the small town of Riggins, Idaho, with fire protection using a fire jeep.
FC-170 Pipe Organ Delivery Service
Hmm … wonder if he delivered any Wurlitzers in this? This article was published in the January 1958 issue of Willys News.
Hundreds of M-606s
Blaine spotted this great photo showing hundreds of what appear to be M-606s about ready to be shipped to Iran in 1962. It’s part of an article in the Toledo Blade about the 75th anniversary of the Willys-Overland-produced jeep.
http://www4.toledoblade.com/Automotive/2016/04/25/Toledo-to-mark-Jeep-s-75th-in-August-fest.html
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1944 Photo of Windshield Sniper Hole
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Yes, cigarettes can save lives, too!
“1944- Sgt. Thomas Hill driving down a street in Granville, France, behind a bullet hole in the windshield of his command car. Hole was made by a German sniper’s bullet while Hill was behind the wheel. Hill would have been killed had he not just bent over to light a cigarette.”