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I won this rare early (first) Gala Brochure off of eBay. It is Form H1-3-59. The marketing document appears aimed at resorts and other tourist businesses. Interestingly, it appears conceptual in scope and doesn’t show any of the actual models available, other than what Las Brisas had done with DJ-3As. Note that on the back page it encourages interested parties to write to “Gala Plan, Willys Export Corp., Toledo 1, Ohio, U.S.A.”
This one page brochure (I’m assuming there is info on the back?) is one I haven’t seen. If it weren’t for the UK postage, I’d grab it.
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“AN ORIGINAL PIECE OF AGRICULTURAL SALES LITERATURE
SINGLE SHEET SALES LITERATURE
IN GOOD CONDITION – HOLE PUNCHED AND HAS BEEN NIBBLED ALONG THE TOP EGDE – SEE THE SCAN”
UPDATE: There’s another Baraboo Postcard on eBay.
(08/04/2014) This CJ-5 used to ferry visitors around Baraboo. I visited Barboo about two decades ago, but never saw it. It must have already been gone.
http://www.circusworldbaraboo.org/our-treasures/history-of-circus-world/
This jeep and tram toured through Baraboo, pointing out various circus sites, including final resting spots in Walnut Hill Cemetery.
Just the one pic provided. It may have been taken before the dump bed conversion was started. Thanks to Blaine for sharing it.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/7557789120.html
“1957 Jeep FC-170. Started a dump bed conversion has a Chevrolet inline 6cyl 4×4 $7,500”
UPDATE: Here is what looks to be a Champion Doo-All Roll-Dump trailer for sale for $500. Thanks to Gary for spotting it. Gary contacted the seller and he is willing to transport it to Gary’s place for $50 in case anyone might be interested in this rare trailer.
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/tro/d/saugerties-side-dump-mining-trailer/7542727821.html
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I can find no date for this Champion Company Doo-All ‘Jeep” Trailer brochure. Give only CJ-2As are shown, I initially thought this was published around 1948. However, the lack of Jeep wagons or trucks may indicate the brochure was published earlier than that. The from number is S-3-T.
This first 8″x11.5″ page is the front page:
The brochure opens horizontally to review a second page.
The right page opens horizontally again, to reveal a trip-fold:
This is the back of the brochure:
This might be worth a look, though note that it appears to have body liner all over. It includes a Kelly hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/975995923576935
“Completely restored Original, 6 volt, also have the hard top and doors (not restored) Will trade for newer Jeep with automatic transmission”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
This is a former brush or fire vehicle. Thanks to Tom for forwarding.
“Up for sale is my 5700 Original Mile 1971 CJ6. This was a fire vehicle since new. The jeep runs and drives, it probably needs a tune up after sitting for so long. Clean and clear title in hand! ”
Looks like a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/660926729084895
“1945 Willy’s CJ2a (first year of cj) 39,000 original miles on original flathead four-cylinder. Original oil bath, air cleaner and all.  Runs, but will need a carb rebuild kit due to leaky seals. And brake work. this is number 1505 of 1824 on the first production run. There are a few small spot where rust is bubbling the paint job which was done in the late 70s. I have a white top and doors in good condition. Great candidate for restoration or just enjoy it as it is. this was a barn find purchase. Where it had been sitting since 1984.”
It’s been sitting for a while. Has a modified windshield.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1040757579950839
“I purchased the Willy’s Jeep in 1979 as a third vehicle to our family to enjoy some 4-wheeling, sand pit crawling and rock climbing. The Jeep was put in storage around 1992 and the engine was fogged to preserve it during storage. Upon waking the Jeep up from storage a few weeks ago, the following items were updated or replaced”
Wayne’s got this solid truck for sale.
https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/cto/7554080534.html
“This classic truck gets attention everywhere I go. 4 wheel drive, 1993 4.3 Chevy V6 (crate motor), throttle body fuel injection, 4-speed manual with manual overdrive, manual steering and brakes. I purchased the vehicle in Oregon in 2017 and have done lots of work to it since. I drive it to much and hoping to find buyer who will value and restore this unique truck.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/10/2021) Project or parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/902368674431053
“1948 Willys Jeep. See photos… no engine. As is. FCFS. Have OLD title from 1975.”
UPDATE II: This photo from eBay shows the front the “Dinosaur Jitney” jeep used to pull the tram.
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UPDATE Posted Aug 21, 2018: This was last published in 2012. A couple of the postcards are back on eBay.
Originally published November 10, 2012: The Lewis and Clark Cavern was Montana’s first State Park and is located here. You can read about the history of the caves here. In 1947 the Montana Standard published an article about the cavern accompanied by the photo and caption below. You can view the entire article in this PDF file.
Here are three postcards related to this Jeep Railway.
1. View all the information on eBay
2. I haven’t seen this one on eBay in a while …
3. View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: Still Available as of 02/13/2024
I thought this was an interesting photo of a modified WWII jeep.
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“tirage argentique année 1950 environ
Photo originale camion voiture publicitaire
JEEP COCA COLA avec conducteur
JEPP publicitaire Tour de France cycliste
Papier photo 17,5 cm x 12,5 cm
BON ÉTAT, petits défauts”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500. This has Suncruiser stamped on the dash.
Merlin shared this DJ-5 with an unusual fiberglass replacement body on Facebook. One person thinks the body is a “Bum-Vee” body, but I couldn’t confirm that. Anyone recognize this body? It reminds me of the Parmley body.
“Trades only classic car fire arms Runs and drives4 cyl runs and drives”
This jeep includes a rear PTO gearbox, a drum pulley, and a trailer.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/809784400325802
“I have a 47 jeep Willy’s an trailer have new gas tank pto an pulley runs needs Break work 3500 jeep an trailer sold togethe”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was on eBay…. This was listed back in 2014.
Glenn shared this one. It doesn’t seem to have any ‘WILLYS’ or ‘JEEP’ stampings anywhere, suggesting it could be military, but it also could have produced following the decision to stop jeeps with “WILLYS” on them. It does have a ventilating windshield, along with a Koenig hardtop.
“Willys. Cj 3B, military version, M606.
Has military options like fold out windshield, trailer plug, tow hooks, hard top, etc.
Runs great, needs nothing. Small rust in passenger side floor and crack in windshield. Low milaeage, very rare model, most were made for export.”
Older photos: Continue reading
This might be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5194016294036023
“Sell/trade. Read description.1950 Willys Jeepster. Sitting on a 1976 Chevy Luv truck chassis. Two wheel drive. Rebuilt 4 cyl Engine. 4 speed transmission, new clutch,carb, alternator etc. Stainless steel oversized fuel tan. Power disc brakes. Nice,driver quality car. Transferable antique tag.May trade for old/antique car,truck,van,station wagon,ranchero,Willys wagon , street rod,etc.”
Runs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2617411581723116
“BARN FIND Willis Jeep 63000 org. miles ,4 cylinder ,4 wd ,factory org steel cab with steel and canvas doors, lots of spare parts ,no rust ,from SD completly rebuilt fram componets very tight going down the road and runs perfect”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
Very USPS themed.
“Comes with turbo charged inline GM 6cyl and turbo 350 trans. Jeep currently has original stock 6cyl and power guide 2 speed. ITS A RATROD!! It runs and drives well. Has made the trip to 1000 islands several times. I’m not afraid to drive it anywhere”
UPDATE: **Sold** Was $9000.
(09/14/2019) Looks like a custom slanted-hood 3B, similar to project 5607.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2680908852054080
Newer Text: “1961 Willys CJ3B extreme terrain jeep heavily modified. Fhead 104 replaced with chevy V8 283. C channel frame stiffened by welding steel plate to close the C channel into a Box. Power Steering, solid state ignition, overdrive , oversize tires. two gas tanks. Body is amazingly solid for a jeep this ol
Text from January 2020: “1961 WILLYS CJ3B CUSTOM Options and Equipment: Less than 1000 miles on rebuilt Chevy 283 V8 (60psi oil pressure) rams head manifolds, dual exhaust (very quiet) aluminum radiator, power steering, boxed frame, 9000lb winch, 32” Procomp tires, lift kit, springs, shocks, rear locking diff, superwinch hubs, dual fuel tanks, 3 speed transmission, twin stick transfer case with gear splitter overdrive between them giving you a choice of 12 forward gears and 4 reverse.
Looks ready to go.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1169501547281581
“1947 Jeep willys 350 bored 30 over Edelbrock aluminum heads intake and carburetor two-speed transmission speedway front end”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/28/2022) This former race-horse-track jeep has an unusual mod. Might make an unusual restoration. No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/747155419912323
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7500.
(07/15/2022) This has a later model frame (CJ-5?).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2690178747781256
“1946 Willy run an drives fine 10000 obo in person with cash”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/07/2022) The Meyer-branded hardtop is a little rough.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/449971443893608
“Up for sale is a 1960 ish jeep Cj6 solid frame and body. Needs alittle motor work and should run again like it did when it got Parked. This is a for sure survivor!! Project , woods buggy or for a collector to restore”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/30/2022) It runs and has a plow.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1315745845923902
“1962 CJ5 with 4 cylinder F-Head. It has been in a storage building for the last 10-15 years. I have a 1963 just like it and I had originally planned on restoring this one to have two matching ones. Unfortunately I don’t see that ever happening with all my other hobbies I have. It really needs to have a brand new tub from 4wd.com put on it. Frame isnt too bad for the year. It does run. It does have a plow. Needs restoration, so no tire-kickers”
