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This photo, marked as photo #3, shows prototype CJ-2 X59 at New Hudson. The caption discuses the Ginsu-like qualities of the jeep on the farm: It can mow, disk, rake, trash and probably slice and dice with the right attachments.
I’m sure the driver is explaining, “The mud didn’t look that deep!”
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“1944 Press Photo World War II US troops push an Army Jeep out of mud in Italy This is an original press photo. World War II – Italy. These American soldiers on the Italian front try to free a jeep that has bogged down in the mud. Photo measures 8.75 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 1-9-1944. ”
UPDATE: Here’s Joel’s pic of the underside showing it has a 2A-like bell crank setup rather than an MB setup:
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Original Post: Joel shared this 1943 MB being online-auctioned as part of the M-20 Surplus Military store closure in Michigan. He notes that this MB has a CJ-2A frame. The auction lasts through October 23.
https://sherwoodauctionservicellc.hibid.com/catalog/238292/m-20-military-surplus-online-auction/
“This 1943 Army Willys MB Jeep is a real WWII Jeep. It’s an original! Fun to own a piece of American History! Does turn over, needs TLC Was running when put in the building!”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $12,500.
Dan spotted this FC.
“1962? Willys Jeep FC-170…has a Chevy 350 motor. Call Jerry at 307_266_1077 between 8am-5pm.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/27/2020) This looks good and solid, but it does have some diamond plate on the dash.
https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/princeton-willys-1948-cj2/7191329601.html
“1948 Willys cj2 rebuilt engine brand new too much to list.
serious buyers call for questions more pictures available.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/26/2020) Not currently running.
https://duluth.craigslist.org/pts/d/duluth-1946-willys-jeep-cj2a/7207167088.html
“Pretty good shape not all rusted out, never tried running, only had a short while, has title $2900”
Mike shared this vintage 1958 video from Brazil.
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This is the final press release from the July 1945 press release kit. Customers could rest assured, according to the release, that the new peace jeep would “embody many comfort facilities” compared to the war-time jeep.
This photo, marked as photo #2, shows a prototype CJ-2 at New Hudson. The jeep has a crated pig in the cargo area. The caption discuses the 4-in-1 nature of the jeep and lists different ways the jeep was expected to be utilized.
This is a photo I hadn’t seen. This photo was taken just before the battle at Chosin Reservoir.
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“KOREA WAR JEEPS TROOPS US MARINES BATTALION 1950 PRESS ORIGINAL PHOTO 290, 9 X 7 INCHES”
The starting price on this matchbook is $49.99. Note the illustrative details of the jeep, including bows+holders and a rear pto.
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“Jeep Willys Matchbook Indianapolis Indiana Vintage Rare Dealership 40’s?. Condition is “Used”. Shipped with USPS First Class. This is old and used. The colors and advertising are beautiful! No matches. What you see is what you get.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5900.
I believe this is some kind of replacement tub. It also has the advance adapter windshield latches.
“1948 Willys Jeep with 1953 body runs and drives and stops, I have top bows and rear tire carrier. Stock engine and drive train”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500.
Looks in good shape.
“1949 Willys Jeepster
Another car from my parents collection. They purchased it over 15 years ago from Idaho. Someone did a great job with the later model change over V8 and Auto Transmission, 400 Pontiac Engine. Looks like console and some interior also came from a Pontiac Firebird.
2 wheel drive. We did a minor freshen up restoration including cleaning fuel lines, new brake lines, new battery and new distributor.
No Rust! Convertible Top and Interior are very clean and well taken care of. Starts, Runs and Drives Great.
Really fun convertible car. Prices right. No DISAPPOINTMENTS!”
Appears worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/390565372332264/
“1960 jeep willys cj5 4 cylinder hurricane engine new battery, starter,battery cables,fuel pump,fuel tank,fuel sending unit,spark plug,distributor cap and rotor,wires,new smitty built seats,master cylinder,wheel cylinders,turn signal switch,carb rebuilt,water pump and belt 12volt system new oil filter housing and lines runs great needs tires and brake shoes replaced”
This is listed as a 1942 CJ2b; a rare model indeed. Humor (or lack thereof) aside, could be a solid jeep, though the peeling paint on the hood may have some filler in it (I can’t quite tell).
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/phoenix-42-willys-jeep/7206967754.html
“42 Willys Jeep Flathead 4 cylinder 3 speed runs good 12-volt comes with rear seat /roll bar /Bimini top and service book”
Looks in great shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/384182262960422/
“CJ2A cab in excellent condition. $500 obo.”
Runs and drives. Powered by Ford.
https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-george-1950-willys-jeepster/7205133897.html
“This very rare 1950 Willys Jeepster is one of only 5,845 cars built this year. A total of 19,132 Jeepsters were ever made in the years 1948, 1949, and 1950. Compare that to the one year numbers of the 1965 Mustang at 559,451 cars, and you can see just how rare they are. This one is a real Unicorn, because it has zero cancer anywhere I have looked. The areas where they typically rust are just beautiful. The power is from a more modern Ford; it is a 2.3 Liter overhead cam engine that runs very well, and has considerably more horsepower than the original Flathead 4, plus it has Electronic Ignition and a new 60 amp Alternator. The transmission is a freshly rebuilt C-4 3 speed automatic. The original fuel and amp gauge work great as do the aftermarket Oil, Water, and Amp Gauges. The top is in decent condition; just needs a window sewn in. No side curtains, but they are easy to come by. To be a 35K show car it will need new paint and some work done to it, but you can drive it home as it is! This is a real bargain at 8500.”
UPDATE: Pics now provided.
https://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/d/elbert-willys-jeep/7204579395.html
“Willys Jeep for sale – all offers considered
1948
Serial #CJ2A 193723
CJ2A Body 184343
Willys Overland Motors Inc
Toledo, Ohio US
The motor is still in the vehicle.
It was parked in a car yard below our residence, under pine trees, years and years ago. I guess out of sight out of mind is true-to-form in this case.
Please call and I’ll text photos to your phone.
I’ll keep searching for the title. Mom is 101 and she tells me she still has it. Its just up to me to find it at her home. ***Sorry, I am unable to find a title at this time.***)”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/12/2020) Here’s an unusual one.
https://billings.craigslist.org/bar/d/billings-52-willys/7191971457.html
“52 willy’s small block chevy 410 gears locker stretched and widened runs great street legal lots of fun let me know what you’ve got”
This might clean up pretty well.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/pts/d/henriette-cab-top-for-willys-jeep/7205466718.html
“Steel full cab for flat fender cj. Was on a mb with a cj3a windshield.”
This double-sided brochure is printed in French on one Sid era German on the other. The only driver shown in the pics is a woman at the helm of the CJ-2A. Given the vehicles pictured, my guess this was printed in 1947 or 1948. The paper is extremely thin, so I’m surprised this one survived.
This brochure highlights the jeep’s ease of operation.
As part of the 1945 Press Release packet, this image is included as photo #1 along with a caption.
Joe spotted this photo showing a partially crushed M-38A1.He accidentally found it on Google while searching for something else. I had no idea an M
Quora.com indicates the tank is an M-50 Sherman that was damaged during fighting along the West Bank during 1967. I had no idea running over an M-38A1 could knock out a tank like that! (my poor attempt at humor…).
