Some old Jeep Photos

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Probably the most famous automobile in the world…the J E E P !

Developed for the Army & U.S. Armed Forces during WWII

And it is still going strong today after almost 80 years.. Enjoy







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The Transmission



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Early Willys MB with mud flotation adaptors





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Old time off road tracks on a Jeep





My Favorite photo —

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Great piece of equipment to tow behind your Willys MB







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Jeep warehouse,location unknown



Did you order a jeep?



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Now that’s a kit I would like to have.



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I think the Roy Rogers show bought this version as Nelly Bell.



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Bullet holes in the windshield of this Jeep are a testament to the faithful service of the Medics of the 84th Division as they evacuate wounded soldiers in their makeshift Jeep ambulance.












Donna Reed



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Even then they needed armed guards to protect their Jeeps.



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Jeep in Glider



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Experimental rocket firing jeep, US Navy Naval Air Facility, Inyokern, CA, 26 January 1945.



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Jeep Towing on an aircraft carrier – WWII



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That’s a lot of Jeeps



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A Special Air Service jeep patrol is greeted by its commander, Colonel David Stirling, on its return from the desert. 18 January 1943.



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Long Range Desert Group which carried out raids & recons deep behind enemy lines in North Africa between 1940 - 1943.








God Bless America …………………… !
 
Haha, these are some pretty great pictures.
I love the one with the dude leg pressing the Jeep so the other guy can change the tire.
 
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Thanks for sharing. A good pictorial history. Wish I could get a Jeep in a box for $50 with spare parts. :(

When I was a kid they advertised these kits in the trading post paper all the time. Guess they eventually ran out of them.


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