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I picked this up a few weeks ago.

This Issue has another foldout, awkward center-page full of congrats this time dedicated to dealers who enjoyed a Nassau vacation. There is also a page celebrating the 51 jeeps used in the 1961 Presidential Inauguration parade. Another page is dedicated to Surreys. Finally, on the last page you'll find a warning about a scam involving $90 Army jeeps!

This wide shot shows page 2 (from above) plus pages 3-5 (Nassau dealer holiday):

The Surreys appear on page 6:

The $90 jeep scam pulls on page 8:

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"I have 2 front axles for DJ3A/Surrey models.
One complete with brakes, one without brakes.
For your restoration, sand Jeep, rat rod. etc."

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/6012324892.html

UPDATE: **SOLD**  See more pics here: http://www.ewillys.com/?p=61299

This looks like a DJ-3A Surrey Body on a 70s CJ-5 frame to me. It was listed as a CJ-3B on Craigslist.

"We have this CJ3B sitting in our barn and it's time for it to go. Don't want to scrap it and would like to find someone who can put it to use somehow. Asking $700 or best offer. Not sure of any of the details of the Jeep. Needs an engine, transmission is there though not in the Jeep. Probably have some of the parts lying in/around it, so those will be a part of the price."

UPDATE:  Colin reports that he purchased this Jeep and is enjoying it a lot!  Congrats! He also reports below that the original date listed by the seller as 1956 was incorrect and that it was actually a 1960 Surrey.

"Production of the 2-wheel drive Willys DJ3A model began in 1956 and continued until 1964.  The DJ3A utilized the 4 cylinder "Go Devil" engine, T90 side-shift transmission, and a Dana 23 rear end. The DJ3A surrey was marketed to resorts and as a fun beach buggy. This dj-3a gala surrey was Owned by 20th Century Fox where it was used in a few beach movies.  Annette Funicello, Frank Sanatra etc.. Sold to Pioneer Garage in 1982 where it was totally redone. down to the frame and sat on display in the pioneer jeep showroom on Washington St. in Peabody Ma. Until purchased in 5/09 to me when the dealership closed its doors forever. It runs and drives awesome, 3 speed on the column, a true collectible. I have pictures and documentation from 20^th century fox showing the vehicles history there.  Also I have pictures of the jeep with Annette and Frank in the vehicle.  Mileage is around 2000 miles, although California determined it as a undetermined value amount because the gauge glass was sun faded and not readable. When you see this vehicle you will know the mileage to be true."

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UPDATE:  The two post cards at the bottom of this post were on eBay several years ago. I recently came across some newspaper clippings that give background about the Winter Park Villager tram's purpose. The service began November 28, 1966, but I could not find an end-date.

This first article discusses the jeep tram's beginnings:

This next article notes that Monday, November 28th, as the launch date for the jeep tram service.

This short article from March of 1967 describes some of the tram's stops:

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This Winter Park Villager shows a DJ-3A Surrey pulling a matching trailer in Winter Park, Florida. One of these postcards is currently on eBay.

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Here's another view of the same combo. One of these postcards is currently on eBay

If you haven't read this, take a look at the CJ-3B page and check out this story on the Australian CJ-3B Gala.

https://www.cj3b.info/Finds/FindsSurreyAustralia.html

Perhaps this CJ-5 was the first fringed jeep? The photo was published in the February 1956 issue of Willys News.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5990

Some unusual mods, but it appears solid.

"Jeep has new steel body and is powered by 350 Chevy . It has a surrey top on now. Rust-free. Very good condition. Can deliver if desired."

I received an email from Paul the other day and the subject read 'Refreshing'.  One quick look at the picture in the email explained what he meant (see the 1st picture below).

Yep, that is one pretty jeep!

Using the keyword "Wailea" I started tracking down more pictures of it.  It turns out Colin has a couple of them too, as does a friend of his.  So, here are a few of this jeep that is still owned by the Wailea Hotel in Maui (boy, after today's cold weather, Maui is sounding awfully nice!)

More pictures I found on the internet:

And from Colin, you can see the jeep prior to the stenciling: