The first few pages of this twelve-page issue cover the introduction of the Tornado engine. For some reason, there's a small portion of page 3-4 that's been cut out. I'm not exactly sure why. Page five highlights a row of FCs delivered to the New Jersey Turnpike, while another article discusses Mrs. Delta Burrece's use of four jeeps to deliver aid tosome Cherokee Indians. Page eight introduces the movie "Magic Tide", which included a Surrey. The movie was a featurette that seems to have disappeared into obscurity. Page nine shares more information on Kentucky nurses, something covered by these news articles I originally shared in 2018 (or see post below). On page twelve is an article about jeeps operating on a Hawaiian Ranch.
The June-July 1961 issue of Jeep News is only six pages.
Page one shares news about the FJ-3A, which the company planned to introduce in the fall of 1961. Interestingly, the paper refers to it as The Commercial 'Jeep' Fleetvan. Page two includes another example of an FC-170 with a custom camper on the back.
An articles on page three highlight the use of jeeps at Lake Placid, New York, and the continued use of DJ-3A Dispatcher surreys as part of the Pepe movie promotion. Page four shows how an FC-170 was converted into a horse carrier. Page five is all dealer news.
Page six shows some images from a jeep club meet at Kaiser Steel, while a pic at the bottom shows a militarized FC-170 with it's top removed.
This Hong Kong Extra Edition didn't include a date, but the Volume and No suggests this is the September 1960 issue. Much of this issue covers the Hong Kong TV show, but there is some Surrey info on page six and seven. Also, the way the paper unfolds is kind of awkward, so I've added a few extra scans below.
Page two through page five are all connected physically. Here's what it looks like when fully open:
Title shows,42,211 actual miles,Speed O shows 41,688 miles ,the prevous owner told the VA. DMV in 2007 it had 42,211 actual miles, when actually it had 41,211 miles,he was a career Army Man ,the Jeep sat for over 27 years, while he was in the ARMY.The Jeep was stored in a Barn most of its life in VA.
The only items not orginal, appear to be: the tires(dry rot), and wheels(aluminum), (have orginal spare,a wide whitewall,on the orginal steel wheel Goodyear 640/15 as pictured),spare mount missing,updated tailights,license plate mount,driver side outside mirrow,inside cab: oil gauge added below dash,drink holder and light in front center floor.
It is equipped with the orginal chrome bumpers,(back bumper dented bottom center)headlight and parking light rings and hood hold down clamps.
The jeep starts ,runs,and stops,it has a oil leak appears to be the oil pan gasket,horn does not work,but is all there.
The Jeep is solid as a rock ,only some surface rust where chips were not touched up,and under drivers side rubber mat,where paint was rubbed off with time.No keys to 3 locking doors,drivers side glass goes up and down about 3 inches,pass side goes alway down,rear works.
The Dispatcher was orginaly a light blue metalic paint,White Top ,Patina blue metallic, bleeding through the flat blue paint on the bottom and Patina white bleeding through the flat blue paint on the top.Inside is the orginal Black seats,front and rear,the rear floor pan is the light blue metalic paint.
Clear FL. title and bill of sale furnished and released with the Jeep Dispatcher when all payments are cleared,can asist in loading for shipping or pickup.
This is a tight ,orginal unbeleavable barn find,not cleaned,shown as found,pictured as found,sold as is, as pictured.Thanks for Looking!?"
(09/03/2014) It runs, but could use some more work.
"I am having to sell my dj3a. It is a 1961 Dj3a universal model. The tub, fenders, grill, hood, windshield(Has Plexiglass) and frame are in good condition with very little rust. The model number on the fire wall is 56337 20363 and on the frame is 23408. This jeep runs, drives and stops. It has the four cylinder willys engine in it. The valves need to be set. The engine cranks right up and runs well. It originally was a column shift but has been changed to a floor shift. It is a two wheel drive jeep. This jeep is of the same model family as the Surrey as in the Elvis Presley movie. It does come with a clear Missouri title in my name"
UPDATE II: This jeep is now for sale in the UK on eBay for 10x what it was and it doesn't include the spraying equipment nor the front hub caps. Price was originally $1500.
"Willys 1948 cj2a jeep Runs and drives New tyres, brakes etc We have screen surround, seat covers and hood included Fuel tank is present Converted to 12v but all original parts kept Original paperwork and nova certificate present Based in chertsey surrey Sensible offers considered Any questions please ask"
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POST from Aug 2016 in Billings, Montana:
I've looked through my sprayer brochures from the Willys Overland Equipment books, but I didn't see this one in there. You can see some brochures from 1948 and compare them with this jeep.
"One of a kind Willy's Jeep, with factory spraying unit, in running condition."
I thought I'd pass this along, a beautiful Tux CJ5, way beyond the price range that most of us could afford, but truly the best I've ever seen, Mike.
Information from seller:
This is a very rare Jeep tuxedo park were only built for three years. They are very different from a regular CJ five they had higher geared rear ends column shift split front seats chrome bumpers chrome windshield stands crown windshield lock crown tail lights Crome license plate bracket that folds down Four-wheel-drive and the rare Surrey package was only available in pink blue or light green. This is an all matching number 33,000 actual mile totally restored tuxedo park call for more information. This Jeep was restored as a tribute to Jimmy Buffett. Also included is an autograph guitar with letter of authenticity and pictures of Jimmy Buffett signing the guitar.
UPDATE II: wilpenney brought up an important point. Page 2 of the Feb 1960 issue of Jeep News (shown at bottom) distinguishes between the "Ashtray", with the semi-circle whirly part that includes cigarette holders, and the "Hostess Tray", which lacks the semi-circle part. (Perhaps I am the only person who didn't realize the difference -- I was calling them both ashtrays?)
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UPDATE: These two February 1960 documents reference the "Corner the Market" contest also referenced by the February 1960 issue of Jeep News, as well as the January 1960 issue and the April 1960 issue (I don't have the March issue).
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Originally Published June 03, 2020:
This issue of Willys News shows that Jeep dealers were experience continued growth. This issue also suggests that the ashtrays and cuff-tie-links were introduced in 1960. Anyone have the full page 1959 Nieman Marcus catalog ad of the newly introduced DJ-3A Surrey mentioned on the last page?
UPDATE II: Charles spotted the 2010 post below that shows a DJ-3A auctioned on eBay from Massachusetts. Anyone recognize it or know the previous or current owner?
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UPDATE: Bill tells me they are also looking for pictures of any surviving examples of tops and the bows themselves. The bows are the most important item they need to duplicate. The top is something we can construct but without a correct set of bows we won't be on the mark.
As I look at these two pictures, it appears to me that top folded up like a Jeepster top. I've never noticed that before. I've never run across one of these tops in the real world, only in brochures or press photos.
This is located in the UK, but is being shipped to the US. See the description for more info.
"This rare 1953 AR51 Matta 4x4 has been in my storage for years. It is amazingly original and unmolested, a real surviver. I guess the reason why I never touched it is the fact that it is a real time wrap, never restored or modified in anyway, as many of these AR51-52 were. It still has its original gray paint, with some surface rust here and there. It looks to be complete with all unique parts, windscreen fittings, wiper motors with wipers, headlamps screens, etc. The Matta is very solid, doors shut perfectly (they are detachable by lifting them off when open!), all panels sit properly. As far as I can tell it has never been dismantled or restored in any way. There are rust spots, but generally surface rust, as the metal is very thick.
There are some rust holes, mainly in the floors, but of course very simple to repair. All original mechanically - engine is original dry sump , still turning by hand, complete with all ancillaries, air filter etc. Interior is very simple, but all original, seat frames, complete instrument panel etc. Seat covers are shot, but springs are there and should be usable. It has a dual spare wheel, one originally fitted on the hood, the other now loose, possibly fitted at rear. Top frame bows are there, the top fabric has deteriorated over the years. The main rust issues that can be seen are some floor rust holes, and some rust at the underside of the hood. One of the side rails at the rear is a bit bent downward, but can be easily straightened. It is not road worthy and would need restoration (to my opinion a very sympathetic restoration - not to destroy the original look) I will include the "Matta" book, which is an excellent reference and parts book.
This is a rare and original Matta, I have seen several of these over the years, but never one in such an original condition. It is located in my storage in the UK, now being shipped over to the US. Since I have decided to sell it on, I thought of advertising it prior to shipping. The new owner can choose the port of destination. Shipping cost of approximately $1200 is to be paid by the buyer. Please email for more information you might need."
