David Eilers

1945 Article Welcoming the CJ-2A

This July 15, 1945, article in the Milwaukee Journal is another example of the 1945 promotional campaign by Willys Overland. A second article also addresses the question of what to do with all the surplus equipment.

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Article 1: Who Wants a Jeep?

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Article 2: America's Next Move

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3 Comments

  1. Rick
    Where is the rest of the story "America's Next Move"? I'd like to read more. Thanks.
  2. Bill Norris
    Interesting shot of Sorenson in a preproduction CJ2. I have not seen that picture before. Thanks for posting. Bill

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