David EilersAugust 25, 2017

1945 Classic Early Photo of CJ-2A on eBay

I wonder just how many versions of this press photo are out there?

"This is an original press photo. The Postwar Jeep, especially adapted for peacetime work, combines the four basic functions of tractor, light truck, mobile power unit and passenger conveyance. Photo shows the new Jeep, just unveiled to the public by Willys Overland Motors, operating a threshing machine. Among the many and various farm applications of this modern vehicle are: plowing, disking, raking, baling, shelling and grinding corn, operating manure spreader, filling silo and sawing wood. Photo measures 5 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 1-11-1946."

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3 Comments

MattAugust 25, 2017 at 1:31 PM
Looks like early Agri-Jeep/ CJ-2 (no "A") prototype given the X62 on the bumper. We need to get Fred Caldwell on the horn to verify.
NicAugust 25, 2017 at 1:44 PM
It is an early AgriJeep/CJ and this photo is in Fred's book. (Preproduction Civilian Jeeps, 1944-1945: Models CJ-1 & CJ-2)
Colin PeabodyAugust 25, 2017 at 5:05 PM
This photo is also on the Lucas County Ohio library history on Willys Overland. I downloaded a copy of this years ago.