1960? DJ-5 Rockaway, NJ **Sold**

10 Comments

1. MikeMarch 30, 2019 at 1:23 PM

   Note the lettering on the door bottom. "umbrella room" I wonder what significance that has, at one time maybe sold hot dogs from a cart under a umbrella?
2. David EilersMarch 30, 2019 at 4:20 PM

   I found some reference to hotdogs and an umbrella room on Pinterest, but no real explanation (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/390054017697334287/ ... description is "Hot dogs in the umbrella room".
3. Colin PeabodyMarch 30, 2019 at 4:37 PM

   I liked that NJ hot dog Surrey as well. Never could get any other info about the serial number on the Jeep from the seller though.
4. TerryMarch 30, 2019 at 8:55 PM

   Another jeep that's only available to facebook nerds ( no phone number) ,and 1960 ??????
5. David EilersMarch 30, 2019 at 9:56 PM

   Terry: Yep, I should have thrown a question mark behind that "1960".
6. BobAugust 16, 2023 at 2:27 AM

   I knew Benny, as a regular customer of the "Umbrella Room". Here is the information on him: https://www.newjerseyhills.com/hot-dog-benny-at-79-longtime-resident-of-hibernia/article_793ce5b2-aad8-57bd-98e6-2975753609d1.html

   1. David EilersAugust 16, 2023 at 1:25 PM

      Hi Bob, Thanks for the information on Benny! - Dave
7. adam cartagenaMay 11, 2024 at 2:51 AM

   Benny's home of the want mores was the most awesome hot dogs. They snapped when you bit in. They were little tiny sabretts in the casing. Benny made his own onions&sauce and also chili. He would call to me in a big round voice "Hello young man" "Home of the want mores you eat one and you want more" ! He was right. If you brought your pooch along he would throw them a free dog as well :-) Miss those days.
8. adam cartagenaMay 11, 2024 at 2:52 AM

   He would sit in the jeep and serve them right out the window. The seat would swivel.
9. David EilersMay 11, 2024 at 3:12 AM

   Thanks for those memories Adam!