David EilersMarch 6, 2021

October 1952 Motor Trend Cover and Article

As I was packing, I pulled this issue of Motor Trend aside. When I leafed through it, I realized there was a jeep-related article I missed. So, here the "Unique Cars for Sportsmen" by Jim Earp. All the vehicles herein are interesting. The first page has a pic at the bottom of Vic Hickey's famous jeep.

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6 Comments

Patrick KeaneMarch 6, 2021 at 12:10 PM
Great cover artwork. That would make a great poster if you do anymore prints.
David EilersMarch 6, 2021 at 5:14 PM
Patrick, It is a neat image. Now that you comment on it, I forgot to see who illustrated it. As for posters, I doubt I'll be making any more. I thought there would be more interest in my last round of posters, but there wasn't any interest (sold zero). So, I'll either give them away and/or use them for wrapping paper. Thanks, - Dave
Patrick KeaneMarch 6, 2021 at 9:44 PM
I must have missed the last round. Post them again.
1. David EilersMarch 7, 2021 at 2:10 AM
  Patrick, Here's the post: http://www.ewillys.com/2020/06/22/june-1954-willys-wagon-ad/ - Dave
ClemMarch 18, 2021 at 12:42 AM
When I first looked at this I noticed the dual rear wheels right away, now I see duals on the front also. Artistic license ? curious
1. David EilersMarch 18, 2021 at 2:32 PM
  Clem, I suspect the artist was inspired by Vic Hickey's jeep, which was featured in multiple articles during 1952, a year earlier than this Motor Trend article. http://www.ewillys.com/2020/07/24/1952-vic-hickey-jeep-article-in-hot-rod-magazine/ ... so, yes, it could be argued that it was artistic license, but it was also based on a real vehicle. - Dave