From The Archives #123

Infamous Willys Jeep artist – cartoonist Roberto Flores posted this photo on his Facebook page with the comment of ” Marilyn Beauchamp seated on top of a Fire Fighting Jeep. Shown here at 1630 S. Wabash Avenue. May 16 1946″ Thanks for sharing Roberto!

From The Archives #122

Al Drews and Canadian Milan Mazanec take on the 1989 Mint 400 desert race near Las Vegas, Nevada. Do you have any old desert racing photos that you would like to share? Via Canadian Off Road Racing On Ning.

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Citroen First To Cross The Sahara By Car In the 1920’s-Croisere Noire

After the first world war, there was a number of new technology available. Although cars had been converted to half tracks in Russia for a number of years, Citroen perfected the conversion and started marketing them heavily. In 1924, Andre Citroen authorized a team of Citroen half tracks to cross Africa. Not only would this team be the first to cross Africa via automobile, but they would be the first to cross the dreaded Sahara desert via auto.

Luis’s 1948 Willys CJ-2A From Portugal

Luis sent us some photos of his 1948 Willys CJ2A. Luis, from Arouca, Portugal, purchased the Willys Jeep in 2007. It was not in running condition and was apparently from a fire department. A lot of the Portuguese Willys belonged to the Portugal army and a lot of them were used in the colonial war in Africa in the 1960’s. The restoration took about two years to complete with the help of a mechanic friend of Luis. They used original us made parts, most of which were purchased through Ebay.

From The Archives #121

I know it is late in the season, but who wants to go snow plowing in this old Dodge Power Wagon M-37?

Djarum Super Cigarette TV Commercials

Indonesian based Djarum is the third largest manufacture of kretek (clove cigarette). It looks like they have some pretty awesome commercials! They have some great videography of Indonesia, Chile, and the rest of the world…it makes want to go travelling! Check them out below…what do you think?

Bronco Fender Cover Now Available From Bronco Graveyard

Bronco Graveyard has the best fender cover in the industry! Made from heavy vinyl and reinforced softfoam anti-skid backing, so it won’t slide off even the slickest waxed surfaces. Offers a soft cushioned protection from tools and belt buckles. Plus, it’s grease and oil resistant for long life. Features the Bronco script logo and a black background.

From The Archives #120

What an awesome photo of a vintage Willys Jeep rusting away in the field. The photographer in me is wishing I was there to take some inspiring photos while the Willys Jeep fan in me is screaming for somebody to save this abandoned Willys.