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 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.
I know it is late in the season, but who wants to go snow plowing in this old Dodge Power Wagon M-37?
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?
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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.
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.
I came across these vintage Willys Air Force Jeep on G503. They are tagged ” Tachikawa airbase Japan fire chief”.
Bronco Graveyard has introduced a new steel reproduction rear gas tank for the 1971-76 Ford Bronco. This will also fit the 1966-1970 Ford Broncos with a longer vent hose. It is made just like the factory gas tank. OEM style sending unit lock ring design. The tank is 13 Gallon and measures 21″ x 20″ x 10″.
Can you imagine travelling through the desert in this vintage looking Toyota FJ40? It sounds like one hell of a fine day to me!
2012 is almost upon us. Today we look back at 2011, while tomorrow we will forward into 2012. Last year, our readership numbers continued to grow. As of writing this on New Years Eve morning, we had 399,956 individual hits on the website. I expect that we will see over 400,000 by the time the day is done. I would like to thank every reader for making this site possible. Without you and your input, the site would not be possible.