This top shelf exhibits photographs of Jeep tested by the military as well as the one-millionth Jeep, Aero Willys and Jeep advertisements, Spicer parts catalogues, and a Dana ledger book.
1940s
Photographs, early Jeep prototype, 1940. Dana Corporation Records, MSS-242.
These photographs show some of the earliest pictures of the Willys-Overland Jeep when it was still a test car. In thsi picture, the Jeep is climbing the stairs to the United States Capitol.
1952
Photograph, production of the one-millionth Jeep, 1952. Ward M. Canaday Collection, MSS-072.
Willys-Overland celebrated a milestone in production with Ward Canaday himself (middle) as a passenger as the one millionth Jeep was driven off the assembly line.
1940s
During World War II, the contract to develop a versatile military vehicle was given to several other manufacturers, including Ford. Tests were carried out to assess the capabilities of the Jeep in various terrains and conditions.
1940s
The Jeep ads by Willys-Overland emphasize the versatility of Jeeps in various industries and environments. The Jeep paintings were by James M. Sessions.
1953
Original drawing and advertisement for the Willys Aero, 1953. Ward M. Canaday Collection, MSS-072.
The Willys Aero was a sleek passenger car produced from 1952-1955. Production of this vehicle ceased when Henry J. Kaiser decided to focus his company solely on the production of the Jeep.
1905
Catalogs for universal joints, 1905. Dana Corporation Records, MSS-242.
These catalogs provide descriptions and prices for various types of universal joints.