Chapter 3, top shelf                    

Return to case view

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.


Early Jeep

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. 


The one-millionth Jeep

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.


Military testing of Jeep

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.


Wooden Jeep

n.d.

Inside the Wooden Jeep are a number of Jeep memorabilia such as a pin and a 1978 button showing support for the brand.


Commemorative Coin

July 1, 1985

The double-sided coin despicts the Jeep Comanche pick-up truck


Willys Jeep ads

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.


Willys advertisements

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.


Spicer catalogs

1905

Catalogs for universal joints, 1905.  Dana Corporation Records, MSS-242.
These catalogs provide descriptions and prices for various types of universal joints.


Dana Ledger book

1904

Ledger book, 1904.  Dana Corporation Records, MSS-242.
          This early ledger contains a list of parts ordered by various automobile manufacturers.  Some of the companies shown here include such famous names as Buick, Oldsmobile, and Mack.