A June 1969 issue of Popular Science carries an advertisement for the Kaiser-Jeep CJ-5 Camper, described as a rare factory option with just 336 units produced.
The ad presented the CJ-5 Camper as a hybrid slide-in camper and towed trailer intended for use with the Kaiser-Jeep V6 engine rated at 160 hp, and it noted an added axle to compensate for the CJ-5’s short wheelbase. It also stated the unit could be disconnected in about 15 minutes and included an onboard toilet.
The Popular Science issue also includes period ads for aftermarket air conditioners for import cars and a 1968 Volkswagen Beetle dashboard, alongside more eccentric entries such as a concrete planter advertisement. The piece illustrates how automaker and aftermarket advertising showcased practical and novelty vehicle accessories in 1969.
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