Vintage JC Whitney Catalog Gallery

Take a ride through memory lane with the quirky, one-of-a-kind parts and accessories that made JC Whitney famous. From bold trinkets to the offbeat essentials every car enthusiast loved, our classic catalogs were full of surprises. It’s time to revisit the fun and everything that made JC Whitney a household name in the automotive world. Plus, you never know…we might just bring some of these classics back.

Hot Seat Cushion

Back in the day, JC Whitney had your back - literally. The Hot-Seat Cushion: keeping you warm long before heated seats were cool.

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Fuzzy Car Muffs

For the driver who has everything. Horn ring? Fuzzy. Mirror? Fuzzy. Visor? Also fuzzy. JC Whitney’s Fuzzy Car Muffs brought the vibes - and maybe some static.

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Winky The Cat

Tired of tailgaters? Let Winky the White Cat flash them a warning they won’t forget. Subtle? No. Effective? Absolutely.

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Mustang Horn

Mustang horn that whinnies like a real mustang? Yeah, we sold that.

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Deluxe Defroster

Throwback to the original winter MVP! Back in the day, the Deluxe Electric Defroster was the real deal. Plug it into your 12V, and say goodbye to frosty windshields and foggy drives. No cracks, no hassle - just clear vision for $9.95.

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Gas Door Lock

When gas was under a buck a gallon, it was still worth locking up. JC Whitney’s Gas Door Lock - protecting tanks and wallets since way back.

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JC Whitney vintage Ocean Liner Blast Horn advertisement featuring a powerful 12-volt horn mimicking an ocean liner for $39.95

Ocean Liner Blast Horn

Blast away road rage and traffic jams with the electronic Ocean Liner Blast Horn. Because sometimes, a polite 'toot-toot' just won't cut it!

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Love Your Car?

We're still catching up with our JC Whitney original team members to find out what this epic visual was used for! Perhaps encouraging our customers to buy some Valentine's Day auto parts for their one true love.

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JC Whitney vintage White Wall Kit advertisement featuring a liquid rubber solution to create whitewall tires for $2.39

White Wall Kit

White wall kits add a touch of sophistication and class to your wheels. It's like putting a tuxedo on your car's tires, saying, "I may be stuck in traffic, but I'm doing it in style." It's all about making a statement, even if that statement is, "My looks better than yours."

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JC Whitney vintage Hollywood Mufflers advertisement featuring a universal muffler design promoting a motorboat tone for all cars priced at $4.45

Hollywood Mufflers

Upgrade your car's muffler, and suddenly you'll be cruising down the highway sounding less like a sedan and more like a high-speed motorboat. With this modification, your car's engine roar will mimic the rhythmic throb of a powerful boat motor, turning every commute into a nautical adventure on dry land. Just imagine the puzzled looks from fellow drivers as they try to spot the hidden water beneath your tires! 🚗🌊🚤

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JC Whitney vintage "Hot Rocket" illuminated chrome ornament advertisement featuring red luminous plastic fins, internal lights, and priced at $6.50

“HOT ROCKET” Illuminated Ornament

You know your car is exceptional when it boasts a rocket as a hood ornament.

It's like saying, "I'm not just going places; I'm going to infinity and beyond, but I will just go ahead and park right here for now."

Plus, if traffic gets too intense, you can always hit the red button and blast off to your house.

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JC Whitney vintage In-the-car coffee maker kit advertisement featuring a portable 12-volt coffee brewer with accessories for $13.95

In-The-Car COFFEE MAKER

Why on Earth wouldn't you need an in-the-car coffee maker? Excessive? We think not. I mean, sure, you could wait until you get to your destination, but that's clearly the voice of reason talking, and who wants that?

Picture this: You're stuck in traffic, late for a meeting, and desperately in need of caffeine. What do you do? If you had an in-car coffee maker, you'd be sipping a freshly brewed cup of joe while other drivers stare in envy. JC Whitney's In-The-Car Coffee Maker is the ultimate coffee-on-the-go experience. Who needs practicality when you can have that?

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