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Welcome to eWillys.com, a website for vintage jeep enthusiasts. I update this website nearly every day with jeep deals, jeep history, interesting reader projects, jeep related info, and more.
These quick searches can help you find things on eBay. People list in the wrong categories all the time, so don't be surprised to see brochures in the parts area for example.
The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
Looking for parts and not sure where to go? There are a variety of large and small new and used parts sellers both online and offline.
Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: *Status Unknown** Was $10,500.
(06/25/2016) Nice looking jeep, but the papers on the dash are disheveled, making it look a little messy.
“Full restoration, new metal tub and many new parts, needs nothing.”
Has a little rust and no engine. The hardtop is a Koenig.
“48 Willys for sale. Body in pretty good shape with some rust on rockers and pan. No motor but has trans and transfer case with all running gear. Good fuel tank and radiator. Hardtop with doors and glass. All steel body and top”
http://missoula.craigslist.org/cto/5679222740.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/09/2016) Appears worth a look.
“1947 Willy’s Jeep, 134 cu inch ( devil engine ) Current tags, runs good. Hardly ever used.”
http://humboldt.craigslist.org/cto/5665476942.html
Appears to be a pretty stock jeep with a rear PTO gearbox.
“I have a 1947 jeep willys runs and drives has pto everything works currently street legal”
http://poconos.craigslist.org/cto/5668332883.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8300.
This combo appears worth a look. This has a rare Carson Car Craft hardtop.
“I don’t want to sell the” 45″ alone, just because. Both run , the 48 has a homemade plow set up. and I would add is crazy clean. Garaged and driven for 35 years, then I bought it. The “45” is a VEC, vin. 10365, good bones. And also comes with a great story ! Open to calls , but I have a limit on how much jeep talk I can do.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3400.
Runs, but needs brakes.
“Hard to find, desirable early Willys with shifter on steering column. This was the first civilian model jeep made after WW2. Serial number 27040. Stored indoors and owned by the same person for the past 40 years. Starts and runs great. Brakes not currently working. Solid, nearly complete vehicle would be great for restoration or would be perfect to use around farm with little work needed.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. Now lives in New York (See comments).
Nice looking fire jeep.
“1948 Willys Fire Truck for sale. Excellent running and aesthetic condition. Very low mileage. This jeep was bought brand new by the village of St-Esprit (Québec, Canada). Only one owner after the fire department.”
UPDATE ***: Jurgen spotted this one. The ad for this jeep has resurfaced, this time in Ireland. Note the text claims the body panels has their “rivets” removed using a special tool. The panels were welded together via spot welds, not held together using rivets. It’s the same claim made in the text from last year: https://www.vintagestefano.com/for-sale
UPDATE II: A Craigslister reported that the seller is away and keeps raising the price as emails are exchanged. “Guy claims he is govt working but keeps asking for more and more info if you respond to his add…beware”
UPDATE: This jeep was on eBay a couple days ago. The seller listed it in College Station, Texas. The same jeep just popped up on a West Virginia Craigslist for only $4000. The text in the ad is similar to the text shown down below.
Here’s the current scam ad: http://huntington.craigslist.org/cto/5644379040.html
“1946 Willys VEC (Very Early Civilian) CJ-2A Jeep – Museum Quality Restoration
Offered is a 1946 CJ-2A that has undergone a frame-off, nut and bolt, rotisserie restoration. This is a very early civilian version, identified by square windshield plates, column shift, tool indents, ‘F’ script bolts in drive train, frame tag on the outside of the driver front gusset and three data plates on the dash.
I acquired this Willys Jeep CJ-2A from a Kingman, Kansas flying service in 2008 where it was being used as an airport tug. Everything was original, uncut, matching numbers and well preserved in several coats of orange paint. The frame tag, dash data plate and the Willys body tag are each numbered 17968 and correctly located. The motor number is CJ-2A 18464. The AMC numbers on the tailgate and front gusset are matching and both read 8620. Continue reading
Looks like a good price.
“1946 Willys CJ2A
Good Driver
Body is solid with minimal rust
Engine runs great
Needs a brake job
Includes:
Spare tire and rack
Black vinyl top, doors and windows like new
Wooden trunk
Tow bar for flat towing”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/5644681861.html
Appears worth a look.
“jeep has been in storage since 1993,grand pa’s jeep,older resto,solid body and frame,99% original,have not got it started ,motor not seized,comes with white full solf top in great shape,clear NJ title,no text,call only, ps also included is a complete solf top with doors in great shape”
http://york.craigslist.org/cto/5642066692.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4700.
(05/12/2016) (Looks like those front frame rails have been welded a bit.
“1947 willys jeep 4wd CJ2A
25240 miles v6 engine
new tires”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $18,000.
(04/15/2016) Looks like a clean rebuild.
“1946 Willys CJ-2A fully restored. This is a non-military model. Complete ground up/frame off restoration on this vehicle. The only thing that was not fully rebuilt was the engine (it had plenty of compression and was super clean). Differentials, transmission, and transfer case have all new gears, bearings, and seals. New master brake cylinder along with new brakes and brake cylinders at all four wheels. New clutch, pressure plate, and release bearing. Synthetic lube in all gear boxes and silicone brake fluid. Tires are new non directional tires and it has always been garaged since it was completed. Over $15,000 worth of parts were used (not including labor and materials such as welding rods, hardware, etc). System was converted from 6V to 12V and turn signals were added. The rest of the vehicle is original.Two and a half years were spent putting this all together and it looks factory new. Great to take to shows. Gets a lot of attention.
Complete proceeds from the sale of this Willys will be going to our church. Asking $20,000, which is a more than fair price given all that was done to this vehicle.”
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5627634963.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750.
Looks like a good price.
1947 Willys CJ 2A. Runs and drives good, has original L-head engine. 4×4 drive train works well. I have owned the jeep for the last 16 years and in the last year replaced the head gasket and installed a new master cylinder. Brakes work but wheel cylinders need some attention. Has 6 volt system and needs a battery. Title and registration current.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/19/2016) No obvious rust.
“1946 Willy’s CJ2A
Almost completely original.
New steering, fuel tank, and 12 volt battery system.
New electric wipers.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/clt/5626413554.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200.
Looks mostly stock. Could be a good “drive as is” while restoring bits at a time.
“1947 Willys Jeep. Very good condition with minor surface rust (Patina). Original condition with only newer style wheels and seat covers changed. Motor rebuilt 2000 miles ago runs like a top. Good Willys for restoration or just a nice driver. Price Firm compared to the junk out there for 2500.”
May be a good price. Has the body of a ’46 VEC.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/5599464463.html
“1947 Willys Jeep
Current registration and street legal.
Very original. Runs great.
Work that has been done:
Brake Hoses
New gas tank
Wiring
Water Pump
Oil pressure line
Shifter boots
Rear Main Oil Seal Continue reading
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Looks very restorable and a great price.
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A
This is the first model of civilian jeeps produced after WWII.
Jeep does need work. It will start… sometimes. When I pulled it out of the driveway to take pictures of it to sell, the brakes were not working. I haven’t checked into why, so it could be an easy fix or may not be. Jeep has a Tennessee title.
The jeep is mostly original parts and is about 99% complete with the exception of windshield wipers and possibly some odd things that I don’t know about. I also have manuals that come with the jeep (more than likely they are reprints).
Jeep has a 4 cylinder flat head engine, 3 speed transmission, and is 4WD.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,750.
Looks like a good rebuild. Includes a few extras.
“This is my Willys 47′ CJ2A. I found a new project Jeep that I want to restore so I’m putting her up for sale. New odometer reads miles since rebuild. I put a ton of hours into her. It was a farm Jeep originally then a car collector did a quick fix up on her. Body is solid. Only bondo was where they took off the spare tire holder to customize it a bit. The spare tire support in the wheel well was kept in tact. They changed her color to red. Under the gas tank and other concealed spots found her true gray color. Originally I was going to drive it “as is” but every pinion yoke leaked badly due to the leather seals that were still on her. Then I found the gas tank leaked as well as the radiator. The brakes needed new cylinders and the wiring was brittle. Transfer case we as ok but the transmission would kick out of second gear when down shifting. The “Go Devil” flat head motor ran ok but had the problematic cracks above and below the distributor. I can go on.
Now here’s what I did to her.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This appears worth a look.
“this is a functioning jeep, needs someone to give it T.l.C. Flat head 4 cylinder. Price is firm. I also have a hard top that will fit it for additional $$$.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500.
(04/12/2016) Has a column shift. I can’t tell if the tool indents are there or not.
“Willys jeep runs and drives have new soft top”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5585668129.html
Looks like there’s some value here.
“good project, needs total resto
looks as if it had been restored at some point.
was told the motor was rebuilt and has less than 1000 miles on it
rubbers old but looks in good shape
frame rail is soft on drives side”
http://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/5580083455.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
(10/16/2015) “1947 Restored Willys Jeep CJ2 New battery, new tires. $9500 , firm. In very good condition and handles well on the road. The jeep has been kept in the garage under cover. This jeep also has a top which is gray in color. Priced to sell. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Auctioned.
Seth forwarded this militarized CJ-2A from Bring-a-Trailer’s website.
“This 1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A is a body-off restored example with a 134 CI 4-cylinder engine, 3-speed transmission, and upgrades for safety and highway cruising. It is fitted with seat belts and a roll bar as well as 11” drum brakes and locking hubs in the front and a Warn Overdrive unit to lower engine RPM at speed. Notable features include an original-style canvas top with the frames and bracketry which enable multiple configurations of the top and side curtains, as well as a cool bed-extension option in the rear.”
Has a plow, warn tranny, and Kelly hardtop, though the latter looks a bit rusty.
“1946 Willys cj with plow warn overdrive transmission.. Kelly hard top new ignition aND brake components body in bad shape”
http://reading.craigslist.org/cto/5571047805.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7500
(02/14/2015) Looks good.
“1948 Willys jeep. Original. Runs great perfect for Tucson streets. 2 sets of wheels.”
http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/5566140610.html
