UPDATE:  SOLD. Was listed at $2000.  It sold quickly.

This looks in good shape.

“I have owned this jeep for over 20 years, and never drove it. I bought the jeep with a blown engine, and had the transmission and transfer case totally rebuilt, and I also rebuilt the engine starting with the block. I had the block magna-fluxed and found out that one cylender had to be sleeved, so we had it done. New crank, cam shaft, piston and rings, also had the valves done and the head checked and rebuilt. The flywheel was also turned. I put the short block together, and that is where I stopped.

The front part of the frame was sandblasted, but the whole frame was cleaned and painted. The The body was also worked on, any rust was cut out and new metal welded in. There is no body putty on the body, I have photos of the work we did to the body at each step. I have all of the parts painted including all the headlight parts, radiator and shroud. The windshield frame is painted black, and I have the rubber seal for the windshield. Some of the windshield hinge parts have not been painted, but all the parts were sandblasted, and coated with a primer that you can sand to remove any imperfections. The photos show the dust that is on the jeep and seats, but the body and paint are like new. We welded shut all the holes for the soft top snaps and such, I did not plan on installing a roof. This was going to be a sunny day vehicle!

I bought the seats from a parts dealer and had them re-upholstered. The light color you see on the seats is dust, not mold. The seats will clean up perfect.

I have all of the engine parts, and diagrams that I drew so I could remember how to re-install all the wiring. The carb has not been re-built.

I thought about parting this jeep out, but it would be a shame if it were never completed (I was so close!).”

http://lancaster.craigslist.org/cto/2398818883.html

There looks like some value here.

“I have a 1953 Willys CJ3B project for sale. 2 transmissions and a flathead 4 cylinder “Hurricane” motor on a stand. It currently has a Chevy 350 mounted out of an early 70’s truck. Not able to finish. Let me be clear that this is a project and cannot be driven home, you will need to bring a trailer. I do not have the title, I have a bill of sale and the plates that were on it. Asking $700 or best reasonable offer. Great restoration project or for parts. Will not separate, all needs to go together. I need this out of my garage.”

http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/2390768141.html

This looks pretty good, but there aren’t any great pics here.

“1953 CJ3 Restored about five years ago. four wheel drive works, straight four cylinder. Nice ranch or deer lease vehicle. Make offer! Must Sell. 281-686-2487”

http://collegestation.craigslist.org/cto/2385387858.html

No pics provided.

“1954 Willys CJ3B Project Vehicle. 90% Complete – 100% Disassembled. Frame painted and ready to reassemble. NOT A RUST BUCKET. (4) new bridgestone Duelers. Buick V6 ( dauntless ) with HEI conversion. 11″ rear drum brakes.Stainless steel headers. 2 stick transfer case. Couple of repair manuals included. Great project for someone with more time than myself. No title – Sold with a Bill of Sale. Has some history in the raceway community.
QUESTIONS ANSWERED ABOUT PRICE AND PHOTOS TO SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY.”

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/2380174780.html

The rims appear unusual.  The rust is pretty usual.

“Up for auction is a very Rare Vintage Willys Military Jeep in Restorable condition, I am not sure of the year and do not know anything about its Pedigree except for the motor purrs like a kitten and seems to look like overhead valve Ford but I am not sure, I am not sure about the Original colors either, although it does drive great, high 2d low range.  The hubs on front axels are worn, floor pans will need replaced, tailgate has rust along the bottom like most have, front grill is nice, hood looks great, top is aluminum and is also good, frame rails look good, very restorable vintage Military Jeep, also tires are like new Goodyear, comes equipped with snow plow with extended chassis in front for the plow or winch, New battery, runs great, will need restoration, a non-refundabe deposit is due at auctions end through paypal and balance in a cashiers check within a week, Good luck, any questions call Joe 1-401-345-9762.”

View all the info on eBay

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200

“1959 Wills Jeep 351 Ford, C6 tranny. Runs and drives. Needs headlights and tail lights. Off dmv record. Bill of sale only. Call or text for more info. ”

It runs.

“50 something willys cj3b jeep $1000.00 or best offer
has f-head 4cyl. runs good it doesnt have brakes
THE TIRES IN THE PICS. DONT GO WITH IT .I WILL PUT ROLLERS ON IT . AND THERE IS NO TITLE
it would be great for parts or project
call or email put jeep in the email to much spam 570-four66-006seven
no texting no calls after 9pm ”

http://scranton.craigslist.org/pts/2369916180.html

UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $4100.

This has some cool history (hopefully some pics verify the claim), but not sure it raises the value.

“This was my grandfathers Jeep then my dads and now mine. It pulled floats in the Miami Orange Bowl Parade. Garage kept. New items I have put in include: Radiator, Steering Wheel, Complete Windshield with Frame, Tail Gate, Fuel Pump, Mirror, Battery and more. 4 Wheel Drive. Runs Well.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1400.

It looks like the steps have been modded. It appears complete.

“1953 WILLYS JEEP. NO TITLE $1400.00 O.B.O”

There may be some value here.

“53 Willys CJ-3B
I bought it to restore several years ago.
It still sits in my garage and time to restore it is no where in sight.
I have a motor and transmission to go with it, not installed.
Floors have some rust but are the most complete I’ve seen in an unrestored Willys.

$1,200 firm Clear South Dakota title.

If you can’t come to Hermosa South Dakota to look at and/or purchase it, then don’t bug me.
(605) four eight four-2859”

http://sd.craigslist.org/cto/2350996166.html