The image is small, so it’s hard to tell much.  There seems to be a slightly funky angle to that passenger fender near the step.

“Classic Willys Jeep Rare. 6 Cyl. 4 speed. full canvas top, 6 pt. roll cage. wipers, turn signals, tow bar, locking hubs, steering stabilizer, bucket seats, 31″ knobby tires on white spoke wheels with spare, Edelbrock manifold, elec. ignition, high output alternator, Headers, Dual Mufflers-exhaust pipes to tail, high volume/low pressure oil pump/external oil cooler, all gages. Garaged. No rust, Great shape. $5200.00 OBO”

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/966376351.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

“I purchased this Jeep out of a collection years ago. The first few summers I drove it back and forth to work. Top off, and windsheild frame down !!!  The Jeep was restored in 1997. 11 years now. It was a Nebraska Jeep.. The motor and driveline was rebuilt. Axles and brakes gone thru. New brake lines. New exhaust. The list goes on and on. seats were recovered, new top, Wheels powdercoated, New gauges and switchs.The jeep has a nice new style fuse box with new wiring from front to rear.  One receipt I have from the restoration totals $3,800.00  alone ….”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000

“This is a 1953 Jeep CJ3B. Body is in good shape but has no engine or transmission. CJ3B’s are getting pretty hard to find. Asking $4000. For more information call to Surplus City Jeep parts”

UPDATE:  This jeep has been listed on eBay.  In the last auction, the price reached $3650, but that was below the reserve.  This time it appears there is no reserve.

“1953 CJ-3B Willys Jeep. Garage kept. New BFG 35″ Muds. New Warn 9500ti high speed winch. Ford 289 Mustang V8, t5 transmission and t18 transmission with warn overdrive kit, full size spare with jerry can on custom tire carrier, corbeau bucket seats, full roll cage. Just sold ranch and nowhere to drive it. This has been my hunting jeep. Enjoy the Rubicon this summer. Call Ryan. 310.924.2844”

View the pics from current Auction

View all the pics on eBay from 1st Auction

Sounds like it might be mostly stock.  Nice restore.

“4 Cylinder-3 Speed.  Body off restoration several years ago. Steel body. Very good condition. Current inspection sticker. Steering box needs rebuild. $6500 B.O.  Contact Skip 617-590-3691”

http://capecod.en.craigslist.org/cto/926008514.html

Someone’s got the wrong year on this CJ-3B.  Maybe it is really 1964?  It’s either got a fiberglass body or some work has been done on the steps.

“Up for sale is this rare and collectable willys jeep with 4 cylinder 3 speed transmission 4 wheel drive . She runs great and is ready for a new home and off road adventures and fun !! $2500 CASH in person call Damian at 619-415-4403”

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/922059714.html

UPDATE:  The price dropped to $3500.  More pictures.

Not many details listed, but looks like lots of attention to detail.  The paint job looks great, nice rims and tires.  Full painted cage.

“1953 willy’s Jeep new tires 4 cylinder chevy engine 4 speed t18 trans”

http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/cto/911040316.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.

Only this one pic is available.  It looks very nice.

“1953 Willys Kaiser Jeep w/12,000 actual miles, 90% restored, yellow, 3 speed, first year of the civilian jeep, rear seat, snow plow, front tow bar, goes down the road at speed limit. Includes white soft top with doors.”

While not completely accurate, this is a nicely restored CJ-3B.  You can also purchase another rolling frame and other parts for an additional $400.

“THIS IS A 1954 CJ3B WILLYS JEEP ,REG. IN MY NAME , THE JEEP WAS RESTORED APPROX. 4 YEARS AGO, NEW BREAK SYSTEM FROM THE MASTER CYL. TO THE LUG NUTS, NEW GAS LINES ,TANK, SENDING UNIT. NEW WIREING HARNESS ,ALL LIGHTS ,BLINKERS WORK. HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO A 12 VOLT SYSTEM WITH NEW DELCO ALT. NEW EXSAUST SYSTEM.  ALSO HAS NEW TIE RODS & KING PIN  THE JEEP HAS A KOENING PTO WINCH THAT WORKS GREAT. IT RUN OK BUT NEEDS A TUNE UP.”

View all the pics on eBay

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000

Though listed on ebay, this is a buy-it-now sale rather than an auction.  No doubt there’s been money invested into this jeep.  It’s certainly interesting.

“Classic 1954 Willys CJ3B.  All facets just mechanically upgraded/restored. Completely rebuilt Buick 225 V-6 with headers and new mufflers.  100lb flywheel and new clutch. New alternator. New starter. Late model ford 4 speed compound low. Dana rear 44 with Detroit Locker. Dana 30 front with ARB air locker in box ready for install and already pre-wired with air compressor and tank installed. 4 wheel disk brakes…….”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.

This is a good looking CJ-3B with some important extras (OD and better brakes).

“1953 Willys CJ3B, V6, power steering, overdrive, hubs, oversized breaks, new tires, also includes spear tire/gas can rack still in box and misc. parts, good condition.”

This is a nice rollcage.  The seller suggests it could be used on other flatfenders, but the bends in the front near the dash would look a little odd for low hood flatties.

“For sale roll cage only. fits cj3b high hood, powder coated, with full sand pad on the top. plenty strong. may fit other flat fenders? 600.00 obo”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/906305508.html

Obviously there is surface rust, however I suspect most of it isn’t too deep. It’s got some nice updates, including updated steering and column, new top, winch, and tires/rims.

“1953 Willys Jeep CJ-3B. This jeep has been built for 4-wheeling and is ready for your next Moab adventure. Asking $3490.00, includes: Rebuilt Buick 198 engine (about 6,000 miles on rebuilt engine), T-90 transmission with 3.5 to 1 low range and 6 cyl input shaft, Dana 44 rear end with 5.38 gears and locker, Dana 25 front end with 5.38 gears and locker, Warn 8,000 lb winch, Power steering with in-line cooler, 32” x 11.5” BFG Mud Terrain tires,”

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/901659862.html

UPDATE: Was $2500. **SOLD**

There have been some mods, but otherwise this looks in pretty decent shape.

“hi and low rear end has a chevy V8 runs good newer soft top in great shape. have clear title. open to all offers and trades $2500obo If interested, I can email/send pictures.”

UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**

“UP FOR BIDS IS A NICE AND CLEAN 1954 WILLYS WITH A FORD 289 V8 AND AUTOMATIC TRANNY.IT HAS FULL ROLLBARS AND SEAT BELTS FRONT AND REAR.SITS ON TSL SUPER SWAMPERS AND ALUMINUM WHEELS.LIFTED 2 INCHES .IT HAS DANA 18 T CASE AND DANA DIFFERENTIAL WITH DETROIT LOCKERS.THE TIRES HAS APPROX 100 MILES.IT HAS B AND M SHIFTER.IT IS PAINTED TURQOISE AND PASTEL GRAY EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE GAS TANK BEING PINK.”

This appears to be a great deal on a late model CJ-3B.

“**SOLD**

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5250.

On my way to look at the jeep in Wallowa, I spotted this jeep just outside of La Grande, Or.  Apparently, it is all stock except for the tires, top and brakes.   However, I noticed that the front bumper has been chopped to the width of the frame, so I suspect there might be a few other minor changes as well.

I’ve included several pics below (it was behind a fence, so my image options were limited).

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

“Clean all original with PTO winch, new warn hubs, runs good.”

UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $1600.

Here’s a great price on a running CJ-3B.  It shouldn’t last long.

“The jeep has a power take off winch, Packard steering, Chevy 265 V-8 Engine that runs good. All tires have tubes in them and have the original owners manual. The jeep has been in the family since 1962 but can not find the title. Let me know if you have questions”

UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $3800.

“1953 CJ3B 231 Buick V-6, 350 turbo trans, 18 t-case with Warn overdrive. 25 front 44 rear both with Powr-Lok 4.88 gears. New paint, very straight, full cage. All new wire harness, new 31″ tires, new galvanized gas tank, tub fully spray lined. 11″ power brakes, Saginaw power steering column. $3800 OBO.”

UPDATE:  Was  $2500. **SOLD**

” 1965 Willy’s Kaiser High hood Jeep. Has a 1967 327 motor. Runs Great and only needs physical/body work.  Has a brand new rear end also.”