Listed as a 1961, the lack of a stamped hood got me thinking. Checking the serial number revealed this is actually a mid-1963 CJ-3B, so the non-stamped hood could very well be original. No description provided.
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1953 CJ-3B Umatilla, FL $9000
Hunting vehicle with raised rear seat.
https://ocala.craigslist.org/cto/d/umatilla-1953-willys-jeep/7219631897.html
“Runs and drives good. Has top and hunter seat that are optional and some extra new parts. Price negotiable”
1959 DJ-3A? Pollock Pines, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
This could be a good price. I can’t tell if it was a DJ-3A, CJ-3B or a CJ-5.
“59 Willys, aftermarket Tub, small block chevy, 3 speed manual with 18 case. D 41 rear, 27 front with disc brakes and upgraded linkage. Power steering swap. Runs and drives. Current registration, good until 2021. Pink slip in my name. Needs more work to drive and use offroad. CA ID Tag on dash matches paperwork. Some mis matched stuff. Good project. Dont ask if its available. If the add is up, it’s for sale. I’m in the Placerville area. 95667”
1953 CJ-3B Bakersfield, CA $5500
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500. IT appears the hardtop is no longer included with the sale.
(10/30/2020) Seller listed this as an “M606 CJ3B”, but I don’t see any M-606 here.
https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/pts/d/bakersfield-willys-53/7235598041.html
“1953 Willys M606/CJ3B. Pink in Hand. Ramsey Winch with PTO. $5500. MILITARY. OFF ROAD. sixsixone NineOneZeroo 4fiveonefivee. Text preferred.”
1960? CJ-3B Phoenix, AZ $6200
I believe this body should have a fresh air vent on the passenger cowl for the 1959-and-later heater.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/d/phoenix-1960-willys-jeep-cj3b/7214244810.html
“1960 CJ3b Willys Jeep
Starts and runs well. 4WD works as it should be. Hurricane F-Head engine. Comes with an extra set of tires w/rims (shown in pic), an extra rebuilt carburetor, and a new steering wheel.
Work done recently: New spark plugs, new battery, new mechanical fuel pump, fuel tank cleaned out, carburetor cleaned and tuned up.
Ready for test drive!
Asking $6,200 OBO
No low ballers please.”
1953 CJ-3B Grangeville, ID **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
Blaine spotted this 3B in the Heavy Equipment area of Craigslist. It’s got a Sears Deluxe Hardtop and some mods.
“95 per cent factory
in good working order”
Year? CJ-3B Paris, IL $1500
Listed as a 1953, this has a later-model large speedo body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2468493003457985/
“1953 willy’s project 225 oddfire v6 buick no title but will give a bill of sale”
1954 CJ-3B Manitowoc, WI $9500
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/27/2020) This has a replacement body to which someone added bow holder brackets.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/871648733241381/
“1954 cj3b Willys Jeep. Almost everything is rebuilt from the bottom up. New body, tub, factory posi in front and rear. 134 f-head with a 3 speed.”
Year? CJ-3B Shipshewana, IN $2500
The body looks pretty good overall.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/349202306321489/
“Early style Willys Jeep CJ3B with 27,000 miles. No title. Tub is in good shape for being original and unrestored. The only rust I can find is under the toolbox which is shown in the pics. Other hat channels appear to be in solid condition. Fender hat channels look good as well. Engine cranks over with a jumper pack. Cylinder #2 appears to have a stuck valve from sitting for so long. Radiator is from an IH of sorts. Transmission shifts in all gears. Tcase shifts in all ranges. Has a new steering wheel.”
1959 CJ-3B Brownsburg, IN $1500
Later model 3B with a body that has had, but still needs, attention.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1736467839851965/
“For sale is my 59 willys CJ3B high hood. 134 gas motor with a three speed. Runs and shifts well, but the clutch pedal is very stiff. Four wheel drive works. Drivers floor is more or less rusted all out, passenger floor is on its way. Brakes don’t work real well, if hardly at all. No fuel tank hooked up. Windshield glass is good. Has a nice old roll cage and a set of steelies. Brand new plugs, coil, oil, and filter. Clean Indiana title in my name in hand.”
1953 CJ-3B Chardon, OH $1500
It runs, but lacks a title.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/658412701734060/
“53 willys runs good 1500 no title”
1953 CJ-3B Kissimmee, FL $6995
UPDATE: Still Available
(09/08/2020) Has an L-134 and rough body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3257156361066119/
“Drives and runs, starts right away, has rust on rear floor. Chassis and structure still in good condition already converted to 12 volt 3 speed manual transmission with 4wd title in hand”
Year? CJ-3B Epping, NH $600
Not sure how much value is hear.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/745379786033512/
“JEEP FOR SALE!!! I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THIS JEEP. NOT SURE ON THE YEAR.”
1954 CJ-3B Crawler Santa Rosa, CA For Trade
Seller only wants to trade.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2765553280433439/
“Looking to trade for a built rock buggy, other crawlers plus cash or built side by side. 1954 cj3b high hood. Ls 5.3 built 4l80e trans one ton axles Yukon 5.38 gears Arb locker Dana 300 twin sticked and much more”
1959 CJ-3B Douglas, TX For Trade
This 3B has seen some mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/775167016655689/
“Considering trading my 1959 Willys Jeep. Would make a great deer lease ride for someone. Clear Texas Title in Hand. Will consider cash offers but more interested in trading. PM me what you might have.”
1965 CJ-3B Yakima, WA $12,000
UPDATE: Price dropped to $12,000.
This late model CJ-3B looks nice. The last photo looks like the Yakima area in the background, but the others do not.
https://willysforsale.com/ads/1965-cj-3b/
“1965 CJ-3B is the latest production CJ-3B we know of which was sold domestically in the U.S. It was built in December 1964.”
1948 CJ-2A w/3B tub Long Beach, WA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5900.
I believe this is some kind of replacement tub. It also has the advance adapter windshield latches.
“1948 Willys Jeep with 1953 body runs and drives and stops, I have top bows and rear tire carrier. Stock engine and drive train”
1953 CJ-3B Berlin, NH $2000
Glenn spotted this ad. I agree with him, that there appears to be value here.
https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/berlin-willys-1953-cj3b/7204780193.html
“have a 1953 cj3b rebuild motor running chassis new cab. runs great”
Year? CJ-3A? Mt. Pleasant, AR $5500
This may be a CJ-2A or 3A with a CJ-3B body on it.
https://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/d/mount-pleasant-jeep-willys-overland-cj/7196943401.html
“JEEP WILLYS, All original, 4-134 L 4 cylinders, 4 WD, Runs great, Hunting jeep will never get stuck, I bought in 1989 hunting out of it, many deer on the front bumper.”
1953 CJ-3B San Diego, CA $11,000
It looks nice. Given the glove box, this might have a replacement body.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/cto/d/chula-vista-1953-jeep-willys-cj3b/7198014546.html
“Selling this fully restored 1953 Jeep willys Cj3b. Completely original, 6 volt electrical system, fully operational mechanical winch, tow bar. More questions inbox. $11,000 OBO.”
1954 CJ-3B Garden Valley, ID $6000
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/26/2020) This might be a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/602622887291390/
“1954 willys cj3b high hood. Jeep runs and drives. Powered by 69’ 327 sbc bolted to a Muncie m22 (rock crusher) transmission. I have a soft top and doors top has a few holes. I drove frequently until I had a kid. I’d love to se her go to a good home. Asking 6000 obo”
Year? CJ-3B Creston, CA $600
Unclear how much value is here. Seller believes this to be a Korean War jeep.
https://slo.craigslist.org/grd/d/creston-jeep-willy/7201901873.html
“Korean War Jeep Willys (1950, 1951, 1952) for sale. In old rustic shape, could be used for decor / prop for your farm or fix it up.”
1953 CJ-3B Baker City, OR **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.
This looks ready for some offload driving.
“V-6 Buick Engine with Overdrive Power Take Off Winch with 3,000 feet Air Craft Cable”
1964 CJ-3B Dually Virginia Beach, VA $29,500
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/17/2020) Nice looking restoration. It has a few cool extras (Hickey winch and ventilating windshield). My only quibble is that I wish the rear dually fenders were rounded rather than angled.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/212781319951957/
“Complete frame off restoration, Advanced adapters chain clutch, dual master cylinder breaks, PTO, Twin stick, complete original style canvas custom top, original paint color, rate ventilated windshield Everything on this jeep has been redone. Did I mention it was a Dually? Only 500 miles since compete rebuild. Rare Hickey side winder winch with remote and original controller,”
1954 CJ-3B West Valley City, UT $7500
Appears worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/616147642406350/
“Red in color runs great lots of fun to drive”