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UPDATE: Back on eBay
(05/03/2012) I wish the pictures were better.
“1959 Willys Jeep Blue. 12K original miles. Two owner from new, comes with a lot of documents. Absolutely beautifully restored. Contact for more photos.”
View all the pics and info on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500
(05/23/2012) “The jeep is in great running condition, and still has the original L-134 inline four cylinder that starts right up and drives, no problems. The jeep shifts three on the tree. Two wheel drive. Shows 97 miles on the odometer. Always stored inside and the condition reflects that. It was partially restored by the previous owner, and received new paint and upholstery. Tires are in great shape. Let me know if you would like to come and see it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The outside looks a little rough, but the inside looks good. It’s an ex-fire chief jeep.
“1957 jeep dj3a.left hand drive ex fire chief car runs good mechanicaly VGC body GC top VGC floor VGC minimal rust through NEW:brake shoes wheel cyl master cyl hoses steel lines F&R axle seals motor & trans mounts V regulator frt tires tune up oil lines steel gas lines fuel pump radiator hoses heater hoses & core floor mat seat belts.REBUILT:steering box carb 12V generator.”
UPDATE: Back on eBay. Was recently listed for $43,000 on Craigslist.
“A full and complete body off frame restoration was performed several years ago with a “cost no object” budget and completed the same way a high caliber major concours classic would have been done. It features its F-Head “Lightning” four- cylinder engine, three speed manual transmissionThis is truly the best one of these vehicles you could find”
http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/ctd/3058817309.html
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1963-Willys-DJ3-Jeep-Surrey-Jolly-Pink-/261040974719?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3cc7412b7f
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900
“1960 Jeep Dispatcher 4X4
Here is a little Dispatcher for sale. I have removed the hardtop and doors right now, but they can easily be put back on in about an hour or less. It has a 4 cylinder flathead and 3 speed floor shift. Nice HD winch, heater, excellent tires. Tow bar included. Runs great. Lots of fun!
Price: $3,900
Location: British Columbia, Canada”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
(05/02/2012) What is that tank on the back? This looks very restorable.
“4 Cylinder, 3 speed on column, 2 wheel drive,
13 inch tires, real good body, new tires, new brake system,
runs and drives, still needs restoration work.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(08/19/2011) Bob spotted this DJ-3A that was mistakenly listed as a Jeepster.
“Selling a project 1956 Willys Overland Jeepster (DJ3A) that I just don’t have the time for. It hasn’t been started in a few years, but it did run before being stored.
Has the canopy top frame, w/no canvas. You’ll need a car trailer to pick it up.
Have a title in hand. Please call Allen for more details – 330.428.2288 CASH ONLY, NO TRADES.”
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/3013597348.html
I received an email from Paul the other day and the subject read ‘Refreshing’. One quick look at the picture in the email explained what he meant (see the 1st picture below).
Yep, that is one pretty jeep!
Using the keyword “Wailea” I started tracking down more pictures of it. It turns out Colin has a couple of them too, as does a friend of his. So, here are a few of this jeep that is still owned by the Wailea Hotel in Maui (boy, after today’s cold weather, Maui is sounding awfully nice!)
More pictures I found on the internet:
And from Colin, you can see the jeep prior to the stenciling:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
(06/27/2011) There’s some value here.
“1958 Willys Jeep. Rust free, doors, top, no motor, clean title.$1200 For more information”
UPDATE: **SOLD**Was on eBay. Bruce points out some surrey elements in the comments section.
This looks pretty solid.
“1961 Willys Jeep Dispatcher DJ-3A ,Hardtop attatched, 2 wheel Drive,3 speed manual transmission,column shift,4 cylinder cylinder Barn Find.
Title shows,42,211 actual miles,Speed O shows 41,688 miles ,the prevous owner told the VA. DMV in 2007 it had 42,211 actual miles, when actually it had 41,211 miles,he was a career Army Man ,the Jeep sat for over 27 years, while he was in the ARMY.The Jeep was stored in a Barn most of its life in VA.
The only items not orginal, appear to be: the tires(dry rot), and wheels(aluminum), (have orginal spare,a wide whitewall,on the orginal steel wheel Goodyear 640/15 as pictured),spare mount missing,updated tailights,license plate mount,driver side outside mirrow,inside cab: oil gauge added below dash,drink holder and light in front center floor.
It is equipped with the orginal chrome bumpers,(back bumper dented bottom center)headlight and parking light rings and hood hold down clamps.
The jeep starts ,runs,and stops,it has a oil leak appears to be the oil pan gasket,horn does not work,but is all there.
The Jeep is solid as a rock ,only some surface rust where chips were not touched up,and under drivers side rubber mat,where paint was rubbed off with time.No keys to 3 locking doors,drivers side glass goes up and down about 3 inches,pass side goes alway down,rear works.
The Dispatcher was orginaly a light blue metalic paint,White Top ,Patina blue metallic, bleeding through the flat blue paint on the bottom and Patina white bleeding through the flat blue paint on the top.Inside is the orginal Black seats,front and rear,the rear floor pan is the light blue metalic paint.
Clear FL. title and bill of sale furnished and released with the Jeep Dispatcher when all payments are cleared,can asist in loading for shipping or pickup.
This is a tight ,orginal unbeleavable barn find,not cleaned,shown as found,pictured as found,sold as is, as pictured.Thanks for Looking!?”
UPDATE: This was on eBay in March of 2011 and for sale in Pennsylvania. It has different tires now.
“1963 Willys Dispatcher DJ3A 2dr delivery car with 2-wheel drive, sliding side doors, lift up tail gate, very cute and has many applications. We were going to do a restoration on this and just don’t have time. This Jeep is pretty rough but comes with a set of new floor boards and we will accept any reasonable offer. The Jeep does not run, but the engine is not stuck. Both rear springs are bad and it currently has no brakes.upholstery needs done as well. We have the original chrome bumper and guards for the front (needs plating). It will need to be trailered for sure. <P> One of these in fully restored condition sold for $18000 on ebay last year. SO, if you want an ambitious restoration project with an upside, here it is. Call Bob for a good deal on this little, rare Willys.”
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220913603494
These are pictures from the previous auction. At the very least, the DJ-3A no longer has a license plate.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800
(08/29/2011) It looks solid.
“2 WHEEL DRIVE, TITLE IN HAND, EXCELLENT CONDITION, 3 SPEED ON THE COLUMN, FLAT HEAD FOUR CYLINDER, TIRES LIKE NEW, EXCELLENT BRAKES, NEW WHEEL CYLINDERS. I HAVE A HIGH BACK SEAT TO MOUNT IN BACK. EXCELLENT FOR FOR RIDING AROUND AT DEER CAMP OR A GOOD FARM/RANCH JEEP. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650.
The seller claims no rust. This could be a good price.
“40 -49 red jeep—4cyl motor—3 on the tree—2wd—been in storage for many years—no rust—will probably run with little tinkering—no title,but has 68 tag”
UPDATE: Back on eBay. Colin exchanged emails with the seller and learned this is a very early DJ-3A, as it is the 92nd DJ3A built in late 1955.
This is a nice DJ-3A that was found on the CJ-3B Page.
“Nice clean jeep. No rust… Been in the family scenes the mid 60s . All stock 4cyl rebuilt with only @ 100 miles on it. 3-speed transmission on the column. This Jeep is stock all but tail lights and air cleaner, which I have both to include in sale… 2 Wheel drive…. Great for around town to the post office and back. Hate to let it go must move on…”
This is listed over at Hemmings.
“A full and complete body off frame was performed several years ago with a “cost no object” budget and completed the same way a high caliber major concours classic would have been done.”
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/willys/unspecified/1222097.html?refer=rss
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“This Jeep “Surrey” has ridiculously low mileage – only 1780 miles in over 50 years! Pale pink exterior, original striped soft top (with fringe!) All original body – and rust free!”
This sold quickly. The price on this DJ was $1075 and it ran and drove!
“49 Willys Jeep. 3 speed, 2 wheel drive, 4cyl, runs good. Clear Title. $1075.00 Cash.”
It runs.
“JEEP WILLYS WITH PLOW , OLD , HARD TO FIND IF AT ALL , RUNNING CONDITION , NO TITLE , NO REGISTRATION , BILL OF SALE ONLY , STRICTLY USED FOR SNOW PLOWING , BODY ROTTED NEEDS MANY REPAIRS FOR USE.SOLID FRAME ,WORKING PLOW , CALL RON @ 716-297-0790 FOR DETAILS
AND INFO.”
http://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/2403401630.html
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
This runs and drives. The floor boards need a little work. This might restore well.
“You are looking at a very rare Willys, 4×2 Willys , DJ3A. It runs great and doesn’t smoke or knock. The paint is almost gone on it. It has four lug wheels with a straight axle in the front, all original. The brakes has a full peddle but need bleeding. The body is in reall good shape, with only two small places in the front floor. You can see this in the pictures. This would be an easy surface to repair. Driver’s seat needs to be rocovered. This vehicle is a 3 speed on the column and shifts good. I do have the front parking light lens and ring. Needs some exhaust work. It has a new windshield frame but does need a new glass and seal. Tires are in good shape. Over all with just a little TLC this Willys will be easy to restore.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“THIS JEEP IS A OLDER RESTORATION 1990’S.. IT HAD A NEW CANVAS TOP MADE ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO ..
TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED WITH A COMPLETELY REBUILT T96A R10 BORG-WARNER OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION OUT OF A WILLYS WAGON .. OVERDRIVE WORKS WELL !! I STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL STRAIGHT T96A BORGWARNER WHICH IS INCLUDED IN SALE INCLUDING MANY SPARE PARTS !!
ISSUES WITH THE JEEP IS THE REAR MAIN ENGINE SEAL LEAKS A LITTLE AND THE HAND BRAKE CABLE NEEDS REPLACED , i HAVE THE NEW CABLE BUT DUE TO HEALTH ISSUES I NEVER GOT AROUND TO INSTALLING IT.. tHERE ARE SOME MINOR COSMETICS ON THE BODY PAINT CHIPS AND TOUCH UPS.. NO RUST !! VEHICLE DISPLAYS WELL AND HAVE PARTICIPATED IN MANY CAR SHOWS AND PARADES..
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS STILL 6 VOLTS IT HAS A OPTIMA BATTERY AND A S-11, 6 VOLT ALTERNATOR.. sTILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL 6 VOLT AUTOLITE GENERATOR AND REGULATOR IF YOU WANT TO REINSTALL IT.. ALSO THE IGNITIONSYSTEM IS A PERTRONIX SOLID STATE SYSTEM NO POINTS TO MESS WITH .. AGAIN i HAVE THE ORIGINAL POINT PLATE IF YOU WANT TO PUT IT BACK TO ORIGINAL.. tHE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM HAS DOT 5 SILICONE FLUID ( NEVER CORRODES ..
THIS JEEP RUNS STRONG AND WOULD BE A EASY GALA SURREY CONVERSION IF YOU WANTED .. EVEN HAS SPLT BENCH SEAT.. I WANT TO ADD IT HAS A NEW CUSTOM BUILT ALUMINUM FUEL TANK THAT WAS INSTALLED IN 2006. ..
MANY SPARE PARTS INCLUDED !! SELLING DUE TO HEALTH ISSUES !! tHIS IS A HARD JEEP TO FIND NOT MANY MADE !!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
(11/12/2010) Here’s a DJ-3A that is in excellent condition, though it has been updated to 4wd. The seller believes that there were DJ-3As with 4wd produced, but Bruce has told me this wasn’t the case.
“Unique little Dispatcher survivor in great condition. These vehicles were mostly all 2wdr units and only a few 4×4’s were produced, not sure if this is one or if it has been converted. It is in super condition to use as is or if a person was wanting to restore it, it would be a very nice little project. The jeep has all the correct running gear and it all works as it should. The transmission leaks at the front seal I believe, and needs to be replaced or keep a good eye on the fluid level. It also has new tires, clutch, shocks, brakes and wheel cyl’s. The roof on theses Dispatchers was not meant to taken on and off, so it is bolted on with many bolts, but could be removed with a couple hrs of labor. The electric winch on the front is super HD, probably overkill for this jeep, and it works great! The Jeep is also set up and wired for towing, pulls very nice, we towed it up and down the Oregon coast and had a blast on the beaches with it!”
There’s some value here.
“THIS IS A 1957 2WD JEEP// ONE OF 794 MADE// IT IS SOLID FOR REBUILD OR MANY RARE PARTS// NO MOTOR OR TRANSMISSION// YOU PICK UP OR ARRANGE SHIPPING THANKS //KEN./HAVE A CLEAR WYO TITLE//”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000
This has 744 original miles?
“VERY CLEAN 1957 JEEP WILLYS 744 ORIGINALS MILES SOFT TOP 3 SPEED”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
“FUN PROJECT! 1964 2X4 Jeep Needs Some TLC. Motor Runs/4 cylinder flat head. 3 speed column trans. Folding windsheild. Clear Title Asking $1500.00 OBO”
