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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Pretty stock jeep here.
“1946 Jeep willys BARN FIND!!! Been in the barn since 1974 ALL ORGiNAL!!!! Bill of sale only $3500 OBO”
Nice jeep that’s likely had some body work.
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/safety-harbor-1946-willys-cj-2a-jeep/7127673347.html
“In excellent condition with 2232 miles.”
This was for sale back in 2018, but, based on the rear license plate, appears to have sold. Curiously, these new pics show a Florida plate on the back and a Vermont plate on the front.
https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/d/fort-myers-1948-jeep-willys-mint/7117686643.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/01/2020) Mechanically, this looks like it’s been thoughtfully restored. I’m just not sure how the restorer figured out what the “correct WWII Olive Drab” would be?
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/chilhowee-restored-1948-willys-jeep-cj/7115023703.html
“Fully restored frame-off restoration. No part of this vehicle has been left untouched.
EVERYTHING has been either rebuilt, restored or replaced with either new or NOS parts.
The entire vehicle was disassembled, cleaned, media blasted, repaired or restored, primed and painted with correct WWII Olive Drab enamel paint.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5600.
(03/17/2020) This could be a good price. It has a rear PTO gearbox and a Deluxe Sears top.
“1946 Willys Jeep. First year of the Civilian Jeep. Runs great, drives great. Motor, transmission, transfer case, differentials, brakes all recently rebuilt. New leaf springs with small lift, good tires, recent paint. Has the rare Power-Take-Off option. Aluminum top in great condition. Clear title and current Oklahoma tag. Ready for work or recreation”
UPDATE: Still Available. Pics show this with two different type of tires, so I”m not sure which are on it currently. Has a rear PTO.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/430431291006118/
“Willy’s 1946 Jeep. Have original tires and rims. Extra parts and tow bar. 41,000 miles.”
Pics with other tires:
Looks solid.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/cto/d/ridgecrest-jeep-cj2a/7093985069.html
“Restored 1946 jeep CJ2A with rebuilt four-cylinder flat head four-wheel-drive all as close to the original as possible”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
Runs and drives.
“Very difficult to find a 1948 CJ2a in Original Unrestored condition.
Only work that has been done is to make it road worthy and protect the original Picket gray color.
Original Engine, three speed transmission. Engine runs great.
Runs, drives , stops.
Can enjoy as is, and feel wonderful driving a classic .
NOTE: Jeep is current at Sonora Calif, Up in Gold rush country.
Asking $6000.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $26,000 CDN?
Nice looking jeep. No description provided.
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/14/2019) It looks in nice shape. Not a perfect restoration, but a good refurb. It looks like the front frame horns weren’t replaced as part of the restoration.
https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/bakersfield-1947-willeys-jeep/7075737262.html
“Beautiful 1947 Willys Jeep,complete frame off restoration with all new body parts,show condition. Only 532 miles since restored.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000.
(10/17/2019) This has a driver’s side mounted spare, so might be a lefty body, but the grille is early. It looks like it has a sears top, not a “homemade cab”.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/inchelium-1946-willys-jeep/7077000601.html
“1946 Willys Jeep, C-J2-A
4 Cycle, 4 Wheel Drive, 3 Speed Manual Transmission
Enclosed Homemade Cab
6′ Snow Plow, vaccum lift blade
New Tires
Collector Plates”
This CJ-2A just sold. The asking price was $19,999.
https://www.schmitt.com/inventory/1948-willys-jeep-cj-2a
UPDATE II: This jeep sold, but Blaine spotted an interesting story from Jalopnik about the history of this jeep: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/classic-cars/this-one-owner-1946-farm-jeep-has-a-fascinating-and-mysterious-history/ar-BBYZhlE?ocid=spartandhp
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500.
“1946 Jeep Willys CJ 2A
Gouvenor and PTO from factory
This is a farm-all jeep
1 owner from new for 73 years
35,000 farm Miles
Every bit original
Originally bill of sale
3 inch binder with every service recorded.
Five original wheels and tires
Back seat
Passenger seat
Pass wiper
Original go devil 4
4×4
Perfect floors
In excellent condition
For sale
$10,500”
If you like patina, this one might be for you. Drive as is.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/columbia-1948-cj2a-original/7031860248.html
“Heart break to sell this, since they are so hard to find in Original Unchanged condition.
1948 CJ2a Unrestored but work has been done to make this a good runner.
In Original Picket Gray color, Runs really well on Original Engine and Transmission
Runs, drives, stops.
GREAT Patina
Asking 7200 B/O
Actually located IN Columbia Calif ( Gold Rush Country)
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.
(10/05/2019) This may have a dual PTO. Has a rear winch. This might have some type of Carson Craft hardtop, but I’m just not sure.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/446831739371740/
“1948 Willies JEEP. Buick V6. Two way snow plow. PTO winch on rear. Runs”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500.
I can’t imagine this won’t sell pretty quickly.
“1948 Willys CJ2a
In complete restored condition
I bought this vehicle about a year ago for my elder mom as she always wanted a old red jeep of her own ( even though she’s way too old to drive) Now its tough for her to even walk out to see it.
It is a museum quality jeep, AS nice as they come.
Actually located in Sonora Calif”
Appears in good shape. That said, the claim that this is “unrestored” seems unbelievable given the CJ-2A did not come in this “traditional US Military” color. Here is a look at the colors: https://www.thecj2apage.com/paint.html
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/ctd/d/torrance-1947-willys-jeep-cj2a/7007725851.html
“West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this apparently unrestored original southern California example and extraordinarily well preserved 1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A in traditional US Military colors with it’s 134 L head 4 cylinder “Go Devil” engine and full soft top & bikini top.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/11/2019) Nice looking 2A.
https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/paso-robles-1948-willy-jeep/7012998214.html
“1948 willys jeep, Rust free, Complete Restoration, 4 Wheel Drive, Stock Components, Converted To 12 Volt Electrical , New Paint Top And Bottom, New Interior, Stock Go Devil 134/59 HP Engine, 3 Speed Manual And 2- Speed Trans Case, New Military Type Tires,”
UPDATE: Still Available.
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/pts/d/lansing-1948-willys-cj2a-jeep/7004186181.html
“Absolute Stunning Willys Jeep. Recent Carb Rebuild. Brand-new Canvas Top, Radiator recently serviced. Runs like new. 134CI “Go-Devil” Flathead Inline-4 36K Miles No Issues.”
Has some later model Free Lock hubs.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/denver-1947-willys-jeep-cj2a/6998141594.html
“Stored in a garage in the Colorado Mountains since 1982, this jeep was recently pulled out and revived. It shows just 17,557 miles on it. It runs remarkably well, starts easily, and has no visible smoke whatsoever.
It has a new fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel line, and rebuilt the carburetor. It got a major tune up, oil change and a new battery. All of the wheel cylinders were replaced, new brake shoes and a new master cylinder.
The dry climate in Colorado has preserved the body. There is a crack in the RR fender near the spare tire mount that is showing minor rust. The tub and floors are very good, but the floor supports are rusting and need replacing. (Easy to do and not expensive)
The seats and interior are in very good condition.
The tires are dry cracked and need to be replaced. Right windshield is cracked.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
Lots to like here.
“A 1948 Willy’s CJ2A. Jeep is in very good condition. Shows less than 18 K miles on odometer. This was a classic barn find near Audubon Iowa in 1978, and was purchased by my father and driven home. The motor was smoking badly at that time and it sat indoors in heated storage for many years. In the last few years the 4 cylinder flat head motor has been rebuilt, the 3 speed manual drive line gone thru, the brake,fuel, and cooling systems repaired/replaced.
New windshield glass. New seat cushions on all three seats on original frames. Still wears its faded and scratched “Princeton Black” 1948 paint excepting a few areas that were cleaned up as it was restored to be a turnkey driver. Factory(?) side steps All five original wheels, still in faded 1948 “Sunset Red”- which actually was a pumpkin orange- with a black trim stripe. All five wheels still mounted with military style non directional tires. Continue reading
Jeep appears solid. Carpet is covering the floors, but given this is eastern Utah, I doubt the floors would have much rust. Given the overspray, this might be painted ‘rattle can’ white.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/428019347834687/
“New tires, new seats, all original steel, new paint, rebuilt, Original Flat 4/L135. Runs great!!”
The body is in surprisingly good condition. Includes a rear PTO.
https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/fortville-1948-willys-jeep-cj2a/6988979673.html
“1948 Willys CJ2A Jeep. original engine / transmission / rear PTO. Original paint and no rust repair no patches, all original sheet metal in great condition. a couple small rust spots behind front fenders but not worth fixing in my opinion. I have put 200 miles on this in the last week. Runs and drives excellent. lights works, engine is tuned up, brakes gone through all around and newer Bias ply tires. Clean and clear Indiana Title in my name. If your reading this its still available. can assist with shipping if needed. I will not respond to the “is this available” text.”
UPDATE: Was $12,000, now $23,500. Looks like the new seller is trying to flip this one. This was listed at $12,000 in January (see pics and text from old ad at the very bottom of post.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/ctd/d/torrance-1947-willys-jeep-cj2a/6986757749.html
“West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this apparently unrestored original southern California example and extraordinarily well preserved 1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A in traditional US Military colors with it’s 134 L head 4 cylinder “Go Devil” engine and full soft top & bikini top.”
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AD From January 2019:
“1947 Willeys JEEP. Amazing original in every aspect. Collector car!!! This is an original paint from 47 Jeep with every option from factory. It is in perfect running order and does not drip a drop of oil. It has California (gold) vintage plates. Everything included including books, spare tire, bed extender (worth $1000 alone) perfect canvas with clear clear plastic panels. Interior is perfect. All running gear like overdrive, 4 drive, high/low work as though new. THIS IS NOT AN OLD ARMY JEEP. This is a CJ or sold to the public jeep from 1947. All works, 6V, battery charger included but it start up first try. It want to be driven more than I get around to. Original pinstripe lettering (hand.) It has great tires, seats, floors. and addition accessories from factor live icebox and other details. This will not last.”
This looks good. It’s a small quibble, but given the work done, I don’t understand why the ignition switch wasn’t put back in it’s original place.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/los-angeles-1947-willys-cj2a-overdrive/6966618719.html
“Complete tub off restoration, using all factory parts, with overdrive 4×4, come with a very rare option extended bed section, ordered from the dealer that can be removed, drives like new, with under 500 miles , one finest examples available”
