It appears to be a running CJ-2A for $1500.  I can’t tell what the condition is.

“Original engine, has heavy duty tow bar and skid plates needs a little tlc. Has the original hard top manufactured by Rawson industries very uncommon. $1500.00 negotiable. Call 512 669 3452 or reply to make arrangements to see”

http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/1282615367.html

I’m wondering if auto appraisers make their money as a percentage of an appraisal, because every appraisal I’ve seen has been way off of the market value. The one thing I really like about this jeep is the cool old top and doors; it looks in good condition. I’m not sure what a “one piece roll cage” is exactly; maybe it is made from one tube? This jeep has some good upgrades.

“For Sale, 1946 Willys Jeep, Custom built from the ground up. Full one piece roll cage, Warn overdrive (you can split every gear, including reverse). Buick V6, 4 core radiator, power brakes, power steering, tilt / telescoping steering wheel, HEI ignition, manual / electronic fuel pump.  This has been in my family for almost 40 years, and was normally ONLY driven to hunt or to get ice cream.”

This looks to be in good mechanical shape.  It does not appear to be a VEC.

“1946 CJ2A Jeep good shape artic hardtop and elec meyers plow runs good chip4x4@verizon.net price is neg.”

http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/1289846616.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000

This jeep appears to have a MB body.  This might be a good price for $1000.

“1948 Jeep Willy’s. Has motor, 4×4 locking hubs. Needs right front ball joints for wheel assembly($130.00). Have everything for the wheel assembly plus new brakes all the way around. Great for someone who has time to put into this Jeep!!”

This CJ-2A looks well maintained. With some good updates.

“its a 1946 and it has a little over 5500 miles on it theres no rust and it has upgraded brakes and the original motor transmission and transfercase tow bar and full size spare corvet seats!!!. my name is chance-509-520-6628”

http://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/1289125801.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.

“1946 WILLYS JEEP GOODIE AND SPECIFICATIONS LIST: BRAND NEW FACTORY REPLACEMENT 18 GA STEEL BODY, 360 CI .030 OVER STRAIT FROM THE MACHINE SHOP (A FEW YEARS AGO), OFFENHAUSER DUAL PLANE INTAKE, HOLLEY 4BBL, HEADMAN HEADERS, MALLORY ELECTRONIC IGNITION, TWIN ELECTRIC COOLING FAN SETUP”

UPDATE:  Price dropped to $6500

There’s been some investment into this jeep.  The Mickey Thompson tires appear in very good shape.

“This is a great driver,powerful jeep. We used this jeep on nice days to enjoy the weather,but we have a new baby and it will just sit.The jeep has a 383 chevy stoker,alum heads,intake,headers,msd ing,holley carb,muncie 4 speed,dana 44 rearend with arb locker and air comp,new wiring,gauges lights,turn signals work,paint is faded or just drive like is. You can not build this jeep for the price. Always starts and drives. call 316-210-7908 Brad”

http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/1284529831.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500..

“A 1946 Jeep Willys. Fair Condition. Needs new spark plugs and possibly coil. Parts are easy to find and relativily inexpensive. Front bumper missing and bumper mount bent slightly. Good jeep, just not used anymore. Will negotiate.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

It’s got some floor rust and the body has some dings.

“1947 WILLYS MODEL 2J2A -all original except 12 volt conversion. Solid body and frame but not with out some rust as pictured. 12 volt system all lights and gauges in working order. Original motor in good working order . Working 4 wheel drive with locking hubs. Tires on vehicle and spare in good shape. Extras included:  two tires on rims, jerry can holder, tow bar.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000

“47 willys rock crawler, chevy 350, turbo 350 tranny, dana 30 t case, dana 44 frount, 14 bolt int the rear, 9000 lb worn wintch, rollcage, 5 point harnes, truck advenger carb great for 4×4, 10in lift, 36 in super swampers 80% tread, lockers frount and rear, 5 13 gears, need to sell fast,”

This runs, drives and has a good body (according to the seller).  This might not be a bad deal.  It is still a project.  I suspect it needs more than just the lights wired and paint.

“Excellent example of a 1948 Jeep Willys. It has been converted to a 12 volt system. Body is in good condition, runs and drives good. Interior is in good condition. It has only been driven a few miles as an occasionally. The jeep has great floors is amazingly solid.  This rare CJ2A  with a M-38 hard top. i have pics can send to your email and phone. cant get the to download from my phone.”

View all the pics on eBay

UPDATE:  Status unknown.

I love this jeep.  It’s running on makeshifts, prayers, and desperation.  Just look at the battery location (below pic).

“WILLYS CJ2A JEEP. RUNS SMOOTH AND QUIET! NO BRAKES EXCEPT EMERGENCY BRAKE. PLOWED JEST MY DRIVEWAY FOR THE LAST EIGHT YEARS UNTILL FRONT FRAME BROKE,SEE PICTURES. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE AND HIGH AND LOW AND ALL GEARS WORK GOOD. TIRES ARE 6.50X16 AND HAVE DRY ROT CRACKES BUT ALLWAY HELD AIR.STEERED GOOD BEFORE FRAME BROKE NOW STEERS HARD. CLUTCH IS OK. I USED TWO BATTERYS,12 VOLTS TO START IT AND 6 VOLTS TO RUN ON. NEVER USED THE LITES,HORN OR ANYTHING ELSE. I DON’T THINK THEY WORK….”

UPDATE:  VIN is 33484. More pics and expanded description.

“1946 Jeep CJ2A Willys – All major parts + acessories. V E R Y low VIN#-early early early1946 production. Best offer.”

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/1284155107.html

UPDATE:  Pictures added and price dropped.

This might be a good price, though I can’t tell what the rust situation is.

“1948 CJ-2A flathead 4 cylinder, 3 speed, Dana 44 rear, new disk break conversion on front, Chrysler steering column and gear box conversion, locking hubs, needs paint, drive it home today for $1850 as pictured. This jeep has clear title and serial number plates on firewall. ”

http://fayar.en.craigslist.org/cto/1283154663.html

UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $2000

“Good start for jeep project. All original except is 12volt now. Motor runs, but needs rebuilt. Very little rust. I am interested in trading for running 1981-1985 Toyota 4×4, or Samurai, or VW bug. I like the old jeep, but need something that is reliable for my kid. I am not interested in any other vehicles unless they are compareable to what I have stated”

This might not be a bad price.

“needs battery. Had it running 2007 and found it needs brakes also. Willing to trade for quad or small travel trailer.”

http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/1282254277.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.

As close to original as possible?  Hmmm ..

“MUST SEE! Completely restored close to original as possible. This Willys Jeep is in excellent condition. New paint in Marine Corp color. Street legal. Original jeep motor. NEW jeep tires plus spare. New top.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.

This one could use some work.

“1946 jeep willys, 350 corvette eng doubble hump heads, needs work, ran when parked, came from climax mine in leadville, fun little 4×4, can send other pics, $2000 obo”

There’s been some body work if this is truly a CJ-2A body.   There was no description of any significance.  You can view more pics and contact information here.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.

“Excellent example of a 1946 Jeep Willys. It has been converted to a 12 volt system. Body is in good condition, runs and drives good. Interior is in good condition. It has only been driven a few miles as an occasional Sunday drive. The jeep used to have the red carpet in the back, I took it off, and the floor is amazingly solid.  This rare CJ2A is currently registered and driven, also comes with custom tow bar.”

This looks to be a good price.  This might have been one of the ’48s with the spare on the driver’s side and the bow top holders on the passenger side.

“1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A.  Runs great; Low time on rebuilt engine; New brakes; Reupholstered seats.  715-822-8394”

http://eauclaire.craigslist.org/cto/1281809800.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850

It’s complete and runs, but need work.

“Decent condition 1948 CJ2A. Seats need to be refinished but frames are still there, and some body work will have to be done in the normal areas. Has spare tire carrier on back gate. Has full hard top. Started to break it down for restore but another vehicle caught my fancy. Engine smokes a little and carb has been taken off to soak. All the parts are there.”

It looks like a tiny periscope sticking out of the hood.  Otherwise this looks solid.

“1947 CJ-2A Willys Jeep 4×4. Rebuilt engine, hubs, and brakes. Gone through. Tow bar. $3000.00 obo Carl 970-785-6121”

http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/1280190339.html