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

No doubt the price will drop, but it’s a good looking jeep.

“This Jeep is a CJ-2A Jeep Willy, made after WWII, the CJ stands for civilian jeep and was based on the ones used in WWII. This Jeep was fully restored by its previous owner, a former military mechanic who spent a lot of time restoring this vehicle and making it run amazing. After his death his wife sold it to us because we were friends and her kids didn’t want it. Runs amazingly, fully restored and hasn’t been driven off road since restoration, no scratches dings or even tears in the seat cushions, an instant parade, car show or whatever vehicle, this was the original ATV and can go anywhere you want it to, asking $18,000 for it, reasonable offers will of course be considered, email me for more info, pricing, pics or whatever. Email me at Hekatonheres@gmail.com thanks for looking”

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/1278123580.html

UPDATE: **SOLD**  Listed at $1400

It runs.  It even stops now.

“I bought this Jeep twenty years ago and rebuilt the engine. Since then I have only used it to plow snow in the driveway. I recently replaced the brake wheel cylinders and two brake lines to get the brakes to work. I used it 20 years without brakes; I never went fast enough that I couldn’t stop by lowering the snow blade. The lights don’t work; I never needed them. I never had it registered on the road. There is still a license plate on it from 1976. I imagine that was the last time it was registered”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.

“This is a running street driven crawler , needs some TLC that is why I have dropped the price , I am going to have back surgery and can no longer work on or enjoy it . Have over 12k in to building it and saved most recites . My loss is your gain and is a must sell right now.”

I can’t tell if this is a road ready jeep or still a project, though I think it’s the latter.

“I have a 1948 Willys CJ-2A civilian Jeep. The Willys is a project meant for that one person that has the time and passion to work on it. I myself have spent endless amounts of time,money and passion into it. Due to college expenses I do need to sell it, I will only sell it locally and if you are out of state I would love to make arrangenents to conclude a deal here at my home. I do have a pink slip in hand. I have done alterations to the jeep myself here is a brief list:….”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1272569755.html

**SOLD** Was $950.

“This is a 1948 Willys Jeep CJ. It ran good when it was parked about 4 years ago, not running now. Good start on an early Willys. I will deliver for free in the Albuquerque/Rio Rancho area. Body is pretty good and floors are decent too. All there and has title. It is a project and will need some work. Upcoming out of state move forces sale. $950”

It looks like this jeep received a makeover at some point.  If you like green flames, you’ll really like the hood.

“Have a 1946 Willies CJ2A jeep. New tires, New Top, 3 speed tran, 225 Buick Motor, 4 barrel carb”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/1268238660.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

“Up for auction is a 1946 Jeep Willys CJ 2A. The vehicle is mostly original except for the engine, which is a fuel injected Chevy V6 out of an S10 pickup. The engine probably has less than 50,000 miles on it, but I dont know for sure.  The frame is straight and the body is in pretty rough shape in my opinion, although not bad for its for its age, has some rust spots, nothing all the way through, and has also had some paint and body work as well, which I did myself, so its not perfect….”