UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6200. Lots of upgrades and a slightly stretched body.

“1953 CJ3B Stretched Body on 1977 CJ5 Frame, Fuel Injected, 10K miles on Professionally Rebuilt 401, ARB Lockers, Avalanche Automotive Quarter Elliptic Rear Suspension, Spring Over Front Suspension, T-18 Tranny, Modified Low Geared Dana 20 T-Case with Twin Stick, Dana 30 Front End, AMC 20 Rear End w/One-Piece Axles, Winch, Custom Redwood Dash w/ VDO Gauges, 33×12.50/15 Super Swampers, Bikini Top w/ Safari Doors”

UPDATE:  Still Available

Looks like a parts jeep.

“Willys jeep cj3b good for parts or restoration, has “GO DEVIL ” engine flat head four cylinder. frame is good with complete drive train. Rare hard top with functional doors and crank glass windows. All glass is present. front end has plow hardware mounted No papers sold as is. I also have the complete plow available to anyone interested , excellent condition from the early 1960’s make offer! call dan 631 235 4223″

http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/1280334655.html

This looks like it might be a great find.

“1954, Original Condition, Always stored inside, Great project”

http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/1302477954.html

This jeep has a warn overdrive as well.

“Up for sale is my CJ3B I picked up as a restore project. Runs great, only reason for selling is i’m looking for a jeep with a little newer features/more power. Completely redone brake system, new drums, cylinders, shoes, some lines, hoses, master cylinder. Hi performance intake filter recently put in. New optima battery w/ basically comepletely redone wiring and cables. Working horn. Working Wipers. Custom soft top, 265 tires (about 31’s). Jeep also has bedliner sprayed in to help water seal, as well as new racing seats and harnesses. New gas tank, full roll cage. Just went through Delaware inspection , good for 2 years….”

http://delaware.craigslist.org/cto/1304419880.html

UPDATE:  Price dropped to $12,500.  It’s been for sale for a year.

“1953 Willys Jeep CJ-3B, Buick 225 V-6 T-98 4 speed. Warren Overdrive. Power steering, power lock front and rear differential. Full roll cage, K-Line Top, swingout spare tire rack with gas cans. 8.5 alum wheels with 10.50×15 all terrain. Dana 44 full floater rear. Less than 3000 miles on total frame up restoration. Too much to list. Call 509-826-3676. No disappointments!! ”

http://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/1302443837.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

“This is a 1954 Willy’s Jeep CJ-3B, that’s been lifted, v-8ed and customized. This thing starts and runs great and is great fun to drive! The motor and transmission are Chevy 350/350, and both work great. The duals sound great without being obnoxious.  It has power steering, and brakes, and the heater’s hooked up. I’m no jeep expert, but the remainder of the drivetrain appears fairly original equipment to me, other than obviously it was lifted. This Jeep sports 35″/12.50″/15″ radial tires and aluminum wheels, both in excellent shape. ”

It’s a bit beat up on the outside, but otherwise sounds like a good deal.

“I have for sale 1964 Willys CJ3B “High Hood” It has had a inline straight six cylinder engine conversion done. It is an older conversion but was done nicely. Jeep has rancho lift springs, conferr shackles, roll cage, dana 44 rear, dana 27 front, 33×9.50×15 BFG mud terrains that are older tires and slightly faded (not weatherchecked much) with very deep like new tread. It has the original 3 speed T90 transmission with dana 18 transfeYor case. The jeep runs and drives good. The body is rusted pretty bad on the rear tub side panels but the floor pans and rear floor are very solid. The drivers side fender is also bent but a replacement fender that is perfectly straight goes with it. I will not trade for anything other than willys jeeps or parts as well as a 454 engine in very good condition. Cash only I will not ship across the country! Cash Only local delivery possible. You can call me at 308-325-2858″

http://lincoln.craigslist.org/cto/1294943756.html

UPDATE:  A reader named Bob filed the following report: It was pretty beat but did run. Had an arctic hardtop on it and a few  rare things like the manual wiper and the rain gutter frame was ok … springs were broken. If it could be had for $700 of so it would be an ok deal. Thanks Bob!

“1953 Willys Jeep. I am not sure of the model, I have been told it is a CJ3B but there also is a tag on the firewall that says M-38. The jeep runs and drives and seems to be all original but the 4cyl engine knocks and the brakes don’t work. The transmission and transfer case seem to work great. The jeep also has an aluminum hardtop and has a West Virginia title. I am looking for $1150 OBO Call Mike (330) 607-3780 or Email gmck30@aol.com Thanks”

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/1285733636.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.

This looks like a pretty original CJ-3B in good shape.

“1953 CJ3B first year for the overhead valve engine. Engine rebuilt 3 years ago – minimal rust – runs great! “

Here’s what looks like a very good price on a CJ-3B that includes an Overdrive.

“This is my old Jeep CJ3B. I’m the second owner, and I purchased it in 1998 or so.
Its factory PTO, winch, and overdrive. The winch has a broken foot which I was going to repair, but I figured I’d let the buyer do it (I can still do it if ya want!)
The jeep has a straight 6 conversion engine from the 70s. Its a 232. It runs good, but I have no idea what the mileage is on it. Its factory tranny (3 speed) and transfer case (twin stick). Lots of tread left on the tires, but they are several years old. BFgoodrich 33×9.50×15 on chrome rims. The jeep has a Dana 44 rear and a dana 25 or 27 front (closed knuckle). 5.38 gears. I’ve got another d44 for the jeep that has a warn full floater conversion on it and a lock-right in it. It works great….. The jeep is $1500 obo. ”

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1280338987.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.

“1954 CJ3B WILLY. NEW TIRES, NEW LEAFSPRINGS, APPX 8000 MILES ON ENGINE, MUFFLER, CLUTCH. $7000 OBO. MORE PHOTOS AVAIL. UPON REQUEST. NO DELIVERY.”

UPDATE: Was $12,500. **SOLD**

When I first saw it, I thought it was restored to original.  Instead it’s a custom restoration that seems half original and half custom, which I think hurts the value a bit.

“1954 JEEP-WILLYS CJ-3B, 4 Cylinders, 3 Speed Manual, Call about this completely restored Willys. Complete off-frame restoration! Everything is new. Road ready! Invested $13,500 in the restoration, just looking to get my money back. I have all the receipts. There is only 60 miles on rebuilt engine, original miles unknown, Must See to Appreciate!”

The price looks pretty good for this CJ-3B.

“HAS HIGH, LOW FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, REAR PTO WINCH, LIKE NEW TIRES, STARTS, RUNS AND DRIVES GOOD. NO FRAME RUST BUT BODY RUST. YOU CAN’T BUT AN ATV FOR THE PRICE OF THIS JEEP. MAY TRADE FOR GUNS LARGE DEER ANTLERS. PHONE 740 528 3019 TILL 10:00 EST.”

http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/1271793831.html

Yeah, that’s a body in bad shape!

“willys jeep, 4 cyl, body rough running gear good best offer”

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/1267980786.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000

The seller claims this is in restorable condition, but it looks like there’s quite a bit of edge rust.

“1958 Willys Jeep CJ3B. Needs to be restored. All original condition except 12 volt alternator, tires and wheels,roll bar and seats. $1000 or best offer.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.

Here’s a great price on an early, running CJ-3B.

“1953 willys jeep cj3b Runs good 4×4, trans,p.t.o winch all works good. Body needs attention but would be perfect for play or work asking 2,000 OBO”

UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $9500.

“71 CJ7 WITH A CJ3B BODY, 383 STROCKER (400+hp), AT, B&M SLAPSTICK, DANA 44 AXELS F&R, NEW RIMS AND TIRES 35’S, CUSTOM DASH, 6 POINT CAGE,WARN WINCH $9500 OBO MIGHT TRADE FOR HARLEY OR OTHER NEWER FULL SIZED BIKE LIKE VTX1800 “

UPDATE: Price dropped to $3900

This jeep looks a little incomplete.  Where’s the headlights and turn signals for example?

“1953 Willy’s CJ3b Has original motor that has been rebuilt. Too much additional work to list……. Call for more details 816.671.9958 PRICE FIRM”

http://kansascity.en.craigslist.org/cto/1258242602.html

UPDATE:  Still available.   More pics.

It’s a day of parts jeeps.

“53 Willys High hood Jeep.Good condition, Great project as its already apart to restore or modify. Rust in the floor but have new metal bent to rplace them. 4 cyl needs gone thru, trans and Tcase is good. Price is OBO or trade for T5 trans out of a mustang, or? Better pictures coming. Call 307 575 1285 or email wyobuggy@yahoo.com Scam Scum don’t even try!”

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1251486777.html

The body looks pretty dirty for a never installed body.

“very nice never installed body, tailgate , windshield,fenders, hood, used grill and radiator . $3200.00 phone # 812-610-0003”

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/1239253708.html

For $200, there must be something valuable here.

“I have a 1963 Willys jeep that ive been holding on to for long enough. never really found the time to fix it up. has a motor in it that was rebuilt 6 years ago but has sat since. I’m only asking $200. please call me at 586-945-1186 for more info. ask for craig”

http://detroit.craigslist.org/cto/1237803565.html