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A running, driveable, not too bad looking CJ-5 for only $800. It looks like a deal to me.
“looks and runs very good needs some minor tlc but for the year its pretty nice and all the canvas doors and top are new. this is a fun little jeep its the cj5. Call robert
631 885 2551”
UPDATE: this jeep sold and is on it’s way to California.
Here’s an unusual find. A garage kept, completely original Tuxedo Park CJ-5 with only 67,500 original miles. It’s been garaged in Montana since new, garaged in Washington the last four years and serviced every year.
This project includes a new fiberglass body and fenders. It also, to my surprise, has some desert dogs with decent tread. It looks like a lot of work has already been done.
“Mechanical work complete. Finish the body and drive! Mint frame and suspension. Brand new Rancho 2.5″ Lift Kit with Shocks. All new wheel cylinders and master cylinder. All new brakes. Motor mounts and body mounts new. New lock-outs. New universal joints. New fiberglass body & fenders. Tow bar, top, seats, doors. 134F Head, 3 speed with lo range and hi range. Needs paint & assembly, but it’s all there if you want to put together and drive. Could use new windshield frame. Call Gene @ 440-554-2935.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900
“1955 Willy’s Jeep CJ5First production year of the CJ5, It’s a pretty rare find It doesn’t presently have a radiator and there is something wrong with the brakes but it has a tow bar that I myself used to bring it home. I have the origional radiator I’m not sure if it’s going to be salvagable or not. It’s to be sold as is I have some additional parts like wiper motors and after market side steps etc.”
UPDATE: This is now on eBay
I haven’t seen too many trenchers for sale.
“50’s RUNS!!! : ) Willys Jeep with Trencher and Plow. Has hard top. Needs fuel tank. Was able to pour fuel into carb & start motor. Brakes are inoperable. Questions? Call Nick at 609-668-5541 Thanks for looking! : ) Check out more of our current yard and estate sale items on photobucket at: http://s408.photobucket.com/albums/pp162/sothankful1/Online%20Yard%20Sale%20Items/?albumview=grid Art, Antiques, Furniture, Equipment, Vehicles, Household Items, Decor, Mobile Home, and More!!! We look forward to hearing from you! : ) ”
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/1254073368.html
This appears to be a nice looking CJ-5 at a surprisingly low price given it’s a dealership.
“1964 Willys Jeep CJ5, Red with white soft top, 3.8 (gm) V6 with automatic transmission (old conversion), 4×4, Runs & Drives good. Old Allstate locking hubs, aluminum wheels, rear seat, extra set of half doors, Body is in good shape, Great old antique jeep to restore for shows or cool old trail jeep. This jeep does not have power steering or power brakes, it is geared very low so 50mph or so is about top speed with this drivetrain. It is not PA inspected and will not be. It came from out of state. Only $1995.00 Brian Kauffman’s Autorama, York, 717-764-6620”
This seems a surprising price on a nice looking CJ-5. The tires are a little big for my tastes, but otherwise this looks great.
“chevy v8 new dana 44 diffs mini spool in the rear. top load 4 spd. 38″ tires for sale or make take a trade or partial trade. Call or text to 1-308-289-4832. Have a title for the jeep but can’t find the vin plate.”
This has a nice looking cage, good looking diamond plating, good rims, though the tires don’t match. It looks like a good price for a parts jeep. Note the shackle reversal and outboarded back springs as well. This might make a good foundation for a project.
“1968 Willys CJ 5 project. It has the body, frame, T-14 3 speed, T-18 T.C, Dana 44 “offset” rearend, Dana 30 frontend, rollcage, new motor mounts for a 4.3 V6 or SBC, shackle reversal and rear springs moved outboard, lift springs (spring under), 35″ tires (almost new but dont match) on chrome wheels, warn hubs, So…$500 FIRM for rolling jeep…. no motor OR…………………….
4.3 V6 (temp mounted in CJ) I was told that the motor was built, also has aluminum intake, roller rockers and Mallory ignition. I have Clear title. So…$500 for rolling jeep no motor or $800 with the motor. FIRM on all my prices. Moving and need the cash. If interested e-mail me at ductapeit@yahoo.com 509-793-3692 Ken ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1250.
“1966 Jeep CJ-5 factory stock Buick V6 and headers. Stock running gear 3.73 diffs. Running gear is intact and not broken. No bondo. No rust holes. Has not been wrecked. No frame cracks. Solid tub has been sand blasted bottom and inside. Swing away spare tire carrier. 6 point cage. Has been in my garage for 8 years. Ran and drove when parked. I began collecting new and used parts off and on with the intention of making a streetable rig. Good for some mild weekend wheeling. Some parts mocked-up on the chassis are GM Saginaw power steering with tilt column. AMC type rear mounted fuel tank includes filler cap insert (still has stock tank under seat). AMC type heater box. Other parts included are: locker spool for rear diff, GM (Blazer) front disc spindles, door frames, Rancho 1 1/2″ springs and shocks. 1″ shackles. Aluminum 15″ wheels. New parts: Spring bushing kit, rear diamond plate, LED taillights, body mount kit (stock height), windshield seal/frame to cowl seal, pedal rubbers, shifter boots. The only body damage is very minor on right front fender. Surface rust”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1950.
This is unusual.
“A unique hydraulic dump body jeep conversion, also comes equipped with a 6′ plow blade. New shocks and master cylinder. Has NYS registration. Please email with a phone number I can contact you with. Thanks for looking.”
With a recently rebuilt V-6, a straight, non-rust looking body and a full rollcage, the price on this looks really good.
“1958 Willys Jeep, Chrysler 231 oddfire rebuilt. $2000 OBO (not looking to trade for anything). Please Call (559) 638-2798, do not email”
A reader sent this our direction. One interesting feature is the rectangular square on the driver’s side. That’s not something standard is it? It includes an Overdrive.
“been stored original cond one repaint originally red professional overhauled original engine with original owners manual towbar 1943 army trailer avail also”
UPDATE: This was $85,000 for the whole collection. I have found some related craigslist ads. See them below.
I’ve found a couple references to the sale of this collection. Anyone know more? Based on the pic to the right, these don’t appear in great condition. My guess is that this is over priced.
Here is a link to another reference at Hemmings, where I found the pic to the right.
Here’s a link to Hemmings that reads “WILLYS: elderly WW II veteran has vintage Jeep collection, 40s-60s, both military and civilian, must sell, best offer.”
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CRAIGSLIST ADS RELATED TO ABOVE:
1946 CJ-2A $4995
This one looks perfectly find. The price doesn’t seem that outrageous.
“1946 Willys C-J2A spruce green all original condition, partially restored with new canvas removable top – runs and drives – $4,995”
1948 CJ-2A $11,500
This one doesn’t look like it is in great condition. There’s no reason to think it is worth $11,500.
“1948 Willys C-J2A signal red fully restored and in great condition – $11,500– Firm”
Looks like this is street legal, too. Gotta love the 1944 frame .. I wonder what the story is behind that.
“DANA 60, CHEVROLET 350, AUTOMATIC, BM shifter, 1944 FRAME, FRONT DRIVE LINE OUT BECAUSE I GO FASTER WITHOUT IT. RACING SEATS WITH HARNESSES, TILT GLASS FRONT END, ALUM FUEL TANK IN REAR. ROLL CAGE. LITTLE WORK TO BE READY TO GO AND PLAY THIS SUMMER. This is a lot less than a quad and a lot more fun. TIMOUSHKA 503-593-3231”
This might be a pretty good price considering it includes an overdrive and a nice looking roll cage.
“1956 Willy’s Jeep updated Ford 4 cyl engine, 3 speed transmision, High/ low 4×4 teransfer case, with overdrive. brand new tires. Fun off roader”
It appears there are four levers (tranny, two tc, and either an OD or a PTO), but I can’t tell which.
“I have a 53, ideal for a parts vehicle. Four intact fenders, Hood, and straight body. Transmission lost 2nd gear, so it has been sitting for long enough to where the motor needs a rebuild too. I know it has enough parts on it to warrant the price, so i am not very flexible.
Call anytime, if i don’t answer, LEAVE A MESSAGE!! (360)320-3080. Bryan”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
“THIS 1973 cj 5 JEEP WAS RECENTLY PAINTED AND FITTED WITH A NEW FUEL TANK BETWEEN THE FRAME RAILS. IT HAS A CUSTOM ROLL CAGE, BACK SEAT AND SPARE TIRE CARRIER. IT HAS NEW SEATS WITH 6 POINT HARNESSES FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGER. IT IS A NEW AUTOMATIC TURBO 400 TRANSMISSION AND TWIN STICK NP 205 TRANFPER CASE. IT HAS NEW BILSTINE RESOVOIR SHOCKS. HAS FLAT FENDERS, NICE FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS AND ROCK SLIDERS. THE DRIVE SHAFTS ARE SOMEWHAT NEW. IT HAS DANA 44’S FRONT AND BACK WITH DETROIT LOCKERS AND 589 GEARS, THE JEEP HAS BEEN STRETCHED AND THE TUB MOVED BACK FOR A TALLER GUY LIKE MYSELF. ALSO I HAD CROSS OVER STEERING ADDED A WHILE AGO….”
Given this CJ-5 has an overdrive and the jeep has a new top, I think this is a pretty good price.
“1967 CJ5 with 225 Buick V6, 3 speed tranny, warn overdrive, danna 44 rear end, 27 front end, new best top with half doors, 2.5″ Rancho lift, 32″ wild country tires on 15×10 white spoke wheels. $2000.00 Call Josh (360) 528-1211”
I included this CJ-5 because the seller has done something interesting to the front grille. I haven’t decided whether I’m a fan of it or not, but it’s an interesting idea. The jeep itself looks great.
“1960 Willys Jeep CJ5 – 289 V8 3spd with warn overdrive. twin stick. New 4″ Rancho Lift, 2″ shackle lift, New 33″ mud tires on new chrome wheels from Les Schwab, New Brake Master Cylinder, New Clutch Slave Cylinder, New Rancho Dual Shocks and Steering Stablizer, AM/FM CD and CB, New Bestop and Bikini Top, Race Seats with Harness Belts, New Motor Mount Kit installed, New U Joints…”
UPDATE: Was priced at $1000
And one more great find from Brian. This is a brand new, never mounted CJ-5 fiberglass body along with enough parts to get a project started. Of course, new, the body and front clip would cost a lot more, approx $3600 from one source before taxes and shipping.
“Cj5 fiberglass tub, cj5 fiberglass front end, 2 new black front seats, black rear seat it great condition, amc 304 engine hasn’t ran in a couple years, amc 20 and amc 30 axels, cj5 frame, window frame with new glass, 2 gas tanks, front and rear drive shafts, brake pedal, gas pedal, emergency brake, steering wheel and steering box, steering shaft for axel, dash with wiring needs new gauges and a couple other small odd parts. alb1185@yahoo.com. Take it all for $1000 obo, will trade.
This looks like a good price on a nice, upgraded CJ-5.
“1959 Jeep Willys,4 speed,new 289 motor,clean title,runs and drives good,$1900 call 916-676-5123”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
“ITS BEEN SITTING FOR 2 YEARS NEEDSX TO BE REWIRED BUT I HAVE FULL WIREING HARNESS AND FUSE BOX JUST NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED. BUICK V6, TOW BAR AND NEWER SEATS. GREAT PROJECT JEEP BOUGHT A NEW ONE AND WANT TO MAKE SPACE FOR IT.PLEASE CALL”
This is a 1960 CJ-5 that got a new lease on life thanks to efforts by Jim.
Before:
After:
A reader asked me to look at a CJ-5 he was interested in purchasing. So, I spent a little time reviewing the sale of CJ-5s and was surprised to see how many are for sale and how many great deals are out there. At the beginning of 2007 I spent January and February looking for good prices on CJ-5s, so I got a pretty good idea of the market then; It’s just amazing the change 2 years later. Here’s a good example.
“Red CJ5 4X4 Jeep. Good condition. Full roll cage. Tilt steering wheel. Chevy sm. block. 4-sp. stick. 2″ lift with 31″ tires. After market wheels. Body is in Great shape. Call for more info. Possible trade for ??? but NO FORDS. I’m a chevy guy. OR Toyota 4 runner. Call Todd at 503-740-7396 or 360-835-5467”
The CJ-5 comes with a warn overdrive, a ford-top loader, a ford 289, a full cage and a set of hurricane aluminum 10″ rims. $1500 isn’t a bad price for that combo + the rest of the parts.
The FC-150 looks pretty good as well for $1500, if it comes with some of the missing parts.
“One 1959 Willys CJ5 with Ford 289 and Ford top loader four speed, Warn overdrive, starts and runs good, original 5:38 gears and nine inch brakes, 
will include parts for changing to 11 inch brakes. $1500.00 cash O.B.O. One 1959 Willys FC 150 Forward Control with Ford 289, Jeep transmission and transfer case, original 5:38 gears and 11 inch brakes. was never finished. Will come with extra FC 150 parts. $1500.00 cash O.B.O.”