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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
It’s a custom rig. It is listed as a 1959, but the body isn’t obviously a DJ.
“1959 willyz jeep on 1985 jeep renegade chassis with 4.2l straight 6 and 5 speed transmission. Has lift springs and sitting on 44″ tsl tires.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $5500.
(07/27/2014) Listed as a CJ-3B, it looks to be a DJ-3A, yet has a side gas inlet. I can’t tell if it has a rear inlet. Doesn’t run.
“Was intended to be a project but we have too many happening right now. This will make a great vehicle to use for parts or to restore!”
No pics provided. The flathead motor may suggest this is a DJ.
“Flatbread 4 cylinder engine. Runs well. 3 speed on the floor. New carburetor and alternator. Street legal.”
UPDATE: Was $795. **SOLD**
“Willys Jeep – 1956 DJ-A3 – restore, customize or parts. DJ is a Dispatch Jeep made for the postal service. 2510 units made in 1956. 4 cylinder – 2 wheel drive
Old barn find stored for many years . Had it running several years ago.
Asking 795.00 or trade for a motorcycle. Lost Title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700.
“I have a 1957 willys jeep, 2wd it is in really good shape with only 2 small spots of rust on the entire jeep,, still has the original Steel tub, original flathead 4 cylinder motor with original 3 speed trans, it runs and drives great!, it does not come with a top
I’m asking $2700 Make offer worst case I say no thanks
Can be seen in person at
10645 Belleville rd
Belleville michigan
have more pics upon request
Thanks for looking”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
(10/08/2014) The jeep has been altered to 4WD. The dash has been altered strangely.
“I have a 1959 Willys Jeep that shifts good and runs good. She has very little rust and is in pretty good condition for the year. This vehicle would be great for car shows, parades or just to own a piece of history. Willing to do a little trading but cash is always King with me!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
It’s rough, but could have some DJ parts.
“Jeep Willys 1961, as is. 300.00 dollars or by parts. Has motor, manual transmission and transfer. No title. ”
The seller describes this as a ‘low hood project’ in the title. No pics provided.
“CJ3A Low Hood Jeep. lots of exteras from frame up. engine, trans, body, running gear- steering,springs, brakes,axels. frame electo plated, seating etc. etc.
to much to list in detail. running gear all together. Body is solid mostly ready for paint, needs the finishing touches. Please call only if interested for details, The price is firm far more invested. Calls”
UPDATE: Was $700. **SOLD**
Looks like a DJ based on the dash. Still has the column shifter.
“1959 jeep wilys no title make an offer looks like it would run with little work all original”
UPDATE: This is back on eBay. Offers accepted.
Ran good the last time they drove it, but they don’t indicate when the last time they drove it was.
“Rare hard top I have never seen one like this before!
My father has owned this for many years and has driven the grand-kids around the ranch with it
We are still looking for the title.
This has not been driven since last year because my father ill and we are selling the ranch so I will be listing an assortment of items.
This is a rare hard top body style in overall good condition
2 wheel drive
ONLY 22,666 miles on it
Runs good last time we drove it.
I think the body is all original
Floorboards to have some serious rust”
View all of the sellers items on eBay
Here’s a DJ-3A Dispatcher Ad from January 6,1956, published in the Herald Statesmen in Yonkers, NY. If you lived in Elmira, New York, you’d have seen the same ad, but with a price that was over $200 more ($1583)! Carmel, New York, had the best price at $1249.
This ad was published six years later in a 1962 issue of the Herald Statesman.
The DJ’s ‘fleetness of get-away’ was one reason Kreisher purchased these dispatchers. There had to be faster vehicles than the DJ!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer
(09/18/2013) Looks like a DJ body on some CJ-2A running gear/chassis.
“this is a great running machine with all new suspension, brakes,steering, Rebuilt transmission, clutch, $5,500.00 invested so far so please call with reasonable offers ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
You don’t see an original push bumper on a DJ very often.
“1958 willys 2wd. runs good. rebuilt carb with a new 6 volt battery. flathead four cylinder with a three on the tree shifter. needs electrical and brakes to be a reliable driver. was a push vehicle at a transmission shop in Monterey Park for many years. I am the third owner of this vehicle. Very clean and totally rust free. You don’t see very many 2wd willys in this condition. You will not be disappointed”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700.
This appears to be a DJ. It’s set up for 2WD, has the short windshield, and has no gas inlet.
“tub is in great shape”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
It’s only 2WD.
“I have a mid 40s jeep willy I beleave its a1945 its only 2wd its got a motor and trans out of a pinto and the front coil spring suspension with pwr disk brakes rack and Pinyin steering this thing runs and drives great starts up with just a tap of the switch i may have it all painted army green this weekend it could make a really cool rat rod or just a toy not really wanting to get rid of it but just seeing what’s out there will sell for $1500 firm will not take any less or trade I have seen them on here in pieces for that much just call or text me if u want to know more”
It’s definitely a project.
“I have a Willys Jeep DJ-3A. This is a reasonably uncommon Jeep, made from roughly 1955-1964. It was originally equipped with an L134 engine and a column shifted three speed transmission and was only 2wd. These were made for postal delivery and small business delivery vehicles.
This one had been in a pole barn for 30 years. It’s well used and missing many of it’s core components. The engine, transmission and sliding doors are gone, along with many other smaller pieces.
To put this back together would require a complete restoration and that’s why it’s so cheap. I don’t have a title for this since it’s so old.”
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/cto/4657473827.html
Patrick found this great series of pages hosted by the Milwaukee Art Museum. The site contains over 160 Brooks Stevens drawings and models. Wagon, FCs, DJs, and Wagoneers are included. Start here to see all of the concept photos and drawings.
Patrick put together this animated GIF which shows the different noses Brooks considered.
This is an August 1946 Jeepster concept:
Brooks Stevens Jeepster 1946-08-01
These DJ concepts are always interesting:
http://archive.mam.org/brooks-stevens/search.php?s=100&type=search&search=jeep
UPDATE: UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
(10/092013) It runs, but has rust.
“I have for sale a 1960 DJ3A willys jeep. The engine runs good, the transmission and transfer case work, the numbers on the data plate, frame and title all match. It has been converted to four wheel drive. The floor boards have rust through. The brakes do not work.”
Listed as a 1956 CJ-3B, this appears to be a 1956 DJ-3A (based on the VIN number 56337 11969) that may be mounted on a CJ-3B chassis.
“ For Sale 1956 Willys Jeep for $2,650.00. The jeep runs good, moves when placed in gear, stops and starts fine. But will need some work to use it as a daily driver. The jeep has brand new seats, and for it age is in good condition. It also comes with a correct up to date title. The vin numbers do match the title. The engine runs good with no noise or smoke. I think this jeep would work perfect for one of our local VFW clubs or American Legon Posts for a Parade Vehicle. “
http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/4621911600.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Needs some work.
“My father has a 1961 Jeep Willy for sale. Engine and transmission are good. 4cyl, 2wd. Needs master cylinder, fuel pump, and new tires. Has no top. Not sure on the mileage. I’ve seen this same year and model sell for way more than this in much worse condition. We just need it gonna asap. $3,000 OBO. It’s previously been registered as a historic vehicle. Only serious calls only please. You have to be a true Jeep fan to appriciate a Willy!!!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000. Relisted May 2015: http://www.ewillys.com/2015/05/30/1957-dj-3a-hume-il-ebay
(07/10/2014) Looks like DJ-3A. The windshield is unusual.
“I have a 1957 Willy’s Jeep, 6cyl., with 2.5 s-10 Engine and trans. Both just overhauled.
Please no E-mails or texting.
I am not interested in trades.”
This has a variety of DJ elements including the large speedometer, low profile windshield, the right rear fuel inlet, solid back and 2WD.
“Willys 53 ? 2 wheel drive motor don’t run trade r sale”
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/4544173357.html
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $6000.
Craig shared this link. I saw this jeep in person in Butler last year. Very well built jeep from what I saw.
“1960 WILLYS JEEP SURREY SHOW CAR DJ3A
V6 CHEVROLET ENGINE WITH AUTO TRANS.
MINT CONDITION
ORIGIONAL ALL STEEL RUST FREE BODY FROM CALIFORNIA.”
Eric bought this DJ-3A in July of 2013. He describes the jeep he bought as a salad of jeep parts. He’s spent the last year transforming this rough jeep into a great looking parade and play jeep. Nice save!
You can read about his build on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/589713101074140/
