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Welcome to eWillys.com, a website for vintage jeep enthusiasts. I update this website nearly every day with jeep deals, jeep history, interesting reader projects, jeep related info, and more.
These quick searches can help you find things on eBay. People list in the wrong categories all the time, so don't be surprised to see brochures in the parts area for example.
The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
Looking for parts and not sure where to go? There are a variety of large and small new and used parts sellers both online and offline.
Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Cool letterhead.
“This is an Original Color Patriotic Letterhead dated 1942 Featuring a U S Army Jeep chasing Hitler, Mussolini and Tito Right off the map. Great item printed by “Copyright 1942 By Porto Server Chicago”. The 7” X 10 1/2” letter sheet is in excellent condition. This is one of a collection of WWII Patriotic Stationary items we have on auction at this time.”
How about this poster!
“13 x 18 inch original poster from the US Army Safety Program, printed in 1948. Folded in half as issued. VG condition. Shows a graphic jeep wreck.”
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Yikes! Given the previous post, this photo seemed appropriate. No date on this photo, but the license plate would suggest this was post military.
“”Jeep that cracked up here” typed on back. Approximate Size: 3 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. [90 x 60 mm]”
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No year for the negative of this jeep marked 20112942. The men seem to be enjoying themselves.
“For auction negative with view of soldier in a jeep, the auction is for negative not an actual photo, some wear marks on negative. Negative measures about 2 3/4 inches x 4 1/2 inches. Shipping is $2.32 to the USA or $6.55 for international shipping.”
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Probably could have used a jeep train to ferry all the refugees.
“1944 Press Photo Sgt.Ray Pack turn jeep into Taxi Service carry French Refugees.”
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That water looks pretty deep for the jeep!
“1943 Press Photo American Jeep Coast lowered down at the shore in New Guinea.”
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What happens when a Howitzer is pushed from a plane, but its parachute fails to open? Well, these paratroopers learned first hand that the weapon turns into a large paperweight. At least the parachute on the jeep and soldiers worked!
“1948 Press Photo Camp Campbell, KY paratroopers, Jeep & howitzers on manuevers”
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It’s taken almost eight years, but there are now 30,000 posts on eWillys! That number doesn’t include all the posts I’ve deleted over the years. Thanks for everyone’s support, including links, ideas, comments, content and more!
Roger and his father Jim “Pee Wee” Martin attended the August 23, 2014 D-Day Reenactment in Conneaut, Ohio. He writes, “I took my dad,Jim “Pee Wee” Martin (2014 CNN Pee Wee Interview), and Ira Morehart to the D-day Reenactment in Conneaut, Ohio on August 23rd, 2014. My dad is the one in the passenger seat of the Jeep. He and Ira were in the 101st Airborne that jumped into Normandy the night before the D-day invasion. The jeep is a GPW that now features my father’s signature inside the glovebox.”
Roger added, “These other 2 pictures are on South Bass Island in Lake Erie where I went with my youngest daughter, Katie, September 11, 2014. The two jeep “trains” are in front of the winery where the largest geode in the world is located under the winery. Guests can tour the winery and see the geode.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
City Transit of High Point, NC, owned this CJ-2A.
“3 Vintage 1940s-1950s photos of a Willy’s Jeep sitting outside of Horace Ilderton Dodge and Plymouth Car garage in High Point, North Carolina. The writing on the jeep says, “City Transit Co”. They are 2.75″ x 4.5″ black and white photos. One has foxing, and the others have minor wear.”
This 1974 poster is one I haven’t seen available very often.
“For your consideration is an original rare vintage American Motors Jeep Parts Division Model Chart. The heavy stock paper chart shows pictures and identification features of all Jeep models from 1941 through 1974. The charts were designed to hang in a Jeep dealerships parts department for reference. It measures approx. 45″ wide, and 35″ tall. The chart is rolled and free of any rips, tears, stains, or pin/tack holes. The exposed edge has normal wear from age, handling and storage, but nothing that detracts from its appearance or functionality.”
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It sure didn’t take people long to realize they needed some more secure nuts on their jeeps! It didn’t take me long 🙂
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1300
Looks ready for a round of 18 holes.
“This is a gas powered golf cart converted to look like an Army Jeep. Runs good and is Fun to drive but I need to sell to make room for a new toy.”
This Willys wagon was built by an older couple to enjoy fishing. Maybe it is just the camera perspective, but it sure looks like there is plenty of room inside. When the couple decided they were done using it, they sold it the author of this blog: http://rockhopperfishing.com/sleepinginthedunes1963/
Washoe Willys is the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority’s newest representative. This 1951 Wagon will appear at a variety of the region’s attractions to promote the RSCVA.
Learn more here: http://blog.visitrenotahoe.com/tag/washoe-willys/
This jeep truck was used to pull a boat from Cape Kiwanda in 1958. The photograph is stored at the Oregon State Archives.
http://bluebook.state.or.us/facts/scenic/beach/beach21.htm
Looks staged, but still a good photo.
“1943 Puerto Rico USMC Marines on Jeep Guard Duty 8×10 Original Press Photo”
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With all the great weather, we’ve managed to sneak in a few camping trips. We were really roughing it in Ann’s mother’s new motorhome. Yes, we left her mother behind so we could enjoy some quite time.
Early last week we made the two hour drive to the Ohanapecosh Campground at Mt. Rainier. Here are some photos from that trip.
A couple days ago we drove from Pasco to Red Bridge Wayside State Park. Red Bridge is one of five northeast Oregon state wayside parks that are well kept and inexpensive places to stay. Of the twenty spots available, only three were taken. So we had a very quiet stay. However, somehow we didn’t get any photos of the campground.
We did find a horseshoe pit, but lacking horseshoes we turned to frisbees.
I wonder if the plastic glue every became a commercial product.
“You are bidding on an original 8 x 10 press photo of Pittsburgh PA Westinghouse Jeep Hangs By Plastic Glue developed by Westinghouse.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Hopefully the jeep shows a little better in the original photo.
“1948 Press Photo Sidewalk Snow Scooter nickname given by students to Jeep”
No updates other than these pics from Charles for Sunday (We should still be camping).
Here are a few photos of the Belgian Army:
3th compagnie military police – aachen (germany) 1948
And some other photos:
This early Canfield PTO Wrecker brochure shows Canfield as the manufacturer behind the Little giant PTO wrecker.
Roberto Flores let me know that these classic Colorado Plateau photos inspired him to draw this jeep with a few mountains in the background.
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
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