UPDATE:  The winning bidder came out of nowhere and overbid the previous bidder by $1250 in the last 8 seconds, raising the winning bid to $4500. 

Slat grilles are rare enough to make this worth looking at, but it’s certainly beat up a bit.

” I have a 1941-1942 Willys slat grill jeep for sale.  It is in decent shape, I got it to run using a  small can of gas going directly to the carb.  The jeep has been sitting for some time and I didn’t want to trust the old gas tank.  This was used as a hunting jeep.  The previous owner who had it for 40+ years modified the back by cutting the rear panel at the seams,  welding them to the sides and then adding a replacement rear panel…”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

It appears a bit rough and the pics don’t allow for much scrutiny.

“all original, flat head 4 cylindar, runs and drives exellent, great off road project, new tires and brakes. Custom half doors, factory posi in back. this thing is unbelivable it will take you anywhere!! Great hunting vehicale .”

Here’s a buyer seeking a Dana 30 …

“Looking for a narrow 43.5″ with 4.88 gears and open knuckle to fit may ’42 jeep. I don’t need brakes with it but would otherwise like it to be complete and in good shape. Call Dave @ 406-847-8717. Please, no calls after 9:00 pm Mtn. time. I return all phone messages but am very poor at checking and answering email.”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/wan/940785012.html

There’s some good updates to this jeep and it looks good too, but there’s also some unmentioned items that need fixing.

“327 v8. power steering disc brakes on front big 4sp 2sp over drive unit 2sp transfer case hei ign 389 gears 44 back 30 front best top 33* tires jeep runs good needs some work but runs good all lights blinkers wipers do work no speedo reg is up to date good till 09 jon 209 462-7440”

http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/934936606.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6995.

While it doesn’t appear to be in perfect condition, it does appear to be in very good, completely stock condition.  This appears to be an excellent restoration candidate.

“This is a very rare Jeep, Built in Jan 1943 for the military to be used during World War 2, very solid, only a few small rust spots, very original with combat wheels, original seats,spare tire mount, jerry gas can mount,original ftathead 4 cyl engine and 3 spd transmission.Has original 4X4 high/low range transfer case, very intact, needs glove box door, couple gauges, soft top and bows, all avaiable new reproduction, easy one to restore, engine spins free and was running 9 years ago when parked. This Jeep has been in Montana for 10 years and at least 10 years in California prior to that.These WW2 Jeeps sell for 25-30K restored and they are easy to restore, has clear title”

UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $1800

This jeep has a tailgate and a later model grille,but no gas tank inlet.  Maybe it’s a repro tub?

“1942 Willy’s Jeep flat head 4cyl in good condition, runs and drives. Reconditioned head, new head gasket, new spark plugs, new front brakes, new bearings/seals in front end, and rebuilt starter. The body has been recently painted and the seats have been recovered, and are in great shape. Aluminum wheels and 31″ procomp tires. Owner’s manual included.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500

“1942 Jeep, turn key. Hurricane 6 cylinder over head valve engine. Lots of power. rebuilt carb, new springs. nice tires, clear title, no rust. tune up. Very nice jeep to drive.$3500”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.

“Willys MB, WWII Jeep. Rough, but runs well. Can be restored to original. New wheel bearings & brakes. Some spares & WWII paint. 4 cyl, 3 speed 4WD.”

It isn’t clear to me whether this runs or not.

“1942 Willies Military (Navy) Jeep complete with most original hardware. $1,700 includes extra engine. Ready for restoration.”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/891903388.html

This appears to have a later model windshield.  It’s hard to tell much else from the pictures.

“New L head engine and clutch , runs good willing to take offers.”

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I think the price is a bit high on this jeep, given it isn’t running and has no title, but if the price drops, this could be a reasonable project.  It sounds like the project has a lot of new parts that just need to be put together, though I suspect, as usual, it will be a bit more complicated than that.

“You are bidding on a 1945 Willys MB Army Jeep that is three quarters restored. This jeep has $12,500.00 invested into it so far. The jeep has a new tub which sits on the chassis but has not been bolted down though new rubber mounts and bolts included in the sale. The motor and chassis are 100% restored. The motor, transmission, transfer case and rear end were completely rebuilt. The brakes are complete including all new components and master cylinder including all steel and rubber lines. It has combat wheels on all 4 corners and original looking WW2 tires….”

http://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/864482162.html

Though it’s in ok condition, these don’t pop up everyday.

“I have a garaged Willys MB body for sale. It includes the speedometer and 3 of the 4 gauges. I am going away for school and would like to see this go to a good home. The body is in OK condition with some rust in the normal problem areas. The pictures aren’t the best, but I’ll answer any questions anyone may have.”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/860590477.html