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With 5 days to go the top bid price is $700.
https://hibid.com/lot/175857480/1942-jeep-willy–stored-in-barn?ref=lot-list
“LAST REGISTERED IN 1999, 11725 MILES, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, INCLUDES 3 JERRY CANS, HAS WINCH ON FRONT BUMPER, GOOD TIRES, CANVAS TOP, FRAME IS IN GOOD SHAPE FOR AGE, SOME PAINT CHIPPING, NO DOORS, MOUSE REMNANTS IN ENGINE BAY NOT RUNNING LAST REGISTRATION AND BILL OF SALE ARE PRESENT; NO TITLE REQUIRED DUE TO AGE OF VEHICLE.”
Lots of information provided about this MB.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/360913916397419
“WWII 1943 Willys Jeep, MB engine with Serial Number MB-250260 which matches the military depot data plate on the frame. It was rebuilt by the military on 10/14/1952 at Esslingen Ordinance Depot. The engine does turn over and is fairly original under the hood. The only thing not original for the era, is the voltage regulator for the generator. It has original gauges, but someone broke out the glass. Engine is mated to T84 transmission. It includes all seat frames front and rear, original fuel tank, 4 combat rims with used NDT and new tubes mounted. Also included is a set of top bows however they are for a M-38 and not an MB. They could be converted by welding. Original windshield frame is pretty rough but this jeep comes with another external windshield frame that could be used.
Given the extra body, this may be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/298335703068602
“1949 Jeep with spare parts Does not run, no engine, has spare tub, fenders hood, springs, drive shafts, body rough on extra tub and rolling jeep. Can be used as parts or to put back together, have Transmission and transfer case that can be rebuilt with newer synchros and small bearing kits included, not all new bearings are there. This Jeep is not put together. Pictures show it will roll, but tub will have to be loaded separately. I have a Nevada Title that goes with it, but not in my name, it was signed by the previous owner. I will not answer to is it still available, once it is sold, it will be marked as sold and removed”
John shared this one. Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/878591580609952
“Anyone need anything off this basket case or interested in the entire Jeep? has no drivetrain and is rusty but frame and axles are in good shape”
Engine is supposed to run.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6712968548794237
“Jeep Only. Titled cj2a with a Willy’s MB body. 11 inch brakes. 5 matching 15 inch rims. I have video of the jeep running and driving before the body swap. Would not take much to get running again. I do have the windshield that will come with the vehicle. I have additional parts for sale not included with the jeep. Let me know if you have any questions”
Are the front floors on this replaced or is it an optical illusion?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1352648118683381
“1943 Ford GPW. Frame of restoration with original and reproduction parts. Original style Willy Overland Type 440 Go-Devil 134 CI engine. 12 volt system, pointless distributor, reproduction carter carburetor with period correct reproduction wiring. Runs well, not a trailer queen. Restored to represent USAAF 15th Air Force MP vehicle with period correct light and siren. Must see to appreciate it”
Lots of parts and lots of work before this rolls.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/994979348322338/
“I have a complete willys MB. More pictures to come What I have; Grill Chassis with gun mount 5 matching rims 5 new tires Original front and rear axles MB motor! Mb transmission Tub with glovebox and all data plates 2 sets of fenders 2 hoods Seat frames front”
The 2A drives. The MB ma be only a parts rig.
https://billings.craigslist.org/cto/d/billings-willys-jeeps/7676193331.html
“1946 willys Jeep runs good drives 1944 parts I have not tried to start it trades welcome no motorcycles or basket cases please. 1946 is a 6 cylinder 1944 is a 4 cylinder both 4 speeds both engines are jeep engines.”
Unclear if the jeep runs or not.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/milton-1942-willys-jeep-with-trailer/7669331321.html
“1942 Willys Jeep project with:
Hard top
Trailer”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/335098839095540/
“Original frame with gun turret mount, axles and front grill no motor transmission or transfer case. No Title. Vin intact, out of system. 20 yrs since registered. CJ 2A tub and miscellaneous parts on body, tub is rough. Need it gone, selling as a parts vehicle”
This is a ran-when-parked vehicle. Unclear if it will start right up or not.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/824103216171677
“1945 Willy’s WWII MB,.I am tired of hearing it is not all original, when I specifically stated the roof was fabricated by my father, and electric wipers added. Yes it does have all the data plates, yes frame is 100% solid, yes the floor pans are a hundred percent solid, all of the flaking visible in pictures, is the original WWII paint, yes I can vouch for that, I was the one that purchased the paint back in 1988. Please, read description. If 10,000 Dollars Is Way out of your budget, then I don’t know what to say, purchase one for 25 thousand. This is another true barn find. My Grandfather purchased this right out of World War II, yes with title, where it has spent its entire life in New York.no work has been done to the engine, transmission, or rears, yes I can vouch for that because it has been in the family for three generations.
Everything on this Jeep is original EXCLUDING the roof and the electric wipers. Everything worked on this Jeep as it should when it was parked. Will need all basic tuneup items and will run great. Bring a trailer, has one tire that is dry rotted and shot. Selling price is relatively firm at 10,000 but does have a little wiggle room. Again, It does have a title. Also have an ordinance manual and the original World War II lubrication chart that goes into the metal pocket under the hood. If anyone is interested, my grandfather purchased a military starlight scope that used to go on a tripod. I have just the scope, not the tripod, scope does work, and will let that go reasonably. Please, serious offers and cash only. I don’t mean to sound condescending, but offering 2-3,000 for a 78-year-old vehicle that is hundred percent solid is both ridiculous and insulting, I will entertain all serious offers.”
Pete shared this ad. This has some mods, including a tailgate, a T-90, and a CJ-2A windshield.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/819942962968432
“This WWII Jeep is finished in Olive Drab Green. It is powered by its original “Go Devil” engine paired with a T-90 3 speed manual transmission and 2 speed transfer case. It also comes with an attached tow bar. Jeep is in fair condition and runs. It has a clean title and we have the pink in hand.”
Seems worth a look. Thanks to TJ for sharing it.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/305379225458172
“Jeep that runs and drives. Have a rebuilt second motor that will need finished to go with it. Flat head 4 with T90 transmission. Tough but would make an amazing vintage vehicle. Got it running and that was my goal”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Unclear how much value is here. It’s got one of the sedan roofs atop it. No description provided.
Has a variety of updates. It also has the aftermarket angled dash that is seen on other Cali jeeps.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/del-rey-1942-willys-jeep/7660116903.html
“42 willys jeep 4×4. Chevy 327 v8, turbo 350 automatic transmission, spicer transfer case, rebuilt Toyota axles with 4.88 gears, yj leaf springs, 35” tires, winch, power steering, power brakes. Should be a good rock crawler, Runs and drives very well, registered on non op in my name, no back fees pink slip in hand. Asking $7500 obo. May consider trades for a ford Lincoln or Mercury pre smog cars and trucks, but cash is preferred. Cash Offers entertained IN PERSON ONLY.”
The 2A has a super hurricane engine.
https://billings.craigslist.org/pts/d/billings-1944-jeep-1946-jeep/7661947790.html
“1946 willys jeep run and drives 1944 jeep for parts original 4 cylinder 4 speed excellent parts vehicle”
Blaine shared this one. It includes a Converto Dump Trailer.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/atq/d/vancouver-1941-mb-willys-jeep-slat/7662296819.html
“For sale. 1941 MB Willys Slat Grill Jeep. The very first year of the Jeep.
Delivery date: December 4, 1941. Mostly original brought back from overseas.
This is a pre-war MB Jeep. This vehicle starts and runs great with a freshly rebuilt 1942 engine.
The original engine stamp date December 1939, (not installed) will go a long with the Jeep it is complete and is a good running engine.
New canvas top, seat covers, and back fold up seat.
.30 caliber belt feed machine gun (metal replica) with mount. Side mount ammunition cans included.
A very hard to find Solid steel dump trailer in great condition.”
This was last started 30 years ago, so keep that in mind.
https://twinfalls.craigslist.org/pts/d/burley-wwii-1944-willys-mb/7662567401.html
“This is an original WWII Jeep that spent its life on a farm in Idaho. It has about 25,000 original miles. Was last started and run about 30 years ago and has been stored inside in a shop since now collecting dust and bird poop. Although it was a military Jeep, it was never used by the military but instead in 1944 diverted for agricultural use, where a spray rig was added as well as large headlights and a heater, otherwise it is 100% original. The original small headlights are included as are 5 original combat rims and other military parts. This is a wonderful example of a first generation military jeep worthy of a ground up restoration. Well restored military Jeeps are worth $20,000 and great fun for parades etc. This one was owned by my father and another farmer before him and has a clear title. I will deliver for a fee or you may arrange to pick it up near Raft River, Idaho. The price is $7,900 with all extra parts wheels and tires.”
Mike shared this unique build. It’s got a 181 Mercruiser engine, which was one I was considering when I was building Biscuit. I wish I could take this for a test drive.
https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/d/grass-valley-1945-willys-jeep/7664480067.html
“Complete rebuild 3 years ago
181 4 cylinder mercruiser engine
T90 transmission
New 33 inch tires
4 wheel disc breaks
Custom best top
8500 warn winch
Duel fuel tanks
Line x tub
New seats
Warn locking hubs
Roll cage
Heater
Waterproof radio
Electric windshield wipers
Millatery grill
Hi lift jack,axe,shovel
Tow bar”
Update: **Sold** was $2500. turns out this was an 1942 GPW.
Includes a Capstan winch. Thanks to David for sending this one. The grille is likely from a DJ-3A.
“Barn Find……Willys Jeep MB, approx. 1946 with Arctic Cab, factory capstan winch, rear hitch, solid cross members underneath. Unknown mileage. Manual and a few parts. Includes 2 rusty 9 slot grills. Who needs a cool project? No registration found…..yet. Estate clearance. Must move. $2500. Best to phone.”
This is pretty rough.
https://missoula.craigslist.org/pts/d/florence-willys-jeep-1944-mb/7647504104.html
“1944 Willys MB military jeep. Not running it’s been sitting since 1979. It has a Studebaker flathead 6cyl in it from a early vintage engine swap. All other running gear is stock. The body is in okay shape for it’s age, the floor boards are pretty good but the two rear tool box bottoms are rusted out. The engine may be good, it does turn over by hand and by jumping the starter. The parts that I know are missing are the Radiator, window glass, headlights, taillights, rear driveshaft and seats. That’s all I know about this jeep, I have never heard it run or worked on it. Bought it last year and decided on another project that has more leg room. My loss your gain. It has no title I will give you a notarized bill of sale. Asking $950. Firm.”
This is a British contract jeep and was remanufactured by Allison, so who knows what parts were substituted during that process. Looks like an interesting pone.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/836781837500292/
“1942 Willys BRT MB Jeep – DOD 3/17/42 – MB128189 (BRT – British Contract Jeep)
Made appox two weeks after the last Slat Grill, this jeep has many slat grill features. It went through a rebuild program by Allison Steel in Phoenix Arizona in Feb, 1945 based on the rebuild tag attached to the dash. They used all sort of parts. A slat grill tub, with lots of Ford parts and pieces too. The DOD (3/17/42) would indicate it was a pressed grill jeep with a glove box. A fairly rare & early jeep.
There are no Ford stampings on the frame, so it’s definitely a Willys. The frame data plate is missing up front; however, there is still a rivet (which can be felt from behind) where the frame plate once was. There is some rust and bubba modifications where plates were welded to the floor, a tail gate was installed, etc. but the data plates are original.
The grill is the early type with no indentation on top. It has a Ford transmission with right side drain plug. Passenger side fender and passenger seat are F marked as well. Driver seat is a slat based on the split at top. Axles appear to be the early type. Rubber hood blocks, all 4 combat rims (although rusted and not for use). It also comes with three (3) older NDT Cooper tires which are not mounted. Four inner tubes are included and all go with the jeep. Engine is a CJ and most likely seized.
Additional photos upon request.
I don’t want to part it out, so it’s being sold as-is. There is no title, but will come with a bill of sale. The jeep rolls so could be easily put on a trailer.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/15/2023) Could be worth a look. It has a variety of mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/775672030820056
“1942 Willys Jeep. Rebuilt 302 motor with under 400 miles on it. Good tires, full soft top, brand new Summit racing steering column”
This one looks like a beloved jeep. This is listed as a 1946, but it’s a modified MB with a custom top and suicide doors.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/936692907404438
“Anyone have some land and trails to run on and hunt. 1946 Willy’s Jeep. Runs good. It needs some brake work. The wheel/ brake cylinders are sticky. It does have rust and some holes in places but the vehicle is 77 years old. lol, It’s dependable. It is what you will make of it. We love this old Jeep and had a lot of fun in it but just don’t have the storage anymore. The transmission is a three-speed with twin sticks for four-wheel drive, two-wheel drive, high and low range.. We have a separate engine block and parts on a crate for another motor that was given to us by a friend years ago but we never used it or had a need for it. Make an offer. 5000 obo. Will sell the Jeep and engine together or separately.”
This was supposedly running last year.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/537186678487793
“1944 Willys MB · Suv · Driven 1,000,000 miles 1944 willys MB..VERY dry and solid WWII jeep..was running driving apx 1 year ago. Dry western jeep..fuel tank well & tool boxes have NO rust or rot!..Great basis for a total resto or get her driving and enjoy tomorrow. Have a good original WWII large opening fuel tank,original drivers seat and an ‘f’ marked passenger seat and misc repro.and takeout parts the po had. Asking $7995 obo ..jeep located in northern Nevada.”
