Update: ****sold**** was listed at $1200.

There are lots of artichokes grown in the Salinas Valley, hence it would not surprise me if some business called itself “Mr. Artichoke”.

“1943 WW2 WILLYS JEEP, 3 SPPED 2&4 WHEEL DRIVE HIGH & LOW, WOULD MAKE A GREAT PROJECT, THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS MR ARTICHOKE $1200.

There might be some value here.

“Interior metal seat frames,broken gauges,front windshield (not mounted)some rust.exterior 4 cylinder ford mustang engine,tires good condition,”

http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/13524078

UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $1500.

(03/15/2012) Hard to say just how much value is here.

“I DO have a Kansas title to it!!
The running gear and engine seem to be in working order, the engine does turn over freely, and was last running about 10 years ago.
There is a “rebuild tag on the engine dated 12/12/44. The engine and transmission (T84) are both Ford and have the “F” on the bolts. The oil filter is also marked for ARMY use.
It has the two front seats, glove box on the passenger side( one information plate is missing), the fire extinguisher bracket is still intact, and the original foot pedals are there.  ALSO, throwing in a ton of extra parts!!

The tub is rough (mainly floor pan rust), but easy to restore, the frame has previous damage the the front horns,
and has been sitting for 45 years. The fenders are in good condition, but them and the hood are homemade (good looking work though).
Things that are missing is the back seat, windshield frame, and rear drive shaft, and some gauges.
If you have more questions feel free to ask”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This has no title and needs work.

“elling this vehicle as parts. There is no title with this vehicle, I chose “salvage” because it was a required field. THE JEEP HAS NO TITLE. It was used for years off road as a plow and not registered or titled . Serial # 360409, 8/10/44. The engine is newer and from a civilian Jeep, the transmission and transfer case are original MB. The engine smokes and will need to be rebuilt if used. The engine ran long enough to determine that it will shift through the gears and not overheat. Steering is OK and the brakes are poor at best. Now for the good part: The body is almost rot free, floors, and tool box bottoms are solid. The body does have bondo and extra holes but overall an excellent candidate for restoration. The front frame horns have had a plow frame welded to them but are in amazing shape and can be brought back with carefull metal removal. 3 combat rims are included. Milage is listed as 99,999 but I have no idea of actual milage. Buyer is responsible for transportation, but we will assist with loading if needed.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.  The seller is not parting out.

(03/05/2011) “I have a 1944 Ford GPW that is titled as a 1944 ford willys jeep that i have had for some time now and it is a FRANKENSTEIN! It has a 2.5 Chevy 4 cylinder in it, it has 4 wheel drive but the front drive shaft is removed, full roll cage, and brand new yokohama tires. The Jeep comes with alot of extras, including… brand new in the box tiger-top worth 700 bucks, a painless wiring harness, an extra windshield (does have a broken arm), full set of diamond plate (rocker panels and rear quarters). May i remind you, this is a project jeep but has major potential. the guy we bought it from was turning it into a STRICTLY 4×4 vehicle, i want to restore. if you have any questions email me back.”

UPDATE:  Price dropped to $2500

(07/21/2012) It’s been sitting for a couple years and doesn’t have the original motor.

“1942 willys flat fender. sitting in my shop for the last 2 years. use to drive it around while i was working on it. just took it to the shop the other day and they got it running agin but still has old gas which makes it run poor and stink. has a ford 4 cylinder in it and a 3 speed tranny. son in law put new brakes and calipers on it 3 years ago wich need to be bled now. needs a home now to someone that can get it restored. it has WA state horseless carriage plates on it so you never have to get taggs for it again.
$2500 or best offer. Good project for someone.”

http://portland.craigslist.org/grg/cto/3219827067.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500

Unclear if this runs or not.

“I have an old 42 willy’s military Cj2a jeep up for sale. Its a little rough around the edges, there is some rust holes on the driver side front finder and the bottom of the cargo area will have to be replaced. It does have the original flathead 4 motor”

UPDATE: *SOLD** Was on eBay

Registered as a 1951, this looks mostly MB to me.

“1940’s Willy’s MB 4X4.Runs/Drives.4×4 works/hi-low.3spd t-90 trans,t-18 transfer case 4cyl L-head eng.Jeep has new tires and spare with steel wheels.It has windshield wipers,M-38 windshield,good glass,stereo,heater,all gauges work,horn,air shocks on rear with compressor and controls/gauge on dash,seat belts up front,fuel cell mounted underneath in rear with electric fuel pump,fuel gauge,roll bar,good seats front and rear,Bestop brand soft top and doors-no top bows,carpeted interior,turn signals,head/tail lights,hi/low beams.Warn locking hubs.Jeep has no rust on body except on foot rests of front fenders.Both rear storage areas have lids and are solid inside.Someone has done previous body work on body with bondo on rear corners and hood where a hole looks to have been cut out and patched on hood.Body is not rusted thru but old bondo is cracking on rear corner on driver side.Inside of rear fenders have been cut out and boxed in so the seats can go further back.Trans cover area has been patched with 2a cover and sheet metal where someone cut the cover area up to get at trans or whatever reason.Engine has an alternator and 12v system.Jeep has new clutch,pressure plate,t.o bearing,fork,rod,97 tooth flywheel and electric starter.Comes with matching blue heavy duty tow bar.I only towed it once about 20 miles with drive shafts removed.Custom front and rear bumpers with rear tow hitch.Feel free to ask questions or come check it out before you bid.Jeep has a title and was registered as a 1951 by prev owner.Cover over trans hump is a rubber pad that goes under the carpet in pics.Nice MB ready to play or cruise around in.”

Here’s a MB with an early truck/wagon/jeepster front clip.

“NEEDS SOME WORK BUICK V-6 NEED CLUTCH TO BE INSTALLED HAVE NEW PARTS NEED TO MODIFY CLUTCH MASTER ON TRANS.CALL.”

http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/3199872668.html

No pics provided.

“WWII body on a 1950’s frame. engine runs (ran) two years ago. I will entertain all offers as I am sure some will entertain me. 383-2025
will try to post some pics latter.”

http://monterey.craigslist.org/cto/3192032517.html