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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 .
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“WWII PHOTO MB – GPW Jeep on a railroad car. This is a nice sharp original 3.0″ x 2.0″ photo in excellent condition.”
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Marc spotted this one.
“#9 WWII JEEP Photo of the 335th Bomb Group R.T.U. School Barksdale Field, LA 1943 (MB – GPW JEEP). This is a sharp original 4″ x 5″ photo in excellent condition.”
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This June 1955 photo shows the huge cougar caught by four hunters using Willys Trucks and Wagons.
Marc discovered this February 1952 Motor Trend article for sale on eBay. You can find full Motor Trend issues on eBay.
” A vintage original MOTOR TREND article from February, 1952 entitled ” MAN BEATS JEEP…and the Jeep comes back for more ” By Eric Rickman…Photos by Tom Medley. 3 pages, each measures 8″ X 11″, in good condition (examine scans before bidding). Scans show both sides of all the pages. Copy reads in part: ” We don’t plan to add Motor Trials of utility vehicles to our format…it’s one man’s impression of one of the world’s most useful cars…””
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There are three different photos of this Air Force CJ-3B crash wagon / Fire Jeep being sold on eBay.
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Nashville Willys Dealer Neely B. Coble launched a demonstration series to show just what jeeps were capable of doing. This June 1955 article highlights his effort.
“WWII PHOTO Bantam BRC-40 Jeep w/GI. This is a nice sharp original 3.5″ x 2.5″ photo in excellent condition. ——I have other photos listed and will combine shipping. If you are the winning bidder on 2 or more photos wait for the invoice.”
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This June 1955 article highlights a 30-hour Jeep PTO generator test run.
Here’s a bunch of photos Charles forwarded. Ann, I and the boys just returned from a two day trip to Olympic National Park. The story and pics on Thursday.
Let’s end the year on this cheery note. This article discussed the usefulness of jeeps following atomic bomb attacks and other, more natural disasters. It filled two pages of the June 1955 issue of Willys News. Given the ‘blast’ artistry in the middle of the article, it didn’t reformat for the web as easily as most articles.
Joe Snodgrass (aka Joe from Mesa) was visiting his folks for the holidays and had a chance to go through some old albums of his father’s and grandfather’s. He found a few jeeps.
My Dad (CPL John W. Snodgrass) served in Kobe Japan as part of the Army of Occupation. This and the next two pics were taken in Kobe in 1947.
Sergeant of the Guard, Security Guard” on the cowl, and another jeep among Quonset huts at Kobe.
“Dan” from Milwaukee, an Army buddy of Joe’s father’..
My Grandfather (Walter H. Snodgrass) served in the Philippines during WWII. Here’s a pic of LT Hitchcock, whom my grandfather knew from Ft. McDowell (Angel Island, in SF Bay), that he ran into there after the invasion.
Mosquito abatement departments powered a large number of jeep sales. This June 1955 article highlights the sale of jeeps to the Chicago District’s South Cook County area.
Looks like a comfortable place to sleep to me.
“1944- U.S. soldier naps on hood of jeep 5 minutes away from the French invasion coast on D-Day.”
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This article from the May 1956 issue of Willys News reports on the 7th Annual Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, jeep race.
In 1956 the State of Florida’s Road Commission purchased a fleet of ten CJ-5s.
The caption argues this jeep driven by orchard tree owner Russell Arundel was one of the first CJ-2As in the Virginia area.
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Marc spotted these three photos showing jeeps and members of the 16th Constabulary. All are original photos. The photos were taken by Private Thomas L. Bombassi, SN 61127318, of Waturbury, Conn., who was in the 16th Constabulary Squadron that policed occupied Berlin, Germany in 1945-1946.
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With Mrs. Maude Smith around, there was no call for Mr. Smith to learn to drive. Funny article published in the May 1956 issue of Willys News.
This May 1955 issue of Willys News includes this photo celebrating Monrovia, California’s, Monrovia Days Parade. The city still holds the parade.
Neat photo.
“A vintage 1940’s wire photo depicting a Jeep performing non combat duties in England as it pulls farm equipment for British farmers. Original press stamp and caption with date are on the verso.”
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This article from the June 1955 issue of Willys News shares the brief story of Frank Tolbert’s 5,000 mile trip around the state of Texas. Accompanying Frank were Frank, Jr., and a CJ-5 then named Lola.
I have found a series of articles published over successive weeks in the Dallas Morning News about their trip. However, I have to sign up and pay a fee to use it. Anyone have free access? I would like to see what the article say before having to buy anything.
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That’s a pile of presents!
UPDATE: These photos were on eBay.
Here are a few rare photos of a Mobile Classroom Wagon setup.
1 ” This is an original press photo. Inspect Mobile ClassroomPhoto measures 7.25 x 9.25inches. Photo is dated 09-30-1954.”
2. Interior shot. “1954 Press Photo Col. B.B. Matteur and Gerald Winfield look over Willys”
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I have tried to do some searches for United Nation jeeps, but never had much luck. Apparently, Charles had much more luck. I would expect that most, if not all of these, are Hotchkiss made.
