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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: Still Available.
(07/15/2024) Unclear how much of a project this would be.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1142408090388619
“Kaiser Jeep M274 A1 Army Mule.
4-cylinder mule.
Engine turns over.
6 forward speeds, 2 reverse, MANUAL transmission
4 Wheel Drive, 4 Wheel Steer
Looks to be extremely complete.
Very rare.
Has the original data plates, showing military date delivery 12-63.
Needs restoration or can be left as a 61 year old barn find!”
This has an interesting look. Not sure how much value is here. It’s only 2WD.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/486837207112980
“48 willy’s body on a 96 ford explorer frame with a 300i6 and an AOD trans. Has 33 thornbird mud tires and a strong running 6 cylinder. This is not a highway vehicle it is a trail/mud buggy. Runs and drives great only went about 35 mph with it want it gone. 1500 obo”
Bill shared this video of a guy walking through and driving a Massimo mini-jeep. I’ve seen ads for these posted in various FB and Craigslist ads, but this is the first video I’ve seen. At $2500 through Tractor Supply, they aren’t a trivial purchase, but I have to say they do look kind of fun!
I just had to share this oddity.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/439926095472355
“1950 Hudson HouseCar Very well built !!! Could be a great restoration $8,500 offer”
Blaine shared this rare Alaskan Postal Scrambler jeep.
https://kamloops.craigslist.org/cto/d/kamloops-southwest-1984-amc-alaskan/7783917837.html
“For sale 1 Alaskan postal truck 1 of 250 made right hand drive 4wd 258 i6 999 3 speed automatic dana 300
Under 70,000 mile jeep spare tire included some extra parts if interested in a Ford 9 inch swap we have a housing core available but that will cost extra.”
If the engine is in good shape, it’s worth the price of the jeep. Thanks to Blaine for sharing it.
https://redding.craigslist.org/snw/d/anderson-mini-jeep/7779290311.html
“Mini jeep 22 hp”
It’s a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/492134157078334
“Nissan Patrol project. This has been sitting for quite a while, it does start and run with the choke but may need carb cleaning. Will need to go through mechanicals and bleed brakes and clutch before it is drivable. Good starting point for a rare Nissan 1 of about 2600 that were sold in U.S. Title says it’s a 1969 but from what I have read its a 68 sold in 69.”
Bill shared this rare Roof Palomino with the mower bed.
https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/083124-1970-Roof-Palomino-Lawn-Mower-ad.jpg
“Rare 1970 Roof Palomino two seater riding
mower. Only 300 were produced from 1968 -1970 this is one of the last 30 produced with a
Hi / Lo hydrostatic transmission. The Roof Palomino is original paint except for
the wheels. The Palomino runs and drives has working headlights and overall in good condition. Very
unique piece. Price $8000 or trade for 30+ hp 4×4 tractor with brush hog will ad cash depending what you have.”
Appears in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1025844212476108
“Military mechanical mule m274A5 Running and driving. Great machine.. push button start. 4wd,front and rear lights Very useful and reliable delivery available for a fee. i also have a military trailer it fits in perfect”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/24/2024) Here’s a good example of a model 90 Empire Tractor.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1802997260190701
“Empire tractor built in Philadelphia PA using Jeep componthrents from radiator to rear end including the entire drivetrain. This unit has many original parts including hoses, hose clamps, wiring and wire clamps. Engine and drivetrain are all original. Tool box is a reproduction. The light switch has been changed and possibly the temperature gauge. It’s a three speed with a two speed transfer case. Road speed is 25mph plus. Reason for selling : I’m older than the tractor and loading/unloading at shows has become a chore.”
This is different! More info here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shorland_armoured_car
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1195894038116706
“Very original example with original machine gun mount, periscope, smoke cannisters, ammo racks, insulation. Recently replaced points, coil, plugs, and plug wires. This is a Shorland Mk3 built on the long wheel base Land Rover Series 3. Drivetrain is all Land Rover with salisbury axles.
Needs front axle swivel ball seal replacement (have the complete kit already just need to install)
Has Clean Colorado Title
Please do research before asking questions. Happy to answer questions but answers for things like weight, height, horsepower, etc are all available online see e.g. shorlandsite.com.”
These two Topeka Hiway mowers, built by the American Hoist and Derrick Company, are for sale. The second one shown has an original mower, which is rare to find.
1: https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/grd/d/moreno-valley-topeka-hiway-mower-hs5/7764505490.html
“Serial #2278 – 9772 Miles / 1311.4 Hours
* Unit Does Not Run & Does Not have the Mower *
* 4×4 Stick Shift
* 4 Cylinder Flat Head
* High/Low Transfer Case
* Front & Rear Differential
* Has pumps.
* Willy’s running gear
Units were designed for off-highway mowing.
# Could be used with tractor implements or build a custom 4 wheel unit.
# Would also make a good flail mower or a mobile log splitter.
2. https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/grd/d/moreno-valley-topeka-hiway-mower-hps5/7764505277.html
– Serial #2257 – 121.6 hours
* Unit Does Not Run *
* 4×4 Stick Shift
* 4 Cylinder Flat Head
* High/Low Transfer Case
* Front & Rear Differential
* Has pumps
* Willy’s running gear
Units were designed for off-highway mowing.
# Could be used with tractor implements or build a custom 4 wheel unit.
# Would also make a good flail mower or a mobile log splitter.
This doesn’t run, but is a pretty complete example of a mower. I’m not sure how many had the “flail mower” attachment? Maybe that was common?
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/grd/d/moreno-valley-topeka-hiway-mower-hps5/7752409721.html
“Topeka Hiway Mower HPS5 with Flail Mower – Estimated Year: Late 60s – Early 70s
– Serial #2257 – 121.6 hours
* Unit Does Not Run *
* 4×4 Stick Shift
* 4 Cylinder Flat Head
* High/Low Transfer Case
* Front & Rear Differential
* Has pumps
* Willy’s running gear
Units were designed for off-highway mowing.”
Looks solid. Andy shared this one. Seller will deliver over a pretty wide area.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1163583981449931/
“1968 USMC M274 Mule. 2 Cylinder air cold engine. New Carburetor. Comes with extra carb, Fuel filter and all parts to return to pull start. Electric start with alternator. Has tow Bar and lug Wrench and spare tire. New hour meter as old one was broken. Great running Mule. Added spare seat and basket. I will deliver between Utah and Virginia. Let me know if you would like more information. I am trying to upload video of it driving. I have a Utah title and registration”
This odd thing includes an original sticker indicating it was sold by Sahlberg Equipment out of the Seattle area. At first I thought it was some kind of Hi-Way mower?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/341978032328401/
“Weird and rare jeep 4.2L (258) straight 6. Ran when parked 2 years ago Non running project Has title. Need a trailer or work out a way to tow it. Pm with questions”
TJ shared this rare Crosley jeep for sale. It’s a project.
“2 wheel drive Crosley running gear home aid body. No rust. Body primer and sealed. Lots new parts. Radiator, gas tank, tires, brakes. Needs carburetor, water pump.Title”
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3608854662661638
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500.
it looks like this includes the rifle.
“Military 1/2 ton vehicle with 106mm recoiless rifle”
Looks like it was nicely restored.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1831185514042591
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“Recent complete 200 hour restoration on a M274A3 military mule. For those that don’t know the A3 model is a retrofitted M274 with a 2 cylinder engine replacing the troublesome original 4 cylinder. This is 4 wheel drive like every model of mule and it is a 4 wheel steer model as well. Runs and drives excellently. The hour meter is NOS, but doesn’t work. Currently this has less than an hour on the whole vehicle.
I have listed the new reproduction and New Old Stock parts with the prices for those who do not know that mules are not cheap to restore and they take time to complete. Hence the reason they cost money. Some can not grasp this concept and apparently work for free. I will not answer any “is this still available messages” and I will take the listing down when it is no longer available.
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UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/08/2024) These are hard to find vehicles. Not sure if they are easier or harder to get parts for than the Austin Champs. Thanks to TJ for sharing.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/806488888171902
“I have 2 Autumn Gipsy’s that I was going to use to make 1 nice one. They are both projects, one has a pretty good body and ran when I put them away, the other has a hard top, and a lot of good parts and pieces the the other one needs. Both are independent suspension. This is just a project that I’m not going to get to. If the ad is up, they are still available. Let’s not waste each other’s time.”
Eric’s got this project for sale.
“Title in hand for 1961 Dodge truck.
M201, or V41, without the tool box body.
The M37 bed is from Werner’s in Tracy City, TN.
Located in Kooskia, ID. $2,500.
Text: 540.230.9932
Email: brecciahill @ gmail.com (remove spaces from around the @)”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/12/2024) Here’s a newer jeep customized into a tour jeep.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/370943405603803/
“Red CJ Jeep, Inline Six motor standard transmission soft top tour jeep. Runs great everything works as it should, good tires mileage unknown.”
The buy-it-now price is $23,000. This jeep lacks a title.
View all the information on eBay
“Note: This Jeep does not have a title. It will be sold with a bill of sale only based on engine number – MD 65930. Don’t read any further if you can’t deal with buying it on a bill of sale only. Getting a title is possible through a title company or through the DMV in your state once you purchase it depending on the laws in your state.
Offered for sale is a one-of-a-kind clone of the infamous Willys 1950 X-98 prototype. This type jeep was never mass produced as it was a transitional jeep Willys proposed in1950 with new hood lines to accommodate the overhead valve F-Head engine. Only a handful of originals were built with no known survivors. This project was completed in 2023 and was recently featured in the Fall 2023 edition of “The Dispatcher” Magazine. I built this jeep based on the work of Bob Westerman who also recreated this missing link in early jeep evolution – our two are the only two working models known to exist today. For more info. See: https://cj3b.info/X98.html
Bill shared this rare Gas for sale.
View all the information on eBay
“This is very rare 1990 UAZ 469 Light Utility is in factory-original condition, with only 2300 miles on the odometer. It was originally imported from Poland in 2024 Florida antique title.
The UAZ 469 is a legendary off-road vehicle renowned for its exceptional toughness and unwavering reliability. Widely used by the Soviet military and various armed forces globally, this iconic machine has proven its mettle in diverse terrains and challenging situations.”
This unusual build needs a valve job.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/821128503408312
“Custom TRIKE ONE-OF-A-KIND custom Trike. Chopped Body; Bucket Seats; Carpet; Removable Steering Wheel; 307ci SB with 600cfm 4-bbl, and lots of chrome; Ceramic coated headers with new exhaust system; Turbo 300 automatic 3-speedtrans recently professionally rebuilt with new-old stock parts; New shifter on floor; New Line Lock; New power brake system on rebuilt brakes; New electric fan and aluminum cross-flow radiator; Pirelli front tire on front end, Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/T rear tires on polished aluminum rims; Full roll-bar, Rear storage compartment; New battery; New Heater; New gauge cluster; New retractable seat belts;
This MB body has been mounted on a Toyota chassis.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1776949132795404
“Has a 1985 Toyota chassis, 1986 Toyota 22RE engine, fuel injected, 5 speed manual transmission. Power steering, power brakes, front disc brakes. New soft top and new windshield. Also an extra engine and tranny and roll bar. Asking $8000 OBO”
