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1959 Wagon University Place, WA **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $14,650.

This looks like a nice wagon. The hub caps are actually for early wagons (probably these aftermarket ones), but they do look good on it.

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“It has the original flathead hurricane 6 engine and 3-speed on-the-column. It was delivered on 3/5/1959 to the original owner in Tacoma. I bought it from a widow and started fixing it up almost 20 years ago. At that time, we did new paint inside and out; new upholstery; and refinished the woodwork. Then it basically has been stored in the garage since then. My wife said it has to go, so recently it got a new exhaust system, battery, carburetor, distributor, plugs, fuel filter. Bumpers re-chromed. Tuned up and brakes checked. The mechanic says it is running, shifting and braking well. Undercarriage in good shape. Odometer likely turned over 100K

Very straight body. Have the hood ornament and a few cosmetic parts/pieces for buyer. Also have the original Owner’s Manual and Service Records, along with the receipts for all the work I’ve had done on it. Must see to appreciate. Face-to-face transaction, cash only, no trades. Do not contact me unless you are a serious buyer with the cash.”

 

 
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1956 Wagon JeepRod Beechgrove, TN $11,500

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Lots of work into this modified wagon.

https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/beechgrove-1956-willys-hot-rod/6923850529.html

“The Willys is a 355 gm with power glide trans ps pb disc in front drum in back. Have you ever seen one.”

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1952 Model? Dallas, GA $17,500

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No pics and very little description.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/cto/d/dallas-1952-willys-jeep/6920208500.html

“1952 Willys Jeep for sale. All stock condition. Like brand new. Too many details to list”

 
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1959 Wagon Grants Pass **SOLD**

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This one sold pretty quickly. Was priced at $5500. I thought the front bumper was worth noting. Was this an aftermarket bumper of some type?

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1948 Wagon Sacramento, CA **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $18,900.

Nicely updated delivery sedan.

“Very Rare Willys “Delivery Wagon”
289 FORD V-8, C–4 automatic transmission, power steering, tilt wheel, has set-up for ARA A/C, (compressor taken off but is included) power drum brakes, 8 inch Ford rear end, AM/FM, WORKING Eight Track tape player. Brand New; spark plugs, wires, cap and rotor with “Protronics” ignition, front shocks.
“Very rare” Appliance Apache early 60s wheels. (Used on “prototype 65 Mustang and the Green Hornet). Excellent chassis no rust stored last 50 years in garage. Runs and drives great lots of thumbs up.
$18,950 or Best Offer, Possible trade for ???, plus or minus cash”

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1951 Wagon Winter Park, CO $13,500

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Paul’s selling this nice looking wagon. He told me it’s been a daily summer driver for three years.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/winter-park-willys-wagon/6916052301.html

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“Very Good 1951 Willys Wagon
400 Cu inch chevy v8
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Electric Wipers
Newish paint (2 years ago)
Good Glass
No rust
4 wheel drive with hi/lo
Overdrive
Original Transmission
Includes Rear Seat”

 

 
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1955 Wagon St. George, UT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Dan shared this amazing wagon. It looks better than new. The buy-it-now price is $64,950.

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“‘Red Hills Rods & Classics’ is very proud to offer you this ultra-rare, rotisserie restored 1955 Willys Kaiser 2-Door Sedan Delivery Wagon 4×4! The recipient of a 3-year no-expense spared, nut & bolt rotisserie restoration of the highest level, I feel safe to say it is most likely the finest example of its kind in the country! Finished in its factory correct President Red / Palm Beach Ivory, I think it’s also safe to say that it features the best-looking color combination available in 1955.

The wagon was in excellent original condition before the rotisserie restoration and was basically all there in its original form w/ absolutely no rust & no body damage whatsoever. Every single component inside & out was disassembled by hand and the body was placed on a rotisserie. The body panels are laser straight all of the way around, and the President Red / Palm Beach Ivory paint was polished to show-quality condition w/ a brilliant shine throughout. The bumpers & small pieces of brightwork were re-chromed are look ‘as new’. Every single component on the truck was completely restored or replaced w/ factory NOS parts. She sits on the original painted 15” Willys America 5-lug steel wheels, wrapped w/ Denman 7.5 x 15 tires. You can walk around this wagon a hundred times and not find a bad angle or a single distraction. It is as close to ‘flawless’ as you can get, period. The undercarriage is as nice as it is on top w/ every single component completely restored or replaced w/ factory NOS parts (see undercarriage photos).

Open the driver’s door and you will find a beautiful tan interior restored to ‘factory new’ condition throughout. All of the chrome trim pieces on the dash have been completely restored and all of the lights, blinkers and factory original gauges are in perfect working condition. The original steering wheel, factory original seats, headliner, painted dash, door panels, door handles & cranks, shifters, Hurst hardware, etc. are all in 100% ‘as new’ condition. No corners were cut and no stone was left unturned making sure that everything looked ‘factory fresh’ from front to back. Open the rear doors and you will only find more of the same, including glossy red paint throughout w/ beautiful oak cargo bed strips & matching spare wheel & tire. Even the screws & washers on the oak cargo bed strips are absolutely ‘flawless’. Please look closely at the photos and I think that you will agree that this is the finest ’55 Willys 4×4 Wagon that you have ever seen in your life!

Pop open the hood and inside the beautifully detailed engine bay you will find the fully-rebuilt #’s matching Continental ‘Super Hurricane’ 226ci 6-cylinder motor dressed in its factory correct colors, w/ all of its factory original components, including the oil-bath air filter, Carter 2V downdraft carburetor, mechanical fuel pump, 6-volt electrical system, 6-volt generator, Autolite tar-top battery, Fram external oil filter, etc. The motor is linked to the original Borg-Warner T-90 3-speed manual transmission w/ original Dana 18 transfer case, which feeds power to the original Dana 44 rear axle (4.88 gears), and the original Dana 25 front axle. The Warn locking hubs up front were added during the restoration. This amazing 1955 Willys Delivery Wagon 4×4 runs & drives beautifully, but it is truly the kind of vehicle that should be placed into a museum or high-end show truck collection.”

 
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Free 1953 Disassembled Truck Houston, TX

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Seller must dispose of this. Thanks to Mike for spotting it. No pics provided.

http://www.willystech.com/parts/messages/36037.shtml

“53′ truck; frame, cab, hood, fenders, extra doors extra drive train stuff. All yours come and get it, I can no longer afford the storage unit. I will give you the title once everything is moved. “

 
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1954 Wagon North Las Vegas, NV **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.

Mike shared this top-chopped wagon. Looks fun.

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“1954 Willys Wagon $15,000 or Best Offer 4 Wheel Drive Soft top New Tires & Wheels Re-chromed Bumpers 350 cu in. engine – less than 500 miles Fuel Injected Automatic Front Disc Brakes – Rear Drum Brakes No Power Steering Inside has been sprayed with Rhino Liner New Bestop Seats”

 
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Year? Wagon Traveller? Houston, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

This looks like it could be a Traveller to me. It’s listed as a 1968. There’s no title.

“Interior in good condition, original seats, without title, has V8”

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1950 Wagon/Tender Grand Rapids, MI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $25,900.

(03/12/2017) Cool build. It’s by far the nicest “Tender” build I’ve seen.

 

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For most of us the classic car world is about standing out with some attitude, and it doesn’t get more custom or unique than this. After all a 1950 Willys Jeep Pickup is already going to draw a crowd, but when it has been fully custom built with a new V8, overdrive transmission, upgraded suspension, custom interior, A/C, and much more, then you will always be the coolest custom everywhere you go.

The handsome, upright body says Jeep as loudly as any CJ, and it’s a familiar face the world over. But this icon is also instantly recognizable as a fully built classic. After all, a rare unibody pickup with an extended cab is a cool sight. Plus, it’s the purple and beige gives this nearly 70-year-old steel a healthy dose of modern luster and shine. The gloss does a great job of highlighting all the ribbed details that came in the panel stamping (they were originally for strength, but now just increase the cool factor.) The old and new world styles blend on the brightwork where the grille, trim, and bumpers combine nicely with the 15-inch Boyds alloy wheels and bright exhaust tips. Plus, the rear bed has both form and function with the color-matched tonneau, marine-grade carpet underneath, and bright LED taillights. In total, you can tell someone spent extra time and effort creating this cool Willys.

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1961 Wagon Afton, MN $2750

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This has a ‘woody’ feel to it. Most likely it covers the rust.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/d/afton-1961-willys-wagon/6896004594.html

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“1961 Willys Woody Wagon. Runs, new front brakes, front wheel bearings & seals. 226 Hurricane flathead 6 runs, 4 WD works great. 3 speed manual, hi-low t-case. Front floors rusted out, otherwise solid. Moving and downsizing. Hate to see it go. Clear title.”

 
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1946 CJ-2A Phoenix, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,500.

Nice looking wagon.

“Restored 1946 Jeep Overland Wagon. Original owners manual. Restored. 4 cylinder L 84 – little devil engine. New tires. No rust. New upholstery. Mainly used for parades. 12 v electrical.”

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1949 Wagon Norfolk, VA $14,500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $14,500.

(09/27/2017) “1949
Jeep Willys wagon
All Original
3rd owner with 17000 miles
More pics on request”

https://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/d/norfolk-1949-jeep-willys/6880555707.html

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1951 Wagon Auburn, CA $12,000

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Has some minor mods.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/rvs/d/auburn-1951-willys-wagon-stock-great/6888742951.html

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“U dont see these in this condition very often.
Runs well-Looks awesome & 99% stock
Orig fhead 4cyl
Orig style old school heater
Very straight and clean
Newer carb
Newer electronic ignition distributor
Newer carpet and reupholstered seats
Newer brake system incl new master cyl and wheel cyl and shoes all around. Stops very well.
Tires look well.
Seats look new and are old style.
Steering is nice and tight too
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1961 Wagon Belmont, CA $29,000

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Dan shared this nice looking, rebuilt wagon.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/6891269935.html

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“Frame off restoration:
1961 Willys Station Wagon
1970 350 Corvette Motor, Completely Rebuilt. Approx. 400 H.P.  Late Model 3-Speed Jeep Transmission. Two Wheel Drive.
Ford Econo-line Straight Axle with All New Disc Brakes.
Narrow Dana 44 Rear- 355 Posi.
Brand New Springs & Shocks.
New Brake Booster with Corvette Master Cylinder.
New 3 Core Aluminum Radiator.
Brand New Battery.
Brand new Cooper Tires. Fronts- P205-75R15 Weld Wheels. Rears- 275-75R15 Corvette Rally Wheels. Continue reading

 
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1958 Brochure of 4 Wagons … Kaiser Foil Contest

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UPDATE: Mike found a much better image of the back of this brochure on Facebook. 

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Original Post from Aug 2013: This is one of the stranger brochures I’ve come across. It’s part of Kaiser Foil’s 1st Annual Barbecue contest. The brochure is 28 pages. This one sold on eBay.

“Original color catalog , 7 x 6.5 , 28 pages . Covers and pages have bending at the corner , also all pages are stained and wrinkled at the corner . This brochure is filled will barbecue hints and many recipes showing various products . The rear cover shows a Jeep Station Wagon which was an award in the Kaiser Aluminum Championship . The covers of this catalog are made from aluminum .”

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1952 Custom Truck Amity, OR $6000

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I’m pretty sure we’ve seen this one for sale in the past. It might be a fun rig.

https://salem.craigslist.org/cto/d/amity-1952-willys/6878593716.html

“I have a willys thats sitting on a wagon frame it has a 260v8. It runs drives good. Text for more details”

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1948 Willys Overland ‘City and City’ Ad Campaign

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UPDATE: The City and City campaign was introduced to dealers in the January 1948 issue of Willys-Overland Sales News (page 10).

Originally published in 2013, this updated post includes better images (though a few still need better images) along with the dates of publishing (at least the ones I’ve found so far). This campaign appears to have been limited to 1948. There are thirteen ads in all. They appeared in the Saturday Evening Post, Colliers, and Life Magazine (and likely other places).

1) The “A Hit in Boston and Buenos Aires” ad was published in the February 07, 1948, issue of the Saturday Evening Post, page 108.

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2) The “At Home in Portland and Paris” ad was published in the March 06, 1948, issue of the Saturday Evening Post, page 115. It was also published in Colliers Magazine, January 24, 1948, page 58.

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3) The “Hailed in Minneapolis and Mexico” ad was published in the March 20, 1948, issue of Collier’s Weekly, page 68.

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4) The “It’s the Same In San Francisco and Stockholm” ad was published in the April 10, 1948, issue of the Saturday Evening Post, page 111.

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1962 Wagon Fresno, CA $7500

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https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/fresno-1962-willys-wagon/6876221694.html

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1950 Wagon Schenectady, NY $3000

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It’s a 2WD project with a solid looking body. This looks like a good restoration candidate.

https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/schenectady-1950-willys-jeep-wagon/6876866071.html

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“Rare – 1950 Willys Overland Jeep Wagon from California! 2 wheel drive but comes with two sets of 4×4 axels and the transfer case. Very-very little rust with the optional Lightning 6 motor and 3 speed manual with very-rare overdrive! Lots of spare parts!”

 
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1959 Custom Wagon Layton, UT $5000

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Michael is selling this Wagon/Cherokee custom build.

https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/55663930

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“’59 Willys Wagoneer. Complete engine, transmission, transfer-case, front & rear end, and suspension from 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) original owner. Welding and set-up done by Brandon Johnson of BC Customs/SXOR Mobility Vehicles in 2005.

Coil suspension, sway bars, steering, is Grand Cherokee and was done right. Boxed frame. New Edelbrock manifold, Holly carb. New drive lines. Motor (318 ci (5.2L) runs. No brakes, no cooling, some surface rust, and floor rust. All fixable. Great project for cool 4×4.

The car has set in a garage for the past 15 years with minimal work. Over $10K invested. I will consider any reasonable offer.”

 
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1961 Wagon Whidbey Island, WA $10,000

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Includes a parts rig.

https://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/d/freeland-1961-willys-wagon-4×4/6859505191.html

“1961 Willy’s Wagon PLUS 1958 complete additional vehicle for parts or separate restoration.
The 1961 looks great, runs and drives great. 283 V-8. Super clean. We just invested thousands in this classic including brand new: axles, inner and outer axle seals, all bearings, brakes, drums, hubs, brake lines, 4wd hub rebuild, exhaust, shocks and a recent clutch. You can drive it now! Looks really great.
The 1958 is all there, restoration was started years ago, but it needs work. Includes another 283 V-8, great tires, transmission and transfer case plus tones of extra parts.”

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1948 Popular Homecraft’s Wander Wagon Junior

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UPDATE: The complete set of plans for the Wander Wagon is shown below. Previously, I’d only had the first part of the build scanned.

In 1948 Popular Homecraft Magazine did a two article series on the construction of a home built Jeep Station Wagon. The name for the custom wagon was the Wander Wagon Junior. The project was shared with readers over two issues, the 1948 Jan-Feb issue and the 1948 Mar-Apr issue. I was finally able to locate a copy of the Mar-Apr issue, so now the full build is shown below.

PART I: January-February 1948 issue:

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1952 Wagon Coventry, RI $2600

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Glenn shared this wagon.

https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/d/greene-1952-willys-station-wagon/6827163725.html

“2wd Station Wagon, F134 engine, not running, complete with extra excellent hood and fenders. Paperwork included.”

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