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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.
(05/23/2015) Has not started in 15 years. While it is possible to restore this jeep, calling it ‘perfect to restore’ pushes the bounds of credibility.
“WILLYS CJ2A JEEP 1946
VERY GOOD BODY
OVER HEAD VALVE 4 CYLINDER
HAS BEEN IN STORAGE FOR AT LEAST 15 YEARS
AND WILL NOT START
THIS WOULD BE PERFECT TO RESTORE
HAS THREE SPEED TRANSMISSION WITH HI AND LOW OPTION
THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DOES WORK”
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/grd/5223477204.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/22/2015) Has some mods.
“Selling a 1946 willy jeep,has a 1972 pinto 2.0 motor has been spring over axle runs,moves will need more brake work. I have extra parts, did enough to get it running and moving have too many other projects to continue on.”
http://maine.craigslist.org/atq/5181849487.html
Robin purchased this photo from eBay. A Jeepney was accidentally backed into the water. Thanks for sharing!
This article out of Germany includes over forty photos of restored MBs and GPWs. They all gathered at Tegernsee. http://www.merkur.de/lokales/region-tegernsee/gmund-ort65533/willys-tegernsee-oldtimer-treffen-alten-jeeps-5507644.html
Dan ran across these interesting service bulletins from the Carter Carburetor Corporation regarding Willys-Overland motors.
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $6500
“$3500.00 rebuild (new engine). New wiring. Straight body. No bondo, no rust. Great shape! Lots of pictures! ”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/06/2015) This has some good updates for the road or trails.
“1946 Jeep CJ 2A V8 chevy 283, manual tranny with overdrive, new full soft top, bikini top 8000 lb winch, 11″ breaks it’s all done right ready to go lot of spare parts $5500”
http://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/5207565115.html
Runs and drives. Has a look all its own.
“great driving 1946 willys ratrod truck, sitting on an 85 s-10 frame with 350 engine with thumper cam, 700r4 overdrive trans with shift kit, new brake system and radiator everything works as it should just in time for the rod run,”
http://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/5213728665.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1600.
(11/21/2014) Doesn’t run. Has Pinto motor. Still might be worth a look.
“Hi there i have a 1948 Jeep Cj2A that i am looking to sell. Over the past few years i have had a lot of fun tinkering with this jeep and doing some off roading on the property with it. These things are just incredible in the mud and there so dang small you can fit them anywhere. This jeeps engine was converted to a 1972 ford pinto 2.0l engine and from what i have heard when these engines are running right they are very reliable and powerful for there size. The engine runs but it does seep a little oil out and it could use some tlc to be running in tip top condition.
The jeep has the original T90A 3 speed transmission which shifts through all the gears and works relatively well and the 4 wheel drive also works like a charm. There is a little rust on this jeep mostly in the floor boards and on the fenders but the body tub is mostly solid. This jeep has been so fun for me but i dont have the room or the tools to make this thing a really solid jeep and want to get a reliable daily driver car otherwise i would definitly keep it cause these things are so dang cool.It is currently not running because the starter is bad but i am going to get a new one for it very soon. ”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/5223828198.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was listed at no price.
Jay spotted this. I wonder if a hole was cut in the hood and then patched.
“Serious buyers only! Original and tuned up 4-cylinder 134 engine 2.2L. 3-speed transmission with Hi/Lo transfer case. Manual locking hubs (better to know front hubs are locked). Bigger gas tank and converted to 12V system. Very clean and in good shape, especially the age of of the Jeep. Looking for a good owner who knows these jeeps. Clean title!”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $9200
(03/06/2015) Runs and drives.
“1948 Willy’s jeep clean title
307 Pontiac v8 recently rebuilt runs excellent
400 turbo trans
custom stretched frame
s10 disk brakes in front
70s model Harley shocks with single leaf suspension in front
ford f150 rear end drum brakes Chevy wheel adaptors
c notch frame
new battery
17″ alum wheels with BFG mt’s
runs and drives good. awesome cruiser!gets tons of attention!
its a fun little jeep and have plans to keep upgrading but could use the cash
No motorcycle, boats, or dune/rail buggies”
Current look:
Earlier look:
Seller needs sold by this weekend.
“I am selling my DJ5C mail jeep. 5 speed comes with two sets of tires military tires and street tires runs and drives great. No title but you can apply to get the title. Fun little toy goes anywhere. 2wd at the moment but just needs the front 4wd axle to be 4wd. Please call or text my Husband Aaron with any more questions or if you would like more pictures.
Need this Jeep gone before the weekend we are moving and cannot take it with us, so please feel free to make an offer. Thank you!”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5223309521.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/07/2015) Seller also has a 1953 truck.
“Great restoration Project for winter. The 45 could be gone though and ready for hunting season. I need to sell these Rigs as soon as possible, Wife got sick and DR. bills are looming Please call for Info.”
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/5208854731.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
It runs but needs work.
“1950 Willys pickup. Real barnyard find from a Margaretville dairy farm. Solid body and frame. New brake drums, shoes, hardware , wheel cyclinders and master cylinder, front end work, king pin bearings, wheel bearings, tie rods, center link, rear wheel bearings, new wiring harness/fuse box/battry. New carburetor,gas tank, gas lines. This is a running truck that still needs work to be road worthy and pass inspection. The tires hold air but are very old and have dry rot. Brakes will probably need to be re-bleed. Needs a headlight and, lights are not hook up yet. For those of you that are familiar with these trucks, when new they were meant to travel at best 45 mph, therefore its unrealistic to think that you can buy this truck as is and drive it up state. I’m looking for a serious buyer who wants to tinker with this and drive it to the local home depot or cruise night. If you are not very local you will need a trailer to bring this home (I have had this on a U-Haul trailer). ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Needs some work.
“1946 CJ2A. Lots of work done but still needs more, including clutch. Too much of a project for me at this time. Call for specific details. Asking $4000 but willing to negotiate.”
Hey, it runs and drives. Could be useful for someone.
“62 Willy Jeep frame and drive line. 231 Buick VA engine w/headers. Everything works including hydraulics . This is your answer to the 15,000$ ATV!!!!! There is no title because it’s an assembled vehicle. This is for off road/ATV use. Had to put a number in odometer section”
http://porthuron.craigslist.org/cto/5222692134.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
It’s a ‘sacrifice’ price . . . .
“NO DELIVERY CASH ONLY SACRIFICE $15,000
1946 Overland Willys CJ-2a 4 wd jeep; 4banger eng.,12v.sys.,turn sigs. all gauges,wind wiper,cig lite port, mil. tires+covered spare , superwench hubs, warn wench on front,tow bar, AM/FM radio,CB/pa, Naugahyde covered front seats, school bus bench rear seat,tractor seat on right hood(was used for bird hunting),roll bar,bikini top,gun rack,aug. air tank, map holder with lite and tow bar. Runs like new. “Road ready” and tagged”
Runs.
“I have a 1949 willys jeep for sale runs good has new parts new brakes all the way around has original tittle. Asking 2800 obo call number for questions. Spray painted so body wouldn’t rust.”
http://huntington.craigslist.org/cto/5217444932.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
It doesn’t run.
“1946? Jeep does not run it ran about 3 years ago. Be good to fix up it’s a farm series with the drive shaft/pto out the back. NO title…bill of sell only”
This is Part V of Leigh’s trip across Australia in a 1944 Ford GPW. Read Part IV here.
The trip so far. They started near Melbourne, met their group in Adelaide, and then together caravanned northward. On this leg they drove from Cordillo to Tobermory Station.
Cadelga Ruins
Leaving Cordillo we headed for Cadelga Ruins reflecting on the hardships encountered by pastoralists from isolation and drought, from there it was on to Birdsville, one of the remotest towns in outback Queensland and gateway to the Simpson Desert, the worlds largest area of parallel sand dunes, home of “Big Red” a 40 metre high dune. Birdsville is best known for the annual Birdsville races where the population swells from a sleepy 115 to over 8000 for one week in September.
Parked in front of the Birdsville Hotel
From Birdsville we headed north to Bedourie which started life as a major watering and rest stop for drovers and cattle as well as Cobb & Co coaches. Here we were treated to free camping at the Simpson Desert Oasis and although it was a Saturday the local school children (all 12 of them) arrived in uniform to be taken for rides around the town. I guess we were a bit of a spectacle in our old military vehicles.
Cattle transport Oz style!
Next day, and on a sealed road, on to Boulia – population 230, administrative centre of the Boulia shire that covers 61,176 square kilometers (23.620 sq. mile) with a total population of approximately 600, no over crowding here. The bush telegraph had worked overtime and the school kids arrived by bus to recieve the same joy ride experience as in Bedourie. It was here that the clutch started giving more grief, noises, difficulty in selecting first gear, nothing to do but press on.
Sandhill country
That night we were treated to a great BBQ with entry by donation and the proceeds going to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, an organisation that does great work in these remote outback communities.
Leigh & Cheryl @ NT border
Next morning off to Tobermorey Station, 249 km (154 mile) along the Donohue Hwy. Although highway it was not, one participant described it as a “boulder strewn goat track”. Tobermorey covers 5994 sq. km. (3724 ml) and is 110 mile long and 24 mile wide with the Simpson Desert forming its southern boundary.
Tomorrow on to Jervois via the Plenty Hwy, unfortunately the Plenty Hwy made the Donohue Hwy feel like a concrete interstate!
Read about the final leg of the journey here
If you weren’t convinced yet that Colombians are jeep crazy, check out this unique bike. There are a some other jeeps and a few jeep trucks also shown at this link.
My sister spotted this 2A inside the Venetian Hotel, Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
This will be auctioned October 11 in Seneca.
“1962 jeep FC170 original step side bed
Shop tools , air compressor, used oil heater,
BMB bottmobile
BMB dragster
Many other antiques
Auction will be held Sunday October 11 1 mile west of seneca, Kansas on why 36 10am
Look for sale bill in Green Acres”
http://lincoln.craigslist.org/grd/5220549114.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $9500.
Looks solid.
“Own a piece of flat fender history! 1947 Willys CJ2A FOR SALE
I drive this jeep weekly. It starts every time Winter or Summer! It is amazingly agile off-road or on-road. I have enjoyed it and the neighbor kid and dogs love to drive in it.
Go Devil L Head 4 cylinder, 3 speed T84 WWII era transmission. Clutch and transmission work well.
