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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.
(10/28/2022) This former race-horse-track jeep has an unusual mod. Might make an unusual restoration. No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/747155419912323
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7500.
(07/15/2022) This has a later model frame (CJ-5?).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2690178747781256
“1946 Willy run an drives fine 10000 obo in person with cash”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/07/2022) The Meyer-branded hardtop is a little rough.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/449971443893608
“Up for sale is a 1960 ish jeep Cj6 solid frame and body. Needs alittle motor work and should run again like it did when it got Parked. This is a for sure survivor!! Project , woods buggy or for a collector to restore”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/30/2022) It runs and has a plow.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1315745845923902
“1962 CJ5 with 4 cylinder F-Head. It has been in a storage building for the last 10-15 years. I have a 1963 just like it and I had originally planned on restoring this one to have two matching ones. Unfortunately I don’t see that ever happening with all my other hobbies I have. It really needs to have a brand new tub from 4wd.com put on it. Frame isnt too bad for the year. It does run. It does have a plow. Needs restoration, so no tire-kickers”
Bill shared this article that includes several claims I hadn’t encountered. So, I figured I’d shared this to see what others thought:
Anyway, check out the article for other claims.
A fun old racer from the 1970s used in the Mint 400 and “Bonnie and Clyde 350”.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1455813524911645
“Vintage Off Road Jeep Racer Built by John Witt early 1970’s Raced in the MINT 400 and the “Bonnie and Clyde 350” Bronco Frame Fiberglass Jeep 2A body Roll Cage Custom built Dana 44 axles with 5:88 gears Original Firestone “Baja Runner” race tires. NOT RUNNING – PROJECT Jeep 360 Motor with Torqueflight Auto Would make a great trail rider or restore because of race history-or as lawn sculpture. Stored in Rogers $1,700 Jim 6one2-28two-362one”
Frank is selling his 1965 CJ-5. Note the handy 120 volt power outlet bank. You can contact him directly at fsjr64 @ gmail.com (remove the spaces around the @)
http://www.earlycj5.com/xf_cj5/index.php?threads/153804/
“I am the third owner of this jeep. The jeep has a clear CA title. The jeep has a unique feature with the addition of a 120 volt power outlet bank run by a fan belt driven dedicated generator mounted above the regular 12 volt generator. The jeep runs well, the brakes master and wheel cylinders, brake shoes and brake lines have been replaced. The steering box has been rebuilt. The tires are weather checked but have good tread. Under dash instruments have been added and it has a CB radio installed by a previous owner. Body is in good shape and it has an older vinyl top with doors, but the rear door window/panel has shrunk, but still works with gaps between the rear of the sides zippers but attaches to the footman loop on the tailgate.”
This early, low-mileage CJ-5 looks solid, though it has a bit of damage on the rear driver side panel.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/417491586819274
“1959 Willys jeep. 12,000 original miles owned by the same family since new. Has a western snow plow and runs”
Dave saved this Sears/Allstate (likely) branded half cab from a neighbor. He has no use for it, so thought someone on ewillys might be able to use it. He is given it away, but don’t be shy about kicking him some coffee money as a thanks. Email is 45fordgpw @ gmail.
Dave wrote, “I was driving my GPW here in town a few months ago when a lady stopped me. She asked if I’d like to take from her a WW2 jeep hardtop. I took her up on the offer to view it, knowing such a thing didn’t exist. She lives over in Ben Lomond and was going to scrap it at the dump, so I rescued it from her. I know next to nothing about these post war hardtops, but figured you’d be a great person to contact. There are no data plate or markings that I can find. It’s thin gauge but very well made. Half-tops, or pickup tops, we used to call these. Plexiglass is still in one door. I like the hooked stops welded inside the door to rest the glass in different open positions. It’s dirty, with peeling paint, but very salvageable.”
For some reason this is titled as a 1947. Note the huge wood bumper on the front.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/906132097433790
“1952 Willy’s Frankenjeep is looking for a new owner. Needs some TLC. Titled as a 1947. Tires good, new battery, master cylinder, fuse panel, and some front end parts. Runs and drives. Just had the oil changed this week. Comes with Princess Seat, electric winch and steel fuel can. 6,000 or best. If posted it is still available.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,500.
Has a Ford script body.
“If it’s up, it is available! No trades. Cash only! Serious inquiries only. Selling for a friend. 1942 Ford WW ll Wileys jeep. This is a very early model . Mostly original. Just had the fuel system gone through and electrical and brakes. Sat for a few years, running now”
Tom shared this militarized CJ-2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/542285170582502/
“1946 CJ2A Jeep- $18,000 Approximately 2k miles since restoration Completely restored Rebuilt engine New radiator- converted from 6v to 12v New vinyl top 5 new tires and rims New transfer case Rebuilt transmission Restored original braking system New brakes Custom prime and paint job 3 WW2 jerry cans WW2 helmets Pup tent Military first aid kit All new seats- front and back Comes with brand new gas tank Miscellaneous parts New windshield New hood Electric windshield wipers New wiring harness 6v”
The seller describes this as a Pro Street jeep rather than a drag jeep.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/628046495615902
“Custom built willys jeep, Pro street. ( not a drag car ,street car!) 350 Chevy engine .40 over aluminum heads. Tunnel ram , 450 Hollys ,2 speed transmission, manual shift. 12 bolt rear end. 4 link coil over rear suspension. Straight axle ,leaf springs up front. Manual steering and brakes . Custom paint. Slotted mags, new tires all the way around. Less then 200 miles on tires”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $800. This has been for sale for a couple years.
(06/11/2019) A description is now provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/879056933259029
“1950s Jeep FC 150 Dump bed set up Been sitting for a while NO TITLE ASKING $800 call or text 815 690 7844”
Unclear how much value is here. Looks like plenty of work left on this.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/398121915674300
“For sale 1950 willys gasser jeep one of a kind, 90% of tub has been replaced all new metal no rust! 2 ×3 rec tube frame all custom built, ladder bar coil over rear suspension 8.8 limited slip rear axle with 3.73 gears. Speedway motors gasser front suspension heavy duty 3/8″ wall front axle. Disc brakes front and rear. 15″×14″ centerline rear wheels with brand new Hoosier pro street 31″×18″ tires. 15″× 4″ centerline front wheels with brand new tires. 283c.i.d. small block chevy rebuilt with 500 miles on engine, 350 turbo Trans. Too many extra parts to list $6,000”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/21/2022) This FC has a variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/740509430371932
“1959 Forward Control 150 on Astrovan chassis and engine. Really 950 miles. Shop Truck Gummows Busted Knuckle Garage”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/15/2022) Seller will sell either project individually for $3000/each or $5000 for both.
https://omaha.craigslist.org/pts/d/omaha-jeeps46-cj2a-and-43-willys-mb/7517099719.html
OR https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/768106541098875/
“Package deal…will sell separately……2 jeeps for sale..1st is a 1943 willys MB…2nd is a 1946 willys CJ2A..both are projects.
1943 MB has original tub, fenders and windshield, also has MB hood and grill, it sits on a cj2a frame and I do have a machine gun frame mount for that. Started cutting out part of the floor. Comes with lots of extra parts. Including engine and transmission. New tires also.
The 1946 cj2a is in fair shape also comes with extra parts, engine and transmission.
This is a package deal, however I will sell either one for 3000$”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $900.
(05/14/2022) This has been updated with a V-8. The firewall has been cut. Value unclear.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/674134714063693
“1946 Willy’s CJ-2A Jeep. Body is not in the best shape it will need some work. The firewall was cut out from previous owner due to the engine and transmission. Engine is a Chevy 283 not sure on the year, Engine does run. It is a PROJECT.”
UPDATE III: I just found an ad from the January 4, 1947, issue of Time Magazine that includes a “Get a ‘Jeep'” campaign. It’s on eBay.
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(April 09, 2019) UPDATE II: There was at least one GET A ‘JEEP’ mailer that was distributed to current and potential jeep owners.
UPDATE: As Terry pointed out, the GET A ‘JEEP’ campaign was likely a play off of the popular phrase Get a horse, the popular cry that greeted almost every automobile which appeared on the roads during the early years of the automobile. A 1930 article from the Saturday Evening Post also highlights the use of this phrase.
Starting in January of 1946, Willy’s Overland introduced the GET A ‘JEEP’ phrase to their Collier’s and Saturday Evening Post full-page ad campaign.
Examples of the GET A ‘JEEP’ campaign in the full page ads of the Saturday Evening Post.
The company also introduced a subtler GET A ‘JEEP’ magazine marketing strategy in the form of small cartoons.
So far, I’ve only identified the publishing date of one cartoon, but I’m sure with time we can identify the others. As of a November 13, 1946, the cartoon ad campaign was still being used, but the December 14, 1946, full-page ad does not include that phrase.
2. This version of the ad was published in a 1946 magazine. The cartoon print is available on eBay.
3. This one was found on Pinterest:
4. I’d published this one a few years ago. It was being sold on eBay.
5. This was posted on eBay for sale and labeled a 1946 ad:
This keepsake brochure lacks any date, but I presume to be the second tour of jeeps around part of the country, probably in 1948. The brochure cover page shows a Mahl Loader attached to one jeep and a Blue Star hardtop on another jeep. I wonder if a similar brochure was made for the first Cavalcade.
I ran across one of these manuals, then a search led to other years of this brochure. Below is information from eBay on the 1961, 1963, 1965 and 1966 manuals:
1) 1961 This is a COPY of the Bendix Radio Service Manual for Willys Motors (but at least it shows the pages) (or there is this original version for much more):
The story is that this was only used from 1946 until 1957, then stored.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/828385781427750
“Willys Jeep CJ2A 1946 4×4 RUST FREE. This is the cleanest most RUST FREE Jeep I have ever seen. All original, has factory running board/ heater/ grill screen. Please look at ALL pictures to see exactly how rust free this is frame and body. Only rust spot found is under passenger floor brace – see photos. Story is truck was bought in 1946 used until 1957 then put away. Someone put a 12volt alternator on it and new tires years ago. I have brand new master cyl and 4 wheel cyl. Correct generator. New carb, new fuel pump and misc other items. Cranks over and has compression, should be easy to get running. Do not have title – I will provide bill of sale. Located in Zimmerman MN 55398”
Looks solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5587700854641916
“Off frame rebuild, springs, Trans, brakes, wiring,steering, gauges, seats, tires, and lots of other new parts”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3600.
(11/03/2022) I love the classic paint job. Pink. Flames. Looks like it was a fun rig (and could be again).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1363073704223287
“1948 CJ2A runs and drives has a ford 289 with the original 3-speed. Was an old dessert racing jeep back in the day. Then later restored in early 70s. Engine has had some work done to it. The heads are off a 302 that have had some work done. I have a video of it running that I can send to you. Has a aluminum intake off of a HO mustang. Has a electrical fuel pump. And power steering. Asking $4,000 OBO. Accepting trades”
This includes a rear PTO gearbox.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/832637187750973
“Cj2A L Head Motor Vinyl Top New fuel. Tank Lines.and pump. Carb rebuilt. Starts and runs needs Brake master Cylinder. Power take off on rear have tank & parts for snow plow”
