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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: **SOLD** Was $5500
It has some funky seats.
“Nice 1959 willy’s with a small block Chevy installed to original running gear. The tub is sound, fuel tank coated, bed lined, all lights work, new battery, CD player w/ boat speakers, tranny good, late model hubs, transfer case is tight, little lift with good tires, permanent plates willing to trade for a couple of RUCKUSES or a WORK TRUCK $5500 OBO call or text with any questions can send more pictures.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Must be sold.
“1953 Jeep, needs repairs, $2500, must be removed by 3/25/14, call to view.”
The motor and tranny are out of it. Winch is not included.
“I have for sale the perfect restoration jeep project. the last and the best of the flat fender jeeps 1951willys M38 military jeep. this jeep is all Military. unaltered or chopped up or lifted. it is all origoinal. the jeep body is in very nice condition . there is no rot anywhere . just light surface rust. the motor and transmision are out of it. they have been professionally rebuilt . I have most of the parts to put this jeep back on the road Plus extra parts and a whole bunch of military parts that go with the jeep. What I want is one price for the jeep motor and tranny and all the parts AND NO BULL only serious buyers please! asking 7500.00 OBO. Please note: THE WINCH IN THE PICTURES DOES NOT GO WITH THE JEEP it is for sale seperately Thank you”
http://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/4379665102.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
“M-170 is the long wheel base ambulance version of the standard military Jeep. This Jeep is in excellent running condition with a freshly overhauled engine, new clutch and battery. The body is in good condition with no rust issues. Is is under a “non-op” registration but is street legal. It needs a windshield. The tires are new but the wheels and tires are not original military. An excellent candidate for restoration or use as is for running the hills.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
(07/08/2012) The seller notes that he is the first civilian owner. There are pictures of it apart and together; I’m assuming it is together?
“1952 M-38 MILITARY JEEP. I AM THE FIRST CIVILIAN OWNER. THE JEEP IS IN ORIGINAL CONDITION. THE ENGINE HAS BE COMPLETELY REBUILT, A NEW WIRING HARNESS, NEW TIRES, NEW TOP (DOORS AND SIDE PANELS) MASTER CYLINDER. THERE ARE ALLOT OF EXTRAS TO GO WITH THIS
UPDATE: Still Available
“For sale is our 1948 Willys CJ2A. When we got the Willys it had a 1950’s F-head engine in it, which required an ugly hood scoop. I purchased a correct flat-head engine for it, had the engine rebuilt (new bearings, oil pump, etc.), new clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, new carb, trans seals, etc. Much nicer.
The pictures are a combination of before and after the engine swap, but hopefully I will get some better new pictures shortly.
It is a cool little vehicle and fun to putt around in. Clear Texas title in my name.
As to the trades, just let me know if you have something cool to trade. Not interested in boats however.
Please call/text 214-477-5807 or reply to the ad if you want more info or to come see it.”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/4379731605.html
OVERVIEW | Day 1 – March 20th: Dinner and Salt –>
UPDATE: This page originally covered our anticipated trip, but now that It is finished, it’s a summary page.
Southwest / California trip March 20-May 1, 2014.
We finally made it home to Pasco. It took us six weeks and one day to make the loop through the mountain west, into the southwest, and northward into California and Oregon. We covered a distance of 6,378 miles.
Once again, we have to give thanks to everyone who met with us, supported or followed our journey. We feel very fortunate to have these periods of time to travel with one another and see so much of this great country. Hopefully, you’ve enjoyed our trip and learned something new about a place you never knew.
We appreciate all the suggestions everyone gave us and we’re sorry we couldn’t followup on all of them. I know I’d hoped to drop by and see Paul Barry at Willys America or Jerry at his truck/wagon shop in Rodeo, CA. However, since my daughter is supposed to be in Los Angeles in the fall/spring of next year, I figured we would be back down there soon enough and will stop by both places.
Here are links to our daily reports:
OVERVIEW | Day 1 – March 20th: Dinner and Salt –>
What I find interesting about this ad forwarded by Marc is the emphasis on Ethyl being a trademark name. Ethyl had already been around for twenty years by the time this ad was published, so I wonder what prompted this type of ad.
View all the information on eBay
Ann forwarded this link to me. Is it possible the author was actually paid for this post? I’m not sure if the article or the comments are funnier.
http://autos.yahoo.com/news/anywhere-anything-story-willy-jeep-140059277.html
The windshield has the square washer washers. It could use some glass, too.
“1946 Willys Jeep in working condition. It does have some rust. 4×4 high and low works. Manual 3 speed transmission.Asking $3500 or best offer. Cash only.”
http://waco.craigslist.org/cto/4368931485.html
It seems to have a replacement body with a variety of mods.
“Willys Jeep, exact year unknown but it’s currently titled and registered as a 1945. This jeep has a 4.3 tbi motor with a th350 automatic transmission and a np205 transfer case. Power steering has been added.
So many new parts including:
seat frames, 12 volt wiring harness, fuel tank, painless tbi harness, aluminum radiator, alternator, custom steering column with removable steering wheel, front bumper, custom exhaust, gauges, manual master cylinder setup, battery, fuel pump, etc.
This is a fun little jeep that fits in tight places, for a size comparison this jeep is 59″ wide, a Polaris Ranger is 60″ wide. Asking $3700, may take partial trade for firearms.”
http://chico.craigslist.org/cto/4378075898.html
UPDATE: Was $5500. **Status Unknown**
(09/26/2012) It appears solid.
“I am selling a 1968 Jeep CJ6.The engine is the original 225 V6 with a three speed transmission. The transfer case and axles are original. I did install a 2.5″ black diamond lift kit and shocks. The other improvement is power steering with a tilt steering collum. There is a winch mount and custom front bumper. I have a lot of the original nick nacks that were on it when i bought it. Selling AS IS. No returns or warranty.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
Lots of updates.
“Jeep is lifted on new 36×13.5 irocs. Locked front and rear. I do not know what type of lockers but I can find out if you want me to. Motor is a 231 odd fire. Transmission is a sm420. $6000 obo This jeep will be sold as is.”
Looks solid.
“1949 CJ2A Willy Jeep – 351 V-8
Windsor Engine, Body Lift, 33 x 12 X50 Mickey Thompson Tires, Bucket seats
Runs good.
Serious inquiries only”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4377899609.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
The engine and the steering has been modified. Looks like the windshield has been used for bullet practice.
“FOR SALE -1948 Willy’s Jeep-this is a project vehicle-adapter plate to original transmission-engine 2.5 4 cylinder Chevrolet motor-engine is bad-Extra rebuilt motor in garage goes with. Clear Nevada Title.”
UPDATE: Was listed at $2950. **Status Unknown**
Not perfect, but runs and drives.
“1974 Am General Jeep DJ-5 RHD. Rear wheel 2WD with automatic, 232 CID in line 6 cyl. Fully Functional and ready for mail route. Odometer functions and shows a little less than 73K, but being 40 years old I have no idea if that is correct. Tires very good, brakes and steering recently adjusted. Just installed new radiator and wiper blades 3 weeks ago and new Duralast Gold battery 4 weeks ago. I purchased this in January of this year to use on a rural mail route as a part-time carrier, and used it several times on the route, but was just hired as a full time driver for Fedex, so I no longer need it.
Previous owner replaced many parts and I have his service/parts records as well as my own. Cosmetically, it’s not by any means perfect, but it’s not a certified clunker, either. I have not had it tested for emissions so I have no idea whether it will pass or not. It does run and drive good and I have a clean title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3300.
Looks like a good start on a project.
“Great project vehicle!! Hard-to-find 1952 Willy’s Station Wagon; 283 Chevy engine with stock Willy’s running gear with Warn overdrive. I have all glass, window frames, gauges, seats, wood boardrunners in back passenger floor area, chrome strips, bumpers & insignias.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600
“Very complete and original 1951 M38 Jeep project. 24 volt system is intact ! All nomenclature plates / data tags present . Serial number MC34482 Date of Delivery 9/1951. Needs Resto , ran when parked, motor turns freely . LOTS of parts included, like the windshield frame and pioneer tools , etc. Bill of Sale Only”
A rear PTO unity is available, too.
“This is a Willys Jeep 4×4 Flatfender project. Very solid 1960ish CJ3B frame–chosen for its strength above all other flatty frames. Currently has a 4.3 Chevy GM Vortec motor ( condition unknown–assume its an anchor! ) with 4 speed auto and adapter to Jeep transfer case. Includes a previously installed MD Juan All Steel replica tub, in need of a some floor repair but nice and straight. Also have all steel nose and windshield frame, your choice of M38 , CJ2A , CJ3B , or MB GPW . I also have available a 1951 Willys military M38 flathead motor that runs great if you want to build a cool Tribute Jeep. Also have a 1969 Camaro Z20 M21 close ratio 4 speed adapted to a late model 18 transfer case with Hurst shifter if your building a hotrod Jeep . PTO winch setup available too, and PTO rear unit for Ag Jeep”
http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/4377965694.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(03/03/2014) Nice looking Kelly cab on this jeep.
“For sale 1952 willy jeep overland c-j-3- a call for price cash only well not respond to text call 406-951-0489”
http://montana.craigslist.org/cto/4358032537.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1550.
(09/11/2013) This is rough, but appears to have some history.
“1952 Willys M38 Military Jeep project. Korean War era. Appears to have been re-purposed for the Air National Guard. Blue paint and numbers and lettering over the original olive drab. Rusty but fairly straight. Motor appears to be frozen. Has many of the original parts. Number tags. Blackout lights. Clean registration. I was going to sell it once before but then decided to restore it, but have changed my mind again. Could be restored back to Military or done as Air National Guard. It is a pretty cool old Jeep..”
Marc found these interesting photos on Flickr.
The first is a photo of the Italian police from 1947: http://www.flickr.com/photos/16435224@N05/4856286877/
Here’s a more recent photo from Ravenna, Italy:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30797788@N03/5133444193/
This photo was taken in Iran in 1997:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69060931@N06/6778733213/
Taken in October of 2013, this photo was taken in Japan:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69060931@N06/6778733213/
I’m guessing this photo of a late model CJ-2A from the Netherlands was taken in the late 1940s:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tuuur/6890468326/
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
This January 24, 1944 issue of the PM has a variety of stories, including a great photo of the Senegalese checking out some jeeps.
“PM DAILY NEWSPAPER WORLD WAR II
70 th Birthday – Birth-Date – Special Occasion – Research
January 24, 1944
ORIGINAL WWII EDITION
20 PAGES, SIZE, 14 1/2″ x 11”
(Some dates in 1944 available, January – March – June – July – please contact us through eBay messaging with your requirements if not in our store)
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s a rare Marx toy jeep with a trailer and an original box.
“MARX ORIGINAL WILLYS JEEP WITH TRAILER AND BIMINI CLOTH TOP WITH BRACKETS THIS IS IN ORIGINAL BOX WITH BOX INSERT STUNNING CONDITION LOOKS LIKE NEVER PLAYED WITH NO MISSING OR BROKEN PARTS DUST ON JEEP AND TRAILER FROM 60 PLUS YEARS OF INDOOR STORAGE LOOK AT PICS PART OF DESCRIPTION BOX IS NICE CONDITION AND COMPLETE. THIS IS USA LOWER 48 STATES SHIP ONLY DO NOT MISS THIS RARE FIND IN ORIGINAL BOX.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
This jeep spent 30 years in storage, but runs and drives.
“1947 willys CJ2A original. In storage for 30 years. New clutch, brakes, soft top, roll bar. New wiring and lights. 12 volt system and wipers. runs good $7,500 or best offer.”
