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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.”
It has a few updates and is a blend of a CJ-2A and M-38. It it runs well it might be worth a look.
1950 willy’s jeep. Has a Buick 231 V-6, T-90 3 spd./ Spicer 18, Dana 44/27, 11″ Ford drum brakes, Saturn overdrive. This is an M-38 Korean war model but has a 1947 CJ-2A body on it. $3000.00″
http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/4375660842.html
Seller just acquired in a trade. I think he’s going to be dropping the price if he wants it to go quick.
“uick v6 t18 trans. Runs. I aquired it from a guy that owed me money. I know very little about it. Seats are not bolted in. Needs aa ignition switch. I can start it for you. Need 4500 or something of same value. Very Very motivated! Want it gone today!”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/4376280781.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2250.
It runs and drives.
“better than most I have seen right hand drive no rust flat black white top and bumpers changed to two seater could put small benches in back right hand drive 4 cyl great ice cream truck great around town runner toy farm rig or cool daily transpo will trade for what you got ? prefer cash but ? ext cab economy project fast lowered bang bangs van etc etc etc”
UPDATE: Was $2200. *SOLD*
The engine is partly disassembled. There appears to be quite a few parts in the back, too.
“I looked for years to find this clean of a Willys it is unmolested. No bondo the Body is in excellent shape Very straight no dents. All original running gear The motor doesn’t currently Run head removed.
It is not a show car but a perfect choice for a nice restoration of the classic Willys
title in hand DMV non op
Located in Concord No trades”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $800.
Some parts value here.
“For parts or restoration. $500. Each or $800. For both.”
Glenn spotted this one. It is supposed to have new tires, but they don’t appear in the pics.
“WW2 Jeep trailer good shape. New military tires and tubes. Tires cost $475. Standard 1-7/8″ ball hitch. Needs to be sanded and painted. Surface rust only.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500.
(03/16/2014) Unclear how much value is here.
“Older Jeeps – BOTH ARE PROJECTS- NEED A LOT OF WORK – ALL PARTS THERE TO RUN BOTH OF THEM
1949 Jeep CJ2A ( GREEN ) title paper work for the green one, needs a rear axle , all there to run besides for a carborator.
19Blue one was last registered 2004, everything almost there to make the blue one run, but nothing is together.
– Must take both – $1,800…obo… for both – Im Keeping the tires from the green ones.- you can have the 35″ tires on blue one
CALL FOR MORE DETAILS. –
360-355-FOUR FOUR 65
Ill get better pics”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/4354833731.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4990
(08/03/2012) “A rare vehicle. First year the civilian jeep was made with less than 150 miles since overhaul of engine, transmission, and transfer case. Less than 100 miles on a new overdrive. Included but not installed is a system to operate engine by creating gas from burning wood chips (producer gas generator). Seats in great condition, new tires, pretty clean considering its age. Make offer, motivated seller. Runs great.”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/4376710487.html
This jeep appears to have the same model of hub as the picture below which I found in 2010. Anyone know what it is?
Bill Carter’s CJ-3B
For quite some time I’ve heard rumors that eWillys was causing daily slowdowns at the ARB USA headquarters in Renton, Washington, which just happens to be down the hill from my parents’ house. Yesterday I finally got a chance to investigate the issue, thanks to an invite by Mitch Carter.
For those that don’t know, ARB was founded by Anthony Ronald Brown in Australia in the 1970s. Originally the company produced bumpers, but quickly grew through the development of other products. They also grew by purchasing additional manufacturers (air lockers, suspensions, and more) and expanded across models and years to provide a wide array of 4×4 products. They even have some portable cooler-like refrigerators made for off-road folks that will freeze food. Today ARB is the largest 4×4 distributor in Australia and the company exports products around the world.
Mitch gave me a tour of the ARB facility. Given all the equipment they handle, they need a big warehouse. This is just the front area:
Roberto Flores has produced some great looking mugs, including one with a CJ-3B on it. The price is 15€ plus shipping (shipping to the U.S. is approx 22€).
Learn more here: http://www.robertoflores.com/trabajos.php?cat=13&id=183#item183
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
(02/25/2014) “1949 willys jeep. Willys flat head runs great. Have all the tags. Very close to stock (12volt) body is descent. Has military grade paint/primer. Seats are canvas and perfect. motor has about 1500 miles on rebuilt. 8000lbs winch. Has the original Harrison rebuilt heater Have clear title. Very fun to drive. I’m Selling it because it just sits in my carport. More pictures to come! Would consider possible part trade for a small suv. $4000 OBO have taxes to pay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $27,000
This GPW has some interesting history. The front bumper wasn’t restored to original specs, so given the price it would be worth looking this over closely.
“This Jeep has undergone a complete professional frame up restoration. This has just been done. It wasn’t in bad shape–no rust, fully equipped, but I wanted an exceptional Jeep which would be easy to drive with slack free steering, very dependable and a great looking piece of American history. Some call the WWII Jeep “America’s first sports car.”
Highlights of the restoration
— professional complete engine rebuild
— rebuilt transmission, transfer case, clutch, differential, radiator, 12 volt electronics, steering box
— new brakes, fuel pump, muffler and exhaust, fuel tank, gages, canvas top, windshield wipers, weather stripping horn, upholstery, and 5 new combat tires.
Provenance
During World War II this Jeep was assigned to a two star general and slated to go to England. Orders were changed and both general and Jeep went to Colorado Springs where the Jeep was used to pull aircraft out of Army Air Corps hangers. After the war it was sold to a private person, who drove it for pleasure and also leased occasionally to several Hollywood motion picture studios where it was filmed in a number of war movies. The drivers seat was lengthened slightly to accommodate actors such as Ernest Borgnine and Dan Duryae. I bought the Jeep two years ago and have used it restored for short stints around town and to the Virginia Beach Antique Military Aviation Museum where I am a docent.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
Not all stock, but could easily lbe returned to stock.
“Stock 1946 Jeep CJ-2 for sale in Sacramento, CA”
It runs and appears solid on th eoutside.
“GREAT SHAPE NOT RESTORED BUT IN GREAT SHAPE FOR ITS YEAR, RUNS GREAT NO RUST IF INTERESTED OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT ME ON MY CELL 719-216-1201 THANKS FOR YOUR TIME LARRY”
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/for/4374688331.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000
“I Have 3 Jeepsters ready for restoration. The 1948 is the flat hood. All three cars have engines Transmissions with overdive these vehicles are stock. Restoration Parts are inexpensive and these cars are very rare and collectable. The Jeepsters are selling for 35,000.00 each after restoration. Here is an opportunity to build three highly desirable cars. The 1948 1949 and 1950 are the most collectable of all jeepster years. I am not interested in selling single units. I bought them as a package for 20,000.00 I have too many projects my loss is your gain. I can deliver these cars within 100 mile radius of Paso Robles, Ca.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $5000.
It doesn’t run.
“She’s is a beautiful jeep. Not currently running, but tires and body are in great shape. Simple engine to fix, I unfortunately just don’t have time to put into her right now. Please email for more info or to come see. $5000 obo.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
The engine looks good.
“1942 Ford GPW (Jeep) project. The Jeep is completely disassembled. Clear VA title
Parts:
Drivetrain:
Rebuilt original engine, and all parts for the engine
Two transmissions
Two Transfer cases
Front and rear axles
Complete frame
I have two steel rims and one WW II tire
(I have all the parts for the drivetrain, many new parts: brakes, lines, bushings, etc)
Original steering column (rebuilt) Original front seats.
Body:
Two bodies (One is restorable)
Two Fenders, one hood and two windshields and one grill
Marine Jeep paint”http://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/cto/4375125784.html
There appears to be some value, but hard to say how much.
“I have a Willys Jeep that belonged to my father that i would like to sell. He passed away in 2009 & it has been sitting under the shed ever since. It does not run & will need a lot of work. I think it is a 1940’s model. I will take the BRO. Serious inquiries only. Thanks.”
http://columbia.craigslist.org/atq/4374415895.html
Neither runs.
“Two Willys Overland Jeepsters. One a convertible, other a Wagon. Projects, not running. Roadster has 6cyl and trans with it. Clean Cal Pink slips on both. $4800 firm Calls”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/4374626182.html
