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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: Was $4500. **SOLD**
Looks like a great restoration candidate.
“1951 Willys – fully functional runs and drives, my Dad’s Jeep and he no longer drives ”
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/4897689467.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
“Call or text for more info and pictures.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4300.
This has some mods.
“Overall Solid Jeep – It is titled in my name from Colorado.
New 34″ tires and rims,
New winch installed a year ago but hasn’t been used.
Starter rebuilt.
Seat brackets modified and have jeep Cherokee seats in it so a normal sized person can actually drive it.”
This might be worth a look. I don’t see any obvious rust on the body.
“I have a 1951 Willys jeep wagon for sale body is in great shape trans and transfer worked when engine went a few years ago the engine may not be original. clean title asking 1000. firm
has two front seats but in need of interior. Cash sale only!”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/4335288674.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
(09/10/2013) Since it’s Texas, I’m going to guess that’s a hunting platform.
“CJ3A Jeep Runs with Good Tires. Rebuilt engine. $5,000 or make offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4700.
(12/14/2014) Includes an overdrive. Has some a few dings, but otherwise appears solid.
“Great running jeep with a new master cylinder and slave cylinder. Has new tie rod ends very easy to drive with three speed overdrive shifter. All the registration has been paid up street legal ready for the road needs a emergency brake thats why I’m selling so cheap cash only”
UPDATE: Still Available
(02/11/2014) This looks restorable.
“1948 Willys Truck. Chassis ONLY. No motor. Asking $2100
Call or text 626 625-4638”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/4341111355.html
Given these were designed to be punched, this is likely a pretty rare item. The seller certainly believes it is! Great piece. You can see other types of punchcards here: http://www.ebay.com/bhp/punch-board
“WONDERFUL WWII JEEP PUNCH BOARD.
PIECE IS UNUSED, BUT PUNCH IS MISSING FROM THE BACK.
THIS WILL STAND UPRIGHT WITH THE WHEELS TURNING WHEN ROLLED.
IT MEASURES APPX. 9 1/2 TALL 11 1/4 WIDE & 3 1/2 INCHES DEEP.
GREAT ESTATE FIND!!!!!”
View all the information on eBay
This might be a good price.
“1948 WILLYS CJ2A. HAS A REBUILT FLAT HEAD 4 CYLINDER. ALL NEW BRAKE SYSTEM, 12V, ELECTRONIC IGNITION. $4995.00 O.B.O. CAN BE SEEN AT 449 MANITOU AVE OR CALL 719-331-5805 NO TEXTS”
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/4339075874.html
Lots of photos included in the ad. This ad was placed in the Collectibles category rather than the eBay Motors section, but Marc found it anyway.
“1943 Ford GPW
Tons of F-Marked Parts
For Restoration or Parts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Can deliever in 150 radius of Atlanta for 1.50/mile
Ebay Shipping does not show correct shipping amount”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: The gas tank outlet might be civilian (looks a little small), but otherwise this appears worth a look.
“Restored, body off restoration, parade ready, Military markings, semi-gloss olive drab.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $8500.
Here’s another jeep worth a look.
“WW2 jeep runs good, stops good. Price firm. Has pedistal mount for.30. Florida title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
It seems to be missing a gas tank or gas cap. This might be a Beck Hardtop.
“I have a 1953 Willy’s CJ3B Nice Jeep has 42,799 Miles on it asking 5500 obo”
UPDATE: Was $12,000. **SOLD**
Not a 100% stock restoration, but looks good.
“This is a true Truck…….very good driver, log puller, attention getter, etc. etc. a truck that you won’t see very often in this great of shape. Restored inside and out, excellent interior, box and bed. Very clean under side. Runs very well. 6 volt. Glass is perfect and heater works. No wear on tires. Solid doors,under the hood is very clean and shows well. We are building a house this year and will put our sale $ towards that project. OBO”
This part is located in France, so keep that in mind.
“ULTRA RARE BARRE DE CONNECTION POUR ESSUIE GLACES !!
ETAT NEUF, D’ORIGINE (NOS WWII)
PEINTURE D’ORIGINE (ORIGINAL OLIVE DRAB PAINT)
ORIGINAL BOX INCLUDED !
LA BOITE D’ORIGINE EST INCLUSE
TRES TRES RARE AUJOURD’HUI !!!
DON’T MISS IT ..”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
No motor. The body has drain holes, so it’s not likely a GPW/MB body.
“1942 Ford GPW Willys Jeep
has ford 9 inch narrowed rear end with 4.88 gear ratio and mark williams custom axles
18/35 x 15 super swamper tires on chrome wheels
cadillac tilt & telescpopic steering collum
power rack and pinion
classic vintage guages
no engine or transfer case , trasnmission is in the back in peices
two high back bucket seats
full roll cage
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Listed as a 1942, it looks more like a CJ-2A.
“Ran when parked.
Has seats
Some rust spots.”
No pics provided.
“Immaculate. All original. Frame up restoration 2 years ago. You will not find a nicer Willys. Big head turner.
2nd owner. Numbers match. One of a kind. Mint”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
This project needs a body.
“49′ Willy’s jeep cj-3a running rolling chassis. Great project. Started as a Frame up restoration but lost interest. I have all the parts except the body email me for more info”
Ran when parked.
“1947 Jeep Willys for sale. Needs restoring. It ran when parked, but needs gear replaced in transmission. Collectors or if you just like jeeps come look at this one. It’s a 4×4. If interested call Buster @ 918-304-7189.”
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4334656283.html
No pics provided. Maybe there some value here?
“its in boxes original hard top included v6 model for parts or project NO TITLE”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4900
“1958 JEEP KAISER WILLY’S PANEL DELIVERY TRUCK !MAKE AN OFFER!
HAS A CHEVY 283 ENGINE”
1950 photo of the Centre D’Art CJ-2A. This is a snapshot from the US Information Service video shown below.
Note how much more complex the art looks in this photo than in the video. This is DeWitt Peters with his Centre D’Art CJ-2A. http://www.haitipolicy.org/Vernisage.htm?PHPSESSID=
In 1943, WWII conscientious objector and artist American DeWitt Peters chose to go to Haiti to teach English. After a year, he wrote to the Haiti’s Ministry of Education and suggested he could do more for Haiti by establishing a school of painting. Using some of his own money, along with US State Department and Haitian funds, he helped launch the LE CENTRE D’ART. The goal of the center was to encourage the development of Haiti artists and folk art.
Image is from Life Magazine circa 1947. This looks different from the other photos. It is possible the jeep was repainted regularly.
To help advertise the Center’s work, Dewitt Peters used his jeep as a rolling mural. As you can imagine, this color jeep must have been quite a sight motoring around Port-au-Prince. Dewitt also used the jeep to deliver art supplies to rural painters. The video below from the United States Information Service shows his jeep from timestamps 5:17 to about 8:00. Too bad it isn’t in color.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Mr1USFY3mY
Many publications credit DeWitt for launching a renaissance in Haitian folk art, however some historians question his overall impact. However, one thing he might have launched is the Tap Tap Buses and Taxis, whose outsides are highly colorful and continue to shuffle riders to this day. Unfortunately, the Centre’ d’Art’s building was completely demolished in the Haitiian Earthquake.
Here are a few links of interest:
Charles spotted this unusual photographic story essay by Reinfried Marass that features a child and a couple of different jeeps.
http://www.reinfriedmarass.com/war-child-labor-photo-essay-visual-storytelling-photography
UPDATE: Was on eBay.
Here’s a different version of a menu that was also used at the Benjamin Franklin Hotel.
“Menu – The Benjamin Franklin Hotel, Garden Terrace, Philadelphia, PA. August 19, 1944. Cover of the menu is “Bridging a new Guinea River”, painted by James Sessions for Willys-Overland Motors, Builders of the Mighty “Jeep”. VG+ condition. A little corner or edge wear, corner crease at upper right, a few small check marks inside. I use a poor/fair/good/very good/excellent/mint grading system and grade very conservatively (see my feedback). This does NOT necessarily correspond to the generic Ebay grading system that we are forced to use. Shipping is $2.50 in the U.S.”
