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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 .
As part of getting my computer up and running again (whew!), I tested out various pieces of hardware (like my scanner), only to discover Apple’s new OS (Mavericks) is more advanced than the drivers. However, with some software gymnastics, I got it working. Here’s the first result (I had to clean this up quite a bit). It’s a Sports Graphic from the 1945 issue of Willys War News. I’ll be doing a full scan of that at some future point.
Joe forwarded this announcement. The Arizona Historic Military Transport Association (AHMTA) Military Vehicle Show is coming up March 1 and 2 in Mesa, Arizona.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
“My 1946 CJ2A serial # 57110 was purchased new by a farmer in a neighboring town and used on the farm until the belt broke. When I bought it, the broken belt was still hanging on it. It had 12168 miles on it. It had been parked under a shed with the front end exposed to weather. The front suffered a lot of rust, but the rear half was in good shape. I rebuilt the engine because the valve guides were pushed out when I turned the engine. Number 4 cylinder was badly pitted. I had a sleeve installed. All pistons were unharmed and were reused. I installed all new bearings and seals, and it runs like a top. All brake components except linings were also replaced. I drive it a few times a year and it runs very nice at 45-50 mph.
This Willys has the agrijeep package with the governor, HD radiator, PTO, hydraulic pump ( not installed ) and Monroe lift. I also think I have a belt accessory attachment for it. There are several other items, including a rear seat, I have accumulated that I cannot remember now. It has never been wet, except when I washed it one time, since I finished it. It can use a little TLC from shop wear.
I had a custom wiring harness like the original made and added wiring for signal lights. It has the original 6 volt electrical system.
I am asking $15,000.00 for it. I got this estimate from a person who organized a Willys show 3 years ago. As I get older, I have decided to get rid of TOYS. If you are interested in a quality CJ, this is it.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
Includes a PTO winch.
“Have a 42 willys jeep. Motor is clean was gone through about 9 years ago. Hasnt had many miles put on it since. Motor runs good but needs new points and carberator rebuilt. Has all stock running gear. PTO winch. Hard top. Call for more details.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
It’s a project. It has three data plates, so this is probably a 1946.
“For sale: 1947 Willies Jeep. Sell for parts has no title. Also has an extra transmission and transfer case.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was priced at $4800.
(01/27/2014) It’s got some dings and dents.
“I have a really nice Jeep for sale. it is an antique Willys CJ3B. It runs really good and everything seams to work. Brakes have been redone and has been upgraded to an alternator system. It has a Rino type bedliner system on the whole interior. I can take credit cards ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700
It doesn’t currently run.
“”********************Clean Title 1945 Jeep Willys *********************
1968 Pontiac oddfire engine
Brand new in box wiring harness comes with vehicle.
Vintage Flip down windshield
Vintage grill
Vintage back seat
Body is straight, nice and smooth
Tires are great, nice and meaty
Trailer attached to front as seen in pic
Such an awesome project rig but I simply need the cash but won’t give it away!
This is the only 45 Willys on cl right now, hard to come by theese expecially one that are not full of rust.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9550.
Looks good, but needs a little more work.
“Wagon project about 90% complete rebuilt original four cylinder motor, three speed on the tree trans with working overdrive, new ostrich headliner, all working gauges, new tires, new brakes, rewired for turn signals,new LED turn, brake, tail lights, new chrome lots of upgrades and restorations. BONUS! Willys trailer. Back half of Willys Wagon cut off and made into trailer. It is already licensed and titled as home made trailer needs finished inside, installed good tires. Good project to finish most work done.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,000
(01/05/2014) Looks like a good jeep.
“Body off restore to original specs. L-134 engine, 3 speed transmission, transfer case and overdrive, NDT tires on powder coated rims, Beachwood top complete, 6 volt electrics with total NOS style wiring, Beachwood seats including rear seat on original frames, new safety glass windshield, exhaust system, carburetor, many spares.
Has tow bar and 12V lights system for flat towing. 5:36 rear/front axles with Rzeppa front u-joints. Vintage Free-Lock front hubs, restored Harrison heater. Not perfect, but very nice Jeep used as a neighborhood daily driver. Currently insured by Hagerty, WA Antique license.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(10/10/2013) The body isn’t the prettiest, but underneath it sounds like a fully capable trail jeep. It includes extra parts.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/4301884656.html
“1946 Willys 283 V-8 with headers and dual Vortex(similar to Fowmaster exhaust all the way to the rear)
Dana 44 Full floater Rear with 5.38s Powerlock 11×2 brakes,
Dana 25 (or 27) Front, 5.38s and Ford Disc break conversion,
Full Cage,
Full Trail top(not pretty but functional)
Bikini Top
Engine driven On Board Air setup with 2.5 Gal tank
CB
AM/FM Cassette
Toyota Supera Seats with neoprene covers
New Poly gas tank installed 5 years ago
CJ rear seat (needs cover) with underseat tool box with tools and trail spare parts
Power Steering
Tilt-Telescopic Caddy steering column with GT steering wheel
Brake line lock
Hand throttle
Rear Jamboree rack with spare tire holder, cooler holder and High lift Jack mount (jack included)
Set up for Removable style cradle winch mount front and rear.
Fiberglass Bubble hood, very rare as you hardly ever see them
Rear Missing link style suspension set up to increase travel
Rancho 5000 shocks
34×10.50 LTB tires with almost new tread and Black wagon wheels, spare Black wagon wheel for spare tire
New clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing and pilot bushing, installed
T-18 (6.32:1) with D-20 single stick (2.46:1 gears mated up to a Lakewood bell housing with scatter shield just installed.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3750
(12/29/2013) This is worth a look if someone wants to get into PNW racing.
“All metal body on a custom shortened Blazer chassis, 99″ wheelbase, done right. Motor is a radical 355 SBC, too much to list. Trans is a fresh T-350, 3000 stall. Transfer case is a Dana #20 twin stick with a Advance adapter. Have title and collector plate. Will need lights to be street legal. Unlimited potential here! $3750.00 Will consider selling without motor and or trans/transfer case”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
(01/12/2014) There looks like value here.
“1958 Jeep Willys fc-150 complete not running it has a stake body and part of a plow mount. Call with questions and concerns $1000”
UPDATE: Still Available
(01/22/2014) Runs and drives.
“For sale only is a 47 willys jeep, it runs and drive but needs some work. It has sat for several years, recent plugs and cap installed. 4×4 works. Comes with soft top. In restorable condition or use around the farm or off-road toy. Call or text 402-200-0720. $2250 cash only. Or trade for 68-1972 chevy truck or parts”
http://lincoln.craigslist.org/cto/4280022965.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2100
(12/09/2013) It looks like the rear windows have been covered somehow.
“1953 WILLYS 2WD CUSTOM MADE PANEL WAGON, HAS A-ARM FRONT SUSPENSION, NO MOTOR/NO TRANSMISSION…. PERFECT BODY FOR PUTTING ON A BRONCO OR JEEP CHASSIS….. CLEAN BODY, CLEAN UNDERNEATH AS WELL…. HAVE CLEAN ARIZONA TITLE.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
“This listing is for a 1949 Willy’s Jeepster in the color yellow. This family owned classic does run, but is in need of a restoration. The body is completely intact. Original paint and interior. Includes rear tire and convertible cover.
For more information please reply via email or text John at 786.365.6609”
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/4285513124.html
The good news is that I’ve got some good stuff to share monday, but right now I’m busy completing my computer rebuild. I got my new terabyte hard drive on my laptop, which should give me plenty of hard drive space (1.5 Terabytes in total) for the next few years. However, during my move I ran into the normal tech problems (several old forgotten passwords and problems moving some applications to the new hard drive). Worse, something got into my email server this morning (maybe I opened a bad email?) and wiped out about 10 months of emails from my inbox. Not good. Fortunately, my ‘sent’ folder is still in tact, so I haven’t lost everything.
A seller on eBay broke up a Product Merchandising Manual and sold it in pieces. I bought this section (Sales Aides), and several others. Unfortunately, I don’t have the resources to buy all of them (and some of them are overpriced in my opinion).
These three pages demonstrate items used by the sales team to sell Willys Vehicles. One of these aides I’ve never run across is the “Civil Defense Brochure” shown on Page 2 under Selective Marketing Booklets.
This Market Research section of the Product Merchandising Manual is very interesting, particularly since it covers Washington State (where I live). Because some of the information is broken down by county, and because varies quite a bit, especially east and west of the Cascade Mountains, it’s likely possible to draw some national conclusions about vehicle ownership percentages, etc.
Mark asked about finding a SEEP in a museum. So, I this post reflects GPAs in museums and around the world. I’m sure there are others. If you know of any more, please email me a link or add it to the comments.
In Bangkok, Thailand, this SEEP is housed with several other jeeps at the Chokchai Museum. This video shows a short walk around. That might be a M-606 next to it.
The Wheatcroft Collection, in Leicester, England, has a great collection of vehicles, including this GPA. Here are many more photos of the collection.
Wheatcroft Collection Ford GPA http://www.flickr.com/photos/hooper-phil/10435948444/sizes/z/in/photostream/
The Moscow, Russia, Victory Park has a GPA stored outside. This website includes a variety of closeups as well.
http://svsm.org/gallery/gpa
Back in 2010 I posted this GPA that’s housed in the South African Military Museum in Johannesburg.
The cover picture of this ebay ad is different than the description and photo within the description.
“This ad is approximately 10 inches wide X 13 inches high.
No Damage, Stains Or Tears.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.
“Total custom, very nice older frame off restoration. Body sitting on a 90’s S10 frame and suspension. Power steering and power disc brakes front, and drums rear. Rebuilt 1965 Corvette 327 w/365hp, headers with full 3″ exhaust, Edelbrock aluminum intake and carb, original aluminum finned Corvette valve covers, Mallory ignition, Muncie M21 trans with four speed pistol grip Hurst shifter. Dash has been redone with complete Autometer gauge set, mahogany banjo steering wheel, custom interior, Vintage air and heat, super nice overhead console Pioneer AM/FM/CD with amp, speaker system and remote control. BFGs on baby moon chrome reverse wheels. Show or make it your daily driver.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,000
Looks like a solid flattie.
“1946 Willy’s Jeep and M-416 Military Trailer
Clean…must see. They have some back taxes from not being driven much recently.”
Nice looking Jeepster.
“I have a 1950 Willy’s Jeepster for sale for $13,900 obo.. It is yellow with a black convertible top it has 60,000 original miles on it and is in great condition. It is a 4-speed and is original. If you are interested or have any questions, you can call me at (937) 902-1397”
http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/4302635758.html
Looks like there might be a couple dents along the driver’s side.
“49 willys truck with full custom bed. It’s sits on a 95 s10 blazer frame with a fuel injected vortec v6,10 bolt rear end ,disc brakes on front,new accuaters,new wiper arms and blades,fairly new Mickey Thompson street tires on rear 31/18/15…… Nice interior and decent paint …overall it’s a nice truck that really turns heads…it doesn’t need much at all…just needs seats bolted down,tune up like new plugs and wires …I’ll be knocking these out soon and the price will go up….asking 7500 Obo….I know what it’s worth so don’t try to low ball…I may trade ONLY FOR A CLEAN LIFTED Z71 preferably extended cab stepside….possibly a square body 80-87 swb 4×4 only if it’s super clean ….I don’t want no boats,atvs or anything except a Z71 or possibly a square body 4×4…. If you’re trades not worth the same or if you got to ask your dad or wife first don’t waste my time….best way of contact is text… 936.201 5797.”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4302887117.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This appears to have a DJ-3A body on it.
“Guys, I have up for sale my Willys Jeep, which is my favorite vehicle of all time. Like the jeeps of the WWII era, this Jeep is the small 4X4 (w/lockout hubs), with the original drivetrain, including the 4cyl L134 flathead engine (runs like new), and 3sp transmission with low and high range. All of this works perfectly. I drive this Jeep on the highway, often 75 miles or more through the country to take care of property that belongs to my mother. The steering is good and tight as is all the suspension. It has one-month-old tires and a very good spare. All the gauges and lights work great. The brakes are all new, wheel cylinders and shoes so it stop very good. It has a good clutch and horn. It is now 12 volt, converted over when it was restored several years back, with a modern alternator. The Jeep has a new convertible top (and doors as shown) only a few months old. It has a great original steering wheel. It has a very good digital radio mounted under the dash and good speakers mounted under the front seats. It has electric wipers and a seat for the back that is very good like the front. New cargo mat in the rear and new mats in the front. The original heater works great, too with hi and low blower speeds. I guess you understand by now that I have this vehicle ready for warmer weather. And, now my whole life plan has changed and I’ll have to let it go. I will be moving to Brazil to volunteer at a Christian project to house street kids near Sau Paulo. Needing all the financial support I can get, I am pretty much selling everything I do not absolutely have to keep. That’s why I am listing the Willys. By the way, It will come with a nice high-dollar aluminum, quick attach tow bar that makes it a dream to tow. Well, thanks for looking. I will be happy to provide additional information and I hope the right person gets the Jeep to enjoy for years to come. God bless.”
