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This may have a Beck half-cab. It likely has cargo-bed rust, too.
https://up.craigslist.org/for/d/escanaba-1956-willys/7511284750.html
“RUNS GREAT. NO BRAKES. $2000 FIRM.”
The price includes additional parts not pictured.
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/pts/d/miles-willys-cj2as-cj2a-partial-frames/7510110291.html
“have two Willy’s CJ2As (non-running) with titles, two parts CJ2As, and a whole lot of extra parts (PTOs, Engine blocks, rods, flywheels, the list goes on) Asking 5000 obo. Will sell things separately. The pics do NOT show everything included. I can take more pics and send them or you can see in person.”
Has some floor rust.
https://memphis.craigslist.org/cto/d/memphis-1951-jeep-cj-2a/7511428548.html
“lassic Jeep Willys with original flat head 4 motor, 3 Spd transmission. This vehicle runs & drives. The 4WD works as well. Carburetor rebuilt, brake lines replaced. There is some surface rust on frame. Also, It will need floor pans replaced but the majority of the rust is regulated to the floor pans and lower bin of the bucket.”
Given it runs and stops, this might be worth a look.
https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/monroe-1966-willys-jeep-cj-cj5-cj/7518051442.html
“1966 Willys Jeep CJ5. Starts, runs, drives and stops. This is a project and is full of rust. I used it to plow my driveway (way more fun than a snowblower) and it has not been on the road since I bought it last year. It is one of three Jeep CJ projects that I own, and I’m downsizing. Bring a trailer, it’s not road worthy. I can take buyer for a farm trail ride to prove it works. It includes the hydraulics and lift assembly for snow plow which works. I’m keeping the plow and lower mount. Use it as a cheap UTV or rebuild it. It will need a new body and probably some minor frame repair to restore due to rust at the front crossmember. I use it regularly as it is. Please no calls on weekdays before five pm or Thursday nights. I can’t answer it at work. Text anytime.”
Maybe some parts value?
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/pts/d/breckenridge-1958-willys/7509475754.html
“1958 willys jeep project”
UPDATE: Thanks to Lester and Vernon for catching that this isn’t a T3-C, but rather an M-100. I was not paying close enough attention.
Jay is helping a neighbor sell this trailer.
https://corvallis.craigslist.org/tro/d/corvallis-bantam-t3-1-ton-trailer/7519790050.html
“M100 Trailer, origin unknown. Parking brake, drop down tongue support, shocks, Pintle hitch with matching 2″x2″ receiver stinger setup, aluminum wheels with ok/old tires (no cracking though), extra steel wheels, aluminum storage boxes, some rust but a good basis for a project and tons of character”
This November 22, 1941, article in the New York Daily news about a British strike force in Libya that used some jeeps. The jeep pictured appears to be the original Ford Pygmy.
Martin shared this rig. This one runs across drives. It could be a handy rig to have around.
https://lewiston.craigslist.org/hvo/d/lewiston-1943-wwll-ford-burma-jeep/7507658853.html
“1943 Ford Burma Jeep, this particular truck was a bomb service truck for the Navy during World War II. It has the in-line six ford engine that starts easy and runs smooth. It has a 10,000 pound Braden PTO winch that works great and has new cable. The four wheel drive works as it should in both high and low range, high range is pretty low as top speed is only 45 mph. It does have a leak here and there as you would expect from something of this vintage but does run well and drives and stops. This would make a good farm rig or a good restoration truck for a military collector, as I read there were approximately 15,000 of these trucks made in five different configurations, I don’t know how many of them survived. I would be open to offers / trades.”
The shipping on this is $25US; otherwise, I’d get this rare brochure.
View all the information on eBay
“Original Willys Jeep 1 Ton Truck brochure”
It isn’t anything fancy, but looks solid.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/sunnyvale-1960-jeep-cj5-willys/7514294915.html
“I have a 1960 jeep Willys in great condition runs and drives with a V6 manual transmission 4 x 4 with no rust has a built-in winch on the front bumper”
This has a fiberglass body.
https://salem.craigslist.org/cto/d/salem-1951-willys-jeep/7518928386.html
“1951 Willys, newer frame , fiberglass body, V6, upgraded brakes,winch, nice daily driver”
Lots of updates to his 2A.
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/reno-1947-jeep-willys-cj2a/7512556207.html
“1947 Jeep Willys CJ2A, Chevy 350 crate motor from Performance Chevrolet with very few miles, Dana 27 front with locker, Dana 44 rear with locker, 538 gears, T90 3speed with Warn Overdrive, 11” drum brakes with vacuum power assist, Ramsey 9,000 winch, “like new” 33” BFG tires, please call or text, no trades”
This might have a replacement body, as there is now cowl heater vent on the passenger side.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/san-jose-1964-willys-jeep/7516892952.html
“Hi Iam selling my Willy’s Jeep. It’s clean title. Runs good. 3 speed manual—- good tire and paint….already register up to date”
Nothing fancy, but looks solid.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/d/san-diego-1952-jeep-willys/7518197642.html
“The Willys MD, formally the M38A1
I am the 3rd owner after the military. It was used as an airplane recharging vehicle on California central coast and then was a family fun car since then.
A mechanic recently did a significant revamp on it.
brakes, turned drums, seals (2020)
transmission new seals, axle new seals
clutch and pressure plate
cleaned oil pan out, new gasket looked good
shortened steering wheel
new head from previous mechanic
new fuel tank and floor pan
Not the original motor.
It starts right up, lights work and I have a clean title. Serial number says it was either a 1952 or 1953 I believe but title says 1958. Very fun jeep.
has vin plate
come take it around the block’
Parked in 1980, but seems to have potential.
https://bozeman.craigslist.org/cto/d/bozeman-1949-fresh-barn-find-willy/7518602891.html
“Straight body. No rust. Parked in barn in 1980. All original. Original drive train easy restoration.”
Appears fairly stock. It’s missing the PTO bar.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/san-diego-1946-willys-cja2/7520283666.html
“o Red 1946 Will’s CJA2 with original Half Top and 15″ Tires. We are the second owner.
o Go Devil Flathead Engine, 4 Cylinder, rebuilt
o Great running condition with lots of new parts
o Wood paneling on doors and half top roof. Seats original and refurbished.
o Re-Cored: Radiator
o New: Brake System, Drums, Master Cylinder, Pads, Brake Lines, E-Brake
0 New: Wheel Bearings, Wheel Cylinders, Tie Rods, Hoses, Tailgate, Solex Carbonator
o New: Alternator, Electronic Distributor and Coil, Alternator, Starter, 12V Wiring Harness”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Went to auction Aug 27th.
Listed as a 1944, I don’t see any MB/GPW clues. Are the headlight bezels mounted backwards?
“Up for Auction:
1944 Willys 4×4 Jeep!
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Auction Time! Public auction online – Public is welcome to purchase/bid
No minimums, No reserves, everything will sell to the highest bidder.
Online only auction with pre-bidding going on now with CLOSING to start at 7:00 pm August 27th @ 7:00pm
Check back often as new items will be added daily.
PREVIEW on Friday August 26th 9am -4pm at 777 Auction Company, 3850 El Camino Real, Atascadero
Please check out our website www.777auctions.net for additional photos and videos of these items and many more quality items that are in our up-coming ONLINE ONLY Auction August 27th starting at 7:00pm
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UPDATE Still Available.
(07/12/2022) Unclear if this runs, but it does have flat tire.
https://redding.craigslist.org/grd/d/palo-cedro-1947-willys-cj2/7505557581.html
“1947 willys cj2a. Original Kaiser motor . Original black plated vehicle.Clean title .current dmv been on non op for many years .”
UPDATE: Still Available.
There is also a utility trailer for sale that, at $500, seems like a great price.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/talmage-1947-willys-cj2a-for-sale/7513710296.html
“1947 Willys CJ2A for sale. Jeep is in good condition. It does run but hasn’t been started in a couple of years. This Jeep is stock. It was restored about 50 years ago and does need some work. It was converted to a 12-volt electrical system some time ago. It also has a booster on the brake system. The hubs have been changed to automatic locking. This Jeep was my Dad’s. When he passed away, he gave it to my sister. It is a lot of fun to drive. It needs someone who is able to work on it. This Jeep is located in Ukiah. There is also a utility trailer that is capable of hauling the Jeep available for an extra $500.00”
This MB has steering mods among other updates.
https://modesto.craigslist.org/for/d/san-jose-willys-jeep/7518430585.html
“if you are looking for a very dependable hunting rig, it is ready to go as is. or, if you want to restore you have a very good start. this jeeps runs very well ,and has been a wonderful hunting vehicle for many years to me, motor has been rebuilt, and everything works.”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. Now priced at $8000.
(07/20/2022) This is listed on eBay with a starting bid of $5000. It’s got an M-38 style grille.
https://mohave.craigslist.org/pts/d/bullhead-city-1946-jeep-willys-cj2a/7506548661.html
“1946 Jeep Willys CJ2A. 3 speed 4 WD, starts and runs. Clear AZ title and current registration. Engine and drive train appear original. Great project for a jeep enthusiast. ”
Unclear how much value is here, but the body doesn’t look too bad.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/pts/d/lancaster-willys-cj2a-project/7513687287.html
“1948 willys cj2a project. Dana 41 rear, dana 25 front, t90 trans, model 18 transfer case, M151 wheels with ndt’s, tilt column, power steering, dual gas tanks, willys stamped hood, windsheild and tailgate. No engine has vin plate and bill of sale.”
This is a project ….
https://boulder.craigslist.org/cto/d/eldorado-springs-1946-willys-jeep/7520235002.html
“Willy’s Jeep- super clean!
Very clean newly professionally repainted super clean engine.
Not a speck of rust!
The first year the Willy was made available to civilians with 1946. Comes with lots of extras !
Was father’s passion!
Engine runs great. Seats were just professionally repainted so I have not been reattached to the frame.
All hardware included.
Brand new wiring harness needs to be installed very simple. Brand new windshield.
Not one scratch on the entire body of this beautiful collectors item! Have spent thousands more than we are asking.”
Blaine spotted this Metamet-modified jeep that was owned by the Metamet family. This doesn’t seem to match any of the models on the list of models from the Metamet brochures. The split window windshield doesn’t not appear to fold down, the doors look to be of a suicide style, and the top appears to be a soft top. It’s kind of Jeepsterish.
https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1468062
“This is actually a 1943 ww2 jeep that has been converted into a 4wd roadster , lots of the original inner bodytub remain, Its running and driving but will need renovating , chassis is superb condition , there are lots of options with this jeep, leave as is, change it a bit or revert it back to a ww2 jeep again, Its the only one made by the Metamet company back in the late 1950s, TAX and MOT exempt, UK registered, this unique ww2 jeep conversion, been stored unused for 40 years, this conversion done by the well known metamet jeep conversion company in the 1950s/ 60s, this model never ended up going into production and this is the only one made despite it being shown in the sales brochure, I have fitted original jeep wheels and personally think it looks better and gives it back a bit of its former DNA but the original wider road wheels and tyres go with it
It was kept by a member of the Metamet family as his private vehicle until he recently passed away , this willys mb jeep was built in 1943 and served in the war , the dvla mot history records show that it left the military service and was registered for road use in 1958, sometime after this date the conversion was done , Its been stored unused for the last 40 years , engine is now running , I have a whatsap of the jeep driving, it will need recommissioning brakes refurbishing, fuel line checking through but the chassis is excellent , exhaust all good, radiator holds water and it starts and drives , the engine is smooth, includes extra fitments like free wheeling hubs, radio, clock, folding front bench seat , sports car type fold down hood, hinged doors, drop down boot, this is the only one of its kind in the world and should really be in a collection or museum , most of the original bodytub remains , It could easily be re bodied back to its former ww2 jeep bodywork with a new reproduction body tub , large leather bound file containing many photos and drawings of the build has since been found and I’m hoping to collect that soon”
I just missed out on these postcards. There were no other bidders when I made a high bid of $31, but apparently someone came in at the last second with a higher bid. Well, they can have them for that price (besides, I already have the “Snug and Warm” card).
Still, these cards are pretty interesting. I would guess based on the Worman hardtops and CJ-2A styling that they are likely from the late 1940s.
