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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: **SOLD** Was $250
It’s a parts vehicle.
“Willys CJ2A 1947 jeep for parts. Project jeep I’m not going to get to. Still has original frame tag. Has not been titled in California as it was bought as a parts vehicle so bill of sale only if wanted. Included are all parts pictured. Have engine and transmission for sale also (not from this vehicle).”
No pics provided. The jeep is disassembled.
“Have a dismantled 47 CJ2A. Typical rusty floors but have new pans and braces from Walcks. The rest is there, just apart. Looking to trade for small sailboat 14-18 foot to learn to sail. Email with your thoughts. Jeep pics on request.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2900
This 1947 Custom Flattie is named “Double Joint”.
“I have a 47 with little to no rust
Has custom body work done
set up for 4 wheel steering
runs good.
Original engine, transmission, and transfercase
Title
Won the ridge runners mud races multiple years in a row
For me information please email me.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/4147640219.html
UPDATE: Still Available. I didn’t realize how unusual the dash was on this one.
“51 Willys with 3.8 Liter Buick odd fire V-6, saginaw manual steering gear, 2″ lift Rancho springs, Confer shackles, back seat, Best Top bucket seats, Tow Bar, dual exhaust. This is a project that needs finished. It has sat for 10 years. motor started but carb has stuck float and leaks, pressure plate is stuck to flywheel. Wiring needs work. Not a driver you can tow it home with the tow bar. After 10 years I have come to the conclusion I don’t have time to work on this project. No trades, cash only call two zero six two two seven 9037”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/4162825920.html
UPDATE: **Sold** Was listed at $8500
“I bought this in 1996 and have done all the work myself –except the rebuild of the engine.
Everything works (lights ,gauges,wipers,and 4×4 and it is 12 volt)
This Wagon was used in a movie in 2007 called When Love Concurs Paul . A DVD of the Movie will come with the sale.
It does have a broken drivers door window . and I do not have a key to the door locks
The tires are new and are BFG AT 33-9.50 they are great
Everything has been rebuilt or replaced.”
We are gearing up for a spooky night, so I won’t be scheduling any posts for Friday. Here are some photos of the prep so far (more later).
Craig forwarded this photo from the 1961 January/February issue of Jeep News.
Ann and her mother Rosemary drove over to a friend’s house in Richland on Tuesday59. Along the way, Ann spotted this jeep. After telling her mother to turn around so they could get some photos, she snapped this one.
When they arrived at Rosemary’s friend’s house, Ann discovered they had an old jeep. It turns out to be a CJ-3A that was handed down and hasn’t moved in a while. There seems to be no interest in selling it at this point. Looks like it’s a bit of a project, but at least it is stored indoors.
So, congrats to my wife for her jeep hunting skills!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was a raffle prize.
Matt wrote me today, letting me know that there’s a raffle for a M-100 trailer at Midwestmilitary.net. Tickets are $20. Proceeds go to help Gary Wirth’s hospital expenses, a result of his battle with cancer. The drawing will be held December 7, 2013. You can purchase a ticket here: http://www.midwestmilitary.net/raffle.html
Learn more about Gary and his fight here: http://www.ewillys.com/pdf/GWRT-FINAL.pdf
“This trailer was donated for raffle by Al and Kelly Lehmann. They had it totally restored by Gary Wirth last fall. It was totally dismantled and rebuilt, including new bearings, brakes, wiring and tires.
Painted in 24087 color scheme. This trailer was not rusty before it was restored. It was a super clean trailer that came from a local city garage that always kept it inside. We have the original data plates and a new set of reproduction plates that will be added soon. Date of delivery is 10/52 and serial number 382368. The original manufacturer was Dunbar-Kapple. Between the cost of purchasing the trailer and the restoration, there is over $3000.00 invested. The wiining ticket holder will be responsible for picking up the trailer or shipping expenses. We can help with the shipping arrangements, so don’t let that stop you from purchasing a chance to win this beautiful piece of history.”
Bob Christy forwarded this story about a 1941 MB Slat Grille that fell victim to Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The jeep was considered a total loss as saltwater reached the dash. Fortunately, the owner had the jeep covered by Collector Car Insurance, which allowed for a restoration of the jeep.
Here is the jeep after the storm:
Here’s a photo of the restoration:
For a look at more photos, including the restoration process and the damage done by Sandy, visit this Pinterest board. You can also read about it here: http://www.americancollectors.com/Collector-Chronicles/Collectors-Stories/41/
Roberto spotted this collection of photos taken during/after the WWII. The photos are worth combing through. There are a few, but not many, jeep photos.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33081271@N08/page1/
Joe forwarded this site. He writes, “Here’s a link from G503.com (from years ago) with lots of pics of a NOS engine found in the most unlikely of places….. the warehouse of a company that made wooden shipping crates for the Army. It’s an interesting story….. especially for those restoring their M38’s back to original stock condition.”
Learn more here: http://www.mclallens.com/L-head/L-head_new.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
Neat piece.
“this is a late 40s jeep amusement ride / pedal car. one of the first jeeps made after wwii. barn fresh .have not cleaned it .it has a rare electric motor from the factory inside, make offer no low balls”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
It runs and seems pretty solid.
“1963 Jeep FC150 Project truck seems to run pretty good Fair amount of stuff done to it $1500 cash or trade for a nice 2 person motorcycle 750 or bigger 1999 or newer black crown vic old police car or Jeep Grand cherokee with a V8 or who knows what do you have? Pontoon boat? Call or text I’ll let you know right up front i don’t text much it might take awile to get back to you I don’t text much no calls after 11pm”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
This may be worth a look.
“Solid 1954 Jeep Willys Wagon 4 wheel drive great project vehicle. Solid body, front Disc Brake conversion, Chevy V8 engine, stock transmission, transfer case, front and rear axles. 1200$ obo.
More photos to come.”
It’s a project.
“This a early Willy’s jeep. This is early year with the split windshield that flips up. I can’t give you a definitely year, the data plate was removed. This was a barn find from the mountains. Body needs work but it’s all there. Was going to do some kind of project either rat rod or rock crawler. Just haven’t had the time to mess with it and I’m moving. I do have a 4cyl Willys engine that came with it, or a 4.0l straight six that came out of a 1996 Cherokee that I’ll in. This does not run right now but a great cheap start to an awesome project. Call or text Jon if interested. 720 254-91eight two”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4160142002.html
No pics provided.
“this jeep runs good,everything works ok,will post pictures when I figure out how to”
UPDATE: Status Unknown
“We have three new reproduction Willys CJ3A Body Tubs. These all have a minor dent somewhere. They will fit the CJ2A as well. The only real major difference between the 2A and 3A is the 3A rear wheel house is about 2″ shorter than the 2A. It gives you more room. The body will fit either frame without a problem. These are in black primer.
We do not hold items, Ship items, or do price dickering over the phone.
Come visit the store at 6654 Lafayette Road in Chickamauga. We are on the south side of the battlefield on the main road through the center of the park. We have many other jeep parts and accessories for old and new.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Were $100.
Lots of tread left on these east coast dogs.
“2 (Two) Old school Formula 31″ x 10″ x 15″ Desert Dog tires for Jeep, VW Dune buggy, Baja Bug. Some light dryrot but they hold air and are awesome offroad in the sand and mud. Asking $100obo for the pair. ”
This jeep has landed on a variety of craigslists. No pics provided.
“This is a 1948 Willys Jeep with a collectors engine, a 1955 Chev 265CI V-8 that has been totally rebuilt and bored .030. It has 750-16 six ply tires, a 20 gallon fuel tank and a one piece front seat, it has a winch on the front and there are dual wheel adapters for the back. It has the one wire alternator system, an electric fan, booster springs. A big sheet of metal protects the bottom for rough going.
After the rebuild project I drove it about 5 miles, then a heart attack plus crohns disease made me park it in the shed and I haven’t been able to use it, I have owned it almost 50 years so somebody else should have it now. I have pictures but so far I haven’t been able to load them into this ad, anybody interested can let me know via email if they would like to see them. It has a complete metal body and the paint job is dark blue and gold, some paint has started to peel in storage but a new owner would paint it a color they like anyway. :-)”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700.
(08/30/2013) Looks like the dash has a couple of former speaker holes.
“I have a Willy’s jeep titled as a 1961. This is a very solid body with minimal rust. Previous owner bed lined the inside of the tub. The floors are solid as well as the other body parts. I have the hood both front fenders tub and windshield frame with un cracked window, it also has a newer gas tank. I do not have the running gear or frame anymore just the complete body. I also have other little parts that can go with it. I would have liked to build this jeep but I have way to many car and truck projects that I would like to get done. This jeep has a CLEAN COLORADO TITLE. The last two pictures are what the jeep looked like complete. When I got the jeep it had a v8 and all of the running gear was trashed so my plan was to put that body on a newer jeep frame etc..”
UPDATE: Still Available
(10/26/2013) It’s a project.
“Needs to be put back together complete rebuild. Body has been blasted repaired and painted. Still could really use some attention… everything is there completely clean and ready for assembly. May consider trades. Can txt pics. 9zero3 720three155 Thx, got a title too. Make reasonable offer or best offer”
http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/4146040401.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000
(09/19/2013) It looks in good shape.
“i have a 1947 Willys CJ2A made in to a military jeep for sale, has 4k miles from restore date.
4 cyclinder 134 L-Head Engine 3Spd Transmission 4 X 4
Also has a 30 cal. replica machine gun, been restored.”
UPDATE: Here’s a news article about the event from the Carroll County Times
Merlin posted a variety of photos from this year’s Mason Dixon Gathering. Make sure to click on the link below and check out the last photo of the ‘grille chair’.
http://hansonmechanical.wordpress.com/2013/10/30/mason-dixon-jeep-gathering-2013-the-cjs/
Susan Katz Keating writes about the loss of her jeep. At one point shoe compares how her jeep viewed itself vs. how other vehicles view it. I found it funny.
http://www.susankatzkeating.com/2013/10/my-parking-space-no-longer-sports-jeep.html