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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 $600
There might be some value here.
“Everything is complete except seats & windshield. Too many parts still good to help someone with there CJ2A restoration to take to the scrap yard! Or a grate start for someone looking for a Willys 2A to restore. Can’t tell you the last time it ran, doesn’t have title but have vin tags for it & can give bill of sale.”
This sure looks ready to be assembled.
“1952 M38 Willys Army Jeep for sale. My father bought it from a man who brought it home from the Army. Was used at our vacation cabin for many years. When the cabin sold we brought it home and started to restore it. The hood, chassis, body, fenders, tail gate, seat frames, windshield, and grill were restored by a body shop but the project never got finished! It has been in the garage in pieces and boxes for years as you can see in the pictures. Not everything is pictured because of the twelve picture limit. It is time to sell this project to someone who has the desire and ability to finish the restoration. I chose not to photograph the contents of every box but be assured the Jeep was running when it was taken apart for restoration. We bought new tires, new gas tank (hard to find at the time and probably even harder now), and new brake parts. Probably some other new parts that I can’t remember now were also purchased when we preparing to restore. Please note we want to sell this as a single lot. Please do not ask about parting this out.
I have listed this for my father who is the person selling. His phone number is 614 882-5952. More pictures are available if interested. You can respond via email for more pictures but for other details and questions please phone.”
http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/4023922422.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2850.
This was for sale back in Sept 2008. The description is better this time and the price is less. Seller may be different.
“M38 Willys Jeep is the rare and desirable military version of the CJ3A with the same one piece windshield and distinctive headlights. It also has a stronger boxed frame than the CJ3A. Original California vehicle.
This Jeep is in nice running condition with the original 4 cylinder L-134 engine. Electrical was converted to 12v (including starter and alternator). It’s turn-key and never fails to start. Has good oil pressure and compression. Full Stewart Warner gauges. Original heavy duty radiator was disassembled and cleaned and is in great shape. Civilian fuel tank is in good shape, no rust. Bullet-proof Cuno oil filter.
Drive train was rebuilt not long ago. 3 speed transmission and transfer case were completely gone through with new bearings and seals. Any gear that was questionable was replaced. Upgraded drive shafts. Axles 5.38:1 — Dana 44 rear, Dana 25 front. The front was recently rebuilt by Rearend Specialties in Santa Clara. Rebuilt knuckles including bearings and seals. Recent brakes front and back. Front brakes have been upgraded to larger 11″ drums. Warn locking hubs.
Like new BFG MTR tires under warranty from America’s Tire. Step rear bumper. Roll bar. U-bolt skid plates. 2″ spring lift. Warn hubs. Best-top soft top. Previously used for hunting – quiet and easy on fuel.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(02/14/2013) The seller lists this as a 1951, but it has a 2A plate that indicates it is a 1948 CJ-2A. The body is patched in the rear. The steps are odd.
“1951 Willies-Overland Jeep. 4×4, Turn signals, vinyl seats and manual transmission.”
http://www.elitemotorsga.com/vehicle/4211979/1951-willies-overland-jeep-cartersville-georgia-30120
Bill from Lime Street Carriage spotted this jeep siting on the side of the road south of Kona in the Captain Cook area of the Big Island of Hawaii. This is similar to several other oddly shaped jeeps near Captain Cook, HI, (here and here) that have been for sale. There was no for sale sign on the one below.
It sure seems likely that someone built all of these.
It is Saturday night and I have a bunch of great stuff to post for Sunday morning, but I hear my wife calling me to the bedroom . . . so, goodnight!
Some posts in the morning.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Here’s a cool photo Marc forwarded.
“You are bidding on an original press photo from 1973 featuring “Road” into Big Cypress Swamp resembles a creek. Percy Brown in front Jeep. This road was a pre-Columbian Indian foot trail . Photo is 8.5” x 6.5” in size.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Here’s a rare kit that looks complete.
“U.S. Army Amphibian Jeep (Quack)
MOD-AC Manufacturing Co
Los Angeles, Calif.
1/2 Inch Scale Wooden Model
I believe it is from 1943.
Very hard to find in used good condition.
Please examine all pictures carefully as I do not know if all the pieces are there.
The body of the Jeep is in very good condition as are the pieces and parts I do have.
The box does have wear and tear (see picts).
The paper portion of the kit does have some of the pieces cut out (see picts).
I am selling this model “as-is” with no warranty or returns.
I can only accept PayPal as the form of payment.
I will only ship within the United States.
If you have any questions please feel free to email me.
Thanks for looking.”
Only the cover is being sold. Apparently, a flat tire on the jeep has stalled a parade. Seems an odd cover?
“COVER ONLY. Bottom right corner damage; scuff at mailing label. Border creases.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(06/24/2013) Marc spotted this pricey, but interesting brochure.
“Original part color catalog , 8.5 x 11 , 8 pages , has a small hole near the top border on all pages , shows and describes the custom Carcraft body for Willys CJ3A . Produced by Carson Machine Company , Oklahoma City , Oklahoma . This item is AutoLit Part #wt3764-WKSDCG.”
UPDATE: Purchase pending. Was priced at $3000.
This might be worth a look. A tailgate has been added.
“Clean,good running jeep has a new rad,master cly, all new exhaust,new one wire alt,new elct fuel pump,leaf springs,top and gauges.Its all 12v has extra parts to go with like extra front and rear axles and misc. parts. Has the hurricane f143 and all original trans and trasfer case. Asking $3000.00 O.B.O. Clean title and registered.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
I’m unclear why the seller thinks this was in the Air Force. Looks like the driver’s side of the body has been patched and indents filled.
“this is a good old air force jeep mp this is a 1944 modle mb not a cj it was used for a guard jeep at an air force base so it had a machine gun mounted on it so the under carriage is built heavier than a Cj. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Rusted, but runs.
“I have a 1957 Jeep FC 150. Does run and drive. Don’t have time to work on. Not all rusted out, does have rust in spots, box is rough. Open to sale or trade. Does have a snow plow that goes with it. Looking for fire arms, maybe a road bike, loader tractor, something useful. Thanks for looking.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
Needs some brakes, but runs. The glass looks damaged.
“This is a 1956 Military Jeep. It has the stock four cylinder f head engine. Factory koeng pto winch. It has been converted to 12v. The body has some rust . The jeep runs and drives but it needs some brake work.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
That’s one tall rollcage!
“1947 cj2a willys jeep. jeep runs fair. mostly original. new water pump, fuel pump, head gasket, radiator cleaned out. a small hide away box was built in the back. this jeep run good. great for hunting or putting around the farm. comes with a landcruiser roll cage that needs a little cutting and welding to fit. asking $3500 O.B.O”
It runs. I don’t see any obvious rust.
“1952 Willy’s with 1957 Willy’s 6 cyl motor- runs good!!!! have extra parts that I can sell with it for $3,000.00. Serious inquiries only!!! please call AL @ 216-213-5513. WILL BE SOLD FAST SO DON’T WAIT!!”
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/4019814441.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200
“I have a 1948 Jeep Willys runs doesn’t drive. I bought this for a project but I do not have the time to fix it. It has what I believe is a Dauntless 225 V-6. Installed by a previous owner. I really don’t know much more than that. the block casting is 991503.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(08/16/2013) New paint would help this a great deal.
“I have been driving this Jeep around for the last couple of weeks. I hate to get rid of it. It runs and drives well. fairly new tires, lights work, floor starter works, 12v, bed is a little rough. Currently licensed and I drive it nearly every day. The price is firm.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4019776316.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500
(08/19/2013) This has a variety of updates.
“47 Jeep Willy with a 231 Buick V6… 3 speed…78 CJ frame & running gear…34×9.50 super swampers…new rims…8,000 lbs winch…soft top/doors…bikini top…high lift jack…this jeep is a daily driver..FUN TO DRIVE— RARE FIND!!!”
I found this jeep related article in a School Bulletin from 1968. Not a lot of information, but I thought it was interesting it was there in the first place. It documents a trip into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in New Mexico.
This National Four Wheel Drive Association Photo appeared in the February 1964 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine near the back cover.
UPDATE: Was listed at $9000. **Status Unknown**
(08/23/2014) This looks nice. I thought I’d seen this earlier, but couldn’t find it.
“I have too many toys. This one has to go. 327 chevy, SM421 4 Speed Trans, Dana 25 Front, Dana 44 Rear, New 4.88 Gears in both by Fearless Gear (rebuilt front). New 33″ BFG Mud Terrain Tires. New Paint. All Gauges Work. Rhino Lined Firewall, Interior, Fenders. New Rims. The bottom looks as good as the top. Asking $9,000 or best offer. Will entertain trades of equal value.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** was on eBay.
This has some nice details.
“1942 Willys Jeep cj, Chevy 350 V8 with 17k miles, turbo transmission with 8k on it, msd ignition, chrome parts every place, boxed reinforced frame with large gas tank moved to rear, Newer all terrain 33 tires and wheels, full custom roll bar, dana 30 axle, cj transfer case, new gauges, fog lights, All been gone through top to bottom and in great shape, Custom chrome grille, bumpers and hooks, much much more done to list. Not fiberglass junk and titled clear willys. If local please come check out”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was listed at $5850.
I’ve never seen front fenders extended quite like that.
“CHECK OUT THIS OLD SCHOOL BEAUTY! RUNS GREAT, DRIVES GREAT & VERY RARE. ALL TRADES WELCOMED. CALL MIKE ANYTIME (INCLUDING DAYS, EVENINGS UNTIL 10 & WEEKENDS)”
UPDATE: Was $7500. **SOLD**
“1955 Willy’s Jeep Wagon
Scout running gear, 350 v8 auto, new edlebrock, alum. intake, off road 4 barrel carb, new brakes, alum. wheels Runs Great”
