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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 $5000
This looks like a real good price and a great PNW jeep. It includes 2 spae engines and a warn OD. The front springs have been reversed.
“1953 CJ-3B. Fun jeep!! Dana 44 front and rear, 225 Buick v6, T-19 4 speed, Dana 18 transfer case, warn overdrive, bikini top, half doors, good tires, new spare tire, warn winch, 2 spare engines, and it runs. I dont have the time for it anymore. My loss is your gain. Ask for mike”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4750.
“Original survivor. 98% rust free. So California Jeep. Excellent candidate for restoration. 95% of original parts still intact. 6 volts. This Jeep still runs and drives. Used as a parade Jeep for last 10 years. Clean California Title Nellybelle #3 or urban Myth? When I purchased this Jeep, the owner said it was bought from the movie studios in 1975. There were supposed to be 3 Nellybelle’s: A close up Jeep; a Stunt Jeep and a Long Distance Jeep. This was said to be the Long Distance Jeep. I have never been able to verify this. There is an engine noise that seems to be coming from harmonic balancer pulley area (not internal engine). Dualamatic overdrive has bad gear noise. Small channel on passenger side rusted out. 15” wheels.”
UPDATE: Sold. Was listed at $1800. Now in Idaho Falls, Id.
It runs and has a PTO winch. Looks like a good price.
“Fun little jeep. Brakes need rebuilt, but the motor runs well and the four wheel drive works.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s a good project. A rare USMC MZ jeep.
“HI YOU ARE LOOKING AT A VEARY SPECIAL HIDDEN WW2 USMC RADIO JEEP. I HAVE OWEND THIS JEEP FOR 18 YEARS FINAL REMOVED THE SKIN . THAT WAS HIDING A WW2 US MC NAVE JEEP STILL GRAY . THIS JEEP IS ONE OF MAY BE 900 HUNDRED THAT WERE IN SERVICE MILEAGE 6813 ON SPEEDO . THEY SAY MAYBE 28 MAY STILL BE KNOWN SO HERE IS NUMBER 29. THE HIDDEN JEEP PHOTO 2 3 ARE WITH SKIN WITCH IS NOW REMOVED. FOR SALE IS A 1944 SER NO 2340099 MZ2 US MC NAVY RADIO JEEP. THIS JEEP IS AS PHOTO SHOW MAIN BODY IS STILL GRAY IN COLOR MC GREEN UNDER GRAY. THE MOTOR TURNS OVER WITH COMPRESSION . CONDITION IS AS PHOTO SHOW BODY WOULD NEAD NEW SIDES AND FRONT FLOOR ??. THERE ARE 5 COMBAT REAMS AND 3 NOS LIGHTS . THE SPECIAL PTO GEN SET COMES WITH IT TO. THE TWO MVPA ARMY MOTORS MAG WILL ALSO COME WITH THIS AUCTIONS. TWO SEAT FRAMES READY STRIPED I AM SELLING A NOS WW2 DATED 1944 SR 694 C RADIO SET THE BEST IT LOOKS NEW. AND A BRADEN J2 134 CAPTAINS PARTS WINCH .”
This refurbed truck looks solid.
“Fully Restored Willy Pick Up,
2 Wheel Drive – 283 V-8, Mild Cam Z-28 Intake, 65 Chevy Headers
New Carter 4BBL Carborator + Elect Choke
4 Speed Transmission with Hurst Shifter
Chevy Nova Front Sub Frame with Power Steering
Dodge Van Differential and Springs, 3:55 Ratio
Beautiful Hardwood lined Bed
$7500.00 FIRM
Serious Inquires Only – Contact George
(518)306-5770”
http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/4017303166.html
UPDATE: Was $2800. **SOLD**
(04/10/2013) Here’s a classic Swamp Racer.
“Its a 46 Willy’s on 40″ Swampers With a 1967 Buick 6 cycle Motor RUNS AMAZING!! 3 Speed Tranny It’s Built to be in the Mud and Water!!!
This Jeep Was Built For Swamp Buggy Racing!!! This Jeep is Bad to The Bone Super Fun!!! AMAZINGLY POWERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cash Talks $2800 OBO Will Trade For Truck or Nice Boat…”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
The modern oil filter setup fits in there pretty well.
“A WWII era war Jeep with the original 4 cylinder engine. No mechanical issues and fun to drive on or off road. This is the GPW not the MB. Army Jeep”
This old truck has some new shiny parts.
“matching spare wheel and tire, tilt down continental tire carrier, locking cargo and tool box, am/fm tape and cd, w/ 250 watt amp, 12in speakers, delay wipers, off road halogen lights, indoor/ outdoor thermometer, dual exhaust, and many more accessories to numerous to mention. some extra parts and paint.
Call Lane @719 206 2787”
http://eastco.craigslist.org/cto/4017141652.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000.
(02/14/2013) “I’m posting this for my grandfather, all questions should be directed to him at his home during reasonable hours. Thank you!
1948 Jeep Willy
New tires, rims, paint, fuel pump, seats and full canvas Best Top.
Starts and runs, does need work for daily use.
Priced WELL below going rate, great price… $5,000 FIRM.
For questions call 740-892-4037 ask for Gary”
http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/4016793933.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
Besides seats, it could use some headlight buckets, too.
“Jeep, CJ2A, Mostly complete, except for seats. Jeep has set outside for several years. It will need complete renovation. Make offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
Looks like a project. The drainholes have been patched.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A, Great vehicle to be restored. Motor Runs. I have no room for winter storage this year.”
It’s rough.
“$1300 firm. Last time I tried a few years ago, the engine turned over find but wouldn’t catch. I assume spark issue. Would make a nice resto project or an even cooler rat rod project.
Call or text Dave 256.310.2374
davesparrow81 at gmail dot com”
http://auburn.craigslist.org/cto/4016542575.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(07/04/2013) This has one of the odder ‘roll bars’ I’ve ever seen. There appears to be some body rot on the passenger side, too.
“Runs and drives well. 4wd works. Pipe bumpers, roll bars, good tires. For more information call 1(812)-969-2993.”
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/4017329427.html
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $3000
(03/14/2013) Not perfectly stock, but stock enough for a possible restoration.
“1046 Willy’s Jeep unrestored, Green, Rebuilt engine”
UPDATE: Was on eBay
Craig forwarded this great photo of a little boy ‘peddling’ Good Humor bars.
“LARGE SIZE: 19″ X 13″ Canvas ~ Image size: 16″x13″ READY TO FRAME”
Dan found this potential deal. It’s worth a look.
“Selling a 1952 Jeep Truck 4X4, Rebuilt 4cylinder engine, 3 Speed Transmission with new clutch, New brakes, wheel cylinders and brake hoses.New wiring harness that needs to be install. It runs but it needs to be register,last registration was 2009. It has rust on the body. Serious buyers only if interested you can reach me at (415)407-1218.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/4015346218.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
This looks solid.
“1948 willy’s cj2a
with snowplow and lots if extra parts
strong running. $4,000 or best offer.”
This looks good.
“52 Willys m38 Jeep
Stock numbers matching motor, motor has been rebuilt.
4WD.
Front winch.
Floor shift.
$8000.
See it at Midway Auto Sales
323 Towson Ave
Fort Smith
Weekdays 9-5 Saturday 10-1
479-785-5317”
http://fortsmith.craigslist.org/ctd/4014734579.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
Not sure how much is salvageable, but the tag looks good.
“1945 Willys – Overland Jeep CJ2A chassis w/drive train. This is the 308th CJ2A off of the assembly line. Includes what you see and more. Column Shift. Original rear diff w/floating axles, transfer case, transmission, suspension, front bumper. Also included is an extra bell housing, drawbar/hitch, and carburetor (probably junk). The engine is not original and is frozen. Have the cylinder head. .The right front wheel is rusted out. Great for a restoration project. Would like to sell this to someone interested in getting this get back on the road. Will sell parts otherwise.”
It’s a project.
“1964 FC 170 JEEP CABOVER FLATBED PICKUP
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
4X4 STRAIGHT AXEL
CLEAN OREGON TITLE IN OUR NAME
“NOT MANY OF THESE LEFT THAT ARE SALVAGABLE SURVIVORS!!!!!
COMES WITH LARGE BUMPER AND GRILL GAURD
(THIS IS MY WIFES PROJECT) SHE HAS ACTUALLY DONE A LOT OF WORK, THAT WILL SAVE SOMEONE A LOT OF TIME. WE NEED THE $ SO IT HAS TO GO, UNLESS WE FIND ANOTHER WAY.
EVERYTHING IS THERE PART WISE, WINDOWS, RUBBER, ECT. MOST OF IT SHE TOOK OUT AND PUT IN TOTES TO MAKE SANDING AND WHAT NOT EASIER. I CAN SHOW YOU WERE IT ALL GOES. SEATS ARE IN GREAT SHAPE. WILL DEFFINITLY NEED SOME WORK, BUT FOR A RESTORE/COLLECTOR ITS NOTHING NOT FEASABLE. MOST OF THE CAB OUTSIDE HAS BEEN TAKEN DOWN TO METAL AND PRIMERD, THERE IS ONE SPOT SHE HAS NOT DONE ON THE TOP(HARD TO REACH) SOME OF THE INSIDE HAS BEEN TAKEN DOWN AND PRIMERED AS WELL. WINDOWS GO UP AND DOWN, I FIXED DOORS SO THEY OPEN AND SHUT.
WILL COME WITH A 305 ENGINE BLOCK (NEEDS A LITTLE TLC) AS WELL AS THE TRANSMISSION THAT IS STILL MOUNTED IN THE VEHICLE.
THIS IS A TRUE STEAL AT THE PRICE, RESTORED THEY GO FOR THOUSANDS.
$1600 OR BEST CASH OFFER EASY TO MOVE HONESTLY BUT WILL NEED TO BE TOWED WITH FLATBED.
541-956-3008”
http://corvallis.craigslist.org/cto/4015265406.html
Gary contacted me tonight to ask if I knew which year of jeep body my father used for his CJ-5 rebuild. It was a good question I didn’t know. I’d never studied the Renegade stripes. My research was not exhaustive on this, so please feel free to correct any mistakes.
Based on my review, I believe my Dad’s body came from a 1974 CJ-5. I started with the below picture.
Notice the stripe falls vertically. So, I just had to find a comparable vertical stripe. I just didn’t know how many years jeep produced the stripe. It turned out to be just 1974.
I looked up 1971 and 1972 bodies. During those years the Renegade had a straight stripe that didn’t drop over the side of the cowl as you can see below:
In 1973 the renegade had a straight back, then drop-angled stripe:
Note how the stripe is angled over the cowl and splits. This is a supposed to be a factory photo.
In 1974, the stripe fell straight as seen in these photos:
This is a factory photo.
Possible Late 1974 Style? Notice how the name drops lower. This stripe is being sold on eBay as a 1974/1975 style.
Here’s another example, though this jeep was listed as a 1973 (can’t find the original link). It may actually have been a 1974:
Here’s another jeep listed as a 1974:
In 1975, the style changed to one that dropped, then went straight back.
Bob forwarded this cute photo from Facebook.
I ran across this unusual ad for the complete setup for an unusual 4×4 in the February 1964 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine. The prototypes and parts were being sold by Vic Hickey (or he was acting as an agent). Anyone have more information on this? It appears to be a four wheel drive dune buggy.
