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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 .
Marc spotted this photo.
“This is an original press photo. Credit – NEA & ACMEPhoto measures 9.25 x 7inches. Photo is dated 01-18-1944.”
View all the information on ebay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,000.
Pascal spotted this jeep. Note the jeep-lamp above the garage door 🙂
“willys jeep cj3a 1949 refait au complet frame differentiel et roues peinture powder coating moteur refait complet body refait complet plancher neuf banc refait a neuf lames neuves shocks neuf electricité refait a neuf terminal soudé batterie neuve starter et générateur refait poulie de crank neuve boite de controle neuve monté original cj3a tout a été sandblasté et repaint le seul cj3a enregistré au québec plaqué pret a roulé inspection fait investi plus de 12.000$ et 3 ans de travail.evaluation pg 14,000$”
Daryl just listed this M-38 for sale.
“We used the original frame and running gear and a new reproduction body. This vehicle has a 24 volt electrical system powered by modern alternator and new replacement carburetor on rebuilt engine. The transmission/transfer case has been rebuilt. It has all new brakes, brake lines, wheel bearings and brand new canvas seat cushions. Everything has been rebuilt on this vehicle. Top bows and fittings are included but there is no canvas for the top. This jeep has a PA title.
More pictures available upon request.
Buyer must pick up here or arrange for delivery. All shipping charges are the buyer’s responsibility. I assume no reponsibility for damages incurred after the jeep leaves my location.”
This a MB-like jeep built on a 3A chassis.
“This MB-3A jeep is a completely rebuilt CJ3A frame and running gear with one of our (D&L Bensinger’s) new, reproduction MB-2A body kits installed to make this look like a WWII jeep. It is perfect for parades and reenactments.
The jeep has a new wiring harness,12-volt system, used combat wheels and tires, new seat frames and cushions. Also includes top bows but no top. New spare tire with repro combat wheel included.
More pictures available upon request. ”
Daryl’s selling this M-38A1
“M38A1 from Colorado. Body good except front fenders cut. Starts, runs and stops. To complete restoration, all you need is wiring, paint and canvas. $7,000
Contact Daryl Bensinger, 610-286-9545, daryl@dlbensinger.com”
<– Day 32 & 33 – Tues. June 4th & Wed. June 5th: Rudeness at the Parkside Diner! | Trip Overview | Day 35 – Fri. June 7th: An Old Building and New Cars –>
My presentation of the Wurlitzer Plaque to the North Tonawanda History Museum Trustees.
I’d like to share with you all the wonderful things I did on my birthday — of parties, food, and lavish gifts — but the present I truly longed for was sleep. So, that’s pretty much all we did. We slept. A lot.
By Thursday June 6th we were ready for a busy day. Our first stop was at my great uncle Farny Wurlitzer’s former house in North Tonawanda, New York. It was a beautiful place that was recently purchased by new owners. I won’t bore you with the pictures, but it was fun for us.
After the house visit, as official representatives of the Rudolph Wurlitzer family (I’m his great great grandson), Ann and I were invited on guided tour of the Herschel Carousel Museum in North Tonawanda.
The front of the Herschel Museum (on a very wet day).
Doug, Jeff and I are examining a Wurlitzer Carousel Organ that plays while the carousel rotates.
Who doesn’t feel like a kid riding a carousel??
Of course, we even found a jeep-like ride at the museum!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Here’s an oddball.
“This jeep has a new rebuilt engine, new u-joints, new tires, new carburetor. Ready to go, especially during hunting season, good for ranch work, etc. This price is firm. Serious buyers only.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was priced at $19,900
(04/30/2013) Bill forwarded this beautiful Jeepster for sale. Call him at the number below if you are interested.
“I have a very nice 1950 Willys Jeepster for sale! Factory colors of yellow over black. Brand new soft top, new tires, fresh motor rebuild on original F-head. 3-speed transmission with overdrive. Runs and drives great, and it looks amazing.”
UPDATE: Was priced at $9500. LIkely sold.
“Willys Jeep M38A1 with Machine gun (has no moving parts and bullets do not have powder in them. Comes with Wood box with mine detector and testing piece. Also includes Vietnam era helmets and misc other items. Numbers match and has collector plates. Also includes collaspable canvas water bucket on back and all non directions tires so they don’t know if you are coming or going. 24 volt except coil and distributor. But have waterproof distributor and coil along with new water proof plugs and wires which cost around $600 +, Right now it has a 12 volt distributor and coil and power reducer for them. Everything else is 24 volt. Does have light switch but is not hooked up, its on a single pull switch and has a key switch. Has back seat but drivers seat needs pads. Gas tank needs cleaning out. Just had new rings put in it along with new valves all professionally adjusted and carb rebuilt. Engine numbers match jeep. A few spare parts. WILL NOT SELL ANYTHING SEPERATE. And personally pick it up. Only accept cash. great for parades. Might consider trades for classic car or truck non milatary or Kabota with backhoe. No projects”
UPDATE: Was listed at $4300. **SOLD**
It runs and drives. The front bumper’s been altered.”Selling a 1943 Ford GPW similar to a Willy’s but built by Ford. Been sitting on a ranch for the last 40 years. In 2008 all fluids were changes and brakes done. Maybe a 1 mile has been put on it since then. Does run all gears work. Good oil pressure. There are a few rust holes but what jeep doesn’t have them after 70 years. Does have windshield gun rack, fire extinguisher holder, and backseat. I believe it does have the original motor and drivetrain.
There just aren’t many roads on St. John to drive one of these! It’s an unusual CJ-5.
“Completely Restored 1963 Jeep CJ5 Willy. 500 miles on Overhauled 4 Cylinder. Rhino lined undercarriage and inside body. Bluetooth handsfree stereo with Kicker Speakers. Very Comfortable seats. I brought this down from the states. It is a lot of fun and a real head turner. everything works and she runs perfect. Starts up immediately and drives like new.”
http://virgin.craigslist.org/cto/3849050703.html
UPDATE: Was $8500. **SOLD**
it appears solid.
“1960 Mighty Mite Jeep for sale. Good condition,Running,new tires, All Aluminum Body, Seats to be installed (I have the seats) Great Classic clear title will post pics
this weekend.”
Only one pic provided.
“1954 WILLYS JEEP CJ3B HIGH QUALITY RESTORATION WORK. VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION FOR THE YEAR – BOTH MECHANICAL AND BODY. ALL MECHANICALS UP TO DATE. ORIGINAL COLOR 1954 FLAT PAINT JOB. ENIGINE – DAUNTLESS 225 V6 ORIGINAL ENGINE FOR THE YEAR. ROLL BAR WITH COVER. RAMSEY HEAVY DUTY WINCH WITH REMOTE FUNCTIONS. TOW HITCH ELECTRICAL AND TOW HITCH FOR TOWING PURPOSES IN FRONT. 2 SIDE MOUNTED GAS CANS. NEW EXHAUST, SHOCKS, DISTRIBUTOR, STARTER, ROTOR, COIL AND BEARINGS. TRANSMISSION REBUILT”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/ctd/3853721031.html
No pics provided.
“1947 Willys Jeep hardtop was completely restored 8 years ago for the
purpose of using it in the deer woods. I bought a four wheeler instead and
it was left to sit. Front tires are dry rotted. Needs sand and paint job as well as all
new fluids, oil, and battery. Other than that she’s a runner! Will be sold as is.
Serious inquiries only”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4400.
(05/18/2013) Some paint might make this look nice, but it sounds like there may be some mechanical issues.
“I have a 1966 jeep cj6 that is in need of someone with more time then I have. It does run. It is running a factory 225ci dauntless v6 with a T86aa transmission, and a danna 18 transfercase. Rear running gear is a flanged danna44, with a closed knuckle danna 27 front. It does come with a meyers hard top and a secondary heater”
The engine is locked, but seller has another one.
“Have a willys jeep the guy I got it from said it was a 1950 didn’t have title but I have a clear 1948 title and tag for the motor in the jeep is locked up and has a cracked rear cylinder all set up 6 volt I bought a motor from a guy in Wisconsin he said it is drop in ready to run and is set up for 12 volt butI cracked carb spacer and distriburator cap it tipped in transit but the one in jeep will fit the frame and body are in good shape min, rust the only major rust is floor under gas tank and seat easy fix and in bottom tool box under pass seat tires look good in picture but are dryrotted all gauges and factory tags are in tack have brand new gas tank for it asking $1700.00 or best offer”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/3822944935.html
Looks like mostly newer stuff. A variety of pics on Craigslist.
“For questions on price call Willy 305) 600-6443. My friend Luis owner of Planet Off-Road is selling parts that have been laying around the shop. He asked me to list and sale for him. Everything is at discount!”
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/3852218796.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800
(04/23/2013) No motor or tranny.
“here is a good project a raer old jeep van body is solid shows serfes rust no motor or transmition build it the way you want.
Not much original GPW here (maybe only the body).
“As the pictures show, this is a very rough car. I bought it as a piece of history that I planned on playing with off road. It drove when I parked it because the brakes didn’t work. The 4 wheel drive worked fine. It is loud and smoked badly. I have many extra parts for it including an aluminum gas tank and headlight replacements that convert the system to the modern lights while preserving the look, also brake parts. This year was made solely for the military. I have a signed title that hasn’t been transferred by the last 2 owners. If you’re handy, I think, you can get it off road ready. If your rich you could possibly restore it (ha ha). Otherwise, it would be a good parts car.I have a person wanting it Sunday so it will not be available unless he doesn’t show. Email me or call 918 617-5791. I’m in poor cell phone reception area but will return your calls”
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/3850703276.html
UPDATE: price dropped to $3500.
(04/27/2013) Lots of parts, but not a ton of value.
“$3500 or
$2500 for black Jeep ($1200 for hardtop)
$1000 for brown Jeep
$600 for chassis Lots of pics at photobucket.”
http://abilene.craigslist.org/cto/3852338862.html
UPDATE: Still Available. It runs.
“I have a Jeep Willy CJ2A for sale, Runs good but needs pull started right now. We have no time to restore it or drive it (to many other toys and hobbies). This has been in the family a long time and comes from South Dakota so there is maybe just a small spot with rust if any. I know for sure it needs new seats and windsheild. We also have a set of after market wheels and tires for it. call anytime for more details. “six four one-485-0026”
http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/3850645716.html
<– Day 31 – Mon. June 3rd: Through Russia With Love | Trip Overview | Day 34 – Thurs. June 6th: Carousels and Awards –>
No, the sign isn’t referencing the Beatles; it’s explaining an earlier invasion by Brits playing musical muskets.
On Tuesday June 4th: we drove from Pulaski, New York, to Buffalo, New York.
On Tuesday June 4th we drove from Pulaski, New York, to Buffalo, New York.
Last night I got a “really good deal” on a motel room in Pulaski, New York. Strangely, no one else showed up at the motel. We had the entire place to ourselves. To make it odder, the supposed two-star place was only of one-star quality. The whole place had an odd vibe. We had no desire to stay any longer than need-be, so we departed early in the morning.
Our first stop today was the beach at Oswego, NY, near Fort Ontario. There, we looked out onto the fourth Great Lake of our trip: Lake Ontario. The warm temperatures of the past few days turned to a bone chilling 67 degrees … Brrr. We almost had to put on jackets!
Henry taking a well deserved rest at Lake Ontario.
From there we drove to the State University of New York at Oswego. We met with a reference librarian in the hope she could find more information on Dorothy Rogers, the author of Jeopardy and a Jeep and Highways Across the Horizons. The librarian provided some reference material that led to additional biographical information, but it didn’t prove useful.
After our library trip, our next stop was in Seabreeze, NY, where we found a diner near a park called, not surprisingly, the Parkside Diner. Our food was very good.
Somehow we didn’t get a picture of this place. So, here’s one from Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kewing/7778492628/in/set-72157624608428385
The strange part about our experience was that as we waited for the check, Ann and I started to hear some strange sounds from the booth in back of us. It sounded like a little kids TV show that seemed, intellectually, one step above Teletubbies. The sounds were loud enough that the grating voice would have disturbed us if we were still eating.
Fortunately, moments later our bill arrived. We dropped the money on the table. I stood and turned to see what was making the racket. I discovered a couple behind us had placed a phone on a table so they could watch a television show. They seemed completely unaware (or uncaring) that the obnoxious show might disturb anyone else. Ann exited the restaurant asking, “Really? Who does that? Who plays a TV loud enough to disturb other people in a restaurant??”
Just before we left, I took a picture of the offending couple. If you see these two ‘kids’, beware that they have no awareness for others around them. The red colored phone is propped up against the white container of sugar.
We arrived in Northeast Buffalo soon after our lunch. We napped, then I worked. Wednesday June 5th is my birthday, so there won’t be any updates and we have no plans, other than to rest and find some good food. We’ll be here through Saturday.
Wednesday June 5th: Day off 🙂
On Thursday, we have a variety of plans in North Tonawanda, New York.
<– Day 31 – Mon. June 3rd: Through Russia With Love | Trip Overview | Day 34 – Thurs. June 6th: Carousels and Awards –>
Marc spotted a photo on Flickr of a modified flat fender. After a little searching, I discovered that the jeep is part of a collection of farm tractors at the DD Living History Farm (Unfortunately, the site doesn’t have too many pictures) in Roxbury, CT. It claims to be one of the largest collections east of the Mississippi. Had we known, we might have tried to get there while in Connecticut. Oh well, we’ll save that for next time!
Here’s the Flickr picture
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11465521@N08/2647747926/in/set-72157601445935524
Here are a few more:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11465521@N08/2646915777/in/set-72157601445935524/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11465521@N08/2647748296/in/set-72157601445935524/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11465521@N08/2646916597/in/set-72157601445935524/
Marc spotted this photo at Flickr. Though it’s listed as a MB, the holes in the bumper suggest GPW to me.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11465521@N08/2586458778/in/set-72157601445935524
