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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: Was $3100. **SOLD**
(11/10/2012) Ron forwarded this ad. It looks to be a good price.
“58 Willys CJ, clean title in hand. with a newly not even broken in built hot 79 camaro 350ci engine, Comp cam thumpr cam, edelbrock single plenum, edelbrock. 650cfm, headers, gear drive timing, 12 volt converted, roll caged and rhino lined this jeep is scary fast.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
(12/18/2012) One runs.
“for sale 4 rare FC-150’s in need of restoration.
one runs and others will with work.
included with jeeps is a plow and trailer
these are forward control 4 wheel drive
price reduced for quick sale!
thanks for looking”
I just ran across this. Only 5 hours left.
“You are bidding on … A lot of (11) Unbuilt Military Model Kits from the 1940’s!! … There is a U.S. Army Half-Track of balsa which has the assembly blueprint + die-cut pressed paper accessories by MOD-AC of Los Angeles … There are (3) West-Craft U.S. Army Jeeps dated 1942 on the blueprints with balsa + die-cut pressed paper pieces as well as outstanding box-art … A Megow Model U.S. Army Jeep dated 1943 on the assembly blueprint … (2) ACE Products Jeepsters dated 1948 from Pasadena, CA. … An ACE Civilian Jeep dated 1946 of balsa with sealed accessory bags … An Austin-Craft U.S. Army Jeep with no instruction sheet but from a similar year of manufacture … another Austin-Craft U.S. Army Jeep with the instruction sheet + a stainless or aluminum hood … U.S. Army Jeep by H.F. Auler Company of Milwaukee, Wis that is dated 1943 on the blueprint …. These kits appear to be complete BUT I am NOT guaranteeing this: They were bought by my uncle approximately 56 years ago for my brother and cousin but no one had the energy or interest to assemble any of them … The box art + graphics will be of interest for the collector of vintage military models …. they are some of the earliest model kits available, no splits or major damage to the boxes …. I will try to answer questions if they are not sent in the last 15 minutes of the listing!! … Thank you for looking …”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s your Christmas Day laugh . . . Robin forwarded this amusing ad. Action figured included!
“PEOPLE ! PEOPLE ! PEOPLE ! WHO’LL GIVE ME ? A WW2 CLASSIC 1944 FORD GPW. I MESSED AROUND MILITARIZING CJ-2s FOR YEARS , I FINALLY LAY CLAIM TO THIS ORIGINAL FORD GPW 4 YEARS AGO ,THEN MY DAUGHTER DIVORCES MY MECHANIC ( I should’ve sided with him.) ESPECIALLY WITH ME HAVING THE MECHANICAL APTITUTE OF A GRAPE (I KNOW I should’ve sided with him.),…. SO INSTEAD OF PIECING HER OUT..SO HERE SHE SITS….. I’VE BEEN FORCED TO GIVE UP MY ORIGINAL PLANS,( REENACTMENTS, PARADES AND JUST A GREAT SHOOTING PLATFORM.) AND TURN MY PRIZE GPW INTO A HALLOWEEN DISPLAY. INDIANA TITLED AS A FORD, ORIGINAL GPW serial #ed 4 CYL. FLAT HEAD ENGINE (TURNS OVER EASY & FIRES RIGHT UP, NEEDS GAS LINE HOOKED UP…EXHAUSTHOOKED UP TO THE MANIFOLD& A COUPLE OF BELTS . HAS HAD A PREVIOUS UP GRADE TO 12 VOLT).. 12 VOLT… HAS ALL 3 SEAT FRAMES & CUSHIONS…CANVAS TOP & BOWS …NICE EXTRA RT. FT. FENDER…PINTEL HOOK…FIRE EXTINGUISHER… BLACK-OUT LIGHT…, AIR PUMP, HAVE PICs OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT NOTHING MISSING THERE, BUT THE EXHAUST PIPE, AND A COUPLE OF FAN BELTS…( I’VE BEEN TOLD MY AIR CLEANER IS UPSIDE DOWN , ( BUT THAT’S THE INTERNATIONAL DISTRESS SIGN, FOR I NEED A MECHANIC …. PROBABLY NEEDS A BRAKES JOB TOO, ..N EEDS AN EXHAUST SYSTEM , CLUTCH ? NEEDS A GAS TANK ( HAVE THE OLD ORIGINAL ONE WHICH HAS HOLES.) …. THE TUB IS IN GOOD SOUND CONDITION, IT’S NOT A RUST BUCKET… PLEASE ASK IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, ”
UPDATE: Originally published 12/24/2012
The Canadian Military Education Centre museum at Chilliwack, Canada, has three nicely restored jeeps. Here is a nice set of pictures that shows a number of the vehicles they have: http://www.flickr.com/photos/unclegal/sets/72157627666293766/with/6142314877/
1942-45 GPW: http://www.flickr.com/photos/unclegal/6142314877/in/photostream/
1942 MB: http://www.flickr.com/photos/unclegal/6142887298/in/photostream/
1942 Slat Grill MB: http://www.flickr.com/photos/unclegal/6142889178/in/photostream/
Poor Biscuit has been run so little this year that we had to get him a new battery for xmas. That perked him right up! We took him for a spin between rain showers and snapped some pics. There might be some updates on Christmas day . . . or there might not be.
Yesterday I received a book I purchased earlier this month called “Circus and Carnival Trucks 1923-2000″. Though mostly about trucks, the book includes several pictures of jeeps. One of the pictures shows a jeep modified into a performance prop called the “Little Red School House”. Essentially, it’s a mobile school house that can be brought into a performance and then quickly driven away.
Trying to find other examples of this, I discovered a great thread from the CJ-2A Page about a jeep ownerwho managed to track down the history of a early CJ-2A his father bought from the Ringling Brothers Circus. After some help from the forum and some research, he discovered several photos of his jeep all dressed up as “Lilliput”.
The Illinois State University has some pictures of Lilliput. Here are a couple. You can view more pics and the entire thread related to the re-discovery of Lilliput at the CJ-2A Page.
1) http://digital.library.illinoisstate.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/circus/id/1073/rec/119
2) http://digital.library.illinoisstate.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/circus/id/908/rec/109 (you can just see the pto bar sticking out from the rear of the jeep).
Here’s another example of a performance jeep. This is the “Little Red School House”. The picture is from the side. The second looks more like a jeep.
3) http://digital.library.illinoisstate.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/circus/id/2651/rec/1
4) This picture is on page 50 of the book I mentioned at the beginning of this post.
I wish this hasn’t been folded.
“Original one sheet movie poster measuring approx. 27×41 inches. From the 1968 UA release of MASSACRE HARBOR. This is an original movie poster that would have been displayed by a theater. Not a reproduction. Folded as it came originally. This poster is in excellent unused condition. Photo is of the actual item listed. View my other items and combine shipping!”
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Eric wants to sell/trade his military collection.
“Military collection for sale or trade for nice CJ2a. Collection from WW1 through Cold War. Lots of stuff…let’s talk! Contact for more info e_a_weidner@yahoo.com”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
I don’t know if the price is good or not, but you don’t see one of these very often, let alone two.
“Listed are two M29c Weasels Amphibious ATV cargo vehicles for parts or restoration.”
I had some time this morning to do a few updates, but I have having a horrible time getting Craiglist ads to open. It seems Craigslist is having some DNS issues. Hopefully, this will be resolved later.
– Dave
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700
(07/13/2011) The fiberglass seats look from the 70s/80s.
“( No Winch ) ford 6 cyl ,35″ tires on 15″ rims, tow bar, have origenal wheels and tires witch are bald , new seat covers for the fiberglass seats.. have new custom footpedal assembly- needs installed , tilt coulum with new custom steering wheel- needs installed, wirring hooked back up and she ready to have fun.the ingine is practicaly new. also have painless wiring kit. call tony, if no awnser, leave message.. I drive truck. please be patiente and ill get back with you as soon as i can.”
The kids are in town for Christmas, so updates will be intermittent.
My sister forwarded this picture of her chickens celebrating the holidays.
Chuck wrote me yesterday to share his good looking 1951 CJ-3A. He bought it last summer off of eWillys, choosing a 1951 jeep because that was the year he was born. The body, home built by the previous owner, is made from 3/16th steel. Chuck is currently rebuilding a Koenig hard top for it.
Chuck, thanks for sharing the pics. I look forward to seeing the top when you finish it!
Here’s a strangely modified M-38A1.
“This is one of the better Willys still around & with some final touches it can become the best one. Due to the fact that the vehicle is a Recovered Theft from WA state it has a Salvage title. It looks like this unit has been restored, it comes with 350 Chevy engine, Edelbrock carburetor & 3 speed automatic transmission; runs & (lot) drives great! Mileage is exempt.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
This may be a CJ-2A. Looks solid.
“Small block Chevy. Short ratio shift. Headers. 4 barrel carb. hydrolic clutch. 4 wheel drive New seats. This jeep is crazy fast and about half dangerous, will only sell to a mature adult. NO KIDS.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800
Looks good, but has a l-head in stalled in it.
“Everything works tiptop! Ready to go hunting, fishing, camping, 4wheeling or just cruise around town. Will not leak on garage floor. 4 cyl., New transmission, Winch, Towbar, Softtop, Seats and Belts for 4”
UPDATE: Was $2200. **SOLD**
Looks like it has a f-head. No obvious rust.
“2200.00 O.B.O 1943 Willys MB 43 military Jeep
Flat Fender!! Runs and drives good,4×4 still working
Perfect starter rig for next Hot August nights!!”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Walter spotted this one. It looks restorable.
“Hobart G261 Welder 250 amps 40volts, Has a Willys Jeep BSBT Industrial Engine CJ2A,
Comes already on a trailer, Gas tank will have to be replaced, Engine and welder was working
before it set for about 2 years. Will be sold as is but will make someone a nice welder, was
going to restore but have another Welder I am restoring now. All reasonable offers will be taken.”
This odd photograph shows guys with their guns o a CJ-2A.
“Operation: May 1964
Location: United States
Specialty: Young gun loving American male hunters with their trusty shot guns and classic Willys Jeep CJ5.
Identification: Date stamp along the border of the image.
Image Type & Dimensions: Single-Weight ~ Gelatin Silver ~ Color ~ 3.5″ x 3.5″
Condition: Very Good: Some discoloration on the reverse side with minor edge and corner wear.”
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This is likely a parts jeep.
“I have a TITLED 1945 willys jeep that someone was in the process of putting a chevy 350 in it. It consists of the tub, frame tow hitch, bumpers, a bunch of parts, a chevy 350 and tranny, and for the right price i have an original running Flathead 4 Cyl with the t-90 transmission and transfer case. so shoot me an offer. or im willing to throw in a completely rebuilt Polaris indy storm 800 triple. bith a brans new motor, track, skid, everything and custom paint for a ski doo or polaris 03 or newer snowmobile 144 track or longer i can send pictures of the sled. please email me for my number if you have an offer or just email me pictures and info. thank you!”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/3492819650.html
No pics provided.
“I have a 46 jeep. Great tires no motor everything else is there. Everything was working when the motor blew. $1500 obo call or text anytime can send pics . 6628890413”
http://northmiss.craigslist.org/cto/3494390579.html
This looks solid.
“1953 Willys Jeep. Good condition. $2500.00”
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/atq/3490322141.html
UPDATE: price dropped to $1200.
(12/20/2012) It’s been sitting a while, but has potential.
“1944 Ford (Jeep) Willys. Clean and clear title. It is a complete vehicle just need to be restored or fixed, has surface rust on it and a little bit of rust that has gone through but not to bad. Original flat 4 in it. This is a great start at a restroration call for details. JOHN 623-330-6184. Jeep has been sitting for 20years so no does not run and asking $1500 obo.”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/3495182068.html
The holiday spirit seems to have overtaken Lawrence and his 1929 Willys Overland Whippet. Lawrence hails from West Vancouver, BC, Canada. I guess they take the holidays pretty seriously up there. This picture shows them getting ready to deliver Christmas eve presents in style. And here, I thought he got the Whippet all dressed up just to land at the top of eWillys! Lawrence is also the soon-to-be owner of FC-150.
