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UPDATE: Back up for sale.
(02/04/2020) Lots of potential here. No indication as to whether it has the top or not.
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/costa-mesa-63-original-willys-surrey/7233960045.html
“’63 Willys Surrey Gala Jeep – DJ-3A – Very Rare – 1963
Runs Great – Very Low Mileage – Original Owner”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
This was listed as a 1959 and a 1962. Thanks to TJ for the heads up on this one.
“1962. Willy Jeep. Made for Kaiser cement company in Hawaii. Not many made. Only 9300 made.”
This DJ-3A has had a little body work, but looks to formerly be a DJ-3A Surrey given the footman loops on the front fenders.
https://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/pts/d/kailua-1962-willys-jeep-willys/7138331536.html
“1962 Willys 2 wheel drive with rebuilt original 4 cylinder motor
1948 Willys Jeep chassis 4 wheel drive rebuilt v6 Buik motor
$3500 firm for both
Parts only”
UPDATE: Here are a couple more articles introduction the Jeep Surrey. The first one notes that women will like it for its fashion while men will like it for its fine engineering. I’m less convinced that the term ‘fine-engineering’ should be applied to any of the DJ-3As.
The second was widely disseminated in various arrangements and reminds us that “A similar model, the “Jeep” Gala, was introduced to the export market early this year .“ This documents that the Gala was the export model and the Surrey the domestic model.
This first article was published October 08, 1959, and comes from Utah’s Orem-Geneva Times:
This October 04, 1959, article published in the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Given the windshield handles, this might have been a Surrey.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/626283744631982/
“1960 Jeep Surrey, rare vehicle, only 1420 made between 1960-1965, original 4 cylinder flathead runs great, you have to see in person, it’s a put back to original project but has good bones to build on, a restored one like it sold for $48k, don’t have the time or $ to do it”
UPDATE: View the Miss Gotham winner here. Advertisements for the summer of 1960 Miss Gotham contest also appeared in newspapers. I also have learned who won the Surrey, but I need to scan the info still.
CREDIT: August 25, 1960, Chicago Tribune
CREDIT: August 21, 1960, issue of El Paso Times
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Originally posted May 13, 2020: A contest ad featuring a DJ-3A Surrey appeared in an August 1960 issue of Seventeen Magazine.
“Seventeen 8/1960.
Original magazine page.
NOTE: You are buying a magazine page, a piece of paper. Sheet size given is approximate. [10 1/2 x 13 1/2″]. 2-page ads noted. Occasional small edge splits not affecting image or type may be present.”
In May of 1960 there was a Pepsi contest that offered a Pepsi-styled DJ-3A Surrey as the first prize. Subsequently, in July of 1960, there was a second contest, Pepsi’s Sociable Sweepstakes, where another Pepsi-styled DJ-3A Surrey was given away. Learn more about the Pepsi Surreys at the CJ-3B Page.
Contest 1: This ad appeared in the May 05, 1960, issue of the Miami Daily News-Record, Oklahoma. To enter the contest, folks had to fill out and mail in this entry blank, “Pepsi Cola, The ___________ Refreshment”. This was a nearly-full-page ad (this version of the ad shown below is slightly different from the one on the CJ-3B page; it can also be found in this Miami, Oklahoma, newspaper).
This next image demonstrates just how large the ad was:
Contest 2: Two months later, Pepsi announced its Sociable Sweepstakes in July of 1960. The contest was part of Pepsi’s Sociable advertising campaign and it, too, offered a Pepsi-styled DJ-3A Surrey as the first prize. The ad below was published in the July 18, 1960, issue of the Greenville News, Greenville, South Carolina. The ad was another large one, taking up most of the page.
This next image demonstrates just how large the ad was:
In the spring of 1961 Kelloggs offered a contest with prizes that included DJ-3A Surrey Jeeps. At least two of those winners were from California: N. E. Eastmoore, Sr, out of Bowman, California, and Mrs. Maurine Vogel, out of Pasadena, California. A third, Richard P. Varalin, out of Drums, Pennsylvania, is pictured below.
This for quality image of the back of an All-bran cereal box is the only image I have. A better one can be found on the CJ-3B Page, which also provides information about the contest.
As best as I can tell, this is a project, but the pics show varying stages of progress, so I’m unsure.
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds/cto/d/surrey-1952-jeep-willys-flatfender/7070568301.html
“The legendary flatfender willys, Grandpa of all jeeps! This 68 year old 1952 m38a1 jeep willys, the last year for the flat fender willys. It was manufactured only for military purposes hence the designation m38. This particular one has a 300 hp chevy 350ci small block v8 from a corvette with edelbrock intake and mild cam, long tube headers, true dual exhausts, chrome valve covers, chevy steering box and steering shaft with a Saginaw 4 speed, manual transmission, and a twin stick trasfer case. Stock differentials with front hub locks, deep dish chrome steel rims, a set of worn down tires for the rims.
Body is in excellent shape, all steel everything . Redone floor, clean frame and body rails. Chrome tailgate to match the grill.
Comes with stock front end or an all fiberglass race front end with giant hood scoop.
Have another full metal jeep front end( grill, fenders, hood) as well as a cj2 grill with headlights.
Comes with period correct and rare bellview winch (the company warn bought their patent from and started manufacturing warn winches) another ramsy PTO winch and a ramsy PTO (power take off). Tow bar so you can tow the jeep like a trailer.
Plastic race seats with a grant steering wheel. Roll bar and a full soft top for it with doors. Sold with Alberta VIN and bill of sale.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Were $300.
After a closer look, it appears the serial number makes the DJ-3A a 1962 (#56337 22581).
“Here’s a rare 60/40 or split front seat out of my 1964 DJ3A. It needs restoration or recovering. My DJ3A was a surrey originally and you can see the original pink and white stripes under the tan. Frame has been repaired at some point. Perfect for your surrey restoration.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $30,000.
This is the late Bruce Agan’s former surrey that is being sold by his wife. It’s about as accurate a surrey as you’ll find. I’ve seen less accurate surrey’s sell for much more. See the full story on this Surrey here.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. The final price on this was $55!
I was in the bidding for a short time on this, but it quickly reached more than I was willing to pay. It was at $12.50 when I dropped out.
Johnny is selling this late model Parkway Conversion wagon project.
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds/cto/d/surrey-willys-wagon/6952132445.html
“1961 Willys Wagon Utyility Delivery 4X4. Has rear swing doors and a parkway conversion. This is a project. All parts are there, most in boxes. However a body restoration process has already begun. The new rear quarter panels need to be attached and floors need some new metal. Comes with new quarter panels. Original driver/passenger doors have very little or no rust. Spare… hood, grill, and left/right front fenders, each are very good and straight. Spare driver/passenger doors, in average condition. I have had it stored in my heated garage since 1986. Open to offers.”
Ted shared this unusual blend of a Surrey and a Tux Park. It sure looks nice. The seller doesn’t mention that the Surrey upgrades are incorrect for this model, but the seller is correct that if you want something unique to bring to a jeep event, this qualifies.
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/jeep/cj5a/2288471.html?refer=news
“1965 Jeep CJ-5A Tuxedo Park Mark IV – An “upscale” Jeep was named after the upscale Tuxedo Park in New York, which was the birthplace of the tuxedo. Elvis drove a similar Jeep in the 1965 movie “Tickle Me” which also starred Julie Adams. Tuxedo Park Jeeps were also driven in President Lyndon Johnson’s inaugural parade in January, 1965.
This special edition Jeep came standard with chrome bumpers, wheel covers, column shift, fold-down rear license plate, fold-down windshield, and a little more highway-friendly rear gear. Standard running gear is a 4-cylinder engine and 3-Speed manual transmission. Optional equipment on this one includes the surrey interior & top, 4-Wheel-drive, and “full” passenger seat. It has been retrofitted with seat belts for safety. Just like Elvis’ Tuxedo Park, this one is finished in Marlin Blue. Continue reading
These slides feature a blue and white Surrey.
View all the information on eBay
“60’S – 70’S Amateur Color Slide Lot Photo Old Jeep Blue Chrome Pictures 03
Normal wear. Great shape.”
The seller dates the photo to 1950, but it’s more likely 1959.
View all the information on eBay
“Details: W 10 x H 8 x D 0.1”
Jon share this ad of an aspiring music student selling these Dinky toys. This is the closest I want to come to owning an Austin Champ again!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2344965485825787/
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,995.
Jon spotted this 3A for sale. That’s one odd hood scoop. I wonder if it has an updated radiator that needed extra space?
“Very good classic Willy Jeep Runs excellent Rare in the market New tires New paint”
Colin spotted this Surrey-fied MB at Barrett Jackson yesterday. He also saw the “Tender” that was posted last month there.
Keith shared this Surrey Tribute CJ-2A. The seller incorrectly notes that the DJ-3A was originally used as a postal truck. Instead, they were built as cheap and economic delivery vehicles.
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/willys/jeep/2163676.html
“The Gateway Classic Cars Showroom is super excited to present to you this 1947 Jeep Willy that has been customized into a Jeep Surrey Gala Jeep tribute.BACKGROUND: The Surrey Gala Package produced from 1959 to 1964 was based off the DJ-3A Dispatcher (a flat fender jeep). The DJ-3A was originally used as a postal truck with the US Postal Service until 1959 when the contract ended …. This particular Jeep Surrey Gala Jeep tribute has a new carburetor rebuilt transmission. new gauges new drum brakes new shocks rebuilt steering box and new tire rod ends”
Has a variety of mods.
https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/d/willys-cj3b-1962/6699083693.html
“1962 Willy’s CJ3B High hood flat fender Rare Model
Custom Frame
350-LT1 Camaro engine (less than 200km on rebuild )
Borg Warner Super T10 transmission
Competition clutch
Dana 44 positrac rear end
Dana 40 front end
Custom Suspension
Bestop soft top with clear windows and removable doors
New battery and alternator
operational heater
Complete set of new Firestone Winter Force M+S Rated LT tires, size: 285/85R16 on white spoke rims
Needs body work
Currently registered in BC
$5700 Firm. (receipts available, comes with some new parts that haven’t been replaced yet)”
This quick post will cover two unrelated topics.
If I don’t see the site reappear soon (this means his web host received a payment), then I’ll launch the information from files I gathered from his site (SiteSucker is a very handy application). I’ll let you know when the site goes back up.
Ann had a craving for crab. When we decided to go camping, she went shopping for some camping food and felt 1/2 a crab each ought to be enough. She approved the fish counter and said she wanted 2 crabs (as the crab was already cleaned and separated into halves).
However, the person behind the counter interpreted that as 1 crab (2 halves) each or 4 halves total. The counter-person went to work, while Ann was blissfully unaware what was happening …. she said she was trying to remember how she had setup the sprinkler system in 2005.
When the counter-person handed her the package, she thought it looked big, but didn’t think much of it. Only when she got home did she open to find SIX HALVES!
Now, I don’t know where the disconnect happened, but I can confirm that I had my fill of crab Wednesday night 🙂 🙂
