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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 .
Here’s an example of a Civil Defense Helmet, perfect for a civil defense jeep.
“This a cool piece and still has its liner. I thought it was from the 20’s but was told its from the 50’s. Either way its cool for the collector. Asking $100 obo or trade for vw bug parts, willys wagon parts, guns. call or text or email add 208-371-zero-eight-two-six”
http://boise.craigslist.org/atq/3085351225.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(07/26/2011) This may be a solid jeep for the price.
“i have a 1953 willys jeep that is in really good shape, have a rebuilt willys engine. 3 speed transmission and four wheel drive works great.. i am asking 3000 but might consider trading it for a nice bumper pull camper or a nice ski boat with open bow..and must be water ready…thank for looking.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“non color catalog , 4 x 9 , 12 pages , describes the Willy’s franchise and shows five models plus small photos of Jeeps and others in dealerships.”
UPDATE: I completed the book. There are some good stories of jeeping and others having nothing to do with jeeps. If you like adventure and travel, or African travel, or the challenges of border crossing, give this book a read. One favorite anecdote Andy writes about was a boss of his who at one time was Willys Overland Salesman in Africa during the 1940s. One of his sales strategies was roll them down a hill, tip them upright, and drive them away to demonstrate how hardy they were.
Andy’s website is here. You can follow his travels via sailboat as well http://www.rson.ca/index.php
I was on Amazon yesterday ordering a book called “Jumping Fire: A Smokejumper’s Memoir of Fighting Wildfire” (which has a fascinating story about how smoke jumpers used a willys wagon). One thing led to another and I ran across a second book called “African Wanderlust: Across Colonial Africa by Jeep”. Never having heard of that book, I ordered it and will report on it once I read it.
African Wanderlust: Across Colonial Africa by Jeep
This looked nice and stock and really good . . . until I saw that the body was rhino lined on the outside. Sigh.
“Jeep is a 1946 CJ2a with a Willys 4 cylinder gas flat head engine, 6 volt electrical system,3 speed manual transmission. Jeep has been totally sandblasted with a full length floor pan installed,some new sheetmetal also installed. There is no rust and very little Bondo. New seats, new glass, shocks. Axles have not been pulled. Jeep had a spray on Rhino like finish applied. Jeep has engine noise probably tappet related. Canvas top also included. For additional info contact Bill @ 307-333-3244 or email @ wmwonkus@earthlink.net”
View all the images and information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
This looks solid. The bumper is unusual. There’s something wooden on the dash that I can’t quite see either. This may be a good price.
“Parade ready, runs great, nice paint, new top, recent restoration. Lots of spares. Needs tires. I’m not using it and need the space in the garage!”
The truck has some dust, but otherwise looks nice. The jeep is listed as a 1950, but I’m guessing it is more likely a CJ-2A.
“Auction Saturday, August 11 10 am. Jeep pickup is fully restored. Willys Jeep, motor fully restored with over $2500 spent on motor. Also selling other Willys jeep parts. http://www.mchjauctioneers.com/ Owner 402-640-2487.”
http://sd.craigslist.org/pts/3136052971.html
UPDATE: Mitch pointed out that this has a battery box. To me this means this is likely an original body rather than a repro. Check out the motor and wiring. Not the correct engine, but looks like some good work here.
“COMPLETE FRAME-OFF RESTORATION (w/photos of process)
1948 Jeep Willys 4X4 (The “GI’s” vehicle)
•Rebuilt 3 speed 4 cylinder motor w/ 3 miles. Yes 3 miles total!
•Converted to an all new 12 volt system including an alternator
New electrical, wiring, fuse blocks, and a 2 week old battery
Fold down windshield & front A-frame fold down tow-bar
New paint, moulding, lights/lenses, upholstery & interior
Too much to keep listing…
It wont start now, husband passed 2 years ago
its garaged, and it hasn’t been started since…
Moving and cant take it with
Priced to Sell, WILL GO FAST!
Pink in hand w/ non-op reg
Contact:
eight O five) 9one5 – 9five80″
http://santamaria.craigslist.org/cto/3136138652.html
I hope to return to North Tonawanda soon. If you are there, visit the North Tonawanda History Museum. I’m working with the Director to make part of it a destination and the home for Wurlitzer Music History.
“this is basically a rolling frame and drivetrain,with the live rear pto unit. extra engine , front and rear axles.maybe a few other parts. with the registration….any questions please call or text dave @ 417 2301.thanks”
I’m not sure how much search pulled up a UK add, but what the heck …
“The nicest tub and frame you ever saw! No added sheetmetal, welds, bondo or any media blasting of any kind. This jeep has never been left outside. Frame tub and any drivetrain parts shown are included. Let me know if you have any questions I will keep it short here since the pictures show the story. The closer you look at this body the better it looks.
No Rust!!”
http://london.craigslist.co.uk/pts/3134173161.html
Needs carb and brake work.
“1947 willys titled as a 50, has a 289 motor, also have the omni directional tires that go with it (Not pictured). Body is in decent shape for the year has some rust. Its covered in 3M camo tape wrap (peeling). There is a crack in the windshield and it needs some carb and brake work. Any more questions feel free to ask. Text 989-3three0-zero1nine9. I will get back with you as soon as possible, I work second shift. I can also text or e-mail more pics if you want. Thanks for looking.May also be interested in trades, tell me what you have.”
http://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/3134824528.html
No pics provided.
“2 willys jeeps. 1948 cj2a and not sure year of other one. parts only since no titles one is pretty much complete with flat head 4 cylinder and no motor in the other one . 1300for both of them . Both are flat fender jeeps will sell seperately for 550 and 850
contact charles 541-889-8321”
This might be a column shift, but can’t tell for sure.
“NO RUST RUNS AND DRIVES NEEDS A LITTLE TINKERING. $5100 OBO THIS IS A FUN PROJECT.
CALL JIM 208-691-3206”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/3135407555.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
Lots of mods here.
“Classic off road rock crawlin fun machine. The Generic 4X4 is for sale. It has an 4.3L factory fuel injected V6, auto trans, split shifter dana 20 t-case, dana 44’s frt and rear with 589 gears spool rear and ARB front. 35″ BFG’s MT’s, 21 gallon aluminum fuel tank, mechanical air compresser with tank, P/S and aux trans coolers, custom built frame and rear three link suspension, traction bar on frt diff, NO WHEEL HOP. A lot of other custom parts.”
Last month LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM) opened its downtown Tacoma location. The location can hold up to 350 vehicles, many from the LeMay collection, but others are there, too, making it one of the world’s largest automotive museums. However, as Ann pointed out, it isn’t so much a museum as a gallery.
The building complex is four levels and uses a parking garage as its organizational metaphor. Visitors begin on a main, very spacious area with curved wooded beams that have a nice warmth. As you walk slightly upwards on this main floor, the vehicles at the pinnacle are a Dusenburg and a Tucker. As I’ve mentioned, I always wanted to see a Tucker in person and I wasn’t disappointed. Fortunately, the car is positioned so you can walk around the entire vehicle, unlike most of the vehicles.
Once the first level is complete, visitors can walk down ramps as they begin the descent into the garage portion. A ramp leads to a flat floor, then another ramp leads down further until the bottom floor is circled. At that point, visitors begin ascending the other side with another set of ramps that lead back to the surface.
My main goal of this trip was to see the Tucker and explore the museum. I didn’t expect to see any jeeps, because my last review of the museum’s online records didn’t indicate there were any. However, on one of the underground floors we were pleasantly surprised when we spotted the familiar WW2 grille. Unfortunately, as we got closer, I discovered this was a poor example of a jeep. Even the sign said the vehicle was “titled a 1945 MB, but made with parts from 1941-1944”. Problems with this included a passenger side fender had lots of rust underneath (not evident in the pics). Brackets were welded on to the rear and sides of the body. There was no windshield.
Despite the jeep experience, the museum is beautiful with a large number of mostly American cars. Poor Ann had to listen to my occasional frustrations about how the museum was missing opportunities to educate and entertain people. She bore my rants well, as usual. Guess that’s why I’m marrying her 🙂
Note, due to the low light and the banning of tripods, Ann had to use her cell phone to take pictures, so these aren’t as good as usual.
Looks like a nice relaxing day at the beach.
“Original Vintage Snapshot Photo of Willys Jeep Man w/ No Shirt Holding Beer”
View all the information on eBay
There are two separate ebay auctions here. Both are reprints from 1961 photographs.
These two are part of this auction
And these two are part of this auction:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
I thought this was unusual. I don’t know anything about stamps.
“This is a nice detailed Original Stamp showing a Historic Scene: PRESIDENT FRANKLIN-DELANOR – ROOSEVELT REVIEWING U.S. TROOPS IN LIBERIA IN 1943.
RIDING IN A WWII MILITARY WILLY’S MB or FORD GPW JEEP. This 67 Year old Stamp is unused and is in MINT Condition.
This is the first time in the World by any Nation to show the mighty Jeep on a official Postage Stamp.
The Country of LIBERIA Honored President Roosevelt Death with this Special Stamp.
This COMMERATIVE Stamp was also issued in a 3 cent (PURPLE) and a 70 cent (BROWN) version that I have on ebay now!
Don’t miss out on this one! It Reads 5 CENTS
1882 * FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT * 1945 This Stamp is made by E A WRIGHT BANK NOTE CO PHILA. (PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, U.S.A.
The Size is: 1 2/8 x 1 6/8 inches. 31 x 45 mm”
UPDATE: Sold!
“THIS IS A 1960 WILLYS FORWARD CONTROL JEEP PICKUP TRUCK. IT WAS RESTORED ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO, AND IS SHOWING SOME SIGNS OF NEEDING SOME FRESHENING UP. IT LOOKS LIKE NEW FROM 15 FEET, BUT THERE IS SOME BUBBLING AND CRACKING HERE AND THERE IN THE PAINT. THE MILEAGE WAS SET BACK TO ZERO WHEN IT WAS RESTORED. THE INTERIOR IS REALLY NICE AND SO IS THE BED. IT STILL HAS THE ORIGINAL WEIGHT ON THE FRAME. THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IS COMPLETE AND WORKING. IT RUNS AND DRIVES BUT NEEDS A TUNE UP. I HAVE ORDERED THE PARTS AND SHOULD HAVE THEM, BEFORE THE END OF THIS AUCTION. I WILL ADD SOME MORE PICTURES IN A DAY OR TWO. PLEASE DON’T ASK ABOUT THE RESERVE, IT’S LOW. BUYER MUST ARRANGE THEIR OWN SHIPPING. PAY-PAL CAN BE USED FOR DEPOSIT ONLY.”
There’s some value here. Engine & Tranny rebuilt.
“This is a 1955 CJ5 that was a project of mine. I have restored the chassis to a rolling frame and have yet to assemble the body. Over time I have wanted to finish this project however I have moved away from it and I have most if not more than all of the pieces to complete it. The Enginge and Trans have been completely disassembled and rebuilt. There are new brakes, e-brake, premium warn locking hubs, shocks,rebuilt carb and starter, also the generator has been replaced with a gm one wire alternator, rebuilt radiator, and this list goes on. I have invested over 4 Thousand dollars into this project and now it must go. Feel free to ask any questions as I will answer them as quickly as possible. Thanks.”
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/3132502047.html
UPDATE: Was Best Offer. **SOLD**
Is that some kind of hand which on the front?
“1948 Willys CJ2. Needs restored. All there minus alternator and fan.
No Title. Bill of sale only.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100.
The bumper on this made me laugh. But, as I looked closer, I realized this was a MB Frame.
“1946 WILLYS JEEP
4CLYINDER FLATHEAD
BODY / FENDERS / HOOD
GOOD PROJECT JEEP”
This appears pretty straight.
“1950 Willys M-38 Military Jeep, Korean War Vintage, Rolling Chassis, Straight Body, Very Little Rust, Missing Seats, Windshield. No Title. Bill of Sale. Great Project. $1900 Cash, No Trades. Located in LaPorte, IN.
Call Glen 219-363-1098”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/3133604381.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7250.
“53 Willys jeep. Great condition. 406 sm block turbo 400 with trans brake. Very fast and fun. Looking to sell or trade. Email for more info on the Build of the Jeep”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.
“1947 Willys Jeep, original, in excellent condition. Runs great. $4,800.00 Was my fathers and he has passed away. We’ve been using it to pull the trailer and haul the hay off the field. It has a fiberglass top that goes with it. It’s not on right now. I haven’t figured out how to put pictures on this yet. So call 208-5two9two865. Thanks”
