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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 .
The pics are tiny.
“1946 Willys jeep needs to be restored. In very good shape for project and many parts too.1500.00 or best cash offer 252-229-three 525”
http://eastnc.craigslist.org/cto/3078826678.html
This has a fiberglass body. The gas inlet and windshield could stand to be altered slightly (which wouldn’t be trivial changes).
“1947 Lifted Willys Jeep Brand New Engine Rebuild (Original L Head) Block was Bored 60 Over with a complete Engine Rebuild Kit ,Great Condition has Fiberglass Body , , 2″ Lift Leaf Springs , New 32″ Mud Tires , Complete front suspension (tie rods , steering Ect..) This is a Great Jeep For Trail Riding Has Fold Down Backseat. This Jeep Is A Must See..Will consider Trade of 4 x 4 Atv (Must Be 4 Wheel Drive) No Junk Please Call/Text 989-992-9858 -Tom”
http://saginaw.craigslist.org/cto/3079326052.html
This jeep has a military body and parts on a CJ frame of some vintage. The body looks pretty sound though. The engine needs to be reinstalled.
“Willys MB jeep that was used in military parades and reinactments in the 80’s and early 90’s, I guess. It sat inside until about 4 years ago. I bought it and drove it some, but it smoked badly. I completely rebuilt the flathead Willys and has new carb and distributor, etc. The engine is still on the stand. I am going to try and sell it as it is. It has correct tires in good shape, rifle rack, siren, cat eyes, shovel/ax/jerry can. Has canvas top and doors that I have never unfolded and may or may not be deteriorated. $3000 cash.”
http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/3079427971.html
UPDATE: Was $7900. **SOLD**
This looks nice.
“1950 Willys Jeepster Very Good Shape New paint and top 4cylinder f head, 3 speed / overdrive, radial tires, all original drive, not modified. Fun car to drive with good gas mileage”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
(10/29/2011) This looks nice.
“For sale is a willys Jeepster,4 cyl,3 speed manuel W/overdrive.I took it in trade for a caddy I sold aprox 3 years ago.It runs ,stops & drives great for an old car.It is completely original and there are no known problems.Int is red,outside is green with black accents and top is green.There is no rust in vehicle,but 2 small areas in the floor pan have been patched in the past.U can take this one to the car show tommorrow.”
UPDATE: Price was $600. **Status Unknown**
If the body is as solid as it looks, this might be a nice little jeep that needs just a little work.
“1957 WILLYS JEEP- I have had this jeep for about 6 years. I drove it about 1 year ago. The engine will turn over with a jummper cable. I took out the gas tank because it rusted a hole in it.
Price- $600.00 or your best offer
If you want more pictures I will text or email them to you.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3300.
Runs and drives. Needs some polish and seats. Looks pretty solid.
“49 WILLYS JEEP RUNS AND DRIVES WITH ORIGINAL DRIVE TRAIN, COMES WITH HARD TOP AND DOORS. NEEDS TIRES AND SEATS RECOVERED. E-MAIL FOR MORE INFO”
UPDATE: Was $6500.
(06/07/2012) This looks like a nice rig. The later model CJ-3Bs rarely pop up for sale. Over the last four years I’ve spotted around 10 1965 CJ-3Bs on Craigslist. Only 3 of them were stock and this nice. This is missing the spare tire holder on the passenger side.
“1965 Jeep Willy’s CJ3: ALL ORIGINAL, NEW TOP, FULLY RESTORED, ALL ENGINE AND ACCESORIES REBUILT AND RUNS EXCELLENT!!! THIS JEEP IS READY TO DRIVE HOME AND FIRES RIGHT UP WITH THE TWIST OF A KEY, ALL PAINT INSIDE AND OUT LOOKS BRAND NEW, NO RUST AND OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION. 4X4 WORKS GREAT AND THIS MODEL IS THE ONE WITH A PTO TRANSFER CASE TO ADD ATTACHMENTS TO (POST HOLE DIGGER, GENERATOR, SAW MILL, ETC. ETC.) ALL THE COOL THINGS JEEP MADE FOR THIS HANDY LITTLE TRUCK! WOULD SUGGEST TRAILERING IF YOU PLAN ON DRIVING FAR DUE TO THE FACT THESE DO NOT GO VERY FAST ON THE HIGHWAY, BUT IT DOES DRIVE NICE AND STRAIGHT WITH PLENTY OF POWER!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(11/22/2011) This has Toyota axles.
“Ford Pinto engine 2300 with about 10,000 miles. 35″ tires & hard top. At additional cost matching set of Toyota, straight-axel differentials. Great shape.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $1200.
“army surplus 10 kw 120-240 volts single phase willys engine 4 cyl 261 hrs runs well”
I got distracted by a few things today, including hunting down Gus and the Model Garage stories involving jeeps (read the first installment of that below).
Last night I revamped the eBay section some. There’s more that I hope to do. I’ve expanded the search keywords as well. Besides a little nice look, when you run your cursor over the picture it will expand so you can see it better.
http://www.ewillys.com/buying-and-selling/ebay-page/
I am also hoping to get the new version of the site running this weekend. The reason for the new version of the site is that I decided that creating a separate app for phone users would be unnecessary if I could implement a website that ‘degraded’ well onto the mobile platform. After doing my research on mobile apps and experimenting, I found that developing for the iPhone (and other platforms) was more frustrating than I expected (and more difficult than advertised). To explain much more requires understanding how the web is moving towards a HTML5 and CSS3 foundation, how phones are embracing that technology differently (differently among different devices as well as the web itself) and how they are implement those programming techniques on top of the their native programming and how only natively programmed apps (especially on the iPhone) actually run the best. So, in the end, building a better mobile sensitive website is a better use of my time.
If the above paragraph doesn’t make sense to you, don’t worry. I wish it didn’t make sense to me either (and didn’t a month ago before I started the app development process).
Buz pointed me to this story title “Gus and the Miracle Jeep”, publish in the August 1950 of Popular Science Monthly. The story is part of the Gus and the Model Garage series. I’d never read any Gus stories, and Buz didn’t tell me much, other than I should read it. So, I didn’t know what to expect.
After reading it I suggest you read it too. It just begs the question, what other things did the Army try?
http://www.gus-stories.org/august_1950.htm
That is just one of more than 500 stories about Gus and the Model Garage, written by Martin Bunn over the span of three decades. Who was Martin Bunn? That was a pen name for a variety of authors who churned out a monthly story designed to describe car problems in ways the average person would understand. In a way, it’s like Encyclopedia Brown (which I loved reading as a kid) for people interested in automotive mechanics.
Thanks to Mike Hammerberg, there is an entire website devoted to Gus and the Model Garage stories.
From Gus and the Model Garage comes this tale. It is more adventure story than mechanic story, but it does feature a Ford GP. It is titled “Gus Helps Land a Big Catch” and published in July, 1961.
http://www.gus-stories.org/html/july_1961.htm
I’m not sure what to make of this unusual T-shirt. It’s a used XXL t-shirt for or from LRG: LIFTED RESEARCH GROUP WORLD WIDE SURROUND SOUND.
View all the information about this shirt on eBay
Roberto has created a new t-shirt picturing a Willys MB. You can see all his T-shirts here:
http://www.robertoflores.com/tienda/catalog/index.php/cPath/51_21_55
The Valley Fire Truck Company, based in Bay City, Michigan, converted basic willys truck chassis’ into Fire Trucks. Below is a rare ad from 1957 for their fire trucks.
It looks like this was taped together and then the tape was removed.
” You are bidding on an original dealer showroom window banner/poster for Willys-Overland motor vehicles. It measures 14″ x 37-3/4″ and is a used, original. It comes in 2 pieces. Item is most likely from the early 1950’s. This would be a great addition to your Willys-Overland literature collection. Frame it or post it on the wall as is. I believe the edges originally had glue on them like an envelope. One can see where these were stuck onto a window and then removed. The one on the right has a 5″ seam tear.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Except for the front bumper, this looks like a nice stock CJ-3A. If the floor boards are solid this might be a good buy.
“This is a WWII type Jeep.. Im is is in selling for a friend. This jeep is in great shape I think it has been fully restored. It does need a top, it does run and is road worthy. I do have more pics available. Please leave number or questions I will respond asap. He is firm on price trade are possible. Thanks.”
No pics provided, but does have a rear PTO.
“I have a all original 1953 willys cj3. Flat head 4 cylinder go devil engine. has a pto in back, Green body, and comes with hardtop. if you need pictures email me.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
There’s a hole in the hood and it doesn’t run.
“I have a 1959 WIllys Jeep for trade.
I currently looking for a nice cargo van. Must be 2000 till now.
OPEN TO ALL OFFERS
NO LOWBALL!
The Jeep has solid body.
21000 miles
CLean titles.
It needs new battery in order to run. IT DOES NOT RUN NOW!”
This looks good and runs and drivse, but needs a little work.
“1947 WILLYS JEEP 2WD WAGON. I REALLY REALLY DON’T WANT TO SELL THIS! But need the cash, this is a ultra rare old willys, its not all original has a 289 out of a 65 mustang, auto tranny, different steering column, and gearbox. . . I was going to put in a manual rack and pinion steering on it, and eventually a mustang II set up. . . the motor runs like a champ..
Overall condition is awesome 98% rust free, only rust is some flat work on floor, all other supports etc are great, I have all the smnall parts for it all seats, wood for the floor, etc, this thing turns heads everywhere I went. . . this thing is a attention getter for sure. . . jeep has always been shedded, motor is free and will start and run with a battery and a prime..
Clear title in hand, like I said this is my baby, I don’t want to sell but I just spent 11,000 on concrete so I have to cut some losses
Jeep is near Harvard ne 68944..i have other pics just email
4,500 cash no scammers cash only, I don’t need help selling, nor am I gonna ship it to bulivia, lol call and lets talk
402 469 5703 or email”
http://lincoln.craigslist.org/cto/3077171648.html
UPDATE. Was $12,500 **SOLD**
(05/21/2012) Note the golf cart story 🙂
“1946 Willys CJ-2A Jeep Very Early Civilian (VEC) Outstanding Condition! This restored gem may be the cleanest ’46 you have ever seen. No rust, no problems, everything works, it steers and stops like it did when new. Has recent new master cylinder installed. New exhaust system. Even the grase fittings have been replaced. 6 volt battery is 1 year old. Engine and transmission have been rebuilt and work great! Fires right up and goes. No smoke or missing. Vehicle has been in our local Independence Day Parade 4 years in a row and gets lots of applause. This is a real head turner. Has small dent on driver’s side top bow holder where ex-girlfriend’s disobiedient son ran into it with my golf cart. Jeep is here-they are gone! I am turning my attention to other vehicle restorations and can’t keep them all.
Engine # is CJ2A 102908. I will throw in a rough colum shift assy I got from another Jeep, although it may not be complete. I do not have the top bows or any other accessories.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500. Duke reports this has is a column shift and the three data plates, so it is likely a VEC.
And it runs, too!
“Willys Jeep 1948, Runs, Complete Drives-No Brakes, Good Tires, Rusty and no title.
$500.00 Or best offer”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
(03/26/2011) There’s some value, but hard to tell just how much.
“1952 Willys has a 4.3 EFI and adaptor plate to a 4 speed transmission but no axles. The 1962 Willys has a rolling chassis, engine, tub, windshield frame, roll bar. Take 2 Jeeps and make one or just use the parts. ”
I thought these were a neat photos of the Jeepster assembly line with a CJ-2A in the background.
