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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: Price dropped to $1200
(04/13/2010) This is a project.
“1948 Willys CJ2A, has newer jeep axles, buick V6 with adapter shaft in trans (trans and transfer case will need to be put back together) and adapter bellhousing, GM steering gear, newer leather jeep seat, roll cage. Call if you have any questions Tom (262)224-3966”
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/2357190559.html
UPDATE: Still Available
“This willys is titled as a 1943. IT IS BY NO MEANS AN ORIGINAL MILITARY JEEP. Jeep is solid all the way around. Runs good, has no mechanical problems, except for small leak in the right header at the collector, has current inspection till 8/11, and a clear title. Engine is a 1967 odd-fire V6 (Dauntless V6) with a 4 barrel holley carb, has all aluminum heavy duty radiator, trans is a T86 newly rebuilt by a professional trans shop. Has a borg-warner All Range Overdrive unit. New clutch as of june 2010. rear is Dana 44 out of a CJ5 with 11 inch drum brakes, Front rear is a Dana 30 out of the same CJ5 with disc brakes and lock out hubs. The front is about 2 inches wider than the rear due to the disc brakes. You could run spacers in the back to even everything up, I chose not to, simply because I don’t care for them. Has new rancho leaf springs that provide a 1 inch lift. Tires are 33×12.50×15 Dunlop Mud Rovers with less than 1000 miles on them, on 15×10 wagon wheels. Willys also has power steering, heater, defroster and Sun Tach. The top on the willys is just the old top that I got when I bought it. I have sewn new window plastic in the drivers, passengers, and rear windows, due to the yellowing with age. I have more plastic that I will give along with the willys. (remind me of it) there is also a bikini top for the willys. Has racing seats with 5 point harnesses in the front, and a small bench seat with 4 point harnesses in the rear. The willys is by no means a speed demon, I do not recommend taking it on the interstate highways, but crusing around town up to 50 miles an hour it a great ride. Will Trade for running driving 67, or 68 mercury cougar”
http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/2356401308.html
Update: Price dropped to $900
(04/06/2011) Looks like a good price.
“I have to part with my 59 FC-170 project.
The FC runs and moves. Cab is rough. Windshield good. Had pickup bed but now has stake bed. Frame nice and solid. Good rims and tires. Started to upgrade brakes. T-90 needs rebuild.
Need to find a new home quick.
$900 cash only. No scams. Local pick up only.
Tewksbury MA”
http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/cto/2355645651.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(03/29/2011) I hadn’t seen a Texas Hunting Jeep in a while. This might be a lefty, too.
“1948 Willys Army Hunting Jeep, 327 4 bolt main Chevy engine, Running gear good, Body little rough, Rear hunting deck with working spot lights, working 4 wheel drive $2,000. Call 325-232-2988”
http://sanangelo.craigslist.org/rvs/2298747751.html
The MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History in Little Rock, Ar, only exhibits one jeep (shown below), but they do have a variety of WWII Jeep photos in their archive, many of which include captions. Here are 8 of them. The photos are part of the Allison Collection of World War II Photographs, the captions of which come from the ACME wire service.
According to the Museum’s website, “James Allison, a sports writer working for the Houston Press, noticed that many photographs not printed in the daily newspaper were routinely discarded. He received permission to save these images, and by war’s end he had amassed a collection of more than 4,600 photographs. In August 1977, Allison donated his collection to the Arkansas Museum of Science and History”.
Craig shared this unusual FC with me. If you missed this featured FC at theFCConnection, click on the image below to see and learn a little more about this custom FC-170 Power Hoe.
This looks like a nice truck.
“$1850 obo
1952 Willys Pickup Truck
Clear Title
Buick v6 Engine
Rebuilt Wagner Carb
manual trans
4×4 high low levers
New Uninstalled Parts:
Master cylinder
Windshield glass
Windshield weather stripping
Chrome hood emblem
This truck runs and drives but does not stop as it needs the included master cylinder installed. The paint job is a ten footer but looks good for a mountain rig. Front hood latches need to be mounted in order to latch the front of the hood down. Front drive shaft is not currently hooked up but is included (this is how he got it and he never desired to put it back in). Dash has been modified with different gauges and a radio. Wheels and tires are good. Currently running off of exterior gas tank (not included)
I would consider this a rat rod. I say this in that it could be legally on the road with a weekend’s work and could then be driven as is or you could continue to drive it as you work on it more. Please do not expect a rig that will win any shows for paint or one that will not need tinkering.
Levi (509) 956-6133 owner, 8:00 am and 8:00 pm
Ben (509) 301-4131 for more pics, call text anytime”
http://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/2354661589.html
No pics provided.
“runs and drives will trade for a monter truck or a hot rod call tom 609 294 1000”
UPDATE: Was $8500. **SOLD**
“This jeep restored close to 20 years ago my dad bought in enumclaw and passed away two years after getting it. it has been garaged ever since with an occasional summer day trip. it has a V-6 Buick motor auto transmission which only has a few hundred miles on it. Dual fuel tanks, a warn winch 8000# has a heater in side also warn overdrive. you can go 60 miles an hour down the highway.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4100.
This has some cool history (hopefully some pics verify the claim), but not sure it raises the value.
“This was my grandfathers Jeep then my dads and now mine. It pulled floats in the Miami Orange Bowl Parade. Garage kept. New items I have put in include: Radiator, Steering Wheel, Complete Windshield with Frame, Tail Gate, Fuel Pump, Mirror, Battery and more. 4 Wheel Drive. Runs Well.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100.
This is wonderfully odd.
“I am reposting in an attempt to attach some pics . this is a 53 willys jeep , it is rough but runs strong ! the front end will need work and the brakes need work . the transmision shifts and works fine along with the transfer case. 1,100.00 obo ! would like it gone by sunday if possible!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
It looks like there might be a little rust around the front edge of the fender.
“1954 Willys M38A1C Jeep for sale
The cutout in the windshield is for the barrel to stick out (the Jeep does not come with a gun or a gun mount).
This is a military Jeep with AROUND 45,000 original miles.
THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A TITLE, SOLD WITH BILL OF SALE ONLY.
Body is in good shape with very little rust as you can see in the photos.
I bought it 4 or so years ago and got it running and frankly it didn’t run that bad but it does need a carborator rebuild. We drove it around the field, parked it back in the garage and haven’t touched it since!
This Jeep has the original 24 volt system and has a place for 2 batteries just in front of the windshield.
I was going to restore it but I have enough other projects that I will never get to and it would be nice to have the room!
This vehicle has a lost title from the previous owner and is sold with a bill of sale only.
Let’s talk about the title for a minute… YES this vehicle has been titled to a private owner.
The lady that I purchased this vehicle from has promised me for the past several years that she would send me the title and never has, I have called her literally hundreds of times with no luck.
So the title is lost.
I have a rough looking Xerox copy of the title when it was owned by the Museum of the Great Planes but not the current title.
So really it is a lost title and it has been titled in private hands.
I have a Xerox copy of the title… The vehicle was sold to the City of Lawton OK for the Museum of the Great Planes April 12, 1977 from the US Government. The vehicle was sold to the previous owner sometime in the early ’80s. The vehicle was last tagged in 2003. The owner died sometime around 2004 and the Jeep sat for a couple of years. I purchased the vehicle from the Mother of the previous owner in July of 2006.
On one part of the title is says 1953 but that has been covered up and is typed as a 1954… so upon further investication here is what I found:
The VIN number is 77369, the unit # is 433 Manufactured by WIllys Motors Date November 1954 Contract # G2758-8358319.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This doesn’t look too bad.
“1961 Forward Control Jeep Pickup. Jeep is pretty solid, with lots of surface rust. Runs really good, but not real fast. Mileage may or may not be in excess of 100,000.The windshield and back window look good….side windows are cracked. Like new radial tires. Four wheel drive works fine. Has rust on the corners of the dash. I have new fabric to cover the dash once repaired. This is a VERY RESTORABLE little truck, or drive it as is. These are not real common. Delivery available for a fee….Email for a quote.”
“Searching for a 2-piece interior portion of the windshield or the entire windshield for my Willys
My windshield is cracked too bad…2-piece portion too rusty to remove glass..
May be interested in a nice tailgate also
Thanks for helping out..Back to the 50’s is coming real soon……
Call 952-931-0748 Leave message if no answer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1700.
I always thought a Dodge Command Car would be a fun vehicle to own. I know nothing about them and they are probably as practical as Austin Champs, but they seem like they’d be fun projects.
“Offered for sale is a pair of WWII era dodge command cars…… I really do not know much about these things so I got a quick lesson and valuation from a local dodge guru…..
I am told both rigs are 1/2 ton 1941 wc-6’s.
The first rig is fairly complete with decent sheet metal and a frame with factory winch extensions on it. The motor turns over and most of the extraneous parts (fenders, windshield, winch, headlight buckets, etc.) are in the back of the bed. It has the original front seat frame. The dash on this truck has square gauge cutouts (the dodge guy told me this is an early dash but I cannot confirm that) and the data tag on the dash is intact.
The second rig is a rolling chassis (non-winch type) with a transfer case in it. This was intended as a donor rig for the first truck and the body is separated into panel sections and stacked on the frame.
The dash on this rig has round gauge cutouts.
These originally belonged to an older gentleman who had begun work on the first rig using the second as a donor. He passed several years ago and they sat until I ended up with them…..
There are no titles for these rigs — they will come with a notarized bill of sale only………
If anyone has any questions or would like to come look at them in person, please email me………The vehicles are located in Parlin, NJ……..
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
(04/20/2011) This was completed by the folks at Vintage Offroad. I can’t say I’m a big fan of the yellow steering wheel.
“Outstanding example of the most ICONIC Jeep – The Willy M38. This one has had 2 year body off restoration to new. It also has the rare overdrive, so she can travel on the highway. Full convertible, soft tops available.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(04/20/2011) No pics provided.
“This is a 1943 Willy’s MB military style flat fender jeep. It is all original except for the motor. All the running gear is original except it has a small Buick v6 in it. It has an original all aluminum arctic top hard top. Perfect restoration project. Asking $1000. Call me at 253 732 2363. AND YES I DO HAVE A TITLE FOR IT.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(04/06/2011) This needs a little work, but might have a body in good condition.
“1951 Willy’s CJ3 My grandfather bought this new years ago. I haven’t run it for a few years because it likes to overheat but it did run last time I tried. It still has the original motor. The paint is weathered but the unit doesn’t have any major damage to it. The four wheel drive still works. The front brakes do need some work on them. The top isn’t the original one that came on it. The gas tank would also need to be replaced. The metal gas tank has accumulated rust on the inside. Email me if you want to make an offer. I’ve already been offered $2000 for it. I will not ship the item and will only accept cash for the sale.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $900
(11/08/2010) The seller’s comments suggests this is an original body that has had work done. If so, I’m guess some kind of mb/gpw (no gas outlet and no tailgate)?
“Professional shop completed body work. Primed and ready for installation. Very straight with no rust. Grill is new MB. $950. No frame or running gear. No other jeep parts. All or nothing. Call Ron 408 613-4613”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/2354533195.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(04/24/2011) This looks pretty good for the price.
“1957 Willys Wagon Hurricane 6 cyl perfect project worth 20k! runs 4×4 needs some body work and 2 new front fenders.these are rare and valuable.this is the FIRST SUV ever made! frame is good.engine runs . need some brake work. these rigs are going crazy on prices Google the price .20k is nothing for a good one.asking $1900 might take a pistol or gun in part trade. thanks call 802-695-1500 Damon zip 05858 can deliver”
http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/2354385265.html
Alex spotted this jeep-as-gathering-spot courtesy of photographer George Silk and Life Magazine. The image was taken in October 1945. I wonder if the film shot by the cameraman on the left still exists.
Over a period of 9 years, between 1993 and 2002, this 1944 MB saw two major restorations. The first, done by owner Richard Grace, was a partial restore, returning the jeep to its MB roots. The second, done by Brian Mead, refined and corrected some of the previous shortcomings.
Click here to learn how the jeep went from this:
Into this:
This looks like a nice combo. I think I’ve seen this jeep previously.
“For sale is a combo, restored 1956 Willys CJ-5 jeep and 1966 Bantam civilian 1/4 ton jeep trailer. They were both restored and painted to match just a few years ago, then stored in a building. The jeep has a metal half cab, heater, new upholstry, Ramsey 8,000 lb winch that has never had the cable spooled out, Warn over-drive, original 4 cylinder overhead that runs great, new front hubs, roll bar, small driving lights inside the grill, rack on the back for extra spare tire and handy-man jack and 5 gallon gas can (included). The trailer is a 1966 Bantam 1/4 ton civilain trailer (more rare than the military version), wood racks, spare tire, detachable tool box, and wired to match the jeep. PLUS, this also comes with a full set of mud and snow tires for BOTH the jeep and trailer, already mounted on a full set of spare wheels. I will not split the set up, this is a package deal. Compare the price of this set to a new “Rhino” at close to $11,000, and it makes this jeep and trailer look well worth the price. I have more money invested than the asking price of this jeep and trailer, with the restoration, extra tires and wheels… Clear Oregon titles. These pictures were taken about a week ago. I am also selling a 1960 CJ-5 in another listing. Thanks!”
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/2354150741.html
No pics provided. Ran as of 2 weeks ago.
“iam selling a 1946 jeep willys. it is the cj2a, it was not milatary registered. it has the original 4 cylinder engine, and has high and low range gears. has a 3 speed standard trans. the body is pretty rough but the motor ran up until 2 weeks ago. i think a relay or the coil is bad. when it is running it dont stop. it needs brakes. the brake pedal is stuck. it would make a good hunting truck or just something to play in. if interested please call (479)692-3481 or you can txt (479)280-2466 ask for drake. serious offers only. please dont email me because i never check it and will not get back to you. thank you”
UPDATE: Bill picked up this parts jeep. It turns out this was a DJ-3A with some rare pieces. He is happy he went to look!
The body doesn’t appear too bad. The hood looks tweaked. If a ‘great’ project is one that requires a lot of work, then this really is a great project.
“old willies great project i just have to many Tub is great finders are great hood is there not great grill and window frame good.”
