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Roberto has an Expo occurring soon in Spain. Of course, he has to add a Willys to the poster :-). Best of luck with your expo Roberto!
Blaine spotted this unusual item. This appears to be some kind of 100 year celebration of the Philipines. How the Coke/Jeepney tribute add to this celebration is unclear to me.
UPDATE: This appears to have been sold.
There looks to be value here.
“1943 Jeep Ford GPW body complete with very little rust. Have title. Engine does not run but is complete. Has big tires and is painted purple. Great vehicle for restoration or engine upgrade. I have more pictures I can email $500 OBO”
http://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/2114871114.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(05/22/2010) “1947 CJ2A WILLYS JEEP FLAT FENDER 4 CY MOTOR. ALL STOCK DRIVE TRAIN. GOOD BODY. AND FAIR PAINT 4500.00”
Brett spotted this find. It appears to include an overdrive, so this might not be a good price. It even runs.
“Very cool Jeep CJ-5, Runs and drives but needs a tune up. Way fun to drive and would be an awesome muddin’ machine. This jeep is rare as in its the old military style. It is a manual and has the 3 little shifters along with gear shifter. i dont know much about it come and buy it today!”
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=3648155
This looks sound.
“Engine Purrs Nice, Foot Brake pressure hard to apply. Please Call Jon : @ 575-613-2897.”
http://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/2114245999.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000
(12/15/2015) It looks nice; is this missing the rear bow holder?
“this is a frame off total restoration with full documentation. i am the second owner. the jeep is totally original with only 500 miles on the rebuilt motor. it is in mint condition, like rolling off of the dealers show room!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
The price appears good, however the engine, though running, needs to be replaced for some reason. Also, I would check out the passenger side entrance as it looks either dented or bondoed (or both).
“This is a super cool 51 Willys! This old jeep would be a great project to restore to its glory days! Engine will run, but will need to be replaced.”
Jim asked me to post this hard top he is selling. It looks like it might be a DJ-3A top.
“I removed this top from my 1952 willys m 38 jeep and it does not fit in with my plan to build my jeep, it does not have any doors It did nt have doors when I bought it.It has a little surface rust fiberglass top is in good cond.Sorry I do not have the meens to put pics on. If you are interested please mailto:email.ourcrazyfamily4@hotmail.com”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
(10/11/2010) Steve spotted this ad. It is a generator that uses a Willys engine. This one appears in good shape.
“WWII military, model PE-95-G, ser.# 893, 10 kw output, Jeep gas engine powered, Onan generator; generator has 486 total hrs., engine has less than 5 hrs. since overhaul. Unit is skid mounted, and, in normal military configuration, was in a trailer for portability. It is NOT movable by hand. Weight is about 1500 lbs. Capable of either 110 or 220 volts, normal AC power. Engine is the venerable old Willys flathead 4 cylinder. Purrs like a kitten. Has all new valves, new rings, rebuilt carb, complete new tune-up & all new gaskets on engine (**except timing case cover**). Plasti-gauged all the bearings when rehabing it & they are all in new OEM spec. Also included is a copy of one of the maintenance manuals which, unfortunately, does not include basic operation info. I’m selling it because it is the old 40’s/50’s technology & honestly, it’s to complicated for this ol’ boy!! Will consider trade for part/all of price for any of the following:* 5 or 6′ 3 pt. hitch auger type snowblower, * VW based sandrail or unfinished project (notice rt. rear of pic1) or substantial parts for same, * Modern-idiot proof-5or 6 kw portable generator,”
UPDATE: Status unknown. Was listed at $2000.
(12/08/2010) I’m guessing this is either a MB/GPW body or a DJ body. It has seriously funky front and rear bumpers. The way the front bumper connects is also a little odd. Price isn’t bad though.
“VIN: CJ2A168524. 5 SPEED, 4X4, V8 AND RUNS WELL BUT HAS TWO CONCERNS: NEEDS BRAKES, AND HAS A SLIGHT ANTIFREEZE LEAK. THIS IS OUR COST ON THIS UNIT AS IT WAS A TRADE IN. FOR MORE PICTURES CLICK HERE: http://www.ronjohnsonauto.com/WILLYSJEEP.html .”
UPDATE: Still Available
(06/02/2010) No pics provided.
“For sale is a 1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A Parts car. It does run but it does not have a title. $500. Call 920-420-6644. Please don’t ask for pictures, I dont have a camera”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $55,000.
(03/10/2010) “This rare find — a completely handmade, completely stainless steel Jeep — was commissioned in the Philippines in 1981 and custom built by then-President Ferdinand Marcos. It was later purchased by a well-known national television news correspondent, who then had this one of a kind Jeep shipped back to Los Angeles. It has never been driven. With less than 10 miles on the odometer, this classic style “Eisenhower” Jeep is a vintage car collector’s dream. The exterior is like new; it’s been protected in a fully-covered, temperature-controlled garage since its trip to the United States. To our knowledge this is the only Jeep of its kind in the U.S. The brushed-exterior is in supreme condition. The engine is a rebuilt 1953 Willy’s V-8 that needs only minor service. Complete vehicle sold as is.”
I happened upon some Getty Images, so thought I’d do a search on Getty’s website. They have some cool images, though a variety I have seen in other places. Note that some of the descriptions and/or dates aren’t quite right. For example, the “date created” for the Willys MA image below is Jan 1, 1941. However, the Willys MA wasn’t delivered until April of 1941.
Click here to see all the Getty Images with the Search Term of “Willys”
1. This is a Willys MA
Getty Image #50470924 — Two soldiers sitting in Willys jeep parked on grass, fr. take on state the army just before US joined WWII, w. hangar-type bldgs. in bkgrd. (no caps). (Photo by Robert Yarnall Richie//Time Life Pictures/Getty Images).
2. Here’s another Willys MA
Getty Image #104406783 — FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 16: The jeep WILLYS can help the fisherman because it is semi-amphibious. Picture taken on September 16th, 1945. (Photo by Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images)
3. Here are snow skiers in France
Getty Image #104422238 — UNSPECIFIED – JANUARY 01: Patrol Of Skiers With A Jeep Willys Circa 1940 (Photo by Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images)
4. This is a color image from the D-day Preperations in England.
Getty Image #106893455 — High angle view of American troops and Ford GPWs (light utility vehicles very similar to Willys MB, both of which are commonly refered to as jeeps) aboard an unidentified landing craft, England, early June, 1944. The vessel is loaded as part of the preparations for invasion of France, the Normandy Landings, which began on June 6, 1944. (Photo by PhotoQuest/Getty Images)
5. A Rare Farm Jeep Photo (note the hood and windshield are inscribed with Jeep rather than Willys). This original photo is of the CJ-2 X26, identified by Fred Coldwell on page 165 of his book PreProduction Civilian Jeeps. He notes that for advertising purposes, a 2nd version of this photo was created, with the grille of the CJ-2 airbrushed to look like a standard CJ-2A grille (the mb grille and brush guard are wiped away).
Getty Image #104422239 — UNSPECIFIED – DECEMBER 16: The Jeep Willys Has Been Constructed For Works In The Usa In 1945. (Photo by Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images)
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
Brian pointed out that this crazy vehicle is still available. It is a 4wd vehicle and I recognize the frame as from a Willys frame, but I recognize little else.
“1951 Willys Rat Rod. Willys 4-wheel drive frame & drive train. 350 Chevy engine with hooker headers. Custom exhaust; new chrome rims with new tires. Custom-built roadster body with oak pickup box. Bikini top & custom roll bar. $6,000.00”
No pics provided.
“FACTORY DUMP BED UNIT WORKED WHEN REMOVED ANY QUESTIONS CALL 570 762 6309”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.
There might be some value. The top is rough.
“1948 CJ2A with good va title. Have original wheels. Will need work, not currently running. Located in zip 22567.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
There is some work left to do on this.
“Runs good, Has many new parts. It was blasted and painted about 2 months ago. I’ve had no problems out of it except a few of the gauges don’t work. I have the windshield, I’ve just not put it in yet. these are some before and after pics.”
UPDATE: Was priced at $2500. **SOLD**
It’s a little rough, but not too bad.
“ORIGINAL RUNNING GEAR AND CAP. NO RUST. FROM CENTRAL OREGON SINCE NEW. GOOD RIG TO RESTORE.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Well, I do have some experience buying and selling these .. lol.
“I have a 1967 Austin Champ British Military Jeep that I wanted to restore, but I can’t seem to find the time or money! It has a 4 cylinder Rolls Royce engine, and is a left hand drive 4 wheel drive. It would make a great Christmas gift to someone who could restore it. I’m asking $2500 or best offer. Call me with questions:”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
“For sale is a 1952 Willys M38 Korean war Army Jeep with title. It is NOT assembled, and will need to be towed from it’s current location. It is a complete package. I have all body parts including N.O.S. front fenders and grill. The original 4 Cyl engine, T-90A trans, and Spicer 18 T-Case. Both original Axles, 4 wheels and 5 BRAND NEW military tires. the Chassis currently has a Small Block Chev 350 engine and Chevy TH350 trans installed. They also go with the whole package for $2500. I have boxes and boxes of small parts, guages, lights etc… Some N.O.S. parts in there as well. This is a Great project and will come together pretty quickly with a little effort. I NEED to get this out of my shop ASAP so I am willing to bargain within reason. I can send pics upon request. This Jeep is nearly 60 years old so the body is not prefect, but for it’s age it is in very good shape. There are NO holes rusted through the floor, it is straight but shows signs of being used. There is one rust hole in the right rear corner which a patch panel can easily be found or be made for. Any questions,”
No pics provided.
“Willys stainless tailgate new never used”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $999
The seller now believes this is a Maverick, but I don’t have enough experice with these to know for sure. It sounds like this vehicle has been in storage for a while. It might be in good shape for an eastern wagon.
“60 willys jeep 2 dr rare has v8 chevy trans an engine no title came from a storage auction 999 cash”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $60
(02/05/2010) Here’s a very rare fiberglass CJ-3B hood.
“WILLYS JEEP HIGH HOOD CJ3 B HOOD FIBERGLASS IN GOOD CONDITION. NO MAJOR CRACKS OR BREAKS IN FIBERGLASS. VERY GOOD QUALITY HIGHHOOD HARD TO FIND !! $60.00 call 360-957-6012 Woodland Wa .”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/2111740643.html
This looks pretty stock, though it is missing the rear bows holder.
“Vintage 1947 Jeep CJ2A. All original and complete. New Redcoat gas tank. New Battery. Newly rebuilt master and wheel cylinders. It runs and is ready to go. $2400 OBO. Delivery negotiable. Phone 4O6-67l-6278. Will answer all calls. Email contact not available.”
http://montana.craigslist.org/cto/2111711833.html
