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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: Was $600. **SOLD**
(09/12/2010) “Two Willys Wagons for the price of one! Both are non-running projects that I don’t have time to finish. ’57 is close to complete and stock, including engine and trans. ’62 has altered frame and suspension for off-roading, no engine or trans. Bring your trailer and take them both away. $600 OBO”
UPDATE: This now lives on the East Coast. I got to examine it up close at the 2013 Bantam Festival. The work is excellent. It was bought for $9000. It has more of a surrey look to it now.
I used the IMCDb.org site to attempt to locate an image of the jeep to the right from a shot in the movies. You can see a DJ-3A from Blue Hawaii (not a very good shot). Or the same shot enhanced and cropped to the left. Here’s a link to a shot of the Nutty Professor’s DJ-3A.
This flat fender (the one on the right) falls into the ‘unusual jeep’ category. Apparently, it’s a movie star!
“ALL METAL AND 1,885 POUNDS. I’AM THE THIRD OWNER AND THE BUILDER,,THE WILLYS WAS A FRAME OFF RESTORATION ELEVEN YEARS AGO IT HAS A CHEVY 4.3 HIPO V6 ROLLER ENGINE AND A TURBO HYDRO 350 TRANS WITH A DANA 44 373 REAR END,,,CENTERLINE CONVOPRO EIGHT INCH WIDE WHEELS WITH DUNLOP 245-60-15 RADIALS,,,STAINLESS STEEL BUMPERS,,,CHROME TRACTION BARS,,,,CHROME COMPETITION ENGINEERING WHEELIE BARS,,,TILT STEERING COLUMN WITH A BILLIT STEERING WHEEL,,,STEWART / WARNER GAUGES,,,STERIO,,,GELL CELL BATTERY,,,TWO TOPS AND A FEW EXTRA THINGS PRICE IS REDUCED TO $ 9,000.00 PART TRADE CONSIDERED ONE ITEM I’AM LOOKING FOR IS A TRAILER WITH TWO AXELS AND ELECTRIC BRAKES THAT CAN HAUL A SMALLER SUV.”
UPDATE: Hog spotted this on eBay.
This has a few rough spots, but not bad for a midwest jeep.
“This is a 1947 Willys CJ2A Jeep. I’ve owned it for about 2 1/2 years and it always lives in my attached garage. When I bought it, the Jeep had been sitting inside a dry, attached garage for the last 25 years. I brought it home, put a new battery in it and poured some gas in the carb and it started right up. Since then I have put new brakes all the way around, rebuilt the wheel cylinders and master cylinder, rebuilt the carburetor, cleaned and sealed the gas tank, and rebuilt much of the front end. We entered it in the 2008 Frog Follies and people just flocked to it. I drove it around town until late last year when the clutch went out. Put a new clutch assembly in it and it’s ready to go again. I liked it because it is about 95 percent original. No one has modified the crap out of it like most of them have been.
It does have some rust present, but it is much, much less than most of its age. Very little rust-thru. I have a clear Indiana title in my name with the original serial number on it. My name is Jerry and you can reach me at 812-204-3300.”
http://evansville.craigslist.org/cto/1984693571.html
No updates tonight (monday night)!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
“Husband passed away, have never started the jeep, but he always took it hunting until 2002. Very good condition.”
Buttercup has come home again. Here is the story as told by Buttercup’s current steward.
William writes, “I would like to introduce you to “BUTTERCUP” a 1946 CJ2A. My father “Skip” Taylor bought her in 1973 for $150.00 and brought her out to our family house on Clarks Island in Plymouth Mass.
Out there he put plywood floors in, added yellow paint(out of a can) and named her Buttercup after a cow that was once on the property. For 20 years she was our tractor and stuff hauler. I learned to drive her when I was 10. Sometime in the 80’s Skip added the wire wheels and had a trailer built. By 1990 it was decided that she was getting tired and was replaced by a John Deer tractor.
After a while she was sold to a gentleman with the agreement that my father would get “right of first refusal” if she was ever put up for sale. Well, 3 winters ago that man kept his word and sold Buttercup (painted red) back to us with new floors and a rebuilt original motor.
She is now back on the island, going back together once again. She has new brakes, a tune up, the wire wheels(off a 35 ford) and her bright yellow paint (out of a can). Buttercup is running great and driving the property cleaning up branches and taking the kids out for rides. She is a part of our family and hope to keep her going for another sixty years.”
I asked William about the wire wheels and he said his father had the centers of some jeep rims cut out and welded into the 35 ford rims. Not road safe but good for an island.
Here are some pics of Buttercup. Thanks for sharing William!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,500
Ed forwared this Cj-5 that looks like it just came off the showroom floor.
“9,322 MILES. Did i say 9,322 miles? Thats right, 9,322 miles. Opitional buick V 6 NOS Ramsey Winch. This Jeep is NEW! What can i say? There is NO RUST to talk about.”
Ok, so I admit I thought this was going to be junk. But, on closer inspection, the suspension is unusual, the engine/tranny/tc all appear to have been neatly rebuilt. Besides, buy this and “be the only dude w/ a 4×4 model t”.
“this auction is for a custom built 1942 willys jeep w/ ford model t body parts. the engine is a 2.o ohv ford engine that is freshly built . i just completed the wiring , except for the headlights and taillights. this project is 95% done. it is lacking glass and paint along w/ lights frnt and back. i believe the items that are lacking are very personal items and should be chosen by someone that plans on keeping it awhile. it needs doors as well. but there are many options to choose from. i would like to see someone that plans on keeping it finish it . that way i dont lose out on my time and effort and the buyer picks it for cheaper. feel free to call or e-mail w/ any questions or concerns.buyer is responsible for shipping and may be able to meet half way or deliver for a fee . thanks and good luck. this is a great vehicle and deal as wll , dont pass it up. be the only dude w/ a 4×4 model t. only one i know anyways!! (970)563-6053 my name is vince”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
This looks like a good price for a parts jeep.
“1947 JEEP CJ2A WITH ORIGINAL TITLE. IN SOMEWHAT ROUGH CONDITION…( I HAVE SEEN ALOT WORSE) MOTOR IS STUCK. WINDSHIELD AND FRAME ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. SPRINGS ON RIGHT FRONT ARE BROKEN . COMES WITH FULL SET OF 5 MILITARY NON DIRECTIONAL TIRES , 6.00 -16. BODY IS PRETTY SOLID FROM IN FRONT OF THE DOORS FORWARD. I’D SAY AT ABOUT 50 % SOLID FROM THERE TOO THE BACK. COME TAKE A LOOK. $600.00 OR BEST OFFER.”
I”m not sure if this includes a windshield or not?
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have a 1946 willys jeep. it is an offroad jeep. NO TITLE. RUNS! i believe it may need a new fuel pump in the near future. the frame is not original but solid. Body is in fair condition. $2000 or best offer.(863)450-5797 thanks (and SORRY the pics uploaded sideways for some reason)”
http://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/1986555834.html
This looks to be a post 1956 CJ-3B given the large speedometer.
“1946 willys jeep includesa new F head motor and 2 transmissions and transfer cases.This would be a great restoration project.”
http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/1986874141.html
UPDATE: Still Available. Looks like a good price. Note Vic’s comments below.
“I have for sale a 1947 Willys jeep. It runs, and drives. The 4 wheel drive works, High and low gears work. Trades considered, guns, ATVs”
http://binghamton.craigslist.org/cto/1985366861.html
It’s dirty, but I can’t tell if there’s much rust or not.
“WILLYS JEEP, (1948) 4X4, GARAGE KEPT, CANVAS TOP, ORIGINAL ENG & TRANS. $3000 CALL 352-279-6218”
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/1986935704.html
I found this image at the halfcenturyofprogress blog. I thought it was a cool pic. It wouldn’t surprise me if someone knew who this was ….
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200.
A reader named Rich spotted this ad and checked it out. He reports that he went to look at it and learned that the floor is pretty badly rusted, but drive train, engine, dash plaque, verify a V-35/U that might be rescued. This is a very rare find. Thanks Rich!
“1949 or 1950 not exactly sure it is titled as a 1949 but believe it may be a 1950 it is a miilitary issue jeep issued to the usmc and navy it’s a v-35/u the motor is original i know that and the frame is in good condition as well it was used for hunting. e-mail if you have any questions thanks.”
Mike is looking for a f-head distributer for a 1963 f-head motor. He doesn’t want the new type. 12 volt points. Email him at mikester51@comcast.net for more info.
UPDATE: Status Unknown
(06/04/2010) DKW Mungas were sold in the USA by Studebaker, along with Mercedes-Benz. Here are a variety of images of the Munga. Munga is the German Acronym for “Multi purpose Universal Cross-country Car with All-wheel drive”.
“1958 DKW Auto Union Audi Jeep 3=6 Munga Gelandewagen 3cyl 2 stroke FWD/4X4. VIN 68602889. Miles 24,579. NATO Peacekeeping Jeep. FWD 4X4 3cyl/ 2 Stroke. This rare piece of post war history is a DKW / Auto Union Military jeep which was later used in civilian production. This car came to Seattle in 1982 from Palo Alto, California where it had lived for decades. It was driven regularly in the 80’s and sold with a DKW collection and put in dry storage until now. It is believed complete and also has many spares including a good crankshaft, which is an important item on this car. We have taken many parts out of the car to show condition of the body, but we will load it for the purchaser and carefully package it. As you can see the car is partialy disasembeld and it does not run.
The Auto Union was the collaboration of DKW, Audi, Wanderer and Horch
These vehicles are extremely nimble, and will climb a very high grade. They rev like crazy, and are a hoot to drive. Front wheel drive to four wheel drive on the fly, they are nearly impossible to get stuck in. 3 cylinder two stroke with only seven moving parts in the engine, there are strong parts clubs overseas and in the U.S. These are a fabulous conversation piece, and can be used instead of a golf cart at a car show or auction site. Very collectible and priced to sell. Nice restoration project. There are several owners clubs in the world and parts are accessable.”
UPDATE: Javier purchased this and plans to restore it.
It might not be all original, but it appears mostly original.
“1943 WWII era Ford Jeep. This vehicle is all original and was running great when parked about five years ago. This is an all original military jeep and will make a great addition for a collector, or a good deer lease buggy. Need to sell this weekend. $2500 OBO.”
Here’s a rare GTB, though it looks odd without the bed. Ok, ok, it looks odd even when it has the bed!
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1943 Ford GTB 4X4 Navy cargo truck, known as the “Burma Jeep”, no bed, needs restoration, runs good, $2000.”
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/1985420004.html
This appears solid as best as I can tell.
“1942 Ford Jeep GPW. Classic. Recently rebuilt engine. Body is good and sound. Engine runs good. More pictues availabe upon request. Make an offer.”
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1985661402.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500 for both.
“2 1947 Willys CJ2A jeeps both run and drive, 1 converted to 12 volt, only one title! 850.00 a piece or 1500.00 for the pair, if no answer leave message will get back to you a.s.a.p”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600. Has a Koenig hardtop.
(12/30/2008) Here’s a parts jeep.
“Old non running jeep, has a 283 1962 chevy engine in it,last time ran about 8 years ago, always ran great, but has not been used since then”
Maybe someone could use this?
“I have a PTO that is in very good shape. Has been in my garage on a shelf for about 2 years. Asking $200 obo. Call 304-276-4188 or email.”
http://morgantown.craigslist.org/pts/1980942363.html
No pics provided.
“Wills stainless tailgate new never used 850.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
(10/06/2009) “Two early Willys jeeps. One is an “Army jeep,” and may be a very rare variant made by Willys in 1946 for the Coast Guard, and the other is a definitely a ’46 CJ2A (it has a nameplate). From my purely novice viewpoint, it looks a lot like the CJ2A, but I’m selling it without claiming it to be any particular model. I just don’t know myself to be able to say. It has “battle wheels and tires.” I do know both are 1940s models (everyone seems to agree on that point) and the army one had a PTO (it has a pillow block in the original bumper) in the front and has an odd-ball “government-issue” hitch and tow-bar. The CJ2A is complete incl. engine, the other is minus the engine, but the rest of the drivetrain appears complete. Both need a fair amount of work if the buyer wants to restore them to original, but you could probably get a running jeep in a full weekend of work, maybe less. There is enough here to get one complete, running jeep and have a fair boneyard left over. The bodies are, as these things are generally found, both pretty good. I had gotten these intending to make one out of both, but have been told they are collectible and it’s probably best not to do that. I don’t have the time or really, the interest or desire, to restore them myself. I’ve checked eBay, etc., and know that these are not just “old jeeps,” so please, no low-ball offers.”
