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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 .
Might be worth a look.
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/pts/d/sparta-jeep-mil-spec-winter-top/7402631469.html
“Off a 1951 M 38 Military Jeep. Will fit others. All Aluminum except front windshield frame. It had a canvas rear window panel, long gone.”
Ann and I spent a night up at Leavenworth on Thursday. While walking the cold, wet streets (it isn’t snowing there quite yet), we found ourselves warming up by entering various shops (big mistake, as we found ourselves buying stuff). However, one of the cooler items I found was this t-shirt with a “hockey stick” wagon on it. If you like light, cotton/polyester blend shirt, this is a nice one. However, I had to go X-Large as the Large fit perfectly, but likely would have shrunk.
The shirts are available online, so check them out here: https://moorecollection.com/products/willy-wagon-tee-dusty-blue?_pos=2&_sid=a0494a1b3&_ss=r
At least they had the Christmas lights up! Crowds were light, so that was perfect for us.
This is a rare matchbook cover of an early jeep pulling logs with a chain. The matchbook was for the Kansas Willys-Overland, INC, dealership.
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There may be value here.
https://texoma.craigslist.org/cto/d/pattonville-willys-jeeps-projects/7402407753.html
” 46 willys Jeep’s one is running but needs work the second is pretty rough $2800.00
No title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
I don’t recognize this fiberglass body. The floor style is unlike any I have seen. It looks nicely designed, with a wider-than-stock rear brim for additional style and strength. It looks to have a Buick V-6 with headers and, possibly, an Edelbrock intake.
“1946 Willy Tk project. Has a fiberglass body. $2500 obo. Title in hand”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Link is dead.
The seller has a variety of parts.
“Willys, CJ2A, CJ3A, CJ3B, CJ5, CJ6, jeep trucks, Utility Wagons and more.
I have lots of small used parts that came of of the vehicles listed above. Engines, transmissions, suspension parts, drivetrain parts. Interior parts, Some body parts.
Get a list gathered and email me you wanted items. I’ll let you know if we have them or not.”
Update: **Sold** Was $6250.
It appears to have a hunting seat on the front bumper. The rear of the body has had a little work based on the rear fender wells.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/whitesboro-1962-willys-jeep-cj/7399189228.html
“I have a very nice 1962 Jeep willys cj 6 in great shape tub not all rusted out has some surface rust runs butt will need brake work and carb work will take 6250”
Appears in good shape. Uncut.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/d/apple-valley-m718a1-military-ambulance/7400302783.html
“1969 m718a1 jeep that is the same version of the m151a2 but just the ambulance version. Runs and drives good. uncut nice original jeep very rare model”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
May make a good restoration candidate.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/oxnard-1949-willys-overland-jeep-4×4/7399935089.html
“1949 Willys Overland Jeep 4×4 pickup
This was a one family owned pickup
I bought this from the original owners niece up in oregon
Although it was used on a farm it rarely sat outside
The cab and bed are rust free except surface rust
20 years ago her husband started to restore the truck
Rebuilt the hurricane 6 motor and began body work
He stopped 20 years ago and put it in storage
Truck was originally dark green with cream wheels
Later repainted red
Has the accessory Ware hubs and factory heater and spotlight other than that it’s pretty basic
I haven’t tried starting it but the motor is free
Has title
Truck shifts good no rust out anywhere 99% there”
Has some rust.
https://plattsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/peru-1953-jeep/7399961290.html
1953 cj3b with hardtop roof,,,,,,,,,,$4000″
Appears to be in good, but not perfect shape. Thanks to Blaine for spotting it.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/d/aurora-1962-jeep-willys-fleetvan/7403643498.html
“1962 Jeep Willys Fleetvan
This cute little delivery van started it’s life in 1962 working for the Post Office as a mail route delivery van. It is on a Jeep chassis, with a Jeep 4-cylinder engine and automatic transmission and 4.11 rear end. It is right hand drive and has a roll up door in the rear – both very handy for delivery purposes. The running gear is good and the body is almost perfect, no dings or dents. 1 small rust spot! The paint is called Torrid Teal!!!! Inside is in good shape. These are incredibly rare and turn A LOT of heads when driving around. $5800 in recent repairs to the motor, battery, radiator, exhaust, and brakes make this thing run like a charm. The top speed tops out around 45 mph, so you’re not breaking any land speed records. There aren’t many of these produced, and even fewer of them left. If the ad is up, it is still for sale.”
It’s a project.
https://chico.craigslist.org/cto/d/nelson-1953-m38-a1-willys-jeep/7399401858.html
“Selling my late husbands project car. Numerous up grades were started but never completed. The jeep also comes with several parts that were purchased or came with the jeep. New tires and spare, $2000.00 of work on engine, $700.00 for Media blasting paint and rust off rear and front seats, and numerous new parts (too many to mention) suspension work I paid for after his passing. I do have paperwork on the vehicle but it was never registered. Please only serious buyers. I do have a trailer for delivery in the area.”
Not sure how much value is here.
https://mendocino.craigslist.org/pts/d/willits-jeep-flat-fender/7392941779.html
“I have a fairly clean tub that the floor has been replaced with diamond plate, frame, hood, grill and fenders for sale. It’s missing the windshield.
No paperwork.”
UPDATE: It’s no longer on ebay.
Well, some idiot (perhaps too kind of a word) has copied a version of the 1956 Jeep Family poster that I re-created (see also a comparison between the original brochure and the poster), reduced the size from 22″x28″ to 12″x15″, mounted it in a cheap frame, and is selling it for $49 plus $17 shipping on eBay. Whether the seller did all of that work or just bought a reproduction of my poster isn’t clear….
Worse, they are suggesting the “vintage” poster is from the 1950s (the content is, the poster isn’t), though the description also indicates it is “new”. BTW, the original size of the brochure was 18″ x 24″.
There are multiple differences between the original 1956 brochure and the poster I created, the most important of which is that I inserted a small, subtle “eWillys” into the poster so I could track it. There are a few other differences as well.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4150.
Blaine shared this FC-150 project.
“Green and white 1960 FC-150 Jeep. Jeep purchased from an estate barn find in Eastern Oregon. Truck is missing rear fenders and engine cover, all of which can be easily fabricated. Truck is complete with minimal rust and has original 4 cylinder engine and all running gear. Cash only or cashiers check if I can meet you at your bank to make the draw.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200.
Blaine spotted this Ford-302-to-T90 setup.
“Jeep aluminum bellhousing to adapt a Ford 302 engine to a Jeep T90 transmission kit, complete with #906203 main drive gear (long shaft 6 cylinder) with bearing, COAZ-7050 Ford bearing retainer and throwout bearing guide, throwout bearing and throwout bearing fork. The bellhousing has no cracks or dents and all threaded holes are in excellent condition. No damaged holes. Everything needed to mate a Ford 302 engine to a Jeep T90 transmission, except for the engine and transmission. This bellhousing is no longer manufactured. Very hard to find in even usable condition. Cash. Text or voicemail, please.”
Mike spotted this on Facebook. These postal vans seem to sell quickly.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3031730193781690
“74 AM general (jeep) delivery wagon, mail jeep, idk what you call it, bought with the plans of doing something to it but I have to many other projects. It does not run has 232 i6 in it. Auto 3speed, 2wd, motor does turn over by hand. I was going to put it on a blazer frame. But don’t have the time. NO TITLE. May trade rather sale. $1000”
I bought this unusual Yakima Ridgerunners Belt Buckle off of eBay. Whether the club was the first club or not is debatable, as clubs formed early in Southern California, too, but it seems my research indicated the club was the first incorporated jeep club.
Steve spotted this photo that included a Ford GPW. This photo and its accompanying article was picked up and published in newspapers across the country. Carless Tuesdays was an attempt in 1942 by Peoria to save rubber by encouraging folks with odd-numbered license plates to live their vehicles at home on Tuesdays.
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“7.5 x 9.25 in fair condition with average wear and tear of handling.
PEORIA, ILL., NOV. 24–‘CAR-LESS TUESDAY’ GETS TRIAL–Peoria’s so-called “Car-Less Tuesday” doesn’t worry Arthur Locker (left), who uses his children’s shetland pony and cart to drive downtown today with G.A. Louthan (right). Derby hats and lap robe give pre-auto era atmosphere. Jeep proves contrast in rubber-saving traffic experience to see if workers can get to jobs with many cars “at rest.” ”
Here’s one example of the photo and article in the November 25, 1942, issue of the Decatur Herald out of Decatur, Illinois.
UPDATE: Donald was kind enough to share example pics of the Kelly/Braden data tag and serial number tag.
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Originally Posted July 16, 2016: I never knew Kelly private labeled Braden PTO winches. Here’s a rare brochure that covers the products.
Unclear if this mostly MB/GPW or not.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d/los-angeles-1950s-willys-jeep/7396330879.html
“Willys Jeep
World War 2
Jeep is titled at a 1950
Was purchased from an estate after the previous owner had passed. He had a few jeeps in his collection.
I purchased this car non running with a seized motor. The Jeep now runs and idles smoothly. It is still a project that needs a lot more work but I did the difficult parts of getting it back up and running.
For the next owner you will need to take care of the brakes before any serious driving can happen. Master definitely needs to be replaced.
Car is in WEST LA. Can be shown Monday – Friday 10-6 and weekends by appointment.
Title in hand.”
Bill shared this nice looking M-170.
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“This is a running, clear titled, antique plated, 1954 Willys M170 Jeep Ambulance. This jeep is a good running machine that would be fun for parade or reenactment use. The red cross marked canvas is included. Has a WORKING SIREN. This is a turn key, ready to drive vintage military jeep. This was always a hit in the 4th of July in my town. The M170 Jeep was used as a front line ambulance by the army in the 1950s and 1960s and the Marine Corp used the M170 as a troop hauler and communications vehicle because of the extended body. Only approximately 6,000 M170 Jeeps were made, making this a tougher to find variation antique military jeep. Please ask all questions before you bid. Local Pick-Up Only. Cash or Money Order at Pick-Up or Check will be given 10 Days to Clear.”
Tom spotted this jeep. It has some hat channel rust, but looks like a good restoration candidate.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/205756578312105
“Looking to sell my 47 Willys Jeep in Cincinnati, OH. Some rust holes but otherwise solid. $8,000. We bought this earlier in the summer as a project for me and my son. We decided to go with a HMMWV build instead.”
UPDATE: This was last listed (and sold) in March of 2020. Thanks to Marty for spotting it.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/166977578903025
“Selling my 48 Willy’s jeep fully custom,has a 48 champion hood and front window as well as dash components, it has a slant 6cyl,three speed manual,on floor,4x4works I know it’s a weird looking but it’s one of a kind,have title and bill of sale, asking $6500 firm!! thanks ron it runs and drives, (needs the breaks worked on sold as is,I’m done messing with it,) great little rig!!!!!”
This has potential. Those are some rare rims.
https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/boise-1951-willys-jeep-cj3a/7396916439.html
“Willys CJ3A 4X4 Jeep with a ford 289 V8. Running driving and stopping project. Very little to no rust! Very nice upgrades to the frame. Two new front seats also included. $3800.00”
