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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 .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
Runs and drives
“I’m listing vehicle for my father. It has new breaks, and runs. If you have questions please message me and I’ll send you his number. Thank you”
It doesn’t run. The Kelly hardtop looks in good shape. It’s got some Allstate or Husky hubs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1053115205425432/
“1948 Willys Overland CJ2A “Lefty” Currently not running – but has new tires, new gas tank, new battery. We have new points, coil, plugs, wires, etc also. Clean and correct title. Radio, heater, & turn signals. This is a very clean and straight 2 owner jeep barn find. Great candidate for a full restoration or mod.
It is one of what is known as a “Lefty”, one of a short handful of CJ2A jeeps built in 1948 that had the spare tire carrier on driver side for legal reasons. While its a small feature, its a rare thing to find one of these jeeps. Serial# confirms this to be true lefty. An ATV/Side-by-sides sell new for double this price, and this is road legal. ATV’s are not. You could buy it as is, have a shop fix it up, and have something WAY cooler than an ATV, that will do anything they can and more. Original drive train, it’s previous owner was a meticulous maintenance person, and after his passing, it sat for 30 years. Still 6 volt. Top is VERY well fitted. Dog not included”
This appears worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1040178890067965/
“1954 M38A1 Jeep. Starts and runs. Needs carb work Ran and drove last year. Body is in great shape”
This jeep has a fiberglass body, but also appears to have a Tux Park package.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1319668155154364/
“1963 jeep cj5. 28,000 miles. 4 cylinder 3 speed. T90 trans mission. 1ST GEAR AND REVERSE ROAR. Therefore it more than likely needs a bearing. It has a FIBERGLASS TUB. ZERO RUST. New tires. New seats. Comes with 2 soft tops and 2 sets of doors. Has a bikini top on it now. Comes with backseat. Runs good drives good. 4000$ obo.”
Looks like a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/990088868478756/
“1946 Jeep flat fender has 6 cyl Ford motor. Ran when parked. Just a lonely little Jeep looking for love”
Not a whole lot of value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/186596463605923/
“1953 jeep cj3b No motor No trans Has title Will make a good builder for a crawler or rat rod Frame has a couple patches on it as does body. Has seat frames and fuel tank Located in fort smith Arkansas”
Someone need a parts M-170?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/281804003510195/
“Rare jeep m170 military ambulance, body rough but intact, frame good, needs rear x member, missing seats and windshield, no title, but not hard to acquire through Vermont. most parts interchage with cj5/m38. Engine did run last year, and has excellent compression, don’t miss this opportunity to own a very rare military jeep.”
Sam spotted this cool combination. It’s being auctioned at Bring-A-Trailer.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1951-willys-2-door-pickup-truck/
“This 1951 Willys 4-73 is a 4×4 pickup that was acquired by the late owner approximately 25 years ago and has reportedly been stored for much of the last 15 years. The truck is finished in gray primer over a brown interior and is powered by a 134ci L-head inline-four mated to a three-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Equipment includes a front tow bar, wood pickup bed extensions, a side-mounted spare, and manually-locking front hubs. This Willys is now offered by the seller on behalf of the late owner’s estate with a matching trailer, a Willys parts catalogue, a clean Oregon title for the truck, and a bill of sale for the trailer.”
Bill spotted this F-head for sale.
https://siouxcity.craigslist.org/pts/d/okoboji-willys-f134/7387234137.html
“Was running engine pulled from a ’52 or later Willy’s. Its only missing the carb and the distributor cap. Otherwise is complete with bellhousing. Will accept reasonable offers, no delivery. Has been stored with oil in it, intake manifold covered, and plugs in the head so it is a running core. You will need to pick up.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200.
(09/14/2019) Sounds like it needs some body work.
“1948 willys cj2a. Runs, drives and stops. New gas tank, sending unit, tank straps, master cylinder, rear wheel cylinders, battery, motor mounts. The body is rough but this is one of the most original 2a jeeps I have saw. Original 6 volt electrical system and oil bath air cleaner. The frame is very nice as well and doesn’t have any rust issues”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
Blaine spotted this FJ-3 Fleetvan.
“Willys FJ3 for sale. These cute little vans were made to deliver mail. Very rare. I have read that only 1824 were made in 1962. They were designed to be driven standing up as the gas “pedal” is a horizontal push instead of up and down. It does have a seat. The 4 cylinder/automatic transmission combination is very fuel efficient. This one runs and the transmission shifts. The fuel tank was pulled, cleaned and painted. The body is in great shape with no rust. The previous owner tried to put in LED lights and made a mess of the wiring. The brake master cylinder, (a common part) needs replaced. One of the windows has some cracks. The wood back door is a roll up design and the wood is rotted and in need of replacement. We got it for an ice cream truck for my wife’s ice cream business. She got hired at Costco, so it never was put on the road. The paperwork is a Vermont bill of sale. This is sufficient to get a title. We also have an original owners manual, which is extremely rare. With a little tlc, someone can have an extremely rare, cute little van.”
Landon Grove, the historian and curator for the Fort Ritchie Museum (Cascade, Maryland), reached out and asked about obtaining a WWII era jeep. The goal is to obtain a running, driving WWII jeep, but if necessary, he may consider a non-runner.
Landon wrote, “I have been Directed to see if we can locate a WWII era Jeep to display for our museum. I am hoping you can create a post for this purpose. We are a 501C3 non-profit and can offer someone a letter of appraisal for tax purposes. The Jeep does not have to be pristine, although the nicer the better. We would greatly appreciate any help your members can offer. As a 501c3, we can offer forms for tax incentives based on our valuation of a vehicle”
If you’d like to contact Landon, you can email him here: ritchiemuseum @ yahoo.com (remove the spaces around the @).
If you aren’t familiar with Fort Ritchie or the Ritchie boys, I would highly recommend watching this 60 minutes video (or click here if player below doesn’t work):
Here’s a pic of author J.D. Salinger, John Keenan, Jack Altaras, and Paul Fitzgerald (The Four Musketeers) in front of a jeep. All four survived the war and remained tight friends:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $80.
Jeremiah let me know that he has the Bob Clemens’ Willy Jeep book for sale. Something I hadn’t noticed before is that the book has a Willys-Overland copyright (see second pic).
“PERFECT JEEP GIFT! This book is ultra rare and is great for military and jeep lovers, or even better a military jeep lover. Published in 1943 by Willys-Overland Motors. It was made by Overland as a promotional thank you to children for their efforts with war bonds. Very cool b&w and full color illustrations. Collectors gem.
Willy Jeep
By Bob Clemens
Illustrations by Patricia Windrow
Produced : 1943
Cover : Paper back book
Pages : 20
Size : 6.5″x9.5″
Condition : Great
Cover has very slight discoloration. Light fold lines in cover. Otherwise in great shape. Inside pages are well preserved. Staple binding in great condition. Ships Priority in a plastic sleeve with cardboard protection on each side.”
This March 30, 1943, article describes the kids reactions to seeing a Navy jeep they helped purchase through war bond sales. It was published in the Kansas City, Star.
Custom built rig.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1020775718698785
“Frame is 1942 MB Tub is a 42 GPW Running Gear Ford 2.3 turbo SVO motor, LA2 conversion, smaller turbo that starts to build boost around 1800 rpm T90C transmission (higher 3.34:1 first gear) Dana 20 Twin Stick w/ Terralow 3.15’s Currie Dana 44 front axle with Detroit locker w/disk brakes 4.56 gears Dana 44 full float rear with Detroit locker 4.56 gears Holbrook specialties long leaf springs front/rear for extra articulation Aluminum radiator Corbeau Seats Iditit steering column an custom leather wheel Wilwood master cylinder / brake upgrade Tom Woods Front/Rear Driveshafts”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500.
(10/21/2021) Appears worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1524642587868148
“1947 Willys Jeep. You won’t find another 74 year old vehicle in this good of shape for this price! Pm me for more info and questions.$6000 or make an offer will consider trades or partial trades”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2850.
Seems like a pretty good price. Maybe the rust problem is larger than suggested in the text?
“1955 Willys truck runs and drives good. Does need clutch. Was driven till June this year. Has small ford 6cyl. Engine runs excellent and the 4 wheel drive works. Some body and frame rust $2850 OBO.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
This unusually styled jeep has some later model Free-Lock hubs.
“Very clean 1947 Jeep Willy’s fully restored. Has soft top and doors that go with it. It’s a must see. Call [hidden information] or stop by US 27 Auto Sales in Falmouth KY”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
‘Could be worth a look. Has some CJ parts, too.
“1942 Ford flat fender 4.3 L V6 fuel injected Runs and drives good  automatic Newer Rancho Springs Has arctic top to go with it”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
Rare Parkette Bodied east coast jeep with, possibly, a rare bobcat tear drop hood. It’s a bit expensive for a project.
“Needs steering linkage and carb clean has small block 350 munchie 4 speed front and rear lockers built for mud racing been sitting awhile the body is fiberglass very light needs a good bath other than that it would make a great toy or weekend cruiser clean title pm if have any other questions 7000 obo ”
Could be a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/939096783349577
“51 willys Jeep runs and drives and registration is current. It has 289 v8 out of a 67 mustang in it . It’s fast and loud , 4×4 works great”
It’s a project listed at a dealership, but dealer notes they are just trying to help out the family.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1279730029212041
“1952 Jeep Willys project vehicle has new tires locker rear hubs as well as front small black v8 motor winch etc been in storage for three plus years owner passed away time for it to have a new life again obviously it doesn’t run no distributor cap has been in storage don’t know what it needs to get going not interested in trying literally helping out the family come take a look!”
Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/930533077862151
“1951 Jeep Willy body/frame. No motor. Original glass. For the serious minded project person. Easy to roll onto a flatbed or trailer to haul away! Mileage not known. Listing for my brother.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/04/2021) Not a whole lot of value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/370868694394438
“No motor , no transmission No Title Body has all the Willys Stamped and in good condition , frame ,diffs and tires, roll cage”
Good news. I hope to begin semi-regular updates until late spring(?). With summer behind us, more darkness, Rose’s passing, and most of my work on the guest “bunk house” completed, I have more time to devote to eWillys. The updates won’t always be as comprehensive as before, but it’s better than nothing?
Because of the infrequent updates this summer and semi-regular updates going forward, all advertising this summer has been and will continue to be free, going forward, as a thanks to those advertisers who have supported eWillys over the years.
As for the bunk house work, the last resident was a bachelor with a dog. The result was that the place smelled pretty strongly (and not in a good way, lol), especially the carpet. So, we pulled all of that, put down new floors, replaced the plastic moulding trim with larger, better trim, righted the crooked doors (front door was so out of level it wouldn’t shut), and fixed or removed kitchen cabinets (to open up the space … we don’t need all those cabinets).
Currently, I’ve painted everything white, but we hope to add some accent colors to reduce the ‘snow blindness’ of the white. Next spring, we’ll fix up the outside by adding missing trim, redoing the ramp and deck, and painting the building red and white (after all, it looks a bit like a barn).
Some friends have expressed interest in renting it, but technically we can’t rent it because of some county rules (long story). Our intent is to make a place folks can stay if they want. Here are some pics.
Ann will be decorating in a barn theme, so that will add some color and texture. We expect it will sleep up to six (queen in the back, futon in the front, and possible bunk beds in an unpictured nook).
Before pic of the kitchen (I am hoping Ann has some better before pics of the interior):
After pic (this was before I painted the trim and made a few other additions … and cleaned up):
Bedroom:
Bathroom:
