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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 $6900. **SOLD**
“4 Wheel drive, new electrical wiring, 36inch tires, new drive line, 4 speed, 350 chev motor. New paint and new interior. Is a very powerful running jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Here’s a running VEC CJ-2A.
“1945 Willys Jeep CJ-2A 4X4, runs, drives, and stops great. Great vehicle for a deer lease or mountain elk hunts. • 4WD works good, Hi or Lo range transfer case • Original flat head motor runs excellent. • New 1-wire alternator (no troublesome external voltage regulator) • New complete exhaust system • New master cylinder • New distributor, rotor, and cap • Front steering stabilizer • Tow bar • Four military tires • Includes spare tire • $2500”
It’s not completely stock, but appears in good condition.
“To view more photos of this vehicle visit us at www.newmeadowsauto.com or call 207-443-1442 and ask Tony to schedule a test drive. 1947 Jeep Willys…..pinch the key and go this one is in beautiful running condition……the flat head 4 cyl has been replaced perfectly with a buick 225……check out the pics”
http://maine.craigslist.org/ctd/1769657206.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8000
(02/09/2010) Here’s a nice a Wagon.
“1959 Willys just turned 100 thousand miles. 4-Wheel without overdrive. Third owner. Purchased new in Denver then lived in Moscow for twenty something years before being sold to second owner some eight miles away. First owner changed the generator over to an alternator. Other than that no foolish “improvements.” Second owner had it also for twenty or so years and I have had it since. None of us have abused this marvelous machine in any way. Original engine and drivetrain and just about everything else but the battery and tires. Second owner rebuilt the engine about thirty thousand miles ago. No oil use. Performs as new. Cruises at sixty without any unstability or wander or excess rpm demand. NOT restored to show car condition but finished quite nicely for use with no ugly surprises. I installed a new gas gauge sender a year or so ago and it works just fine until yesterday when I put some gas in and the gauge dropped to zero. I care not to take the time now to troubleshoot it. This Willys is about as close in appearance and original working condition to when it was new as one is likely to find outside of a museum. No, the paint is not original but done about two years ago by a show car body shop. The body is not flawless as I elected to preserve the car with its history of only the fewest of dings yet if it were flawless it would most surely not be driven for fear of scratching it. This is a user and cruiser. Solid throughout. I am pleased to answer any questions or send additional photos though do not waste my time if you are not seriously prepared to buy and I will not waste yours. Located in downtown Palouse adjacent to St. Elmos Hotel on Main Street directly across from the tavern. Available for viewing just about any time or day though please do not just stop by to do anything other than hands-off looking without an appointment. Please email with any questions or to set a viewing appointment as I am not usually near a phone.”
http://pullman.craigslist.org/cto/1769395293.html
I think the pics say it all! Here are a couple pics of the matching Bantam Trailer.
“Awesome Old Willys!!!!!! It has Willys dealership ad ons including: 3 POINT HITCH, DUAL REAR WHEELS, and POWER TAKE OFF. ONLY 78k ORIGINAL MILES. Ready for the Show!! Featured in September 2001 4 Wheel and Off road magazine. WON 2000 Four Wheeler Magazines “BEST CLASSIC 4×4″ Award. Meet super low reserve price and I will throw in a classic matching Bantam Trailer for the Jeep!!!! You won’t ever have to worry about anyone in the neighborhood having the same vehicle as you for sure.
This old jeep is lots of fun, runs great and is an awesome deal. 10’s of thousands $$$$$$$$$$$$$ invested to make this Jeep the best it can be. Buy it for a fraction.
Frame off NOS body with all stainless hardware. No expense spared. I am ready for something else, so my loss is your gain. Please ask any questions you have and anything else you need to know I will try to provide.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(04/17/2010) There are front and rear PTOs on this CJ-2A. What is the piece of equipment hooked to the rear PTO? Is that a rear winch? It looks like there might be some interesting history with this as well.
“To view more photos of this vehicle visit us at www.newmeadowsauto.com or call 207-443-1442 and ask Tony to schedule a test drive. RUNS, DRIVES…NOT ROAD WORTHY……PLOW WORKS ……WINCH WORKS……CHAINS FOR THE TIRES. AMAZING PIECE OF AMERICAN HISTORY”
http://maine.craigslist.org/ctd/1769655500.html
Thanks to Randy for forwarding this amazing footage from a color 16mm camera that captures Waikiki on VJ Day. Look at the number of people standing on vehicles — they are nuts! Also, check out the yellow Shore Patrol Jeep. I hadn’t seen a yellow one before.
VJ Day, Honolulu Hawaii, August 14, 1945 from Richard Sullivan on Vimeo.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1050.
“One of a kind Willys wagon, would make a great restoration project, has a winch and extra parts, also front bumper. no motor, needs total restoration. Have title in hand and two different catalogues for ordering Willys parts. Serious buyers only please, call any time:”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,900
This looks like a very nice wagon, but the hood doesn’t look like it quite fits right in the front (or maybe it’s an optical illusion).
“New brakes, battery, tires like new, RUST FREE BODY.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This needs some work.
“PROJECT WILLYS JEEP. LIFTED WITH 35 MUDDERS. NEEDS PUT TOGETHER I HAVE INCLUDED 231 BUICK V6 ENGINE WITH ADAPTER PLATE AND BELL HOUSINGS FOR THE ORIGINAL TRANNY AND DANA SPICER TRANSFER CASE , KELLY BLUE BOOK PUTS THIS JEEP AS 4500 RUNNING AND TOP END VALUE AT 19,500. SO HAS DRIVE SHAFTS AND SPARE REBUILDABLE BLOCK.HAS CLEAR TITLE”
This is pretty rough, but is a no reserve auction.
“1962 Willy Jeep for restoration. I believe it is a CJ3B flat finder, high hood. It has a clear title and ran before it was put in storage. The transmision and four wheel drive were all working how ever the motor is now stuck. Body has rust and a few holes but the mount and frame are good. The floor board has only a few small holes but the bottom of the bed is gone. The top is good and it has doors as well. Most of the glass is bad or gone. I put lub in the cyclinders and I’m sure you can get the motor to run.There is no reserve and must be paid for at end of sale and pick up with in 30 days Thanks.”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
“Very rare (less than 400 believed to ever have been produced, and only a handful raimaining). Kaiser built these for the military based on the Forward Control Willys platform and powered by a Cerlist diesel engine. The engine, transmission, and transfercase are missing from this rare survivor. Survivor may be a strong word considering how beat up this example is. Nearly very door and body panel is beat up in some fashion. The irony is that this is a relativley rust-free example of a Forward Control Jeep. The floors and structural body componenets are solid and strong.
This truck comes with a solid and straight civilian cab and doors that can be used to rebuild this ultra-rare crewcab body. It has the military bumpers and grill guard. The military garages are gone. I have a civilian dash to go with it. It is missing the rear seat, and has no glass.
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
“I bought this truck because of the rare 4-speed T98 transmission, and intended to use it as parts for my M677 Crew Cab (listed separately). I decided to go ahead and list this FC170 separately, but I would also work with anyone interested in both trucks.
This truck starts and runs great. The brakes are currently down from sitting. I bought it a year ago. The preivous owner told me he drove it regularly over the last15 yeas around his farm in Arkansas.
The four speed transmission and shifting mechanis is complete, as is the Ramsey PTO-driven winch. The seats have been recovered with gray vinyl. There is some rust in the forward floors and around the inside of the windshield header. It looks like rust from mouse nests on the interior side. The exterior does not show rust through. It has relatively new Delta Super Deep Lug tires, size 7.50 x 16. I don’t have a title for this Jeep. The previous owner was supposed to mail it to me. I’ve heard from him since then, saying he would send it once the DMV processed some paper work, but it has not yet arrived in my mailbox.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
This has got some good parts — a nice rims, wheels, and a cage. The gas tank inlet is a little odd. I’m not sure how/why that was changed. There’s no drain hole either. Maybe this is a fiberglass body?
“1946 willys jeep, project car, ford V8, headers and custom exhaust, email for info and more pictures.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This looks like a solid vehicle, but still needs to be reassembled.
“1946 Jeep Willy’s CJ2A. This Jeep and its parts are sold in as is condition. The engine was running perfect when I took it apart to put all new gaskets, main seals, cap, rotor, plugs, wires and more. The transmission went out and that is why I started taking things apart. The new transmission has been installed. The old one leaked and wouldn’t shift. the new one has all new seals and shift through all the gears. The Jeep also comes with the alternator, starter, carburetor and more. I just don’t have the time for the little jeep anymore and have too many other toys that work. The fenders need new bolts to hold them on. The rear left tire goes flat but the rest hold air no problem. There is very minimal rust on the Jeep. It has been in Arkansas for just under 2 years and has spent the rest of its life in the hills of Yosemite Calif. The time if you have it to put it together will make this a great putt putt for the road or ranch.”
Dan spotted this good looking deal.
“1960 CJ5 Jeep, all original, runs, hard top, $2000OBO. New master cylinder, wheel cylinders, brakes, carburetor, points, plugs last winter. Was used for plowing snow, but time to get rid of it. Call 509-595-3551 or email.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1768162447.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800
(05/25/2010) Is that a stainless grille? If so, this looks like a good price.
“For sale, 1951 Willys CJ3A, 289 Ford, hubs, roll bar, excellent tub, needs seat belts and turn signals, Asking $2800.00 OBO,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500
(04/29/2010) This is CJ-3B on top and ’71 CJ-5 on the bottom. The front shackles have been reversed. Much more done as well (the seller provides a very long description in the Ad).
“What I have is a CJ3B siting on a 1971 CJ5 Frame, so it has been titled as a 71 CJ3B. It has a strong running Buick 225 V6 Oddfire, T18 4spd transmission with granny 1st. and new clutch, Fresh rebuilt Dana 20 transfer case, newer drivelines and U-Joints, open knuckle Dana 30 front with disk breaks (no locker), Dana 44 rear with welded spiders, Front shackle conversion, Rancho lift springs (sprung under axle), Powder Coated black custom front and rear bumpers, Hi-Lift mount on rear with storage rack, SW guages (fuel, amps, oil, water temp, tachometer all work fine) Speedometer gear just went out so it needs replacing on the transfer case otherwise it works fine, has brand new cable. Lights and signals works perfect, even hazards. Brakes are great, 4×4 works flawlessly. Solid body and frame. Frame has been braced in the weak spots. Good 32×9.50 TSL’s on black steel wheels with allot of offset to keep the tires out further, it will fit 35’s with a shackle lift…..”
There weren’t a lot of updates on Craigslists this evening. I have several reports for tomorrow: 1) I readjusted my carb after having more problems; 2) I went jeeping today for about 4 hours and the carb worked great, though I ran into a problem with a geyser; and 3) I’ll be going out again tomorrow to see if I fixed today’s geyser issue.
Enjoy Memorial Day!
This has got a great old top.
“Flat head 4 cylinder engine. Winch runs off transfer case from transmission.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1767167858.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Here’s an original, lightly used Jeep.
“1954 willys military jeep. under 30,000 miles. has recently been painted. tires are original and in good condition. all parts are original except 2 new batteries, no canvas top. have some metal frame work for top. body , inner wheel well and framework appear to be rust free. been in storage for 18 years that we know of. reduced to $3,000.00.”
Starting bid is $5000.
“For Sale, 1963 Jeep Fleetvan FJ3A, i have had this for a couple of years, it sat in a fire hall for years. This fleevan is the rare longer version, not to many made. It has 13,760 original miles, and a working siren and red light. There is a couple of rust spots on it, nothing major, see pictures. Runs great! Brakes are good, will need new tires. I had the seat and sunvisors reupholstered red with flames stiched in them. Thanks for looking”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(05/01/2010) I like this one. However, the engine hasn’t been run in a while. Also, rear drivelines generally don’t just bend, so i suspect the rear end might need a rebuilt.
“1954 Willys M170 Front Line Ambulance. Serial #10538. This was running when it was parked. I don’t know much about the Jeep other than what I was told by the Rancher I got it from. NO TITLE ranch jeep sence late 70s was parked in a barn after rearend went out. I towed it home with no problems. Rear driveline is bent, I do not hear any noise in rearend when it is puled with towbar. This jeep was at an airport when the rancher aquired it. Has the military radio, mike, and loud speker in the dash. see pictures. I have not done anything with it SOLD AS-IS NO WARRANTY. I can store for awhile but will be outside. CASH or BANK DRAFT ONLY!! ”
UPDATE: a reader reports this is sold. Was for sale for $8k.
I’m gonna guess that this is a rare 1968 CJ-3B titled as a 1969, as I believe ’68 was the last production year.
“1969 willys Jeep. Professionally built 302 engine mileage in picture is actuall miles on the engine. 3 speed manual transmission. High and low range 4-wheel drive w/lock in hubs. Has been rebuilt as a project looking to sell so I can buy another one and rebuild it. You can email me for more pictures.”
This might be worth a trip to Sandpoint.
“Willeys Jeep. Grandpas project ran 7 to 8 years ago. Complete jeep with spare for parts 43 or 45. Please e-mail questions to chris@stknoxacademy.com”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1765969846.html
