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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: Pics added and price dropped to $5000
“1947 WILLYS CJ2A JEEP 4X4 ARMY RUNS/DRIVES GREAT. ALL NEW PARTS-TOO MANY TO LIST. RUNS/DRIVES GREAT. SUMMER TIME JEEP GETS APPROX. 2000 MILES. $5000 OR BEST OFFER. TRY FINDING ONE IN THIS SHAPE THAT NEEDS NOTHING. 708-965-0142”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/1660764814.html
I have to say I’m a fan of Canada and Canadians. Growing up in Seattle, Canada was only a 3 hour drive away, so I’ve crossed the border many times. On the other hand, the Canadians keep sending me back … I don’t know what that’s about …
When I was 20, I had an opportunity to work in the San Juan Islands for a couple years, at the north part of San Juan Island itself at Roche Harbor (map). Many Canadians boated over to enjoy Roche’s hospitality, perhaps as many as half the tourists were Canadian. Because I had friends with boats, I had the opportunity to boat across Haro Strait and visit Victoria, BC, Canada.
There are four things I know about Victoria from personal experience: 1) The Royal BC Museum was a great place to visit; 2) There used to be a great knife store downtown that gave good discounts to chefs (I still have a couple of those knives); 3) There are places to drink in Victoria (which for a newly minted 21 year old was pretty fun); and 4) There were some very nice strips clubs downtown (which for a newly minted 21 year old … well, you get the picture).
I’ve also spent time in Vancouver. During one memorable, well mostly memorable, experience, I attended the 1986 World Expo (and it turns out countries still hold world expos — the 2010 Expo is in Shanghai, China), which took place at the downtown facilities which held the recent Winter Olympic Games. Me and 2 of my friends trekked up to the ’86 expo, without hotel reservations of course; instead, we spent two nights camped out in Vancouver. The first night was on some land being developed right near downtown. We just set up the tent, and jumped in (and a whole lot of traffic woke us up early the next morning). The second night we found a walking trail a little farther out of downtown and jumped in the tent. Oh, to be young again ….
With these thoughts in mind, I decided to do a search of flatties and Canada and happened across the antiquewillys.com website. After some looking around, I found a photo gallery, where I came across this image, posted by “waggone”. I personally love to see those desert dogs reaching for the sky!
Check out this image. I found it at a blog called “An Uncommonplace Book“. Look at all those employees!! The sign in the background reads, “Buick Motor Co, Largest Automotible Manufacturers in the World. Annual Capacity 40,000 Cars”
UPDATE: Was $957. **SOLD**
“not running complete drivetrain all original”
UPDATE: The m-38 is still available, but I don’t know about the rest.
I’ve seen this Jeepster for sale, but other items haven’t been listed. I am wondering if the ‘M-38’ actually is an old MB with a replacement body.
“1. 48 Jeepster, runs and has a L head engine. Most miles are towed since previous owner towed it to parades for 50 years. Needs right interior and some body work. $4500 The Jeepster is a driver and I drive it a few times a month.
2. Jeep project. CJ2A. Frame has had some work but needs brakes rebuilt. Engine was supposed to be rebuilt but need new cam. But its been painted nice. Has a decent body with just a piece that needs replace in tool box under the passenger seat and some minor dings smoothed out. Has nice windshield, hood and grille. I have 16″ wheels that need new tires but has tires on it now that are 15 inch to roll it around. Needs driver seat. I have everything else to put it together including two good fenders. $2000.
3. Project jeep that has engine that turns free by hand but missing starter and other external engine parts. Has windshield and grille now and needs front end work. Comes with a project jeep that the front frame broke off and needs welded on along with axles and other spare parts worth a lot. And also comes with a body that needs some welding. It was cut in half and stitched back together. $600
4. M38 with 302 that runs. Needs master cylinder installed and will run, but body needs welding since the guy who had it just fiberglassed it and bondo over that. So weld it back and its ready for the hill. It has a M38 hard top with doors. And M38 grille now too. Radiator needs installed. $1800 with a title but an error was made and the title says 43 instead of 53.
5. and last I have a trailer with data plates that was a fire dept pump trailer so has two holes that were in the side for hoses that are plugs and need welding. No lunette or landing gear or title. $800″
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
A reader named Walter is selling this GPW. It looks stock, though it’s missing the rear tailgate.
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1943 GPW Jeep. Asking $4,500 or best offer. All serious offers will be considered.
GPW167675 (Matching frame and tub serial numbers)
DOD: 12-14-43 appears to be made w/factory M48 dash-mount for .30cal mg
L134 motor converted to 12V with 300 miles since complete rebuild by previous owner
T84 transmission and original running gear
Valid Texas Title and registered as TX Antique vehicle. Has 2 of the 3 data plates. (including serial ). Buyer will need to arrange pickup.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $350.
Doug spotted this Last Ride. The tree growing out of the jeep might be worth $350. The jeep itself is should be free 🙂
“Today’s special!! One 1946 willys rolling chassis with some good body parts. Tree and transmission in bed no charge!! Will consider any reasonable trades. Motorcycles or hunting gear accepted . cash also accepted. No title do have metal id tags. What you see is what you get. Bring trailer.”
UPDATE: Status unknown. Was priced at $1995
It’s rough and rusted, but unusual. Note the extended back. Hopefully, the right person will buy and carefully restore this one.
“1942 FORD GPW USN. SPECIAL BODY BUILT BY THE NAVY. It was a runner about six years ago.”
Those sides need some work!
“1946 Willys CJ2A jeep. Runs good but needs some body work. An original unmolested restoration candidate.”
http://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/1659732934.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1950.
This looks like a good barn find.
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54 Willys pickup. 6 cyl. . 4X4. BARN FIND. It even runs and moves. Original paint , 81k miles. Very solid start to where you want to take it.”
There are pics, but no pics of the seller’s Jeep. This also doesn’t have an engine.
“2 tops , presentable boady. No motor , call for details . SIMILAR to picture Will take photos. 801-949-5804”
This looks like a solid jeep at a good price.
“This is a 1959 Willys Jeep CJ-5 with a 283 ci Chevy engine. It has a removable hard top and a detachable snow plow. (The snow plow could be sold seperately). It starts and runs strong. Has new wheels and tires with lock-out hubs. Dual exhaust that sounds great. The body is solid with very little rust. More pictures available upon request. Call Gary at 573-754-0880”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/1659691994.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6200
(10/27/09) It looks nice enough, though the windshield seems a little tilted back.
“1950 Jeep Willy, Rock Roller, off-road, 4×4, completely rust free, all new electrical, new 5.0 V-8, extra parts. Very reliable, orange color Very Light and cheaper than a Rhino. Will go anywhere: sand, dirt, mud. $6,200.00 obo. Will consider any reasonable offer. Don’t buy a rust bucket for $3,000-4,000 when you can own this rust free jeep with a V-8, ready to play!”
UPDATE: Still Available. More pics added.
(03/01/2010) Here’s a pretty raw, stock CJ-2A. It’s been sitting for 35 years.
“1948 Willys CJ2A, with original 6 volt system and hard top. Original 134 ci motor, Carter carb, and all original tranny, transfer case and running gear. Jeep also has original heater and custom hard top with all doors and perfect glass. Perfect opportunity for a restoration project, but has been parked since 1975 and not running. Title in hand. Can send additional photos upon request. Asking $1900 or OBO. (530) 743-7215.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1659023763.html
I ran across JP Magazine’s feature about the Olson’s ice racing jeep “Black Ice” today. There are a variety of interesting and unusual ideas implemented in this custom rig that could probably be used for road, trail and off-road racing applications. It’s a fun Jeep to check out.
Learn much more about this vehicle at JP Magazine and view many more pictures there, too. Here are a couple images:
To my surprise, while browsing the internet I ran across a Jeep Salvage yard in Montana today. Montana Overland sits on 20 acres in Plains, Montana, a town which, ironically, does not appear to be on the plains of Montana, but, instead, is nestled within the mountains. Montana Overland specializes in “hard-to-find parts for your Jeep Willys wagons and pickups from 1946 through 1988“. So, if you are looking for wagon or pickup parts, you might try them.
They also have a variety of vehicles for sale and have an inventory of parts.
For example, here is a FC-170 flatbed for $1200, though it appears they may accept a lower offer.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1350.
This runs. It looks good. It appears to be a fantastic deal.
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1976 Jeep Willys. 6 cyl. 3 speed manual trans. Runs good, power train in good shape. Had a sticker last year, but have not registered it this year.”
Here’s another one from Brett. This looks in good condition.
“Runs Great -Heavy duty front and rear end installed. -302 Chevy v8 -Minimal Rust”
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=218&ad=10125273&cat=402&lpid=
UPDATE: Was $9500. **SOLD**
(01/01/09) Lots of custom work here.
“43 willys jeep frame off custom restoration no bondo black cherry with pearl. custom built frame, dana 44 axels, dana 20 split stick transfer. 350 automatic trans, 350 motor. 33in tire. bikini top and full top. lots of extras a real head turner.”
This looks pretty good. Those are some great aluminum slot rims.
“1952 Willys Jeep, runs and drives, new seats, roll bar, new paint…asking $2,000 obo
call (503)816-7301…ask for Brian”
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/1657513364.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Here’s a nice CJ-2A.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A. Complete frame off restoration. Original Motor, Transmission, rearends. New steel body.New tires. Everything is new or rebuilt. Looks better than new. 4ci motor,3spd trans. 4wheel drive does work. New top,interior,new windsheild. Runs good,Drives good. ”
It runs. Looks like a good price.
“1942 WILLY’S JEEP 4X4, RUN’S, CALL FOR MORE INFO, 209-304-4399, 4/PM TO 8/PM ONLY.”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1657055560.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
This looks like it’s in pretty good condition. It looks like the tailgate has been covered.
“1957 Willys Jeep CJ3B, 4 wheel drive, Hi-Lo-transfer case, Willys 4 cyl engine, 3 speed transmission. Runs and drives great. I have used it for the past 7 years and rebuilt most of the mechanicals. 8000# electric winch, tow bar, ready to hunt or go to the ranch. $4000.00 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
(06/05/2009) “My Father is ready to sell his Eastern Washington 1959 FC-170 Jeep located in Chelan, WA. Introduced in 1957, FC-170 models had a 103 inches (2,616 mm) wheelbase with a 108 in (2,743.2 mm) bed. This model is significant as it was the first time the length of the payload box – 9 feet (2.7 m) with the tailgate up – exceeded the wheelbase of a truck. This was achieved by the forward cabin layout. The Jeep starts right up and is ready for you to take it home!”
UPDATE: Was $3000. **SOLD**
(07/16/09) No steps at the fenders, but other than that it looks in decent shape.
“1948 WILLY’S JEEP – 4 CYLINDER – RUNS GREAT, GOOD CONDITION. PERFECT VEHICLE FOR HUNTING!!”