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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
(11/30/09) The seller has two other old jeeps, yet can’t say what year and model this is? It looks in good condition.
“Old Willys Jeep- 4×4 WW2 body style- Runs and drives good. Currently have two old Jeeps and I need more garage space”
Many thanks to Tim from the WillysJeep.com site for sharing these unusual images. He notes he has many more. I suspect over the next few months as the site grows it will become an important library of information. Thanks Tim!
The timing of these photos is fascinating, as early 1959 was the ending of the Cuban Revolution and the assumption of control of Cuba by Castro. Based on a few searches I just completed, it appears Fidel was a fan of jeeps and there are multiple references of him riding in a jeep.
And, in the last photo, that is Fidel himself.
Here’s a pic I’d like to get. After recieving the pics from Tim, I did a little research. Here is a video of an image of Fidel and Che Guerva posing in a Jeep in April of 1959. Unfortunately, I do not understand what the narrator is saying.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-rg8DEFuhE
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $150.
The pic shows four rims, but only 3 are 5 1/2 x 5 bolt pattern.
“15” by 7″ wide Ford bolt pattern Old style slot wheels ( made by Western) like the ones on Starsky and Hutch Torino or the old time drag car Willys of the day. These wheels were bought for another project that I sold and no longer need. The good: they are not cracked anywhere or have curb rash. The bad: three are 5 1/2″ bolt pattern , one is a 5″ .. I know I know this is goofy but i bought to go on a trike project and only needed two. Maybe you only need two or maybe you got a 5 1/2 laying around and need a 5″ because somewhere there is a set of three 5″ and one 5 1/2 ” we’ll make a deal to swap. I’ll also consider a trade on almost anything else — Old motorcycle”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
For the price, there’s lots of mods (a list actually in the ad). It might be worth a look if you want a modded wagon.
“1951 Wagon, from Arizona, never seen salt!!!
Last year for single tail light, W5 Bar grill ,Brush Gard. Very little rust,has AZ plates/title. Was under coated when new. It’s now,starting to fall off, Revealing paint that is like new.
Under 100mi on 302, lower compression pistons,mild rv cam, hi volume oil pump, new custom made, 4 core radiator, 4×4, original 3 speed trans, Hi-Lo range transfer case work well. Tinted glass all around. replaced/added all leafs on spring over lift, including, hangers bushings, u bolts, new clutch/pressure/plate/throw out berring/resurfaced fly wheel. New head liner installed….”
Here is a seller parting out a CJ-3B.
“Jeep 3B parting out everything goes V-6, T14, transfer case, front and rear end, body parts and metal top. Rough shape but it is a 3B Make offers. 503-557-8911.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/1576621546.html
Here’s another CJ-5/Flattie Body Merger. But, what really is unusual is that bumper.
“Too many projects, this one has to go! I bought this Willys last summer with intentions of rebuilding it. What was I thinking? I have way to many things going right now and feel overwhelmed. So, here is your chance to get a project that I believe will be worth doing.
The guy I bought it from said it was running when it was parked two summers ago and I believe him because they drove it flat and broke the bead on two tires and that is where they parked it. The jeep is complete as far as I can tell and body is in fair condition. It rolls freely, I towed it home over 40 miles with the tow bar that is on it. The engine also rolls freely, I can turn it by hand. It has an alternator so it has been converted to 12 volt. The transmission and transfer case shift just fine. The clutch pedal is stuck and the break pedal is hard to push, don’t know what the problem is there, sort of feels like it’s in the linkages.”
This is a very honestly photographed Jeep. The seller has been generous with closeup pics of problem areas.
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A. It has a clear New Mexico Title and the numbers on the data plates match the number on the title. The body is in what I consider to be rough shape with it’s share of rust in all the normal places, please see pictures. The jeep does run, I will re-install the gas tank if the jeep needs to be shipped. The rims are the stock 16 inch and are all in good shape, three of the tires are good, one of them is cracked from age and does leak air slowly. There are no seats at all. The Jeep still has the 6 volt system (brand new battery) I have not driven the jeep at all so not sure how all the running gear works. Everything seems to go in and out of gear. Buyer will have to arrange shipping or pick up the Jeep. I will be able to assist with loading. If you have any questions or would like more pictures of a specific area let me know. If you want to talk to me call me at 505-803-8767 ask for Bill. This is a no reserve auction highest bidder will take it home.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700
(12/20/09) There’s been a few mods to this.
“im selling a 1955 willy’s jeep cj3b, it has a buick 3.8, rebuilt last year. it has the original 3 spd. tran’s and transfer case, it also has dana 44’s with 538 gears, locked in the rear with a quick lock. i upgraded the clutch slave cyl. and brake cyl. to a 2000 jeep style. the body is very clean and all steel, i also added the seats. it runs great and will go almost anywhere.i also have a hard top and doors i have never had them on so i dont have a pic. if you like what you see or have any questions please dont e-mail having problems with it”
UPDATE: Still Available
(12/17/09) The body might be good, but the paint sure looks rough.
“Spring over. Body very good. Flathead 4 cylinder. Runs. Needs carb work. 35″ tires with Mickey Thompson rims. Call 937-216-6042”
http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/1576340631.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900
(12/17/09) It looks good.
“Dana 44 in rear 3.73 with a locker,dana 30 in front with locker,304 AMC,T-15 trans,dana 20 transfar case.The jeep is in good shape.”
UPDATE: Price dropped. New pics added.
(11/29/09) What is that hose running from the passenger seat to the front of the engine? It’s still needs finishing of some kind.
“1951 Jeep Willys; 350 engine, Edelbrock aluminum intake, holly 750 carb, turbo 350 transmission, headers, runs good, don’t have time to finish. New tires, gauges, fuel pump, water pump, and rancho leaf springs. Questionhttp://www.ewillys.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=21438s call Tim 355-0233 MAKE REASONABLE OFFER! MUST GO ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!! WILL TRADE FOR A TOYOTA (MID 80’S PREFERABLY)!!!!!!!!!!”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/1576621076.html
Here’s an interesting modification. A Willys modifie to simulate a Gas Attack. According to the details of the image, this image was taken at Geiger Field, Washington (which would be Spokane, Washington, if I’m not mistaken). “Officers and men are taught to be on the alert for a gas attack at any time. This jeep appears at unexpected places and sends out a charge of tear gas from the ingenious device attached to the muffler. Those in the vicinity, to protect themselves from the irritating gas, must be able to don their masks instantaneously.”
Here’s another painting by David Boyd. You can see his other willys painting here. David Boyd, Jr, is a high school art teacher and self-syndicated editorial cartoonist, but also describes himself as a painting addict. Here is a gallery of his non-jeep paintings hosted at dailypainters.com. You can email David @ rdboyd2@mac.com. Thanks once again David!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
This CJ-3B has some WOW factor to it. If it is as nice as this picture indicates, I’d say this is a good price. That sure looks like a Texaco insignia on the side. There’s likely a story that goes with this Jeep.
“For Sale: 1963 Jeep CJ3b with original drive train , has 7K original miles. Jeep runs very good and 4wd components work well. Jeep has the original Hoenig half top and doors. I have the original plow and frame, which are currently off the vehicle. Vehicle is registered in Connecticut. Serious inquiries only please”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
“Excellent Willys Jeep with Rear PTO Belt Drive thing for farm work! Just the Complete PTO setup is worth $2500 So I am tossing the rest in for free!!! As you can see it has been modified over the years. Looks like a willys truck nose, a Vauxall car cab, and a custom metal bed for cord wood. The only jeep stuff that looks original: PTO stuff, Frame, axels, engine, transmission. missing radiator. I don’t want to part it out, that way somebody can mod their jeep with these parts and convert theirs over to a AG Jeep. Engine looks complete with distributor, starter, and carb. I haven’t tried cleaning anything or try to turn anything over (The guy from Pawn Stars told me not to). ”
UPDATE: Was $250. **SOLD**
Here’s a very rare top. This will be a great find for someone. The seller does not want to ship.
“I will not ship. They don’t make these anymore. I have a white half cab soft top made by Kayline who went out of business years ago. I purchased this from mefford and hood out of tulare california a few years back and hade it stored ever since. This top only covers half a jeep. So you still actually have a bed to put stuff in when the top is on and zipped up. Windows look brand new and clear. Great for you hunters who use dogs. This way the cab stays warm, due to it being smaller and your smelly wet dogs are in the back, away from you and your cheetos. I have some of the hardware for the top, not sure what all is needed. There is a small box with the instructions and door handles, screws, and other small brackets. Not too sure on all the rods, the doors are correct, the skins just slide over the metal frame and snap into place. The bow and other rods not 100% sure on. Looks to be too many pieces. Any good mechanic / fabricator can figure it out and make a couple pieces if need be. Jeep not included. have more pics of top and parts/bows. Some staining on the top, should be able to clean up with a little elbow grease”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.
It runs and drives. That’s the good. Unfortunately, the seller won’t find a ‘Ford’ logo on the back because the body has been modified with the back of a CJ-5 body. I should have started tracking these, because I’ve seen around 10 of these modified flattie/cj-5 bodies.
“I purchased this jeep last year to restore. I’ve found that I don’t have the time and it has just sat. It runs and I drove it around the block. The starter was rebuilt by the past owner but I think the starter bendix is sticking?? This is a project at this point. It needs alot of TLC but is drivable. I have the title in hand. If you have any questions please email or call. I will be as helpful to you as I can but I don’t know that much about it. It does have the Ford plackard on the dash but no ford stamp on the rear of the tub? You ask the questions and I will look and try to answer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500. Given it runs and drives, it sounds like a deal.
I can’t tell whether this is a CJ-3A or M-38. I *think* it’s a CJ-3A with a M-38 Gauge Dash.
“$1500 Firm no trades, no checks. 1952 Willy’s. I am selling it for a friend. It has a ford 260 v8 in it. Runs great and drives… Collector plates.”
UPDATE: Was $2000. **SOLD**
This doesn’t have an engine (and I don’t think a tranny or tc). The body looks solid.
“This jeep have rolling chassis it is set up for a ford 302. It has a dana 44rear end and dana 30front end has YJ wrangler springs an revolver shackles.”
UPDATE: (01/29/09) I wanted to thank Gary Wolf, the writer of the article, for responding to my email to him. He told me he has forwarded the correction to the editors of Wired.
Yes, I read the same thing and about choked on my dinner. That statement was published in Wired Magazine’s most recent issue, February of 2010 page 29. (and yes, the writer of the story got a note from me)
In his effort to defend his theory that the internet was pretty dead in terms of launching new, wildly successful companies, Peter Thiel, co-founder of Pay-pal and the first investor in Face Book (yes, he’s done well financially, which in Silicon Valley turns you into a soothsayer — yes, I used to work there … ) used the history of the automobile as an example of how all booming industries support fewer and fewer wildly successful startups over time.
Now, I’m not quibbling with his general argument, but he seriously undermines his credibility with one of the biggest inaccuracies regarding the Jeep that I think I’ve seen published. To quote him accurately, he states “But the last successful car company started in the US was Jeep in 1941.” …. yeah … right.
I mean, it’s not like he’s off by a year or something; instead he’s wildly off the mark in multiple directions. For starters, American Austin (called Bantam later) was launched in 1929, Willys Overland was originally called Overland and launched in 1903, and Ford was launched in 1903. Secondly, no one company build the early jeeps. In addition, no company was called Jeep until 1962 when Kaiser became Kaiser-Jeep. We could even get picky, such as Bantam built the first jeep in 1940 rather than 1941. And, I’m sure we could go on, but I think the point is made.
Tim wrote me the other day to tell me that he’ll be officially launching his willysjeep.com website on January 28th, 2010.
He writes, ” I Just wanted to let all 4 wheelers know that www.willysjeep.com will be coming on line in about a week. Its focus is on the advertising literature and manuals of the Willys Kaiser era, all in Hi-Res for downloading. It has many free resources geared to the Willys Jeep owner and the general forum is available to anyone who has an interest in 4 x 4’s. Free information, live chat, photo storage and blogging space are all there as well as many military manual downloads and Willys factory videos, etc. I have been involved with Jeeps for 47 years and it is now, in my retirement, that I can share my printed collection and passion with the world. Hope you have some members that can stop by.”
So join Tim (virtually) on the 28th for his official launch! Best of Luck!
In 2009 Brendan launched this-old-jeep.com. His goal is to capture old jeeps pics, stories or both so that they don’t get lost. He was spurred on by a post on G503. In the post someone mentioned what a shame it was that a lot of photo albums were being torn apart and the photos were then separated, identities lost and a piece of history was erased.
Brendan decided he wanted to change that. He decided to start placing photos he would purchase on ebay online. He feels it is a small drop in the ocean, but if he can gather enough, he’d like to think that he could put together some of th0se histories.
He’s still organizing and gathering information, so stop by and check out what he’s doing.
In December of 2009, the ‘town’ of Rawhide held its 1st annual Car Show & Swap Meet. Now, I’d never heard of Rawhide, so, after a few quick searches, I found and took a look at their website. It turns out it is a tourist town full of events, eateries and things to do for kids and adults.
I learned about this event from a blog entry by Mr Greenwrench, about whom I know nothing except that he takes good pics and lots of them! So, thank Mr. Greenwrench for the 3 Jeep images below — all three outstanding Jeeps!
Here is a photo of Jesse Ybarra’s M-667. You can learn more about it at the FC-Connection website.
According to Dennis, this FC-150 belongs to Bill Thomson.
Gerald sent me a link to Hans Tore Tangerud’s website. Living in Kristiansand, Norway, Hans is definitely a car lover, building a pretty sizeable site. He’s got a variety of old brochures and images, including a few Willys & Jeep Brochures.
