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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 $900
“1955 Willy’s Jeep CJ5First production year of the CJ5, It’s a pretty rare find It doesn’t presently have a radiator and there is something wrong with the brakes but it has a tow bar that I myself used to bring it home. I have the origional radiator I’m not sure if it’s going to be salvagable or not. It’s to be sold as is I have some additional parts like wiper motors and after market side steps etc.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6900
This looks pretty good.
“1950 Jeep CJ-3A. Original 4 cylinder engine, new radiator core, fuel pump, re-built starter. Runs great! Saginaw steering. Two soft tops, roll-bar and tow bar. All wheel/axle seals recently serviced and replaced. Lots of extra parts.”
Here’s a buyer for a complete T-90 and Dana 18 near Boise.
“Need a complete (T-90)3 speed transmission and the (T-18) transferr case for a 47-CJ2A…..I have CASH for a verifiable good one”
This looks like a very good price.
“Great old Jeep! I just do not use anymore and it is in my barn. Runs great–probably needs fresh gas. All origininal. Call 608-576-3889.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500. An Overdrive can be purchased for extra?
“1949 Willys must sell soon. Tub in good condition, has bikini top, ford small block 302, optional warn overdrive, new 36″ swampers, spring over lift, lockers, 5:38 gears. Lots of good stuff.
Asking $2500 call 253-777-2360 ask for chris ”
UPDATE: This is now on eBay
I haven’t seen too many trenchers for sale.
“50’s RUNS!!! : ) Willys Jeep with Trencher and Plow. Has hard top. Needs fuel tank. Was able to pour fuel into carb & start motor. Brakes are inoperable. Questions? Call Nick at 609-668-5541 Thanks for looking! : ) Check out more of our current yard and estate sale items on photobucket at: http://s408.photobucket.com/albums/pp162/sothankful1/Online%20Yard%20Sale%20Items/?albumview=grid Art, Antiques, Furniture, Equipment, Vehicles, Household Items, Decor, Mobile Home, and More!!! We look forward to hearing from you! : ) ”
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/1254073368.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
I’m not if there is anything from 1942 on this jeep. Looks more like a CJ-3A.
“Jeep is a work in progress, needs to be finished, has box tube frame, PTO winch, full cage, CB, top w/ doors, 44″ growd hawgs, tilt steering, built 350 small block, 194 heads, torker intake, outside frame headman headers, 14blt rear, d44 front. Comes with New hydralic assist braking system, sm420 4spd, 205 transfer case and 44” spare. needs steering and brakes done and she’s ready to rock, “
UPDATE: Price rose to $5000
I just not certain what a ‘lockup 35 in the front split transfer’ is?
“Nice willys jeep with a powerful chevy 327 turbo 400 locked up dana 44 rear end also has a lockup 35 in the front split transfer bran new best top payed 800.00 for power stearing power brakes swinging peddels tilt stearing wheel nice seats also has a newer springs and shocks with good tires about 85% tred also have original aluminum hard top with doors has all glass.All trades considerd Please call Jake At 541-409-3230”
UPDATE: Was $1800. **SOLD**
It appears the body has been painted since it was put up for sale a couple months ago. This appears to be a good price.
“I was asking $2200/firm. This is the last time I will reduce the price. $1800/firm. If it does not sell for this price, I will not sell it. Calls only. No emails.”
I know I started driving on dad’s lap when I was young, but John might just be the youngest jeep driver I’ve ever met. Thanks for sharing John. Here’s his story.
John writes, “Hi Dave, this is my story. At the age of 2years 10 months, I was put behind the steering wheel of a 1946 CJ2a (this was in 1955). My Dad had me with him one sunny fall day sowing wheat in the north 40. It was the field with a 1/2 mile lane to it. In the back of the willys were wheat seed bags.
As Dad would run out of wheat in the grain drill, he would walk back & bring the Willys to the drill fill it up and continue on. I got to nap on the seed bags, laying in the sun. As I napped, Dad could watch me as he would make his rounds with the drill.
As Dad finished up the field we were on the opposite end from the gate out of the field. So, here comes my first Willys drive. Dad stood me up on the seat, put it in low range, pointed the jeep to the gate, and away I went. He drove along side me till we got to the gate, where he stopped me, and said “move over I’ll get you through the gate!”
He said I made a fuss about moving over, but, after he got the Willys through the gate, he turned me loose again for the 1/2 mile drive up the lane. Dad said I would lay on the steering wheel and let it roll me around.
My love of Willys Jeeps are deep rooted, and this story is special as it was told to me by Dad only a month before he passed away. Mom said if she had known this back then, I’d would never had gotten to go out with Dad again.
John Waddle
The Waddle Family Farms Fayette Co. Ohio, Concord Twsp. est. 1853.
(We still have the 41 Ford Ferguson 9n, but the Willys has long been sold & Dad passed away in 1997, cancer got him at the age of 71.)
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Nice jeep. Driver not included.
“1952 Willys military 24 volt military jeep. OD green ready to go………call for details 978 994 5923. New Beechwood canvas seats front and rear. All intact (90%) and a true and very rare USAF Strata Blue jeep from Hanscom AFB with pics to verify serial number. This is currently OD green and has correct NDT tires and spare as well.as 1952 gas can. Top bows present as well..Fording kit there but needs snorkel if you want to drive it underwater. All data plates present and correct and has fire extinguisher and dated first aid kit. Floors were patched but rear floor perfect ……….
Has antnena mounted on left side……..all vacuum working and lights work but rear harness will need updating….front harness new (Peter DeBella) as well as headlights etc. Jeep will cruise along at 45 MPH and is a rare survivor.”
This appears to be a nice looking CJ-5 at a surprisingly low price given it’s a dealership.
“1964 Willys Jeep CJ5, Red with white soft top, 3.8 (gm) V6 with automatic transmission (old conversion), 4×4, Runs & Drives good. Old Allstate locking hubs, aluminum wheels, rear seat, extra set of half doors, Body is in good shape, Great old antique jeep to restore for shows or cool old trail jeep. This jeep does not have power steering or power brakes, it is geared very low so 50mph or so is about top speed with this drivetrain. It is not PA inspected and will not be. It came from out of state. Only $1995.00 Brian Kauffman’s Autorama, York, 717-764-6620”
UPDATE: This is the MPVA Carvan. Read more about it below.
A caravan of 50 or so old flatties (mostly military) with license plates from a variety of states was spotted heading down the new Legacy Highway (the new north/south alternative to I-15) in Utah yesterday.
A reader named George pointed me to the MPVA website to answer the questions of who, what, where and why.
From the MPVA Website, “As part of its mission to honor our country’s military vehicle history, the MVPA has decided to recreate the famous 1919 Convoy in 2009 as a 90th Anniversary celebration of the achievement and in conjunction with the nation’s President Lincoln Bicentennial celebration.
This is a Convoy of historic military vehicles – of all eras, from WWI through to current-issue military vehicles. The vehicle roster currently includes WWI “FWD” cargo trucks, through to Harley Davidson WLA motorcycles, staff cars and jeeps to later model M813 5-ton cargo trucks. ”
Learn more about this ongoing convey from the MPVA website. The Convoy should be arriving in San Francisco on July 8th.
UPDATE: Still available. More pics.
It’s a day of parts jeeps.
“53 Willys High hood Jeep.Good condition, Great project as its already apart to restore or modify. Rust in the floor but have new metal bent to rplace them. 4 cyl needs gone thru, trans and Tcase is good. Price is OBO or trade for T5 trans out of a mustang, or? Better pictures coming. Call 307 575 1285 or email wyobuggy@yahoo.com Scam Scum don’t even try!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
This appears to be in reasonable shape.
“Great Condition for this 48 CJ Upgraded to the 134 F Head (Overhead Valves), 3 Speed, Thor Locking Hubs, Rigged for towing with 12 Volt towing lights and Tow Bar, 6 volt system, All Gages and Light work, Tires are in Great Condition, Bikini Top, Full Top with doors in great condition.”
My kids and I were visiting my Aunt in Seattle yesterday where she owns a houseboat (in this case, defined as literally a house built on floating logs or concrete blocks with trapped air) on Lake Union in Seattle. My son wanted to go rowing, so we climbed into a row boat and checked out some of the local scenery. We hadn’t gone more than two docks of boats when I spotted this boat named JEEP tied up to a local houseboat. How could I resist taking a picture of it?
For those movie fans who liked Sleepless in Seattle, it is a couple houseboats to the left of this picture (it is not pictured).
UPDATE: As I wrote to Dan, I spaced and forgot to add links to the rebuild of Dan’s Grandfather’s jeep. We’ve been following the rebuild here and here. Too much playing with my kids, fixing my mom’s computer, pulling stumps out for dad and the dave-do list is growing … I think you get the picture.
Dan shared this story with us hoping to encourage other readers to share those oddball stories involving jeeps. That made me realize I still have a few to share, so I’ll write up a couple and share them as well. Thanks for sharing Dan!
“One day my grandfather decided to transport his two horses in a single axle trailer behind his Jeep. While going down the road he noticed that something was wrong. The engine rpm was increasing, but he was slowing down.
After pulling onto the side of the road and looking things over, he noticed that the horses had moved as far back in the trailer as possible and that was lifting the rear tires off the ground.
He thought about it a moment and, deciding he was already half way there, he put the jeep in 4wd and finished off the trip.
When he was done he swore he would never do that again.”
If you have a story to share, please send it to me (d@ewillys.com) and I’ll likely post it.
Based on the header in the pic, I’m guessing this is running a buick V6.
“Currently have a 1954 Willys jeep for sale. asking $750.00 OBO. Information: Willys Jeep that we want off the property due to a divorce. This vehicle ran last summer- was torn down for a project rebuilt so it includes, doors, seats, roll cage, bumpers, grill, has brand new BF Goodrich tires. This Vehicle was shipped down from Alaska in 2005. -Alaska Title In Hand-”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1850.
“1951 or 1952 (unsure) Jeep Willys. Not much rust, runs. Good deer lease ride”
Here’s a parts jeep out of Richford that has seen better days.
“Old Willys Millitary Jeep………….. Rough Shape……………. NO TITLE………………
What you are buying is a parts vehicle. The axles are free turning, the transmission and transfercase are all right. The motor is complete, but has set up since comming here. The body is rough, So what you are buying is the running gear. 30 years ago the hedge rows and back lots were full of these old jeeps ……. Find one today….. The Transmission Alone….. Would cost what I’m asking for the whole unit. (607) 539-6899”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000
This looks nice enough, though the front springs seem to be sagging a bit.
“immaculate 1950 willys cj-3a jeep. mostly stock few parts added foor comfort and looks. around 800 miles on ground up rebuild. truly is gorgeous, i need it gone asap so $11,999 or an offer i cant refuse will take it home.. also interested in partial trade for some kinda 4 wheel drive truck or suv.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This GPW is for sale by Matt at Edmund Angelus Automotive (view some of his work here). Matt has done some fabulous flattie rebuilds.
“Item up! A ’44 Gpw. This is an ALL NUMBERS MATCHING unit!!! This unit also has less than 26-k original miles and under the hood it is very much in tact. If you are a PUREST, or not,k and looking for a GPW to restore, it does not get much better than this. Believe it or not, i am having a bit of separation anxiety about selling this one. This one is my baby, the one i spent Two Years trying to buy from the previous owner. You Know the type, Hords of Jeep parts, yet you have to approach them with a Lunar Lunatic Shemelment on Just so you appear to be from their same dimension. The only problem is returning to the real world with the part or said jeep. The motor does run! It will move under its own power. The cons are as follows….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This has some interesting features. The wide rimmed fiberglass body with no tailgate is unusual. I’ve only seen the wide rimmed fiberglass bodys with tailgates. The exhaust feature is something I haven’t seen either. It appears to allow the drive to automatically switch between a direct header versus a muffler. My concern with this jeep is the roll cage attached to the rear wheel wells instead of the frame.
“1946 Willys Jeep for sale. Great condition. Runs great. 2 Wheel Drive. Chevy 350 small block built by Hines Race Engines in Cleves, OH. Automatic transmission, fiberglass body. Dual Flowmaster exhaust with electric exhaust cut-outs. New windshield, Daytona tires are like new. Edlebrock carburetor. Moroso valve covers and air filter. 373 rear end. Five point racing harness in the driver’s seat. Some very small chips in the paint which are shown in the pictures. I have pictures, drawings, and receipts from the build. Mileage on title lists 75,000 but actual mileage is unknown. Light weight and fast.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2400.
Here’s what might be a great price on a CJ-2A with an Overdrive. It isn’t running, but maybe it wont’ take much to make it run.
“1948 willys cj 3 super clean no rust complete with extra flathead 4, hood wheels, warn winch and overdrive, new seats, soft top, not running.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“This is a very fun and interesting Willys The frame is a 1959 Willys CJ3A. The body tub is a good quality reproduction. The engine is the highly desirable Buick 231CID V6 in good running condition with LOTS of power. The transmission is a manual 4 speed. The transfer case is single stick. The front axle is open Knuckle. The steering has been upgraded. Brakes are 11 inch. The gas tank is a big one under the rear floor….”
