Here’s another one of these Willys/Toyota hybrids.  It appears to have been a well executed transformation, though the front bumper is a little underwhelming.

“This auction is for my 1953 Willys Jeep built using my many years of experience owning and using lifted Jeeps as daily drivers.The very clean Willys Jeep body is mounted on a Suzuki Samurai frame. This was done to gain a light weight, fully boxed, straight and rust free frame.  I installed a Toyota 20R mated to a Toyota 4 speed transmission and 2 speed transfer case. These were bought with about 80,000 miles on them per the previous owner.The engine starts immediately and does not smoke. I upgraded to an electronic distributor and purchased a used MSD box (works great). I am also running a remanufactured Holley 32/36 carburetor.The transmission shifter has a lot of play but there are no issues with how it works (it does not  pop out of gear or make noises).  A new clutch was put in when the transmission was installed.”

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UPDATE:  Back on eBay

This is a CJ-3A with a M-38 body and some stainless additions, such as the grille and jockey box.

“You are bidding on a beautifully restored 1949 Willys Overland Jeep.  It was aquired by a father and son in Utah who did much of the major restorations between 2000 and 2003.  During that time it also ran one of the Moab courses.  In 2003 it was purchased by a collector in Connecticut who did little more with it than store it in a heated garage.  I bought it in 2007.  The chasis, engine and drive train are original CJ3A (civilian) and the body is a steel M 38 (military).  It has after market front lock out hubs.  It is painted Subaru Electric Yellow.  The electrical system is 12 volts … reach seller directly at 860-966-0292”

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Here’s a nice looking jeep, though it’s only 2WD.  The rollcage is built from some small diameter tubing.

“1952 jeep this is flawless it is 2wd ,305 motor, motor runs awsome, posi rear ( the rearend has been beefed up big time) auto trans, with trans cooler , bikini top, rancho suspension, this can be registered as an antique that means cheap and no need for an inspection sticker, built from the ground up no rust no flaws you wont find a cleaner ride and it is lots of fun. you couldnt build this for the price I want. you can contact me at horrace@roadrunner.com or call 441-0779 ask for kevin this is a turn key setup.”

http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/1208917339.html

UPDATE:  Still available

Here’s a running CJ-2A  with a fiberglass body for only $800.  Sounds like a great price to me.

“I have s Jeep Willys CJ2A the odometer reads 75,000 but it could have turned over or could have been replaced. It runs good on the choke (it needs carb work) the frame seems to be in really good condition, the body is fiberglass and seems to be in okay shape there is some cracks and chips. It will run and move under its own power, the clutch doesn’t engage right probably from sitting, the transmission shifts fine all three gears and the transfer case work, but the levers are worn so it’s kind of hard to switch gears in the transfer case. It also appears to have half a 12 volt electrical system in it, meaning it starts and runs on 12 but all the lights are still 6. I have the doors to with the top and a parts CJ2A to go with it. $800 obo. Call me at (802)-223-2752”

http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/1154731333.html

UPDATE: Originally listed at $8000, a long time reader James bought this for less than half that price.  It’s a steal!  And, it includes a stainless grille, which he plans to sell as well, reducing the purchase price even more, because the previous owner threw in the original grille which James will paint and reinstall.  Nicely done James!

James writes, “this is a 1946 VEC CJ-2A #18526, column shift, driver’s indents, no rust. original docs and rear glass light”

Here’s some pics he included:

Here’s more information included from the original Craigslist Ad:

“1946 Willys Very Rare 3 on the tree, converted to 12 volt. mild lift custom paint very good condition. original flat 4 motor with 62,000 miles, tranny and transfer case. has original tools and jack and all original accessories to make it completely original. well maintained has original service manual and paper work.”

**SOLD**