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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 $8000.
This looks in good shape. The engine has a later model oil filter bracket, so the engine might not be original.
“Selling my 1948 cj2a. Was running great until a couple days ago. Won’t turn over or nothing. Lights won’t come on. Just had it tuned up and all the fluids changed about a month ago. Also put a new fuel pump in.Put new tires on it. Asking 8,000 obo Located in central Kansas”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1800.
(05/21/2021) It’s a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/254375243128717
“Motor turns freely and ran before tear down but due to carb leaking we didn’t run it long. Has lots of rust that someone doing the work themselves could fix but customer doesn’t want to dump more money than it’s worth done to fix it. Roll bar or seats are no longer available. All other still come with Jeep including data plates. Early 1946 with column shift, complete motor and drivetrain. I don’t think there’s anything else that I forgot. Floors have been patched but were done pretty crappy by just screwing metal over top of the cut out areas. It also still has fuel tank and storage box on passenger side. $2500 located in Longview Washington 98632. Edit…wheels and brakes are put back together and it is a rolling project now.”
UPDATE: I found this article that highlights the inspiration behind the book Creeper’s Jeep. It was published in the Bridgeport Post on August 22, 1948:
The book is still available on eBay, but they aren’t cheap: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=%22creeper%27s+jeep%22&_sacat=0
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Originally published May 18, 2016: This book was listed on eBay.
“This listing is for a vintage book entitled “Creeper’s Jeep” by Hardie Gramatky. It is a cute story about a guy who owns this jeep that wants to share it with his family. They do not take to the idea at first but after a few incidents decide to give it a try. Great illustrations: see pictures. Former library copy with some of the usual markings.”
UPDATE: After Joe’s comment I examined what I believe was the dash. It was then I noticed that inside the “engine bay” was printed “Hotul”. Here’s the best pic I could get of that. My assumption is that at least part of this jeep was made from recycled material.
This well-loved toy jeep popped up on eBay. The lettering refers to a French/African oil refining company? I thought it was unique enough that I put a low bid in and one it. Anyone know more about this toy? It’s about 4″ long, so it’s not a large toy.
UPDATE: Thanks to folks smarter than me, I believe these are FJ-40 seats, though the hand rails may have been added.
The guy who sold them to Dave claimed they came from off the wheel house of an M-38A1 (also known as the wheel well), but when Dave tried them on his M-38A1, they didn’t fit.
Here’s how well the fit (or didn’t fit) on the M-38A1:
This has potential (and some turbine rims).
https://mohave.craigslist.org/cto/d/kingman-1947-jeep-willys/7330931057.html
“1947 Jeep Willys Complete
Needs Restoration”
Still has the 24 volt system.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/cto/d/bemidji-1955-military-jeep-m38-a1/7330607838.html
“Owned for over 20 years and driven very little.
Mileage 31,402
Runs very well. Very little rust.
I added one leaf spring to all 4 wheels. (The springs can easily be removed.) I put on muffler and dual exhaust. Reupholstered seats. I put 2 new 12-volt batteries in last year. Tires are in pretty good shape.
Look at pictures!
No tire kickers; serious inquiries only.
I listed the condition as “good” only because the vehicle is 66 years old, but I consider the condition as “very good””
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800.
This lacks a title, but runs. The seller recently bought it, so may not know much about it.
“This Jeep was setting beside the neighbors barn at a property my son purchased. I love old Jeeps so I made him an offer. He said he had owned it for 20 years, hadn’t driven it for at least 10 years and couldn’t find the title.
Got it home, put in new spark plugs and gas and it started right up.
-It is completely original
-Flathead 4 cylinder, This is the famous L4-134 flathead engine, nicknamed “Go Devil” because of its
reliability.
-T90 transmission
-twin stick transfer case
-No holes cut in dash or anywhere else.
-It needs complete tune up. plug wires, points, distributor cap, etc. and a carburetor rebuild. It runs rough.
-I put on a set of roller tires. They are good to drive around on but they don’t make it look good.
– rust in the usual places, but one of the least rusty Jeeps I have owned.
-This would make an excellent hunting rig
Again, NO TITLE”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was auctioned.
This CJ-2A with a Sears Deluxe top will be auctioned June 5th (https://morrisauctions.com/2021/06/05/).
“TO BE SOLD AT FARM AUCTION June 5th.
See sale bill at http://morrisauctions.com/
1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A – runs good
4 X 4 High/Low
4 cylinder
3 speed manual transmission
39K miles
Brakes were looked at and repairs made as needed.
Aluminum Topper
Back seat
Have owned for 50 years”
One of these runs; the other is a parts jeep.
https://omaha.craigslist.org/atq/d/weeping-water-m38a1-jeep/7329502460.html
“For sale are 2 M38A1 Jeeps plus another engine. 1 Jeep runs and is all there. The other one is all in parts. The engine is all in pieces. All for one price. Bill of sale for the parts Jeep. Title for the runnable Jeep. It hasn’t ran For a couple of years. To contact me texting would work the best.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
Seems like it’s in good shape.
“This is a very nice original 1 ton Ben Hur type trailer, built by Willys. Trailer was built in 1943. Original canvas cover!! All wood solid with no rot. This trailer was stored inside most of its life. Price is $1800. Phone calls only. Number isn’t a cell.”
UPDATE: **Sold** Was $200.
I haven’t seen turbine rims pop up for sale in a while.
“Vintage aluminum 15”x10” Western Turbine Hurricane wheels with 5×5.5” bolt pattern. These wheels fit a variety of trucks and SUVs including certain Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Kia, Mitsubishi, Willys, and other vehicles. Check your wheel hub for the 5×5.5” bolt pattern or do a GOOGLE search to check your specific application. These work and look good on both an old-school or late-model ride if you’re running a large format all-terrain or mudder tire. Asking $200 OBO for the set. Phone, text, or email me for additional information, thanks.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/granbury-1950-willys-jeep-cj3a/7330282241.html
“1950 Willys CJ3A. Garaged and runs well, has tow bar. It is located in the Granbury Texas area. $9,500.00”
The yellow jeep is particularly odd.
https://up.craigslist.org/pts/d/cornell-willys-jeep/7328007758.html
“1945 Willys Army body-1/4 ton 4 x 4. $500
Orange Willys CJ -2A 4 x 4, Motor and Transmission, missing carb, motor froze. $2500
Green Willys 1/4 4 x 4, Motor and Transmission, motor turns over. $2800
Light green Willys, 1/4 ton 4 x 4, no motor, has transmission. $1000
Yellow Willys, 1/4 ton, 4 x 4, has Ford motor 6 cyl., has transmission. $1000
Have extra Willys Jeep motor 4 cyl., front and rear ends, and transfer case, extra driveshafts.
1977 Jeep J-10 pickup-has motor and transmission. $500
No titles”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/17/2021) The body appears to have several floor patches.
https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/d/claremore-1946-jeep-willys-cj2a/7322192733.html
“1946 Jeep Willys CJ2A
Grandpa’s Jeep. He is 82 years old know and needs to stop driving it.
This is a fun Jeep but not a daily driver. This is a weekend fun Jeep. Never used to mud in or climb rocks. This has been used for years to just drive down to the hamburger, gas station, or lake and enjoy the wind.
updated the seats
added a 12,000 lbs. winch
added a new gas tank in the back.
We have an aluminum top for the jeep, custom made, but not shown in pictures.
Drum brakes on front updated to disk brakes.
Original engine. Completely gone through and starts perfectly and runs perfectly.
3 speed, w/HI LO 4 wheel drive.
Jeep is in great shape and is tagged for this year.
Please respond to the email in this ad. I will get back to you asap.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/26/2020)
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/ctd/d/eatonville-1946-willys-jeep-rare-find/7330855732.html
“SPRING PROJECT TO KEEP YOU BUSY!! This isn’t, in any means, in pristine condition, BUT it is a Diamond in the Rough!! “GOOD BONES!!” What a great project for the RIGHT person! Been garaged for 30+ years. These were made, and very popular at the end of WWII and kicked off the 4X4’s of the future. Brand New 15X7 5-5.5 White Spoke Wheels and 30/950R15/6 Starfire SF-510 A/T Tires. Bucket seats are in good condition. Does start and run, but needs work. Come take a look and see that this would be an “Awesome Ride” with some Hard Work and TLC…. Call with any questions…
(and has been licensed for the road before)”
In 1949, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Meyer drove in a CJ-2A from the Panama Canal to Decatur, Illinois. The article below provide the only records I could find related to their trip. This first article summarizes the adventure and shows a great photo of “DOPEY”. It was published in the Decatur Review, June 16, 1949:
This second article is a pictorial of the trip that was published June 18, 1949, in Bloomington, Illinois’ “The Pantagraph”:
This is a different summary of the trip, but contains no photos. It was published in the Daily Advertiser (Lafayette, Louisiana) on May 13, 1949:
This last article was published June 17, 1949, in the Herald and Review out of Decatur, Illinois:
Mark spotted this interesting article on a secret group of fighters, all with Jewish backgrounds, that undertook some bold missions. The article included a photo of a jeep that has a roll-bar-like contraption, though maybe it was used to carry stretchers or supplies?
Blaine share this brief look at the February 13th, 1963, episode of the Alfred Hitchcock Hour, where in the first 30 seconds of the show, a jeep almost runs over one of the main characters. The jeep has an odd windshield; it looks a little wider than normal.
Here’s the full episode: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7anysc
This clip was taken at the 1:58 mark.
The jeep briefly, and only partially, appears again at the 31:46 mark.
This Tom and Jerry Comic Car sold recently for $290! It included the original box. It looks in pristine shape. Thanks to Blaine for spotting it.
https://bid.bidfastandlast.com/ui/auctions/63215/5374043
This seems worth a look.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/yolo-1952-willys-jeep/7329673955.html
“1952 willys jeep,everything is there,stored the last 20 years”
This could be worth a look.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/atq/d/olympia-willys-cj2a/7329382861.html
“1946 Willys CJ2A
Recent body off rebuild
Rebuilt MB engine 30,000ths over-boar rods and mains turned And valves 12 volt alternator and 12 volt starter 12 volt battery disconnect with remote fob electronic ignition distributor
New aluminum radiator
Harrison heater
Warn overdrive
Rebuilt T-90 transmission not installed
New 6.50 traction tires
2 extra windshields extra hood extra front fenders
2 sets original parking lights
Jeep has LED taillights
Newer front parking lights with turn signals
Rebuildable Original engine
Original unmolested tailgate ACM number 1 digit from ACM body number
Call or Text or message (contact info removed)
$10,000 or best offer or part trade
Selling because too many Jeep projects”
Looks in good shape.
https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/star-1942-willys-mb-jeep/7328994126.html
“1942 Willy’s MB WWII jeep with soft cover and military wagon. MP (military police) version with siren. Runs good but has some oil leaks. Recently tuned up with new points, cleaned carburetor, new fuel pump and new 8V battery. Was restored by a WWII war veteran (my wife’s grandpa) in the early 1980’s. Has been kept inside and driven occasionally. Has clean title.”
Has a variety of updates.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/tumwater-1947-willys-flat-fender-v8-jeep/7330455047.html
“This 47 flat fender is very beautiful and runs and drives as well as it looks. Dana 44 ,373 gears ,posi, T98 four speed. 302 Ford V8. Power steering. Show and go. Everything is boxed and well supported and very Stout.”
