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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: Price dropped to $9000.
(03/31/2021) This Davey Crocket version of the M-38A1 looks in good shape.
https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/austin-1954-jeep-m38a1/7296804059.html
“1954 Jeep Kaiser M38A1, old military jeep converted into hunting rig.
Starts on first crank and runs perfect, no mechanical issues. Everything works.
-High seat
-Corn feeder
-Gun scabards
-Tow bar
-RKI PTO winch
-Custom safari top
-Spare tire”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/08/2021) Some value here for the right person.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000.
(03/20/2021) This has a variety of updates. It runs, but will need some work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/471162270663311
“1951 Jeep Willies CJ3A, dauntless 225 V6, T90, Dana 18 with warn overdrive unit, wagoner axles with lockers and 5.38s, ps, tilt wheel, brand new aluminum fuel cell, 35s, runs good. Cool project. Clear title. The bad I eat to much pasta so I don’t fit right! There is some suspect fab work needing fixed Transmission is broke, needs tinkering”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/02/2021) It’s a project or parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/207936907768892
“1949 Willis CJ. A2. Project rusty floors solid body heavy duty leaf springs on military chassis boxed frame”
Tom spotted this MB.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/152933380059488
“Needs work on the brakes. And 2nd gear in the transmission. All complete. From California no rust. Not looking or a trade cash only.”
UPDATE: Many folks probably haven’t seen this older post …
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UPDATED January 20, 2014: Here’s a jeep trip in 1955 that was undertaken after one of the trip’s members read the below article in National Geographic.
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Originally Posted October 23, 2013:
This spot is now a couple hundred feet under water. Learn more about the Crossing of the Fathers here: http://www.onlineutah.com/crossinghistory.shtml
In 1949 a joint expedition between the National Geographic Society and New York Explorers Club decided to be the first explorers, by vehicle, to enter the Escalante area of Utah. Accompanying the explorers were two jeeps and, fortunately for us, cameras. Their story, “The First Motor Sortie into Escalante Land”, appeared in the September 1949 issue (pages 169-204).
You can find a variety of inexpensive issues of the September 1949 National Geographic Magazine on eBay. If you are a fan of Southern Utah, this is a neat article.
For the first part of the trip, which began in Cannonville, Utah, the explorers traveled along part of the Cottonwood Road route we drove this past March. Their first big find was the arch we now know as the Grovesnor Arch, which the explorers officially named after the President of the National Geographic Society. What surprised me was that there are pictures showing the group on top of the arch with flags as if they’d conquered the moon. To be fair, I imagine it was a pretty challenging climb.
Note the explorers at the top of the Grosvenor arch.
From there, the party headed south as far as the Colorado River to an area now flooded by Lake Powell. So, some of the areas in the photos are no longer possible to see.
Below are only the photos that include the red and yellow CJ-2As that accompanied the explorers:
This video documents destroyed vehicles and dead soldiers. At one point a soldier riding a horse passing by some destroyed vehicles. It’s a jarring contrast. A few jeeps appear here and there.
“Invasion Scenes Europe (1944)
Allied invasion of occupied Europe – France?
Captured German officer being driven off in jeep. Various shots wounded German prisoners being brought through British front line and put into trucks, a captured German medic appears to be attending to them. Various shots destroyed enemy artillery and vehicles. Various gruesome shots of dead soldiers lying on tank abandoned in road. Various shots corpses in street (not clear in civilian or military casualties). Shots of burnt out Tiger tank, soldier on horseback passes. Various shots American and British troops advancing through town reduced to rubble. More shots of burnt out military vehicles and equipment. More shots captured Germans being brought from front line.”
Bill shared this article about one author’s experience with buying a 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. It’s a good read, though I don’t think the writer actually answers the question of the headline, “What I Wish I Knew Before I Bought a Jeep Grand Wagoneer”. I suspect the editor of the website where the article was posted created the mis-matched headline.
The author didn’t have much luck hunting through classifieds, so he decided to place a “jeep wanted” ad in Kijiji. That resulted in him finding a rust free Wagoneer. He eventually upgraded the powertrain to a Vortec engine and is very happy with that decision.
https://www.insidehook.com/article/vehicles/wish-knew-jeep-grand-wagoneer
UPDATE: **SOLD**.
Looks in good shape. Has a Bobcat hood.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2958593181076150
“1947. Driven 50,000 miles Very clean old jeep with heavy duty winch”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000.
This has a pair of early Husky hubs.
“1944 Willys MB with ¼ ton trailer. Sold as a set only.
Excellent condition, been garaged.
Serial # MB 340573
DOD: First week of June 1944
Clear Oregon title for both trailer and jeep.
Vehicle was purchased from a friend of mine in about 2002. I have records of its ownership back to the early 70’s and some correspondence back to the early 60’s. Between 2002 and 2003 the body and frame were separated, engine, transmission and transfer case removed. Frame and tub were sandblasted, primed and painted. There was some minor rust repair done, and the fuel tank well and the fuel tank were replaced due to corrosion. Front frame bumper brackets were replaced as well as the front bumper. Top frame and brackets are replacements.
The wiring harness was replaced with a period copy. The tires are aftermarket replacements, and the combat wheels were purchased as second hand items, sandblasted and painted. Seat covers are aftermarket copies. To the best of my knowledge the rest is original, save some fasteners and other small components. The goal from the beginning was to repair the major issues and re-paint to original military color leaving as much untouched as possible.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
John is selling his modified Tux Park called Quicksand.
“1966 Jeep CJ-5 Tuxedo Park. This Jeep is not perfect but does run and drive. It is not an everyday vehicle. It is not currently tagged. I let the tags expire a few years ago. Does have a clean clear title. As you know, its not everyday you see one of these 60’s Jeeps for sale. Most of them rusted away. Pictures speak for themselves. It turns every head and sounds better than any Mustang. It has brand new custom dual exhaust with original barn find flow master mufflers. 3 speed transmission. Manual steering. A 1967 Jeep Wagoneer dauntless 350 V-8 (5.7L) was swapped into it. 33/14.50/15 Mickey Thompson tires. It’s low and wide. I do have soft doors for it (not pictured). I only have the bikini top because its just a toy. It was built for classic car cruising, small shows, and ice cream shops. I have piles of receipts. It is always garage kept. To clear a few things up. I am in no hurry to sell it and I only check my messages once a day. I am only taking best cash in hand offers after a few weeks listed.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5200.
(05/06/2021) Needs some work and has some rust, but runs and drives.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1301228040310032
“1948 CJ2A
Runs and drives
Upgraded to dual master cylinder, new breaks, break lines, hubs and bearings. new radiator, rebuilt to 12v starter. stock motor.
Ready to drive as is or restore. There is body rust in floor and some supports underneath. This has not been restored, just driven, used, and fixed. I have some parts that is was going to add, lights and kit for turn indicators, emergency brake cable, but needs brake drum.
Have title but its not licensed in OR, got the inspection but due to all the COVID crap, never did the OR title.”
This has some unusual hood blocks.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/455411528894300
“Project CJ2A that my father-in-law started. Brand new brakes all the way around. Was running and now it won’t start. Has a 1968 chevy 307 v8 connected to stock transmission. Great tires and has a tow hitch mounted to the front. Asking $4000 obo. Need it out of my garage.”
Jim’s selling this October 1942 GPW project. Contact him at jim @ jimhordcpa.com (remove spaces around the @ before emailing) with any questions.
“Selling my October 1942 Ford GPW non-running project Jeep. Previous owner had sheeted the sides and had moved the gas tank to a unit attached to the back (which I removed). Clear title and extra parts including a January ‘43 tub. Kansas City area. $6,000 firm. More pics and info available upon request.”
This has some updates.
https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/star-1946-jeep-willys-cj2a/7322249329.html
“This pristine 1946 Jeep CJ2A is an old school build and comes with a small block Chevy 307 motor with full Best Top and Bikini top. The pictures speak for themselves. No solicitations or scams, telephone only. Firm at $21,000.”
The seller was in the process of rebuilding this jeep, but now must sell it.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/longview-1946-jeep-cj2a/7322453444.html
“i bought this jeep awhile back and decided to take the body off and do a complete paint. now have a family issue and must sell. since ive had it, i put new brakes, drums, inner/outer bearings, new brake lines, the motor was rebuilt, i rebuilt the carburator and it run great. new bumpers, windshield seals, all new wiring harness, powder coated the wheels black, low miles on the tires, has a roll bar, bakini top, cloth seats and a lot of new parts in boxes. trades are welcome, but prefer cash. you will have to have it inspected to get a title, i have old registration which was last done in 1997”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $10100.
Project or parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/474443310275430
“47’ jeep Cj2a What you see is what you get. Just no tailgate. Does have a title ”
I’m not sure which photo is more recent nor what the year really is.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/503931590747977
“1947 / 1949 Jeep Willys New brakes 4 cyl Engine runs good Warner hubs Extra frame, front & rear differential transmission & transfer case 2 tops, 1 steel, 1 aluminum You haul/no trades Offers accepted This is all of the info that I have as I am posting for my step dad. If you are interested, message me and I will give you his phone number to call.”
No pics provided.
https://kalispell.craigslist.org/cto/d/libby-willys-jeep-1946-cj2-jeep/7319830253.html
“1946 cj2 barn find not licenced in over 30 years clean mt title body has no dents some rust fenders have cracks all origanal willys sheet metal and cloth wire harness needs to be cleaned up.
tube roll bar and tow bar.
engine is a ford 4 cly 2300 with a novac cronverstion t 90 transmission 3 shifters and a overdrive kit new in the box.
new qa1 leaf springs 2″lift”
Steve shared these images from day two’s ‘Top of the World’ jeep trip.
Steve wrote, “On Sunday, Casey led a group of 12 vintage Jeeps and four modern iron up the Top Of The World trail. Two Jeeps had a mechanical breakdown. All the Willys with factory Jeep engines made it to the top without a problem. Breakdowns included a radiator vs. fan, and a broken steering rag joint. No one was left stranded. The group took care of each other and no one was left behind.”\
Sunrise on the last day of the event:
All lined-up for Sunday’s trail ride:
This July 8th, 1943, article in the Oakland Tribune shares information and pics on the Ford assembly plant in Richmond, California. Note the rationing table at the top of the page.
I thought the doors on the CJ-6 were interesting in this August 12, 1964, jeep ad. I’ve not seen those doors anywhere else, so maybe they were artistic license?
View all the information on eBay
Has mods, but not clear what all has been done.
https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/henderson-1945-willis-jeep-mb-reduced/7316467711.html
“Price just reduced! bastardized 1945 Willi’s MB. Manual shift. Will climb anything. 4 cylinder motor fires right up. Lot of add-ons roll bar, bimini etc. Letting my beach jeep go”
Seems worth a look. Engine isn’t idling correctly.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/wickenburg-1947-willys-cj2a/7323042930.html
“1947 cj2a willys Jeep. In nice shape for being almost 75 yrs old. Original drive train and engine. Runs good, but idles on 3 cylinders. Also needs new bearings in the rear axle. Asking $4400 obo. Will consider trades. Especially for newer cj. Let me know what you have.”
