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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 .
This jeep went through a restoration, though it was restored entirely to stock (rhino lined and gray/silver frame).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/307594576986552
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A Vin: 130636 Cylinders: 4 Drive: 4 Wheel Drive Title: Clean Engine: Flathead 4”
UPDATE: The buyer of this in June appears to have relisted this at a higher price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4203866812973080
“225 V6 Jeep Dauntless 2 barrel engine, 3 speed manual 4×4 transmission, emergency lights on top, water tank and hoses in back, front and bottom brush guards, new 15” white spoke wheels, Nexen mud tires size LT235/75R15 front and rear, extended rear bumper with platform, trailer hitch”
Older pics: Continue reading
Project jeep with potential. The body looks to be fiberglass.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/mesa-1948-willys-flat-fender-jeep/7253178047.html Or here: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/323377705456743
“Solid PROJECT Jeep
Needs work but runs and will drive onto your trailer.
289 SBF / C4
Power Steering
Needs tires, windshield, exhaust, and cooling fan.
Has the spare on it now but comes with all 4 matching aluminum wheels.
Comes with brand new aluminum radiator and tune up parts.
No Rust!
Clean Title
Located in Northeast Mesa
Cross Street : Power / Brown”
UPDATE: Was listed for sale back in 2019.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1348201052182702
(09/01/2018) Has a fiberglass body. Includes a parts jeep.
“This is a 1949 Willys cj3a Jeep, it runs pretty good and the transmission is good, however the body is not original, it has a fiberglass body on it. It also comes with a parts Jeep which is a 1947 Willys cj2a Jeep but that one doesn’t have a title. I have a list of stuff I’ve done to it since I bought it and a video of it running if you pm me”
Older pics: Continue reading
I’m not sure how this build was used, but it has a variety of mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/253754752532245/
“Fiberglass CJ5 aluminum tub Roller set up 4 Chevy Too much to list Get in touch if interested, can then you give you more info.”
From this page: https://www.facebook.com/SphinxShrinersMotorPatrol/
Here are a couple 1960s photos of the Shriner Mini Jeep Patrols. These jeep patrols and shiners in all kinds of mini-vehicles still ply the parade routes (This Facebook group includes modern photos and videos of them).
This first photo is from May 12, 1963, and published in the Marshall News Messenger (Marshall, Texas):
This second photo was published in the Tyler Morning Telegraph (Tyler, Texas) on December 07, 1963:
And here’s a 2007 video of them in action:
This article shows a similarly painted WWII jeep, with a “Wrecking Crew” aboard, as the one below. The article is from the April 20, 1950, issue of the Daily Times out of Salisbury, Maryland:
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Originally Published July 22, 2018:
“1966 Press Photo Shriners Ride in Jeep Parade 1960s Downtown Seattle Washington”
This somewhat silly movie included numerous jeeps and other war-time transport. It looks like the Sierras were substituted for Northwestern Canada. Perhaps the funniest part of the movie begins at 21:36 as a jeep rolls up behind a guy in a parka (a scene that looks fake). For some reason, two soldiers have climbed a Matterhorn-looking spire. One guy starts to fall, so the other uses a rope with a loop to keep him from falling. Then, somehow, the guy up top then climbs down on the same rope, but how does the top of the rope connect to anything?
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on Ebay.
This Shriner’s jeep has a Willys MA look to it, though the seller presents no evidence that this was a Shriner’s jeep, it’s the right size for one.
“Up for sale Shriner parade kart, go kart. This is a extremely rare Shriner kart. The only other one that I know of is in a museum in South Dakota. I be leave this Willys Jeep is from the early 1950s. The Jeep is mostly original with the exception of newer tires, rims, upholstery, paint, carpet, and engine. The engine has never had gas or oil in it. Everything appears to be in working order.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
Blaine spotted an unusual toy on Craigslist. Anyone recognize this wooden jeep? It seems to be missing the steering wheel and a windshield. It’s probably a one-off, but figured I’d check.
“Jeep from war 1940s ? – all wood – great collectible -”
This has a dual PTO with a PTO winch and an unrestored Koenig hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/993507874465618
“For sale is my dads 1948 willys. New best top and we have the original hard top that came on it as well. Front PTO winch. Still 6 volt but have swapped generator for a 6volt alternator. Also brand new fuel tank from Kaiser/Willys. Has had a lot of restoration done to it. Clean and clear Arkansas title.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2400.
(09/07/2020) Has a bad engine block.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/310466657040208/
“1948 Jeep Willys All steal body. Set up for sbc. Has 4 speed manual transmission 205 transfer case. Fuel cell,battery box. Needs motor. Have the motor that was in it to go with. Block is bad. Camel back heads. New set of aggressive tires also included.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
This includes the Jeep-a-Trench.
“may be a 1948 ???? no title willys cj2a with the jeep a treach as you can see it is off of it seems complete it will run i reringed with new pistons also it due to # 4 piston being stuck . the engine at one time was rebuilt the piston were 0.30 over rod bearing were 0.40 over had it running needs a carb kit points fuel pump , its still on 6 volt system has a little brakes , tires hold air crackes in tires not road worthy , HAS no title guy i got it from didnt get one when he bought it over 5 years ago 4000.00 loc near scottsbluff Nebraska”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Runs and drives and Includes an overdrive.
“1946 Willys CJ2A Flat fender motor has been swapped out to a V-6 has manual transmission twin stick transfer case warren overdrive behind that runs and drives will need a tuneup and brake work before driving on the highway Overall body condition is good will need windshield frame replaced due to rust would make a great project for somebody been stored indoors in our shop since I’ve had it lost interest in it”
UPDATE: Status Unknown.
Seller has a variety of parts.
“AMC, Willys, Jeeps for restore or parts. Just in new OEM jeep parts, a lot of 1960 to 2000 new parts out of Jeep dealership. 1942 to 1980, Jeep CJ2a, 3 and 5, and Jeep Commando, TUB BODY 1976-1981 CJ5 nice tub $800.00, new Jeep parts, used engines, transmission, transfer cases, 3:54, 3:73, 4:27, 5:38, Dana & AMC 20, front and rear ends, body parts, frames. Call for what you are looking for. I restore and repair Jeeps, over 40 years working on them. Authorized Crown new parts dealer. Also I will buy old Jeeps, give me a call.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
No indication as to whether it runs or not.
“1948 jeepster no rust need new home”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7900.
If you have questions, you can contact the seller in the comments.
“1946 Jeep Willys This was a one owner Jeep. I purchased this Jeep from the original owner! It runs and drives great! We drive it all the time. Nothing wrong with it! Call me if your interested and I can fill you in on all the details.”
Hardtop looks home made. Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1007010933052131
“I have for a 1952 willys. This has lockers power brakes power steering. Needs an engine rebuild its locked up. Could make a badass jeep toy or rat rod”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/03/2020) Project or parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/398380417881373
“Cj2 project, never finished, everything is there plus a hard top. Mercury v6. Aksing $2,000 or best”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3553.
(11/26/2020) Has axle, brake and steering updates.
“NO TITLE! Bill of Sale ONLY! $4250 Or Best CASH Offer 1953 Willys CJ3A Jeep does run and drive (no brakes) Also included: Dana 30 narrow axle (disk brake) Leaf springs Power steering gear box (mount) 5 OEM rims w/tires Drive train looks to be original and in good shape (engine timing cover leaks oil). surface rust (previous body repairs need work) a little money in parts and you can drive it around the lease, property, ranch…”
A steep price for a jeep with a broken differential (if that’s actually the case).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/284784356281170
“demás trabaja bien … translated to English: 48 Jeep with all the original parts. is broken the differential everything else works well”
This photo was taken August 8, 1948, at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It was posted to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Facebook page. According to the post, “On August 8, 1948 flags flew from the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, as the United States Coast Guard celebrated the 158th anniversary of its founding. Governor R. Gregg Cherry flew in by helicopter and spoke at the celebration, which also included Coast Guard apparatus demonstrations and a mammoth fish fry.”
The jeep looks to be an MB or GPW with a custom top accented by sliding doors. It’s a pretty nice setup.
This article demonstrates the hazards a jeep faced in the field. The article was published December 16, 1943, in the Kansas City Times by Kenneth L. Dixon.
I was nearly done assembling this post (a post I started when I spotted the useful seat comparison image below) when I discovered that Derek already has a pretty complete post (and frankly better than mine was going to be) on the topic of rear seats (and was the actual source of the seat comparison).
https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/rear-cj2a-seat_topic34996.html which is an image originally posted to the CJ-3B Page.
But, there were still a few unanswered questions I had after reading his page, so I deleted what I had and reframed it as shown below.
I realized:
1) I didn’t know if the DJ-3A used the CJ-5 rear seat, the CJ-3A/CJ-3B rear seat or something else?
2) And, did the Surrey have it’s own rear seat or the same as the DJ-3A? (My guess, based on the pics above, and Bruce’s pics below, is that the DJ-3As and Surreys used the 3A/3B seat)
Below are photos of Bruce Agan’s DJ-3A restored back seat:
While my DJ-3A came with a rear seat, it was actually one of the folding rear seats from an M-38 or M-38A1, a topic covered in these two links:
https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?t=235427
http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=10636
Here’s a pic of my 1956 DJ-3A with the rear seat that was in it. While no the correct seat, it fit in there pretty well:
This brochure out of Brazil highlights 6 reasons to buy the 1963 Rural wagon.
View all the information on eBay
“1963Jeep Folder, Brazilian Rural Jeep Folder. Condition is “Used”. Shipped with USPS First Class. This is a very nice folder Written in Portuguese Willys Overland”Fabricator vehicles of high quality”. I think what it’s saying is 6 positive reasons To buy a jeep in this rural area. Very nice piece, In great condition. All original.”
