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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 $17,000.
(01/11/2021) Mark spotted this JeepRod.
“1945 Custom Jeep Willys Rat Rod. Built 350 bored 40 over, Voodoo cam, Lokar shifter, air bags in rear, od green- tan interior with custom pin striping. $18,500 obo.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/01/2020) Appears to have an earlier head.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/503999257250184
“Freshly rebuilt engine 4cyl 134L New tires and rims and carburetor, fuel Tank, fuel lines, radiator”
Steve shared this photo that includes some specific information about the jeep and its occupants. I’m wondering if these photos are related to the Brenner Pass counter intelligence operation described in this book? I’ve included more photos from Lt. Kradeskis below this one. You can see many more photos here that were taken by Lt. Kradeskis.
View all the information on eBay
“Original WWII Snapshot Photo of COUNTERINTELLIGENCE CORPS JEEP & TRAILER of Lt. Kradeskis at BRENNER PASS between Austria and Italy, 1945. Photo was taken by Lieutenant William (Bill) Kradeskis of the Counterintelligence Corps (CIC). Lt. Kradeskis was variously assigned to the 6th Armored Division, 101st Airborne Division, and 7th Army in France, Belgium, Germany, and Austria. He was from Marblehead, Massachusetts, and married (to Bee) on 18 December 1943 just before shipping out for the ETO and did not get his honeymoon until after the war starting 6 January 1946. See the other photos I have listed from this officer. Search for “CIC” in the titles of my listings.”
There are more photos that include jeeps. Lt. Kradeskis seems to have documented a lot of his travels during WWII.
2. OFFICER McGRATH COUNTER INTELLIGENCE JEEP “CAPTURES” KAISERSLAUTERN 52
4. COUNTER INTELLIGENCE HQ SIGN GUARD AUGSBURG 9
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This French-Canadian ad was published in the October 1947 issue of Le Bulletin des Agriculteurs.
Steve spotted this unusual NOS transfercase.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/d/wynnewood-us-military-nos-m38-dana-18/7255426110.html
“NOS US Military Dana 18 Transfer Case for a M38 Jeep in its Original Shipping Container. This is a Museum Quality M38 Dana Transfer Case.
This was packaged in 01/12/1959.
Note: This was advertised as a Dana 18 for an M38A1 but I have just been informed that it is an NOS Dana 18 for an M38 Military Jeep. This can be installed in an M38A1 if you swap out the Emergency Brake with an M38A1 Emergency Brake.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Missing steps and missing front hubs? No description provided.
UPDATE: Still Available. The rear of this might be a CJ-5.
(01/01/2021) I’m not sure if there’s much ’43 left here, except the windshield.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/262112508803940
“Newer 350 Chevy with 4 speed. Fun rig but wouldn’t be the best daily driver. Clean title. Runs and drives”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
It’s still a project.
“This is a 1950’s Jeep Rat Rod Project, I just lost interest in working on it. Their is a ton of metal fab, frame is custom. Small Block chevy 350 rebuilt with a turbo 350 trans rebuilt, brand new wheels and tires 33/12.50/18 and a ton of other parts. Please let me know what you think I am open to trades.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/29/2019) It’s got some small body patches.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/426219091848675
“Matching numbers all around I believe. Jeep Willy’s 1951 runs and drives.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $550.
(12/18/2020) Looks like a good price on a trailer.
“Willys Jeep Trailer with new Tires and New Springs,
3 1/2 thousand pound capacity
550 or best offer
Kerhonson near New Paltz”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/12/2021) This has a nice roll cage, but has no engine. Appears to have Allstate/Husky hubs.
https://northplatte.craigslist.org/cto/d/north-platte-1948-willys-flatfender-jeep/7255612905.html
“1948 Willys Flatfender Jeep
Near new 31 inch tires, 5:38 gears, custom roll cage, newer set of axles with 4:30 gears, set up for small block Chevy, ‘68 Vette engine available for more money
Call for more information
Leave message if no answer
Call for more pictures
$2500.00 obo”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/07/2020) This late model 3B might have some Thor hubs on it.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2746533735615455/
“Willys, 4 cyl, runs very good, 4wd, has a pto driven winch on the front. Tow bar, windshield lays down. New radiator, new brakes, new engine tune up, two fuel tanks (new fuel tank on drivers side) Just in time to enjoy in the deer woods!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
(01/10/2021) Lacks a title and needs some work.
“Runs and drives. New brakes and brake lines.
12 v with new wiring.
Will need tires and rims.
some TLC needed.
No title . Bill of sale
No texts please”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.
Appears worth a look. It is missing steps.
“1948 Willy’s Jeep
Original 6 volt system
Nice and solid straight body/frame
Has been in storage 2 years
Currently turns over
Have numerous new parts to completely restore including: 12 volt conversion kit,
Wiring system, dash panel instruments”
Blaine spotted these rims. I’m sure someone can use them.
https://boise.craigslist.org/wto/d/boise-kelsey-hayes-15×8-jeep-wheels/7270697563.html
“Set of 5 15×8 kelsey hayes wheels that were factory on some models of jeeps. 5×5.5″ bolt pattern.”
UPDATE: Coincidentally, I received a better version of this brochure in the mail today as part of a packet of brochures, so the pics are much improved. This brochure is Form 46 SWMI-3CM-11-49.
This is how the back side of the brochure when unopened.
The top 1/4th of this foldout is a different page than the lower 3/4. The lower 3/4 folds down. Also, note the ‘Jeep’ badge that appears subtly in the lower right corner.
This page shows the brochure fully opened.
This shows how the back side looks fully opened.
This description on this photo isn’t too helpful: [T-5 William R.] Shapiro sits [in what’s left of a Jeep]. You can see other wrecked jeeps in the background. The photographer was J. Malan Heslop.
https://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/digital/collection/JMHes/id/2126
This story about a jeep trip that turned deadly was repeated across the country. I tried to find “Amazon Canyon”, which is supposed to be east of TwentyNine Palms, but couldn’t locate it.
This version of the article appeared in the June 27, 1955, issue of the Lincoln Journal Star (Lincoln, Nebraska).
This French-Canadian ad was published in the September 1947 issue of Le Bulletin des Agriculteurs.
Looks like a fun race rig.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1089426504835742
“For sale,1947 jeep, set up for racing or dunes, has a wild Chevy 383 putting out pretty good HP, custom built turbo 350 with manual shift, Dana 44 front and rear with spool in the rear, disk brakes, trussed diff. solid cage including engine cage, bead lock wheels, this is handful of a jeep, not for the timid! Comes with new 31″ sand tires on Mickey Thompson aluminum wheels.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $21,600.
Lots of updates.
“4 speed v6 dauntless engine
Limited Production Jeep CJ6. One of the rarest Jeep Models. Think Jeep Scrambler BEFORE the Jeep Scrambler! Frame off restoration completed in 2012 including:-Professionally done paint and body. -Detailed and Painted POR15 frame and undercarriage. Aluminum Radiator. -Custom 5” Suspension Lift with Rancho RS5000 Shocks. Steering stabilizer. -Rebuilt Jeep Dauntless V6. 8K on rebuild. -Rebuilt 4 Speed Manual Transmission. 1977 Ford ¾ Ton 4×4 NP435. -Heavy Duty Professionally assembled Ford ¾ 4×4 Transfer Case. NP205. -Front Dana 44 Axle. Rear Ford 9”. -Custom built Family Roll Cage ($3800). -Power steering!-Power Disc Brakes!-Aftermarket Wheels and Tires. -Custom Fender Flares. -Full Soft top. -Custom Race Seats with Harness Belts. -Bikini Top. -Custom Racing seats. -Steel Rock Sliders. -Aftermarket Stereo. -MUCH MUCH MUCH MORE. TENS OF THOUSANDS INVESTED! Get something that NOBODY ELSE HAS! This one of a kind Jeep can be driven daily or shown at car shows. Bump the key and go. Nothing left to do.!”
Older pics from 2015:
Mike spotted this wagon that’s been in storage since the mid-1960s.
View all the information on eBay
“HELLO, THIS WILLYS BEEN IN THE GARAGE SINCE THE MID 1960’S. WAS BOUGHT NEW THEN WAS USED AS A PLOW TRUCK FOR AN OLD TIME GARAGE/GAS STATION. THE TRUCK WAS THEN BOUGHT IN THE 1960’S TO BE RESTORED TO ORIGINAL CONDITIONS BUT THAT JUST NEVER HAPPENED. IT SAT INSIDE THE GARAGE EVER SINCE.
SO THE FACTS I KNOW ARE AS FOLLOWED; NO TITLE AND NO KEYS WERE FOUND IN THE HOUSE, IF EVER FOUND I WILL GLADLY MAIL THEM TO YOU. AN LOCAL MECHANIC CAME OUT TO HELP US DO A FEW THINGS TO GET THIS READY TO SELL. THE TRUCK TIRES HOLD AIR AND ROLES FREELY. THE MOTOR SPINS BY HAND BUT NEVER TRIED TO START. THE RADIATOR WAS OUT OF IT ON THE SHELF SO MY MECHANIC PUT IT BACK IN PLACE FOR THE PICTURES. THE WOOD ON THE FLOOR LOOKS TO BE IN REAL NICE SHAPE. Continue reading
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $1600.
This could be a good option for someone.
“item is a NEW 1941 -1945 jeep frame GPW”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/08/2021) This is probably a CJ-2A, but I can’t tell for sure.
https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/wto/d/topsfield-willy-jeep/7269818840.html
“Willy jeep parts two frames”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
It’s built atop a Willys frame, so appears to be an early GPW.
“offering a rare1942 ford gpw jeep.for restoration this is a rare early example built on a willys midland chassis. has a later L134 installed and a T90 trans. it still sports its original scalloped rear axle shafts ($1000) has all 3 original brass dash data plates Ford gpw chassis number stamped in drivers side frame rail. early flat topped grill script rear body panel a very early and rare ford gpw jeep $3000 ono pickup and location for viewing NW Houston TX 77092 sold with bill of sale”
