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In 1948, the Massachusetts National Guard used two jeeps adorned with giant red feathers to aid community communications as part of a community Red Feather Campaign. This news was reported in the November 06, 1949, issue of the Boston Globe. Unfortunately, I could not track down a color image of this jeep.
Photo #7 from the July 1945 Willys-Overland press kit shows a PTO powered mobile wood saw.
Jerry shared this article about New Comer Racing’s attempt to add some power to the Jeeps’ 4.0L inline six workhorse. The result is a 861HP thoroughbred. Now, how long such an engine could bear that HP is less clear.
This matchbook is interesting in that there’s no dealer name printed on it. We’ve seen another example of this same matchbook earlier this year.
View all the information on eBay
For comparison, this one was on eBay in 2019 with Wasson Motor Sales printed on it:
Nice looking Jeepster.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/618095882210586/
“1948 Willys Jeepster Frame off rebuild Rebuilt Engine New Clutch New Wiring New Brakes New White Vinyl Cover New Radial tires (Old School) New Hubcaps New Rugs New Beauty Rings Many new chrome pieces and ton new Parts”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200.
Includes a parts CJ-2A. The 3A body has seen some work. I haven’t seen mini-terras on a jeep for sale for a while.
“1949 willys cj3a runs and drives have title in hand also comes with a cj2a for parts interested in trades for a nice side by side or 4×4 quad snow plow preferred also open to cash offers 4200 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Runs and drives, but needs work to be street legal. Seller used as a plow jeep.
“1956 CJ6 Jeep Willy’s Engine L134 Runs and Drives Has new brakes all the way around new brake lines New fuel pump New Shocks New gas tank Body has patch work Manual Plow needs piston to go up and down Bill of Sale in my name only. Needs wiring for lights to be sreet legal. Had this posted cheaper before but due to all the work I’ve done I’m asking $3000. If you’re not a serious buyer please do not message me.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/11/2020) Seller is open to trading, too.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/980214399073231/
“I have a 1948 cj2a willys jeep in awesome condition I’m looking to sell or trade for equal value.I have had a lot of work done to the jeep i have all the paper work and I’m looking to get something I can use as a daily driver.i would trade for a 4×4 truck,atvs, snowmobiles,side by side,cars only message if you are really interested thank you.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
(08/07/2020) Has some mods.
“Looking to sell this original jeep. Not going to list everything here, so if you’re interested shoot me a message. Willing to negotiate on the price..”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2800.
(09/11/2020) This doesn’t run and there is no title. Not quite all original either.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/386678612334684/
“Husbands 1948 Rare Army Jeep Willys CJ2 is taking up too much space in our garage. True “barn find” is all original including motor that currently doesn’t run. Frame is solid. Just don’t have the time for it and would love to see it go to a new home! No title.”
Update: **Sold** was $1000.
The engine runs, but it doesn’t move yet. I don’t know if it is a true 6×6 or not.
“1972 Attex Chief 400 amphibious 6 wheel. Aka Banana Split. Complete, tires good, chains and axles ok. New clutch and battery. Powered by Rockwell with Mikuni carburetor. Got it running but not moving. $1000 or bo”
Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/337314277499731/
“46 cj2a parts jeep”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/25/2020) Now sure how much value is here; there’s plenty of body rot.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/190138012315758/
“Jeep cj2a will run with some minor work but the engine burns some oil. I had it running recently and parked it where it sits. It would make a cool rock crawler or off road project vehicle. Trades considered for two stroke dirt bike or stand up jet ski”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
(09/17/2020) May need some work.
“1948 to 1950 garage kept last 40 years. No rust.”
Seems a reasonable jeep at a reasonable price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/347608296347527/
“Nice stock willys. Carb was rebuilt, new seat upholstery, steering wheel. Runs great, stops good, comes with some extra parts, spare tire and holder.”
Next Updates will be Sunday morning.
There’s not specific year printed on this CJ-5 brochure out of Switzerland. I’m guessing circa 1958 given the blue jeep logo.
Photo #6 from the July 1945 Willys-Overland press kit is this iconic photo of a CJ-2 pulling a trailer full of hay.
There are three different auctions for FC-170-related PTO mechanical drawings.
An August 23, 1948, article in the Tampa Times shared the news of an American and Soviet jeep standoff in Potsdamer Platz as tensions ran high between the East and West. I’d say tensions were high!
The above photo was part of this larger story:
UPDATE: Still Available.
https://willysforsale.com/ads/first-year-cj-5-1955/
(03/23/2018) “Original 1955 Willys CJ-5 in great condition. This Jeep runs like a dream! Brand new T-90 transmission was installed less than two months ago, and the Jeep shifts beautifully. Original speedometer/odometer still works and is a very rare piece. Brand new Smittybilt seats and a brand new exhaust system installed less than two months ago.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/01/2020) Looks like a good price for a Fresno-modified CJ-5 with a Muller top.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/274518483875493/
“WILLYS CJ5 61 CUSTOMIZED IN 65 283V8 3SPEED OVERDRIVE ENGINE FRESH REBUILT NEW BRAKES DANA 44 REAREND CUSTOM FUEL TANKS MUELLER TOP INSIDE CLEAN TIRES GOOD RADIO WORKS WILL CONSIDER PART TRADE”
Listed as a 1945, this jeep appears to have a DJ-3A convertible body with some dash mods and a DJ-3A grille.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1216447872048078/
“1945 Jeep Willys · Other_body_style · Driven 1,678 miles This antique army Jeep is a fun vehicle. Has been in parades. Registered as an antique auto. Top shade has been added for comfort. Runs well.”
Here’s a running GPW.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/343883276878413/
“Great little jeep, everything works including speedo and odo, I have it registered I drive it all the time. Very reliable”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Seller does not want to ship.
“I have a 1956 Willys Jeep CJ-6. Vin# 10046 (yes its #46). F134 engine, T90 transmission and 18 transfer case. Runs, Drives and has good brakes. Working parking brake, 4WD works, original working KS 0-8 speedo, Warn locking hubs, BFG All terrain KO2 235/85-16s. Smittybuilt rear seat, Besttop front seat covers. Has working heater with fan, all lights and turn signals work. Clean title. It has a few beauty marks and little bit of rust in the usual places. Some small oil leaks. No out of state shipping, No money orders. No Paypal. No Sending codes. Cash in person only.”
