This photo dated July 11, 1941, shows actress Patricia Morrison sitting in a Ford GP, presumably for a photo shoot. In 1942, she joined the USO tour, entertaining troops in Great Britain. I suspect the men around her are fellow actors, but I can’t say for sure.
Japanese Wood Jeep Puzzle on eBay
This wooden jeep puzzle out of Japan and currently in France is similar to one I bought a few years ago.
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“À vendre Jeep Willy’s 80848 Made in Japan Bois Wood voiture miniature model car auto”
1957 FC-170 Golden Valley, AZ $4000
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.
(07/09/2020) No box and no engine.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/431085357852049/
“No box no engine willing to trade !!! What do you have ??? Title in hand”
1960? FC-150 Fishtail, MT $2499
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2499.
(09/19/2020) Dan spotted this Montana project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/815253582543282/
“I have a fc-150 Jeep cabover 4×4 pick up, just picked it up with intentions of redoing it but have to put my time and energy into my other projects. Has a inline 4 with a 3 speed, body is a little ruff it has very little rust just a lot of dents. Haven’t tried turning the motor over so unsure of the conditions of the motor but is complete, no title will come with a bill of sale. Located in fishtail $3299obo shoot me an offer worst I can say is no. Can deliver for an extra charge. May trade for a snowmobile or 4 wheeler.”
1946 CJ-2A Inkom, ID $4100
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4100.
(09/21/2020) The body has been rebuilt.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/312795493345745/
“Can you believe FB has no option for a CJ Jeep! This is a 1946 CJ-2a even though it is titled as a 1947 for some reason. Vehicle is in very good shape no dents no rust it has had numerous body panels professionally replaced skimmed and prepped for paint. It has an f-head engine conversion that runs well, new tires, shocks and some suspension components. New seats . Has a new in box 12 volt conversion kit also. No top or doors. Comes with tow bar and a trailer hitch . This is a very good start towards a really nice Willys Jeep! I just decided I wanted something a little bit more Creature Comforts and not as nice to take up into the mountains…this is too nice to get dents in”
1958 Trip Through Needles
This article featuring a Kent Frost jeep tour through Needles was published on May 2, 1958, in the San Juan-Record out of Monticello, Utah. At the bottom I’ve included an image of the whole paper as I thought the illustrated header of the paper was well done.
“Dull” Town of Monticello, Utah, “Explodes” with Excitement in 1935
Searching for more information on Kent Frost, explorer by foot and jeep of Canyonland National Park, I found this article about a man who was injured by an exploding water tank in this unusual turn of events in the normally dull town (probably) of Monticello. The instigator of the fire was only try to fix a lamp….
Nov. 1941 Photo of Ford GP on eBay
A Ford GP captured in action.
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“1941 Press Photo soldiers drive a jeep thru rough terrain pulling anti-tank gun This is an original press photo. This unit was organized by the 2nd Corps as a weapon of opportunity to combat hostile mechanized threats at any part of the front where the enemy might break through, and is also used against paratroops (parachute troops) or any unexpected threat. The unit is 100% motorized, consisting of three 37 mm batteries, one 75mm battery, one Infantry Battalion, one Engineer Platoon, one Anti-tank Platoon, all equipped with radio communication. Photo shows a jeep crossing rough terrain pulling 37 mm anti-tank gun. Battery D, 44th Division Anti-Tank, Second Corps. (Commanded by Major H.R. Johnson, Wadesboro, N.C. Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 11-03-1941.”
Child in Christmas Hamilton Jeep
Steve shared this photo of a child in his new Hamilton pedal jeep. The photo seems to make the jeep look extra glossy.
1948 CJ-2A-Truck Priest River, ID **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $4000.
This may be one of the custom CJ-2A trucks sold out of Spokane (or it is a truck chassis with modified 2A body). This might differ from the “CJ-2Ls”, which had extended bodies to match the longer frames. It would be interesting to compare this frame with the CJ-2L frame. The half-top could be a remodeled Worman full-top.
This bottom ad describes a long-wheel base jeep with half cab made of wood. It’s plausible a similar vehicle was made with a metal half cab.
1946 CJ-2A Lancaster, CA $11,200
It’s a militarized CJ-2A that looks in good shape.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d/lancaster-1946-willys-jeep/7217894901.html
“Selling a “flat fender” CJ2A Jeep (militarized). Military radio, whip antenna, hot/cold thermos jug, rifle rack, (1) fuel can, (1) water can, high lift jack, and aircraft strobe light are all included. 4WD works, 3 speed manual tranny with Warn overdrive unit and Warn locking hubs. Jeep has a 1977 Buick 231 c.i. V6 engine that runs great. ( new wires, plugs, etc…). All 5 tires are 6.00×16 military non-directional, including spare. Vehicle is currently on a non-op registration with a Clean Title. Fun vehicle to drive on or off road. Makes a great parade vehicle. Cash only, no trades.”
CJ-5s & M-38A1s
CJ-5s:
- 1955 CJ-5 Atascadero, CA $3650: https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/atascadero-1955-cj5-willys-jeep-4wd/7219017505.html
- 1956 CJ-5 Willows, CA $4200: https://chico.craigslist.org/cto/d/willows-1956-jeep-willys/7206451075.html
- 1958 CJ-5 Syracuse, NY $3500: https://syracuse.craigslist.org/grd/d/little-york-willys-jeep-cj-5/7216874451.html
- 1962 CJ-5 Napa County, CA $2800: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/napa-1962-jeep-willys-cj5/7220167833.html
- 1955 CJ-5 Sunapee, NH $5750: https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/guild-1955-jeep-willys/7204523463.html
- 1958 CJ-5 Bennett, CO $3000: https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/bennett-1958-willys-jeep/7214701205.html
- 1963 CJ-5 Stafford Springs, CT $2500: https://hartford.craigslist.org/pts/d/stafford-1963-jeep-willys-cj5/7216005683.html
- 1972 CJ-5 Kalispell, MT $2500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/636642240333776/
- 1973 CJ-5 Glenwood, WA $4000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3658432664202133/
- 1976 CJ-5 Spokane, WA $3250: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4526118887429800/
- 1967 CJ-5 Tenino, WA $3700: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/370364530867223/
- 1955 CJ-5 Washougal, WA $3000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/398707904468070/
M-38A1s:
- 1953 M-38A1 Cathlament, WA $7000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/350730032860525/
- 1955 M-38A1 Cottonwood, ID $12,000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/437215963921415/
- 1953 M-38A1 Eagle Creek, OR $2500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/351603259284515/
- 1953 M-38A1 Visalia, CA $5750: https://visalia.craigslist.org/cto/d/visalia-1953-m38a1-jeep/7219999440.html
- 1953 M-38A1 Perris, CA $8000: https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/perris-jeep-4×4-willys-m38a1/7212801660.html
- 1953 M-38A1 Portland, OR $2500: https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/d/fairview-jeep/7220081370.html
- 1954 M-38A1 Alexandria, NH $1000: https://nh.craigslist.org/atq/d/bristol-willys-jeep/7220183505.html (it’s listed as a 3B, but now cowl markings suggests M-38A1)
- 1953 M-38A1 Yuma, AZ $4000: https://yuma.craigslist.org/bar/d/yuma-1953-usmc-willies-from-korean-war/7209488186.html
Meyer CJ-5 Half-Top Chehalis, WA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
The cab has been sanded and primered since the pics were taken.
“Half cab and doors they were on a 72 cj5 the cab has been sanded and primered since pic was taken Maybe trade”
“Tiger” Pedal Jeep Cutchogue, NY $399
Bill shared this original looking, but rough, pedal jeep.
https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/atq/d/peconic-jeep-tiger-peddle-car-original/7213353558.html
“Jeep Tiger Peddle Car .
Original paint .
Please refer to the pictures for condition.
Please feel free to ask questions
Item sold as is.
Cash deal .
No scammers please .
If this ad is up the car is still for sale.
No low ballers….”
1952 M-38 Heron, MT $14,500
UPDATE: Price dropped to $14,500.
(01/30/2019) This appears in good condition.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/900233203833012/
“1952 Willys M38 Jeep/ I am the third owner of this outstanding Willy’s/Overall condition exterior and interior is excellent/ NO CANCER/1000 miles on professional rebuilt L head original engine/ I had my shop restore it about 10 years ago. Always starts, runs smooth, doesn’t leak anything, dual 12 volt batteries, like new Bestop vinyl cab with doors and large zippered rear door, drop down tailgate, Jerry can with carrier, spare tire with carrier, always garaged, 8,000 lb Warn winch with remote, all gauges and lights work (sometimes the fuel gauge can be intermittent), military style tires are 95%, roll bar, heater that will keep you warm. Fold down back seat. I bought this Willy’s from the farmers family that bought it from the military. He parked it in his shop and I parked it in my shop. This was a western Washington vehicle which means no road salt or chemicals. As you can see in the pics, this is a very sweet M38 owned and used by adults. No teenybopper hack job here”
1952 CJ-3A Manson, WA **SOLD**
This 1952 CJ-3A was priced at $12,000. No description provided.
1947 Photo of Jeep-turned Sedan in Japan
It’s too bad this photo isn’t sharper as I’d like to see if those are wheels and hubs truly look like they are from a jeep. It looks like that body fits the jeep chassis pretty well. This photo appeared in the February 27, 1947, issue of the Brooklyn Citizen.
1946 Showa, Japan, Army Air Base Photos
This photo and caption out of the February 11, 1946, issue of the Herald-Journal (Logan, Utah), shows the press photo that was for sale on eBay back in 2013.
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Originally Published September 18, 2013: According to the attached information, these jeeps were winterized with left over Japanese transport plane materials.
This 1946 photo was also available in 2013. It too was taken at a Japanese airbase, but it’s unclear to me if it is the Showa airbase or not.
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This press photo was taken in 1946 in Showa as well.
“This is an original press photo. Instead of manufacturing cargo planes for Japanese use, this assembly line is making US Jeeps fit for winter use. Japanese stocks of aluminum, plexiglass, rivets, iron rods and fabric are being fitted to jeep use. Photo measures 9.25 x 7 inches. Photo is dated 2-6-1946.”
Model/Prop Jeep Elk Grove, CA $200
UPDATE: Price dropped to $200.
(10/09/2019) This is fun and a reasonable price, too.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/tag/d/elk-grove-jeep-replica/7217471675.html
“This replica Jeep is 3/4 scale model loosely based on an early 40’s Willy’s Jeep. I built it for a prop for kids to play on at Vacation Bible School. The frame and body are wood construction plenty sturdy for kids (and small adults!) to sit in / play on. Tires are made of styrofoam, plastic lids, and irrigation drain pipe. No, it does not roll; it is stationary, although with a some imagination and skill you could modify it. There are headlights and marker lights in front connected to a 12v battery and switch in the dash.
Would love to keep it, but don’t have the space for it. Could be for a kid’s playroom, or maybe a Jeep dealer could use it for a kid space!”
1943 GPW Wycoff, NJ **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $17,000.
Lacks a title.
“This is a Ford GPW made in World War II for the U.S. military. An excellent condition jeep. It has a reproduction body, hood, grill, fenders, seats and canvas, tires and combat rims. But the frame, engine and many other parts are original and restored. The paint color and markings are for the USMC used in World War II. NO TITLE. Bill of Sale only.”
1943 MB Lake Havasu City, AZ **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Has a V-8.
“Jeep is in great conditon. Has a small block chevy 350. Bored .030 flat top pistons. Balanced crank. Summit racing cam kit 1107. Original 3 speed transmission and transfer case. Has a heater underneath the seat. Custom fuel tank. Thing runs like a champ. Sounds great. Looking into buying a canam only reason im selling. Clean title.”
1948 CJ-2A Raymond, CA $10,000
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8500.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/atq/d/raymond-1948-cj2a-jeep-with-pto-wench/7215436224.html
(03/20/2020) “1948 jeep cj2a with PTO wench and trailer”
L-head, Hood/Tailgate/Hubs Kent City, MI $400
Tom’s got these parts for sale. Email tsherman555 @ aol.com (remove the spaces around the @).
Ph# 616 888 0972
“The engine is a rebuildable go devil
Hood and tailgate are cj2a
Axles and hubs are from a 50’ wagon
Price $400.00 obo for everything”
CJ-2A Parts Diamond Springs, CA **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: **Status Unknown**
The engine oil filter mount suggests the engine is later than a CJ-2A.
“Willys Cj parts L134 engine t-90 transmission Dana 18 transfer case turns over freely put out Of flat fender 5 years ago missing starter and alternator/generator $ 800.
Stock Front and rear seats out of cj2a $ 350.
(2) gas tanks out of cj2a cj3a $ 100.
(2) 5 gal Jerry cans $ 45.
Willys rear bumper tow hitch. $ 100.”
Kelly CJ-5 Hardtop Newport, NH **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $550.
All the glass is intact. The driver’s door may have some rust near the window.
“1955-1971 Jeep CJ-5 Willys Hardtop. This hardtop is made by Kelly and I believe the model is Bonanza III. The hard top does have some dents, rust and filler. Comes with the hinges for the doors. The top has all of the windows. It doesn’t include hardware to bolt the hard top pieces together.”