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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: **Status Unknown** Was $10,000
(09/09/2017) Has a drivetrain update.
“51 willys with V-6 and auto transmission. Power steering. Great little jeep. Canvas top also. Tandem trailer can also be purchased.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $14,000.
Tom shared this early Slat MB.
“1941 Willys MB Army Jeep / Runs Good / No Rust / Rare Early ’41 with the Slat Grille”
Seller took this as part of a trade.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/d/la-crosse-1948-willys-jeepster/7191824523.html
“1948 jeepster, in good condition, took in on trade but thinking of selling, just don’t have much time, frame totally under coated, mustang 2 font end with disc brakes, ford 9″ rear with possi, chevy 350 with a blower, turbo 350 transmission. It’s a very cool old car, still needs some finishing, stock seats have new covers, needs a new top, door panels and some finishing, paint has some scuffs but I like that look, possible trades for same value, family boat plus cash or part classic car trade considered 14,500obo”
I don’t recognize this hardtop, but there’s quite a few rivets for a non-production top.
https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/pts/d/dearborn-heights-willys-jeep-steel-top/7192597944.html
“Original steel top & doors. MB, M38, CJ2 & 3, maybe others. From a CJ3.”
Might be a good price for the right person.
https://huntsville.craigslist.org/pts/d/huntsville-jeep-willys-pto-winch/7192675761.html
“Willys PTO winch off a 1968 cj. Just removed ,have all parts and bolts. Bolts to rear of t90 jeep transmission.located in huntsville Al. 800.00 you arrange shipping or pick up”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/d/wilkeson-1946-cj-willys/7203139276.html
“ALL stock moter turns over sweet little jeep. Does not run. No title. Lady died 25 yrs ago. Ran 6 yrs ago. No hurry to sell. Obo”
Lots of parts.
https://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/pts/d/grand-junction-ww2-jeep-ford-gpw-repro/7193950326.html
“For sale is a parts lot I acquired recently
-Rolling chassis with repro Ford GPW Frame and Tub, no thru rust that I have found.
-What I believe to be an original Hood, Grill, Windscreen, fenders, and axles
-Pre war (1940) L134 in need of rebuild
-Post war L134 in need of rebuild
-T-84 and Dana/Spicer 18 T-case
-Post war radiator
-Lots of driveline, engine related and misc parts, unsure what is military and what is civilian/postwar”
I am guessing that this is a 2A with a rebuilt body. The body looks re-skinned in parts and rebuilt in others and patched in still others.
https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/for/d/howell-1940s-willys-jeep/7201151936.html
“world war 2 jeep has Buick jeep motor v6 bought about 10 years ago lost interest. Does not run Now. Motors free. will need to be trailered. Other new parts to go with it”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/03/2020) Floors appear patched. Appears mostly stock.
https://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/snw/d/kalamazoo-jeep-willys-cj2a/7200076486.html
“1949 Willy’s CJ, great little jeep, don’t use it as much as I planned, runs good, needs the valve cover gasket replaced. Was restored a few years ago. Pretty clean body. No trades.”
Historically accurate? There are too many inaccuracies for that to be a valid statement.
https://columbiamo.craigslist.org/cto/d/fayette-historical-cj5-willys-jeep/7188565610.html
“NOTICE: I have reduced the price of this Historically accurate Show Jeep by over $500–Come and check it out!
This is a really nice 1960 civilian version (CJ5) Willys Jeep which is almost identical in every respect to the actual Historical Army (M38A1) Jeep. I have shown this vehicle at car shows and used it to pull floats in Veteran’s Day parades. It is exceptionally clean and starts and runs good. As a historical vehicle I do not need to have it inspected and it only costs me $35 per year for insurance.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1900.
(09/16/2020) It’s a project
“Complete CJ2A restoration project stalled. The entire jeep is disassembled down to the frame. Frame repairs are done and ready for frame to be primed and painted. Nothing else had been done in the way of restoration. Included are front axle, rear axle, springs transmission, transfer case, drive shafts, clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, motor, head, carburetor, fuel pump, air cleaner and cross over tubes. Radiator, gauges, seat frames, tub, windshield frame, hood, grill, lights, tailgate, and anything else on the shortage shelves. The tub is very repairable with some patch work. I have the paper work to get and Iowa title but currently it has no title.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/04/2020) Needs work. May no longer have the half-cab.
https://evansville.craigslist.org/pts/d/vincennes-1956-cj6-tub/7182998307.html
“Have a rough 1956 cj6 tub with a Kentucky classic vehicle project title with matching serial number plate. The tub is rough but included is a decent windshield, nice front fenders, decent hood and grille. Only reason selling, is i bought it for the frame..”
This June 03,1942, photo shows some men taking a ‘peep’ at the Will Rogers theatre to see if it suited their needs for a show. Whether the writer of the cutesy headline was aware that some folks were calling jeeps ‘peeps’ isn’t clear.
June 03, 1942, in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
While doing research on Maynard Roberts I happened upon the story of the first Japanese citizen who attended college after WWII. There’s no jeeps involved in this story, but I thought it was an interesting story and an unusual, gutsy move by the family of Robert Johnstone.
Yukimasa Nishiyama was a former Kamikaze pilot who won a scholarship from a family in Pennsylvania, a scholarship funded by the death of their son, Robert Johnstone, during WWII in the Pacific. It was the family’s way to honor their son by using the insurance money paid to them to fund the scholarship for a Japanese citizen to attend Lafayette College. They wanted to bridge the divide between the two countries.
His story made the news when he first arrived. In 1948 his story made the October 4th issue of Life Magazine, complete with photos. This story about Yukimasa was published in 1950:
January 23, 1950, article in the Pomona Progress Bulletin.
After college, Nishiyama went on to work for AMP, a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, company for three decades before retiring. You can read more about his life and experiences in this 1989 article.
September 14, 1989, in The Morning Call out of Pennsylvania
September 14, 1989, in The Morning Call out of Pennsylvania
I could not find any more information about his life following 1989.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Chris spotted this cool but pricey Willys stencil kit. Given a couple of these have been used, it doesn’t quite seem like it is an “NOS” kit, but still a rare find.
“NOS WILLYS JEEP STENCIL SET PART # 953049 9 STENCILS FOR TRUCK, WAGON,JEEPSTER AND FORWARD CONTROL TWO STENCILS USED ONCE BUT ALL SERVICABLE AS NEW VERY RARE ITEM!”
This image was included as part of the sale of a CJ-6 axle (pumpkin removed). It’s an ice-racer with an extended body and a mustang convertible top (reminiscent of the DJ-3A convertible top). It’s sort of an art-car ice-racer. Nice to see folks just having fun with their rigs.
According to the seller of the axle, “I used the [CJ-6] tub and frame to extend a CJ3B to add a Mustang convertible top.”
Terry spotted these for toys for sale on the Ohio Craigslist. The first jeep is $30 and the second one is $25 per toy (the second seller also has a couple military vehicle toys for sale). I have not followed the values of these toys.
UPDATE **SOLD** on eBay for $19,600.
Dan shared this Slat MB for auction on eBay. This is a remanufactured jeep, completed by the Moore Corporation (data plate on dash).
“The Willys Slat Grille jeep was produced only for several years 1941,1942 at the very beginning of WWII. There are many distinguishing differences between the Slat Grill and the MB which followed in production, the main one being the different looking “Slat Grill”, and the letters “WILLYS” stamped in the tailgate on the left side under the gas tank. There are many other differences which separate this early model and the MB which followed. Very few of the Slat grills have survived to today.
This jeep is one of a large collection of early Willys jeeps which was put into storage 50 years ago.
it was running and drivable when stored, however it has not been started for many years.
This jeep is unrestored and completely original. It has its original body which is solid with no rust or dents. It has the original 6 volt electrical system, 4 cylinder (4-134 L head) engine, 3 speed trans, and 4×4 high-low transfer case. It has it’s original sand tan paint and combat wheels. There’s only 19709 miles on the odometer. This one was delivered 1/20/1942.”
This may be a CJ-2A or 3A with a CJ-3B body on it.
https://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/d/mount-pleasant-jeep-willys-overland-cj/7196943401.html
“JEEP WILLYS, All original, 4-134 L 4 cylinders, 4 WD, Runs great, Hunting jeep will never get stuck, I bought in 1989 hunting out of it, many deer on the front bumper.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800.
Runs and drives.
“First year civilian jeep post WWII. Good condition.
Runs & drives. Original engine & transmission. Use for hunting or restore for parades.
Serious inquiries only.
Located in Pipe Creek, TX”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.
Sounds like it still runs.
“Military generator. 120/240 single phase or 120/208 three phase. Name plate is difficult to read but I believe it to be either 13.8 or 15.8kw. Has a flathead 4 Willys engine,antifreeze good to -40, Gasoline. Uses 2 12 volt batteries for start and generator field. Very reliable,but we havent used it in several years so it needs new batteries . Like all military equipment, very heavy.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
Looks solid.
“Army jeep trailer for sale. 4-ft x 6 ft x 17 in deep. It has great axle clearance at 16 in. It has new lights and wiring. And a new trailer jack.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/03/2020) Looks solid.
https://brainerd.craigslist.org/cto/d/menahga-1950-jeep-willys-cj3/7187281912.html
“Collector! Excellent condition. 8K OBO”
These are probably just parts vehicles at this point.
https://waco.craigslist.org/pts/d/waco-2-willys-jeep-project-vehicles/7199969390.html
“2 Willys Jeeps project vehicles. Use one for parts to build the other. One has complete original flathead 4 cyl engine. Both have front and rear axles. 1 complete transmission with transfer case. Drive Shafts, Dash and numerus other parts.
Reason for sale, just have too many projects going on. Started diss-assembly, but pictures show what it looked like prior. Both vehicles $1,100.00 obo. One is 1951 other 1954/56”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500.
(09/17/2020) It’s a project.
https://austin.craigslist.org/pts/d/austin-1947-jeep-cj2a/7191801606.html
“1947 Jeep cj2a. motor runs,but needs fuel tank. No brakes. Trade for fishing boat or car hauler.”
