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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 .
The jeep includes the trailer.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/291722652283228
“1942 Willys Military Jeep for sale. Located in Yucca Valley, Ca. $9,500 firm. (Trailer will not be sold alone). Two complete spare motors are included. The Jeep runs well and is ready to go. Moving and need it gone asap.”
Sounds like a project or parts jeep. Seller is taking offers.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/755816888538735/
“1952 Cj-3a currently in pieces, engine doesn’t run, no title, great for parts or restoration. Selling the Jeep as-is. I’m located in Titusville, Nj. Make me an offer. ”
This pic was taken before disassembly:
Not sure how much value is here. The price listed is $1001.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/298919574711445/
“I have a 67 here with the odd fire v6 that runs. The frame is pretty good, i didn’t find soft spots in it but it got lots of surface rust. The rear springs are wrong, 2 owners ago got fronts and stuffed them in the rear all wrong. I have had the vin verification done and it is registered in NH. I dont have the title. The brakes are bad and the body is a bit rough. It shifts well. I havent had the engine fired in a while because the battery cables are junk but if you’re serious about it we can get it to fire up I’m sure. It eill have good usable tires on it. Make me a good offer and come get it.”
Needs work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/295676044995982/
“1949 Jeep CJ3A, 350 which needs to be put backtogether, has transmission as well. Great project.”
Here’s a cool find by Roger Martin.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/621628415435840/
“Custom modified Jeep to be a taxi in the Phillipines. It is unknown how many miles this vehicle has been driven. This vehicle has no markings, no VIN number or other indicators where it was made or how long ago. Please contact me for further details. Jeepneys are a popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. They were originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II and are well known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating. They have also become a symbol of Philippine culture.”
Bill shared this photo taken by a young Jefferson Siegel during the 1968 Democratic Convention. He wrote about being a 16yo photographer during the eventful convention.
6am, the morning after intense street battles in downtown Chicago. Photograph: Jefferson Siegel
UPATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
A color slide from 1941? That’s a rarity.
“Original 35mm film slide.
Subject: U.S. Army MP Willys Jeep at Camp Sibert (or Siebert) in Boulder City, NV.
Date: Oct. 1941
Mount/Film Type: Kodachrome, red border
The scan below has not captured all detail, but shows the relative sharpness of the slide. The green text reading “embitt scan” was superimposed after scanning.”
This ad just expired on eBay and will likely be reposted at some point. It’s a Willys Export Company magazine ad, but unclear to me who the audience was. If this were a Canadian ad I imagine it would be tagged with a Kaiser Willys of Canada moniker, so it’s unclear to me what magazine this might have been.
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“1956 4 Wheel Drive Jeep Vintage Print Car Ad – Rare International Life Mag Ad
Aprox 10″ X 14 ” – Excellent condition
This is an ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC print ad from a Life or Saturday Evening Post Magazine. Not a reproduction or copy. There may be some yellowing or chipping around the edges.”
This is a good ad for the Structo Ride-on Fire Jeep. It appeared in the September 1961 issue of Playthings magazine.
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“You get 1 sheet, 2 pages.”
This has seen some mods. Was used under a parade float. It was lengthened at some point.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1143558509359082/
“WILLYS GPW Government Reconnaissance Willys Second owner East start Runs very well Eng8ne well mainta8ned Good transmission Maintained regularly Very little surface rust Used durung was for either ambulance or Coast Guard Back story: The jeep was used used under a parade float since purchased in the 50s.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
Seems like a good price based on other ads I’ve seen.
“Nice original 1975 FJ40 Everything original and intact Runs and drives well 2F engine 4 speed transmission Original seats/interior Everything is there Drive as is, or restore Original color: Toyota sand dune tan”
Blaine spotted this combo for sale. Could be a good value for the right person.
https://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/d/yakima-jeepsters-plus-parts-bodies/7169216562.html
“1967 2 – Jeepsters plus parts bodies
All go together. Have Titles.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
It could sue some work. This might have some early Free-Lock hubs, but I can’t tell for sure.
“I bought this flat fender Willys Jeep last weekend but now I’m realizing it needs more than I have the time for. It’s a fairly clean body with typical rust but nothing terrible. As you can see they butchered the grill to shoehorn a straight six in but I do have another grill that I can sell with the jeep.  comes with a Koenig hard top and doors. I did not get a title but that would be fairly easy to obtain and I’m happy to help you do that. asking $2500 cash or something comparable in trade.”
UPDATE: And has the notch in the steering wheel for a column shift (thanks Doug)
Has tool indents.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/607424196850168/
“1940s Willys Jeep needs work doesn’t run bill of sales See pictures Project vehicle.”
Has some mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/632679890669413/
“Just an old Flattie. It’s pretty complete, but hasn’t been run in years. Straight six, not seized. I have a clean title for it. Hit me up with questions. Thanks.”
What caught my eye about this one was the unusual hubs. Maybe an early Dualmatic (or dalmatic knock off?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/328676541631581
“Listing for a friend. 9k OBO”
Has an inverter mounted under the dash, but otherwise looks pretty stock. Looks like it may be missing a few parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3467702676582056/
“1948–52 WILLYS CJ-2A HASN’T BEEN DRIVEN IN YEARS Has tailgate, steering wheel, bumpers, headlights Restoration project”
A project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1655736484583590/
“1946 WILLYS CJ-2A Engine ran, but rear axle froze up”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/20/2020) If you like side pipes and diamond plating, this might be for you.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/208677596911129/
“Chevy 350/ th350 trans. 44 front and rear axles 4:27 gears. Current registration. Full custom body inside and out. Needs some work but all there and drivable now”
An October 18, 1949, article in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram announced Daniel M. Towns decision to drive a jeep from Magallanes, Chile, to Fairbanks, Alaska, then drive to Washington, D.C. He is hoping to be able to cross the Darien Gap rather than boat around it. He plans to use tracks on a jeep to get through the Gap. As of the date of the article, Willys-Overland (or a dealer) had already agreed to supply a jeep.
A few weeks later, Towns received some advice from Frank Buck, as described in a November 07, 1949, article in the Forth Worth Star-Telegram. Frank Buck died a few months later.
Somehow, I never posted these Instructions for installing DJ-3A seats that Terry sent me. So, here they are in a post of there own. These are the official instructions dated June 15, 1956, for the front passenger seat installation on a DJ-3A using Field Kit Attaching Parts No. 696529:
UPDATE: Steve spotted this interesting post that shows a hoard of envelopes sent by customers and dealers to Olympic that was found. It’s kind of cool.
“There were over 100 covers here, and I have scanned a number of them above to share with members. A few were pre-war 1930s.
There are amazing array of origin country, commercial covers from the 1940s mainly. They have never been near a stamp dealer for ~65-75 years.
Burma, Portuguese India, Iran, Iraq, Cyprus, Malta, Southern Rhodesia, Thailand, Malaysia, France, China, Netherlands indies, Sarawak, Uganda, Belgium, Portugal, Turkey, a real early Israel cover, Egypt, Trinidad, Fiji, South Africa, Argentina, Sudan (several!), Lebanon, Ceylon, Greece and
There is a 1949 India Gandhi commercially used – a $50-$100 cover in today’s market. Who would know – 1949 Gandhi stuff is white hot.
Includes Registered mail and Postage dues assessed etc. Pretty much all of them sent to Olympic Spark Plugs Pty Ltd in Melbourne.”
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This May 29, 1946, ad out of Australia in “The Bulletin” shows what I believe to be a depiction of two Chinese women driving a jeep.
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“Olympic Spark Plugs Large Full Page Original Advertisement removed from a 1946 Australian Newspaper and in good condition for age having some marks and creases and age yellowing and minor damage around the edges. PLEASE NOTE the minor damage around the edges. Size of the paper which the advertisement is on is 43 cms x 27 cms. It would look good framed on your wall or displayed with your Olympic Spark Plug Collection or if you collect Spark Plug Memorabilia. This advertisement would be hard to find in this size.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2600.
Has some updates and needs some love.
“1947 Willys jeep cj2a, starts and runs, small block Chevy, manual 3 speed T90 transmission, stock differentials, rancho lift springs, new windshield glass and gasket, Saginaw manual steering, gm steering column, needs some TLC”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/07/2020) The jeep is located in Moore, Idaho, at the seller’s ranch. There are two trucks and a CJ-5 also shown in pics included in the ad, but I there is no information about them.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4088049491236078/
“1947 JEEEP WILLYS READ ALL 7500. OR BEST OFFER TRADESOFT TOP / HARD TOP, IN GREAT CONDITIONWITH GREAT INTERIOR ( NEW SEATS ) , NEW GAS TANK,HAS LOTS OF EXTRAS AND A SNOW PLOW THAT YOU CAN PUT BACK ON IT. WINCH IN NOT WORKING . RAN AND DROVE GREATWHEN I PARKED IT 3 YEARS AGO. AT OUR RANCH IN MOORE, ID.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/16/2020) This project may have a replacement body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3454522101248014
“1947 Willy’s project, new radiator,gas tank, seats. Needs transmission and transfer case. Lots of parts that go with the sale. The engine is in running condition.”
