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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: Still Available.
(05/22/2020) This runs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3003492833028548/
“1947 Willy’s Jeep with clean open Florida title, in running condition spits and sputters as is was hunted out of until a few years ago have full tune up for it and some extra stuff to go on it. Everything is there except windshield and frame… original 4 cylinder and 3 speed with twin stick tcase…open to trade for street legal Wrangler , or full sized 4+4 pickup w backseat and ac”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/12/2020) It’s a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1054171631630434/
“Early 1946 CJ2A project Jeep. 4.3 rebuilt chevy engine, Rebuilt T19 Ford 4 speed transmission alignment matting to 4.3 with Novak bell housing, clutch, adapter plates, motor mounts and T18 transfer case. Have many new parts for build. Great father/son project.”
Andy McIntyre built this model jeep with ingenuity and scavenged parts to help teach his two daughters, Ann and Phyllis, how to drive and use hand signals. He also planned to introduce them to local law enforcement. Eventually, he wanted to teach all the kids how to properly drive, as he noted in the article “Children of today are born into an age of speed … Everyone needs to sharpen his wits to keep step with this age of machines.” It sounds like Andy and his wife raised their girls to be tough and independent!
It sounds like the family had a third daughter, Joy, who passed away in 2008, proceeded by the deaths of her parents Andy and Cora McIntyre. The older sisters, Ann and Phyllis, were still alive as of 2008.
August 16, 1953, article in The Independent Record, out of Helena, Montana.
Pulitzer Prize winning poet and author Carl Sandburg was the owner of a CJ-6 which can still be seen at his form home, now a National Historic Site, in Flat Rock, North Carolina (presently closed to tours due to Covid). It looks like a beautifully persevered CJ-6.
From this page which has some beautiful photos of Carl’s estate: https://lavilo.com/travel-book/carl-sandburg-home
According to a 2016 comment on Pinterest, “This 1962 Willys Jeep was a gift to Carl Sandburg for his help in writing the script for the movie The Greatest Story Ever Told. It is on display in what was once the Goat Dairy building at Connemara, his home and farm for the latter years of his life in Flat Rock, NC.”
This photo was taken by a Reddit user: https://www.reddit.com/r/Jeep/comments/eb3nox/went_a_hike_in_nc_discovered_carl_sandburgs/
This photo appeared in the August 19, 1953, issue of the Dayton Daily News (Ohio). Interestingly, the original press photo does not have the helicopter in the background …
PHOTO CREDIT: August 19, 1953, issue of the Dayton Daily News (Ohio)
Here’s what appears to be the original photo:
View all the information on eBay
“Photo is 10″x 8″in size.”
This photo sold recently on eBay for $15.49. I tried to learn more about Wilt Ranch, but was unsuccessful.
“1940s era photo Negative Willys Jeep AUTO Car WILT RANCH Owner gives TOUR.”
If this builder didn’t stretch this, then it could have been a CJ-2L (it looks about the right length).
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/post-falls-1948-jeep-willys-custom-build/7170985266.html
“Custom built Willys ready for wheelin! This Jeep was built then stored and never used. Must see in person. Serious inquiries only!
225 Dodge slant 6 rebuilt engine
727 Automatic transmission
538 Gears with Detroit Lockers
Full floater rear-end
New paint and Tube frame
All new wiring kit, winch, roll cage
37 inch IROC Super Swampers”
Custom jeep roadster with a stainless body. Thanks to Joe and Bruce for helping locate this unusual build.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1432060983657282/
“1946 Willy’s Jeep, stainless steal body from the Philippines, on a roadster chassis, 350 Chevy small block V-8, Muncie four-speed, 9 inch Ford rear end, four link with coil over shocks all the way around. $20,000”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/17/2014) This has a variety of updates.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/colburn-1943-gpw-willys-flat-fender-305/7167714508.html
“43 Ford GPW,4×4, 305 V8, flat fender, PS, tilt wheel, 69 cj5 running gear, BF Goodrich 33″ TA’S, limited slip, new brakes, reclining leather bucket seats, full roll cage, battery lock out switch, headers, 65 mustang tail lights, Chevy 4 speed with married transfer case, chrome bumpers front and back, over 20 k invested, hurry won’t last, trade for Honda side by side, chevelle , or land cruiser.”
CJ-5s:
M-38A1s:
DJ-5s:
Appears solid, though missing some detail parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2822475837791329/
“1953 Willys CJ3A Jeep, Great piece of America history, gets lots of looks, cranks right up, I have lots of parts, canvas top, oil bath air filter, and seals. Now for the bad, has leaks like all old vehicles and will maybe go 55mph with a strong back wind, not made for speed but will go off road like a beast”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/296458754942776/
“1946 Willys CJ2A. Does not run but has original motor and transmission. $2200 or possible trade on old car/truck, atv, jet ski, etc. let me know what you got”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
Most of these are parts vehicles.
I have 9 mail jeeps djs late 70s-1980s non currently run. I have 2 that are pretty much complete 800$ each the rest are parts or will sell rolling chassis.
Still needs a little work. It’s got a Kelly hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/317614499647419/
“Frame-off restoration – new suspension and components-new brakes including E Brake-New steering- Rebuilt F-Head Motor-New instrument cluster except for original speedometer. New tires, 12 volt electrical including wiring. Needs minor cosmetics- Price is $16500. Also have Original Hardtop, doors, and faring Needs some glass replacement. Or Trade of equal value is possible.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Has potential.
“WW 2 airborne dump trailer for restoration. Was sandblasted years ago. Has one of the correct combat rims, the other is a regular jeep rim. Will load, you arrange shipping”
Seller bought this to fix and resale, but doesn’t know what model it is.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3049540501939293/
“Recently purchased/fixing problems to resale Motor.. turns over ! Transmission. Exterior. Interior. Vehical overall seems to be in good condition at this time”
Jay let me know that the Green Float company currently has several jeeps for sale. These are the jeeps they have for sale as of August 7, 2020.
https://greenfloatcompany.com/liquidation-willys/
Anyone seen other pics of this modified jeep?
This video from 2019 proved popular enough that several folks have sent it to me. Stock jeeps can do some impressive things, especially when driven by someone who knows what their jeep can and can’t do.
Steve spotted this photo from the University of Kentucky’s archives. It shows a modified MB/GPW with a ‘house’ over it for weather protection. I assume the owner of the jeep was also the owner of Nita Electric. The image below shows only the jeep; you can view the full photo here.
Someone spent took some care to do a nice refurb of this jeep. The bolt details on the rims and frame look really good.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6700. It’s a Szekely APU jeep.
(09/30/2018) Carl and Marty spotted this APU. It appears to be missing the extra gauges, but does have the original data plates, the hood, and the correct engine. The soft top seems to be a Dualmatic, as it has the large square rear window and the two-part doors with snaps (thanks Pascal!).
https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/d/beaverton-jeep-willys-cj3a/7172184334.html
“Clean and mostly original 1952 Willy’s Jeep.
Was my grandpa’s since mid 60s.
Most of it’s life spent in Utah – always garaged.
I took it to Portland in 2012. Since then, it’s spent time between here and rural WA (always garaged both places).
Oregon titled. It runs very well. New hoses, radiator in last 1000 miles.
New battery.
Please see pics. If interested, email me and we can set up a time for you to check it out.
$7,000 or best offer. Serious inquires only please.”
This has a 31 series Kelly half cab.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/pinehurst-1952-willys-flat-fender-jeep/7167109107.html
“1952 Willys Flat Fender Jeep. $10,000 or best offer. This is a treasured hunting toy from an estate; it was restored to top shape but was never used after the restoration. This has a rare Willys cab on it. The engine is a Ford 4 cylinder and runs smooth with no issues. New white paint with aluminum diamond plate rear corners and side panels. Interior tub and rear box sprayed with bedliner material. 9000 winch, new tires, Hi-Lift jack, 2 spare gas cans with mounts. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Has the fiberglass frontend.
“1976 Jeep DJ-5 postal jeep. Titled as an AM General. Fiberglass body, clean frame. 2.5L GM engine, auto transmissuon, RH drive, seats 2. 2 sliding doors and one rear door. Runs great, nice little jeep.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/27/2016)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2663463113924209/
“1947 Willy’s cj 2a. New engine with less then 1000 miles. Rebuilt transmission. Needs some work . Needs seats. It’s 73 yeas old so has issues. But has some good parts. Lift, Saginaw steering box, lockers front and rear lockers, lockable wheels on all 4 wheel so you can free spin and tow like a trailer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9900.
Might be worth a look.
“Moving to another project! Daily driver for three years! Runs well. Good rubber. Radio (524)powers up(unknown if transmits). Fresh paint and undercoating. Never cut. Ropes. Newly cored radiator ($500). Been in many parades in Bellevue. New drivers floor pan installed”
