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This three-part article appeared in the August 1959 issue of Car Life magazine. The first two-page article is a general look at both vehicles. Then, there’s a long review of the Willys Wagon followed by a long review of the Land Rover. I got the sense that the reviewer Mr. Jim Whipple was more impressed with the Land Rover than the wagon. You be the judge….
Willyls Wagon review:
Nice looking 2A.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/elbert-1948-cj2a-restored/7158712934.html
“Frame off restoration and complete rebuild. Motor professionally rebuilt,new steering,wiring(12v), gauges, lights,brakes,u-joints,seals and paint.
Less than 300 miles since restoration completed, and runs and drives beautifully. Body sandblasted,primed and painted – no rust.
cash only please – no checks.”
Nice looking wagon.
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/newport-beach-1951-willys-wagon/7160068070.html
1951 Willy’s wagon grey with red pin stripe white walls and burgundy red leather, 4 cylinder overhead cam, 3 speed on the column with over drive, perfect beach cruiser very fun surf wagon.”
Has a few mods.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/golden-jeep-willys/7160967067.html
“Jeep Willys – red paint, original engine, newer seats”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $7500.
(07/08/2020) Seems in reasonable shape.
“Jeep fc150 clean title in my name nonop runs and drives see pics email for more info”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
Not sure how much value is here. No description provided.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $150.
Seems like a fair price.
“A set of WWII combat wheels. Rusty and dirty but should clean up. Tires are shot, still have the beadlock rings inside.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/19/2020) Has a variety of updates.
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/medford-1942-willys-jeep-ready-to-roll/7148912401.html
“Here’s the Jeep for a Rubicon Run. Powerful V-6 Buick Motor Conversion, Aluminum Radiator, Electric Fan, Nice Navy Grey Paint, Oversize Cleat Tires, Lifted, Full Canopy Door Top, 2 Extra Gas Tanks, Towbar and Hitch, Road Lite Bar and Much more!! A personal Jeep owned many years by a particular Owner. This is a rare production model built in 1942 by Willys for government issue. Painted in correct Navy Gray, Recently Serviced and needing nothing to drive away!! 4-wheel drive and 3 Speed Manual Transmission original to the vehicle. Vehicle is in Medford, Oregon.“
Very much a project. Pinto is a great engine for a jeep, but in my opinion I’d go with the 2.3 for the extra power.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/pts/d/ramona-52-willys-jeep-project/7161528730.html
“All there except carb(I’d get a Weber) and rear driveshaft. Ford ts 1.6. (Pinto engine super nice in these!!)The clutch and adapter kit are all new. Clear nonop title in my name.”
Though listed at $14,000, the seller is asking for offers. Includes a new tub kit and other new parts, but still a big project.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/chandler-1946-willys-cj2a-jeep/7161417262.html
“Original 1946 CJ2A with many many brand new replacement parts. Some still in box never installed. Project for possibly two vehicles. Over 14000 in brand new never used parts. Make offer.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/10/2020) This could be any one of several jeep models. No pics provided.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/d/hayward-1953-jeepwilly/7162488280.html
“53’ Jeep Willy 8 cly. Hasn’t been started in about a year. It used to run fine but now the engine seems to shake a little bit. Interior and exterior in great condition.”
UPDATE **SOLD**
This might be of interest to those in the area.
The arrival of the FJ-3s made the newspapers in a variety of states. This first article appeared in the February 02, 1961, issue of the Bridgeport Post out of Connecticut:
February 02, 1961, The Bridgeport Post, Bridgeport, CT.
February 02, 1961, The Bridgeport Post, Bridgeport, CT.
This next article appeared in the October 04, 1961, issue of the Owensboro, Kentucky, Messenger and Inquirer.
October 04, 1961, The Messenger and Inquirer, Owensboro, Kentucky,
The Mitchell, South Dakota, Post Office may have only purchased one FJ, but it still made the paper:
November 11, 1961, The Daily Republic, Mitchell, SD.
Here’s an add for the followup model, the FJ-3A .It appeared in The Lawton Constitution out of Oklahoma on January 07, 1962.
This is the more common version of the FJ-3A ad published across the country:
December 20, 1961, Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, AZ.
These two Oregon Dealers landed in the news, eleven years apart.
In the first photo from July 01, 1951, Medford Mail Tribune, The Medford Corporation purchases a fleet of eight jeeps for its logging operations from William Leever of the Leever Motor company.
July 01, 1951, Medford Mail Tribune
The second photo and caption are from nine years later and 15 miles north of Roseburg in Umpqua, Oregon. The February 26, 1962, issue of The News-Review published this Umpqua Tractor ad for tractors and jeeps. You’ll note the rare site of an FJ-3A on display along side an FC.
February 26, 1962, issue of The News-Review, Roseburg, Oregon.
These club signs were on a 1967 CJ-6. The Drifters is an active California Jeep Club out of Southern California.
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This looked in such good shape that I assumed it would be repowered. But nope, it’s still got an f-head.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/visalia-1951-willys-overland-wagon/7161535243.html
“1951 WILLYS OVERLAND WAGON Model 6-73. Four Cylinder F Head engine, 3 speed column manual transmission with overdrive. This wagon is in exceptional condition for it’s age. It has been repainted at some point but shows great patina. Upholstery has been redone and is in excellent condition as is the glass and chrome. All gauges work including horn, radio and wipers. Has a Willys AC unit but not operational. New brakes, fuel pump, battery and tires. Runs and drives well like an old wagon. Clean California title,”
Stock CJ-6 with a repaint.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/friant-jeep-cj6-low-miles/7161011758.html
“Stock, low mileage, classic and rare 1969 Jeep CJ6. Runs good. Original engine and transmission. Only 7400 original miles.”
Nice looking rig.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/madera-1950-jeep-willys-cj3a/7162192788.html
“FOR SALE: 1950 Willys CJ3A, Ford 289 out of a mustang cobra, 3 speed w/ an overdrive, new tires and wheels, no tears or rips in the seats, fresh carpet in the back, brand new advance adapters steering box conversion kit makes this a completely streetable willys. Did not want an obnoxious stereo and deck so I installed a hidden Bluetooth receiver and a small hidden amp to power (2) 6×9 speakers in the back. Asking $11,000”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/22/2020) Appears solid. Has a few minor mods.
https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/san-miguel-1947-willys-jeep/7161799185.html
“1947 Willys CJ2A, 44355 miles, professionally restored at 33072 miles, including refurbished flat head long block. 12 volt system, Warn hubs, brake kit, Kayline tire and can carrier. Transmission and transfer case has just been rebuilt and resealed. Been used on a ranch for the last 25 years. Registered non-op, pink slip in hand, have all records. Cheaper to run than the quads. Does not burn any oil, runs good.”
It doesn’t run.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/santa-clarita-1952-willys-jeep/7162330296.html
“Modified military jeep project car. Does not run. Has small block Chevy V8”
The body and maybe the front clip are about all that’s left of the original 1948 CJ-2A.
https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/cto/d/point-pleasant-beach-1948-willys-jeep/7155662713.html
“This is a 1948 all steel tub sitting on a custom fabricated boxed Chromoly frame and roll cage. I can’t recall the stretch amounts. Beautifully powder-coated. NOT auto enamel. Has solid body mounts (Stock thickness). Custom front shock hoops. Custom fabricated aluminum fuel cell under the front seats. (External fuel pump) There is some rust and Bondo. NOT a “Show Vehicle”. I use this rig. Just not lately… Dana 44 upfront with a Detroit locker and 35 spline custom axels/custom Hi Steer set-up (Power).GM 12 bolt in the rear with a competition ARB air locker. (No compressor or solenoid required) Also 35 spline. Custom fabricated 4 link quadraliptical rear suspension riding on like new perfectly balanced 41 inch Super Swamper IROC radials. Stock GM leaf springs on top of the front axle/no lift. (Amazing flex and awesome road manners). GM crate 350/TH-350/NP203 drivetrain. Power disc brakes front and rear. Warn 12,000lb winch. Optima red top battery.
Please feel free to reach out for more details IF YOU ARE A SERIOUS BUYER. (Let’s not waste anyone’s time). The price is negotiable. Possible trade for a LHD Land Rover Defender 110.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,800.
t could use another paint job (overspray on the door jam for example) and some detail work (grille), but it looks like it has potential.
“1950 Jeep Willy’s Panel Wagon. All original with matching numbers. Cranks and runs!! Manual transmission, driven 5,000 miles uses gasoline, exterior has been updated to the original red paint color, interior (green)
All instruments work, speedometer, lights, oil, gas, temperature gauge.
Asking $14,800 OBO”
Has a 2A body and cj chassis. Has rear floating hubs.
https://santamaria.craigslist.org/pts/d/casmalia-1941-willys-cj2a-project/7158325917.html
“Solid Willy’s Jeep. As expected some rust. Jeep is complete less tailgate, windshield, and engine. Clean title in hand currently on a non-op, so no taxes owed. I bought this last year as a project, but life, COVID, and military move in near future has cause me to run out of time to build. I am asking $2500 OBO for the Jeep, but will also consider trades”
Seller is only selling the body and front clip.
https://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/d/ripon-cj3a-willys-51-jeep/7162593658.html
““51” Willy’s cj3a Jeep body, hood, fenders and windshield Frame NO other parts included. I could deliver for a fee depending on distance.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8950.
(03/12/2020) This custom 2WD creation is currently was being advertised as a 1949 jeep, but not anymore. The axles appear to be from a DJ-5B circa 1972. The centered pumpkin in the rear should help verify this era of rear axle. The body is a reproduction body. The frame could be something from 1962, hence the title.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/d/baltimore-antique-willys-jeep-must-see/7160157301.html
“Vintage Willys Jeep – must see, garaged. Runs and looks great for such old vehicle! Has mount for machine gun. Also have soft top. Military plates on dash. Have to see to appreciate. New battery. Also comes with soft top. Windshield also folds down. Come with new exhaust system, which was just installed! Prefer cash deal but also may entertain trades. What do you have? Please come and inspect, you can drive it home! Looks and runs great.”
