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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: **SOLD** Was $7000.
(02/08/2020) Looks solid, though the dash has been modified somewhat.
“1959 rare cj6 body is in good shape. 5 new tires and wheels all new brakes including E brake. Has rare pto driven winch works good. Has been converted to 12 volt system. Currently registered and tagged text is usually best”
This CJ-2A looks in excellent shape. It’s got a few updates/mods.
https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/KCM/217/1948-Willys-Jeep-CJ-2A
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $19,000.
Nice looking CJ-6 with a Koenig hardtop.
“Jeep 1966 CJ-6 V6. One owner 59,558 original documented miles. Purchased new in Boulder Colorado and lived a pampered life in Boulder. The owner ordered it very well loaded including the Dauntless Oddfire Buick V6, 2 barrel carburetor, 3 speed standered transmission, Warren Overdrive, Warren lockout hubs, full metal hardtop (removable) with hard doors (removable) with roll up windows, headliner, and back lift gate, electric wipers, heater, AM radio, flashers, roll bar, tow hitch. Plus owner added tow bar, fog light, backup light, trailer wires.
Repainted the original color in the 1980s and not driven much after that.. Stored inside a climent controlled garage until last year. It has recently received new battery, the fuel tank cleaned, 2 barrel carburetor rebuilt, new fuel pump, fuel lines replaced, fuel filter replaced. Water pump replaced and system flushed. Oil and filter changed. New BF Goodrich tires and new wheels.
Runs like new!
Drives like new!!
Looks great!!!
NO Rust!!
Everthing works great.
Comes with original wheels, old water pump, all paperwork from owner.
Clear title in hand.
I am helping the original owner sell her Jeep. You will be purchasing the vehicle from her. I will be the one showing the Jeep. NO Trades. Will not hold the CJ6 without large deposit. No test drives without proof of funds.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.
Galen’s got this PTO winch for sale.
“Koenig Model 100 PTO Winch for sale. $350 OBO. Winch, plate & cable, & chain drive, no other PTO pieces available. All parts move freely, winch is in good shape, just needs the PTO shaft and PTO transfer case. DM me to discuss delivery. Located in Northwest Arkansas.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
(05/19/2020) Needs an engine.
“Great project jeep only thing needed is paint and a motor”
This photo and article appeared in the July 09, 1973, issue of the Longview Daily News. I don’t remember the Road Rebels Jeep Club nor can I remember its insignia. The tow bar on the front suggests this jeep was likely a trail and race jeep, if not also a road jeep. It was common to see the family jeep show up at races into the early 1980s. It doesn’t take too many breakdowns of the family jeep while racing to convince owners to build race-only jeeps.
“A hearty crowd turned out for the Jeep Play Day put on by the Road Rebels Jeep Club this weekend in conjunction with Kelso’s Hilander Summer Festival. The unidentified driver has all four wheels slinging mud, sand and water during his run over the course. Photographer Dave Fox captured the action with a camera setting of f16 at 500th of a second, which is considerably slower than the speed he used to get out of the way.”
Four CJ-5 Questions for you all:
This 1948 Willys Truck brochure is dated October 01, 1948, and highlighted the five different models of trucks available for purchase. These scans were posted to the oldcarmanualprobject.com website by Eddy Jeijer.
This “4-Wheel-Drive Power” advertisement appeared in the March 1948 issue of the Farm Journal.
This runs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/304606587243964/
“Willys 1945-49 MB as is. Runs great. Motor has been maintained. It’s a work horse.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500. It was a former racing jeep owned by Bob and Arlene Brooks, longtime members of the Green River Valley Jeep Club and heavily involved for decades in the PNW4WDA.
Has some mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3166294533426157/
“I have a 1947 willys for sale. It was my fathers jeep I don’t have the time to to work on it and get it running again. It breaks my heart to sell it, but i don’t have the room or time for it right now. My loss your gain.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Seller is flexible on price for the right home.
“If you want a title it’ll be the same price as a whole vehicle. I have this very rare little Suzuki LJ20 Jimny that I bought with big plans, but now need to move on. Engine is a water cooled 360cc 2cyl 2-stroke that is stuck, not sure how bad. 4spd manual trans, 4wd, needs a bit of everything. Practically zero rust but is missing one rear window. Even the original Toshiba headlights from ’73 are intact! Looking for $3000, open to offers Clean title in hand, on non-op Cash offers only, flexible on price to the right home.”
Steve spotted this body for sale.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/d/lansdale-1943-willys-mp-tub-body/7154265530.html
“Original 1943 Willy’s Mp tub/body as is condition, needs restoration
$1000 or best offer”
Could be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/680446876143214/
“I bought this Jeep in arroyo grande Never did anything with it . Needs a new float in carb. I have too many vehicles. No hurry to sell. Absolutely no trades”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500.
(06/13/2020) Will need some work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/268019971066386/
“Runs and drives great. I drive it at least once a week to buy beer. The good: Engine rebuilt New Clutch New steering (gearbox rebuilt, new tie rod ends, new ball joints) New battery New ignition coil Canvas top New steering wheel The bad: Needs new bell housing (cracked) Brakes are weak, probably needs new drums. Lots of bondo/body filler. Leaks a little oil from engine and transfer case Needs muffler Needs new front driveshaft (works, just loose) Speedometer broken (makes noise and needle snapped) I’m not in a hurry to sell. The longer I keep it the more work I will do, so price will go up. I would consider trading for other off-road toys. M715. Wrangler. Comanche. YJ. TJ. MJ. Let me know what you’ve got!”
This tiny 3D Jeep puzzle reminds me of a wooden one I have. This plastic version is currently priced at $39.
View all the information on eBay
“This JEEP keychain puzzle was made by J&L Randall company in UK in the early 50s. It comes with its original card which has the solution on the back. The card has a punch through or tear top middle and some bending’folds.
The 2 holes punched in the center of the card were used to attach the puzzle onto the card with a rubber band.
The puzzles are all complete, unbroken and in very good to excellent condition with any exceptions clearly specified.”
Free-lance writer Ernie Rydberg wrote the Mystery in The Jeep, one of at least eleven books, hundreds of short stories, screen plays, and more over his lifetime (1901-1990). I’ve ordered an inexpensive copy of the book and will report on it when I get a chance.There’s a first edition of the book on eBay for $63.74 and another edition on Amazon for only $19.
According to the synopsis from Goodreads.com, “A pretty librarian helps two high school students, Lefty and Gloria, track down a gang of diabolical confidence men. Their clue is a book, which starts them on the track of illicit real estate deals and other unsavory enterprises.”
Here are two examples of the book cover:
Author Paul Moxham, an Australian writer, has published The Mystery of the Amphibious Jeep on Kindle. At 4.61 stars on Goodreads, it seems to be a popular kids story. Where the referenced ‘jeep’ is a Ford GPA SEEP or a DUKW (or something else), isn’t clear. Given the author’s Australian background and Australian Ben Carlin’s fame, I’m leaning towards it being a GPA.
According to the synopsis on Goodreads:
“After meeting an American adventurer who is travelling around the world in an amphibious jeep, the Mystery Kids invite him to spend the evening at Rose Cottage. However, the night has barely began when the jeep is stolen by two men.
What do the men plan to do with the jeep? Who are the stowaways? Why does the jeep go round in circles?
Set in 1950’s Britain, this adventure story will suit anyone who enjoys Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys or the Famous Five”
UPDATE: Thanks to Colin for the corrections
Great photo of Roy Rogers Pat Brady at the helm of NellyBelle with Dale Evans beside him.
View all the information on eBay
“For sale is this original and vintage slide, Roy Rogers in Nelly Belle Willys Jeep in early 1950’s
The first number in the listing title is the year the slide is from.
Slide Brand: red border Kodachrome from the early 1950’s”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7500.
(06/01/2020) Has a Bobcat Fiberglass hood and a variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/623686441554841/
“51 willies 3a 4 cly three speed twin stick transfer . Tilt chev colum power steering . Everything works good . Radial swampers with new black wheels”
Could be worth a look.
https://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/d/milton-freewater-52-willys-jeep/7154079554.html
“She is 68 years old mostly stock but very fun rig hate to sell it but too many other toys. Has upgraded Buick V-6 out of newer Jeep. Lincoln locker in the rear end. Stock transfer case and 3 speed. Runs great smokes a little and drips a little but has been super fun and made many Jubilee Runs. 35 x 12.5 tires are 95% tread. New front seats.”
The seller listed this as a 1961, but then in the description as a 1963. Looks like a possible Traveller to me.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1057130141326344/
“63 Willys wagon, ex forest service
‘64 Buick nailhead, T18, updated rear end, tilt steering wheel, power steering, runs and drives See Less”
Needs work.
https://skagit.craigslist.org/pts/d/burlington-1948-willys-jeep/7153088232.html
“Have a 1948 Willys / Jeep old school original. This is where it all started for the awesome jeep wrangler’s we have today! Just think in 28 years this Willy’s / jeep will be a hundred years old and a pretty cool piece of history. Ready for restoration. This would make a great COVID-19 project keep yourself at home and restore this to its former Military glory! Have clean title for it! Sorry but Im not super knowledgeable on these but looks like a lot of it is there to restore. I have seen some online with no title or they are pretty chopped up or incomplete. Fully restored these things bring quite a bit of money. Makes a nice project because they are not very big so if you don’t have a lot of room or maybe your thinking of getting into restoring old vehicles.”
Has some mods. Runs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/660296597894442/
“46 cj2a with F head conversion. Runs.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
This is listed as a 1952, but has a replacement CJ-3B body. Appears the fire wall has been removed.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/731776807314522/
“Custom Willy’s high hood project. Stretched custom frame,new paint,stainless fenders,9 inch ford 538 gear 44 front. Have everything to put together windshield frame soft top exc. make awsome mud bogger or sand drag. Have Lenco 2 speed with Dana 20 transfer case air shift. Lots parts to go with set up for sbc or bbc. Lost interest my bad ! Trades welcome”