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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 .
This first four-page brochure blends pages two and three into a single, poster like image. It could make for a good poster.
This is a four-page brochure:
This is a single sheet, two-sided brochure for Meyer’s Offset Angledozer showing flat fender jeeps:
This photo from the March 05, 1945, issue of Life Magazine shows a jeep being used as a guinea pig for a superglue test.
This approximately 5″ x 7″ ad is a pretty reasonable price given it’s shipped from France.
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“REAL ADVERTISING
FROM A PERIOD MAGAZINE
format 13x18cm approximately”
Bill’s got this sign for sale. It’s got some damage.
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“VINTAGE JEEP WILLY DEALERSHIP ADVERTISING SIGN Kaiser AMC PARTS SERVICE. Condition is Used.
Check out this great dealership sign salvaged from an old garage. The sign is 18” x 24” and would have been part of a lighted sign in a metal frame of some sort. This auction includes (1) plastic printed Jeep sign as shown.
See the pics. The sign is cracked and has some pieces missing from the top left corner. While damaged, it does not detract from the coolness of this piece. The color is vibrant, and the graphics are bold.
Build a frame/box for it, and put some LED strip lights behind it and hang it on your wall for a cool effect.”
UPDATE: A new seller has over 10 issues of Vagabond: Adventures in 4-Wheel Drive issue #1 for sale. I purchased a copy and will post once I receive it. I’ve only documented two issues of this magazine; Here’s issue #2.
This is issue #1 Volume 1. Note the great article on the rare CJ-5 camper.
“Original factory magazine , 5.5 x 8.5 , 32 pages . Includes interesting articles showing Jeep Gladiator Camper , CJ5 Universal Camper , Wagoneer in Redwood National Park , many other interesting articles . This magazine was printed by Jeep and sent to the dealers and customers .”
Bob Ames, the author of this September 1961 article in Motor Trend, described his time in a CJ-5 as a “rump” ride.
Given the page number of “78”, I’d guess this ad was in a magazine of some kind. I’m not sure if it was a pre-Berg-catalog ad or just part of its advertising strategy.
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Blaine share this auction of a series of Ride-the-ducks DUKWs (and DUKW-like vehicles) to be auctioned in July. As the video below demonstrates, Ride-the-Ducks was a huge tourist attraction until 2015 when one of the DUKWs suffered a mechanical failure, careened across aurora bridge traffic into bus, then teetered on the edge of the bridge (hanging over a spot is pretty close to my aunt’s houseboat on Lake Union). The accident and the resulting litigation doomed the company, resulting in it declaring bankruptcy in April of 2020.
https://www.murphyauction.com/Auction/Details/8254
Here’s one of the vehicles that’s being auctioned:
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/24/2020) Looks good for the price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/514744346140241/
“Runs good. Has 3 speed with Warn overdrive. Powered by 289 Ford V8. I will only deal with local people. No Paypal. No shipping….etc..”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/24/2020) Has some updates, but looks solid. No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/477588689578721/
It’s listed as a 1952, but looks more like a CJ-2A (has the early grille).
https://kalispell.craigslist.org/cto/d/bigfork-52-willy-jeep/7138940821.html
“Updated with paint, hubs, interior, bed liner, mostly original, garaged and put in a few car shows and parades, but runs great own a piece of history originally a navy jeep here on the west coast (so I was told).”
Has a Kelly halftop. Might have parts value.
https://medford.craigslist.org/pts/d/talent-1956-willys-cj5-project/7140793411.html
“Has original F head engine, 4WD, has a all steel Kelly half cab, clean title. Price is OBO open to trades”
Looks solid, but may have some bondo on the passenger side.
https://boise.craigslist.org/for/d/boise-1952-willys-jeep/7137780922.html
1952 Willys Jeep. Runs well. Has been a restoration project but needs to be finished. Was converted to 8 Volt system at some point. Includes the original rims and tires, the 6 volt items that were converted plus miscellaneous parts. Bought from the original owner with actual miles shown: 45,428.”
Ran when parked situation. Has the extra-large f-head hood bump.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/shingle-springs-1951-willys-jeep-cj2a/7138829166.html
“1951 willys cj2a
F head engine.
$4,500 O.B.O.
Will run , and ran well before parked several years ago.
Needs battery and air in the tires.
Civilian issue , has PTO (power take off)
Also has a wench on front.
Sweet after market hood scoop.
Needs tlc
Could use some Minor welding.
Good project for Jeep lovers. “
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/04/2020) Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/692298514840858/
“1947 Willys Jeep rollercome with extra parts and pink slip”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $28,500.
(04/10/2020) Tucker spotted this project. I would say there are more than 14 still on the road.
“One of the Rearest Willy Jeeps of all time…no rust or rot ever M677 military transport, runs and drives , 4×4 , three speed manual, two speed high low 14 of these known to still be on the road, real head turner New exhaust, breaks, wire, windshield, origanal gauges, tires, dual tanks and more All origanal drive line, but engine is now 289 ford, runs great This jeep will need minor dents removed before paint, was U.S. Marine Green in its day, now in primer Full documentation, was stationed in Guam for most of its life , and Washington St. national forest service All data plates are intact, ready to get lifted and rock n roll on the trails , will need fuel tanks tweeked, and a head liner, and front bumper Price negotiable or possible like trade n cash Clear Colorado title”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/01/2020) This jeep has an early set of Free-Lock hubs and an overdrive. The seller also has a variety of spare parts available.
https://provo.craigslist.org/pts/d/los-lunas-1949-willys-ford-v8-overdrive/7133718673.html
“49 Willys with small block Ford V8 and Warn overdrive. Running engine and clean NM title.
I also have a lot of early Jeep parts available. Mostly CJ3A, but some CJ2A, GPW, and CJ5 stuff. T90 Spicer”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,500. This was listed in Colorado. It’s now listed in Clear Lake, MN.
(02/02/2020) Something different.
“Stretched 36” to make 4 doors, with full welded steel tread plate interior New Bestop professional modified, removable doors, leather bucket seats front, bench rearRCI 17-gallon Aluminum Fuel Cell, LED tail lights Engine 318 Dodge V8, 2 barrel, MSD Ignition,Tranny 3-spd Automatic 727 TorqueFlite Transfer Case NP-208D part-time with Slip Yoke Eliminator 1-ton 8 lug GM axles, 10.5” Corporate 14 bolt rear limited slip, 10 bolt front open diff Power brakes, disc front, drum rear, Steering upgraded power gear with crossover and high clearance setup,New Jeep YJ long leaf springs with SOA setup, Heavy Duty bumpers. NEW Work just done: Warn manual hubs, upper and lower ball joints left side, spindle needle bearings and axle tube seals, new front breaks, right side u-joint, new gear oil, new tranny filter and fluid, new fuel filter, new cooling fan switch, oil and filter. New Front LED projector Headlights Brand NEW BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 37×12.50R17“
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/21/2020) Runs, but had rust.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/229004551770705/
“Willis CJ3 running, rust. $1,000 OBO this is my daddy’s vehicle, and I’m just posting it for him”
Two articles in the Austin American shared the news, both with a photo,that a calvacade of jeeps would be visiting Austin, Texas, Calvacades were also planned around the world for 1954, with jeeps visit 25 countries outside the United States.
This first article appeared in the April 21, 1954, issue of the Austin American-Statesman and featured a CJ-3B fire jeep:
This second article appeared in the April 22, 1954, issue of the Austin American-Statesman and featured a CJ-3B climbing a vertical wall:
This was a surprising find. Bulletin 256 by Koenig touted add-ons for the DJ-3A. I can’t imagine many DJ-3A owners purchased a winch. I can’t think of any DJ-3As that I’ve seen with a body extension either.
The website carver.wicklocal.com did a post about Jeep Funny cars, referencing the ‘godfather’ of jeep funny cars Ed Length, from Long Beach California (a name unknown to me, but then I haven’t followed the jeep funny car circuit).
The writer manages to dodge a reader’s question about what company made the first jeep (my nod is to American Bantam of course); instead the author references the first consumer jeep.
The “Secret Weapon” built by Ed Length and driven by Bob Wolford.
Another ad that includes the “billions of miles of service” phrase. This ad appeared in the December 1959 issue of Successful Farming.
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This February 1947 ad promises the farmers can use Hydraulic-LIft Implement with the Universal ‘Jeep’.
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“THIS IS A LARGE ORIGINAL 1947 ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE UNIVERSAL JEEP THAT YOU CAN USE ON HYDRAULIC LIFT IMPLEMENTS, MANUFACTURED BY WILLYS-OVERLAND MOTORS IN TOLEDO, OHIO. AD IS IN GREAT CONDITION AND HAS EXCELLENT GRAPHICS. AD MEASURES 12 7/8″ X 10″.”
