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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 .
There’s some value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/523711048325285/
“Non military jeep. All parts are included, needs assembly. New upgraded brakes, drums and suspension. 7 New tires. Runs great when assembled. Military trailer included. Can be rolled up onto trailer.”
On June 24, 1941, a syndicated article claimed that friends of Ward Canaday said he was the father of the jeep:
The Windsor Star out of Ontario, Canada, published this article blurb on June 24, 1941.
This news didn’t sit well with friends and former employees of Frank H. Fenn, President of the American Bantam Car Co. They wasted no time, quickly countering the notion that Canaday was the jeep’s father by explaining via telegrams why Fenn was the real father of the “Jeep”.
On June 27th, 1941, the Press and Sun-Bulletin published the responses in the following column.
And, just for fun, here’s another example of a Bantam BRC photo, taken less than a week after it arrived at Holabird. The first Bantam Scout Car wasn’t a secret for very long!
Published by the Seminole Producer, Seminole, Oklahoma, October 07, 1940.
Each photo (photos front and back, so 4 photos total) is 4.25″ wide. The glasses are just under 4.25″ wide.
Unable to travel much this year, I’ve had a little extra cash to investigate the odder eBay finds. These Roy Rogers photos are a good example of that type of purchase. I’ve learned that if you see something on eBay that has been with a seller a while, put it on your watchlist. Sometimes the seller will respond with a discount offer. In this case, I countered with an even lower offer, explaining that I didn’t collect Roy Rogers stuff and only wanted the images for the one jeep image. That seemed to work, as the seller accepted my counteroffer.
My eyes failed me … I never did get the image to look really 3D. I also didn’t want to disconnect the glasses from the photos.
Once delivered I was surprised by two things. First, the 3D viewer was much smaller than expected, but then I realized, duh, they are for kids. For me to view the image wasn’t all that easy through the tiny glasses (4.25 inches from end to end). It also didn’t help that my eyes (I’ll be 55 on Friday) are a little too old; I needed to wear glasses when looking through viewer at the focal length required, but that whole thing became awkward and I never could get the full 3D effect.
All three items were still connected as they originally were. Above them is an 8.5″ piece of paper to give a sense of size.
The second thing that surprised me that the glasses were still attached to the two images and the two images were still attached to each other, meaning these images and viewer had never been used. All three items still folded up into a neat little, compact package.
I just don’t know how stuff like this has survived more than 50 years!
Is Freddy Holmqvist someone that was famous? Does the Swedish caption provide any clues?
View all the information on ebay
“Swedish students after passing exams, Freddie Holmqvist driving home
1946-05-07
sodra latin, Stockholm, Sweden
Photo size:
6″ x 8.2″ inches”
Steve shared this Corgi toy listed on Craigslist. The photo makes is look a little larger than it actually is. These are pretty small.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/tag/d/huntingdon-valley-corgi-forward-control/7121538665.html
“For sale is a vintage 1960’s Corgi Forward Control 470 Jeep FC-150 Die Cast Car. Measures 3.50” long.”
Price includes one drivable jeep and 3 parts jeeps.
https://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/d/santa-fe-1947-willys-jeep/7133563836.html
“1947 Willys Jeep
4×4
Good drive train.
New tires.
Re-built motor.
Everything works well.
Clean title.
Comes with 3 extra jeeps and tons! of parts.
$3900 obo”
This has tool indents and an early windshield. It includes a trailer made out of a 2A.
https://pueblo.craigslist.org/cto/d/florence-1946-willys-jeep/7131860717.html
“THIS IS A 1946 WILLYS JEEP CJ2A THAT STARTS AND DRIVES GOOD BUT NOT BUILT FOR SPEED.
IT HAS A 4 CYL HURRICANE MOTOR WITH UNK. MILES AND SOUNDS REAL GOOD WITH NO SMOKE.
3 SPEED TRANSMISSION WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND HIGH AND LOW RANGE.
7 BRAND NEW DEESTONE MILITARY TIRES (JEEP-TRAILER AND SPARE).
NEW BRAKE LINES, 6 VOLT BATTERY, MASTER CYL., REAR BRAKE SHOES, SPARK PLUGS, WIRES, TUNE UP KIT AND HAND WINDSHIELD WIPERS.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
Something a little different.
“Well… Its kind of a Jeep stew. A little postal, a little Commando, a little Willys CJ5 and kind of a Jeep Rod. It started off as a DJ5A postal dispatcher. Still has the original drivetrain. Chevy II 135cu 4cyl and powerglide transmission. Still right hand drive. Manual drum brakes. Runs good but would be better with a SBC which would bolt right in.”
Will need some transmission work.
https://victoriatx.craigslist.org/atq/d/edna-1949-willys-jeep/7132944531.html
“Own a piece of American history! I have a 1949 CJ3A Willy’s Jeep for sale. The ONLY reason I am selling this Jeep is because I have too many projects going on and I need to pay some bills off. I bought it a few years ago and started on it replacing everything because it was not running.
Here is a list of what I have done so far. New starter, new alternator, new battery, new cables, new points and condenser, new coil, new wiring, new ignition switch, new water pump, new plugs, new relay, new fuel pump, new fuel lines and fuel filter, new radiator hoses, new horn, flushed radiator, pulled and cleaned fuel tank, rebuilt carburetor.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Lacks brakes. Appears the tailgate has been replaced with a panel.
“For Sale 1947 Willy’s CJ2a, This jeep is a great candidate for restoration, has a couple of small rust spots in the floor pans, typical locations other than that solid little rig. stock flat-head 4 (go-devil) runs good, new battery, carb & fuel pump, starts right up. Please note brakes not working, I think its the master cylinder. Clean title in my name currently non-opp with no back fees. You will need a trailer to haul home.”
Has an overdrive.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/for/d/walnut-creek-1946-willys/7132063948.html
“1946 Willys in great condition, little rust, runs great and has overdrive so reaches speeds of 60+ miles. Currently in nonop. Make an offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4295.
A work in progress.
“This is a 1948-1950 4-Wheel Drive Willys Jeepster Phaeton Project. It’s a 1948 tub with a 1950 front clip on a four wheel drive frame. The body is in excellent condition. The bodywork has been done and it was primered. This has never been in a wreck and there is no rust. The spare tire carrier has been moved up for a larger tire, The firewall has been sheeted and the dash has been cleaned up. The frame has been sandblasted, painted and bolted to the body and GM motor mounts have been welded to the frame. It has Dana 27 and 44 axles with warn hubs. Parts for these cars are inexpensive and readily available from several sources both new and used. Nicely built 4WD Jeepsters are selling in the $30,000-$35,000 range. You can have this one for only $4295.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
Not sure how much these run new. Seller will not ship.
“Reproduction WWII Jeep combat rims for Ford GPW or Willys MB . Five rims all new for $500. Pick up only no shipping”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7900.
Needs work of some kind.
“rat rod jeep…1950 willys…clean title…built 350 sbc…new 350 trans…air ride suspension…aluminum radiator…much more…runs and drives but needs some work…if interested call and will discuss.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $11,000.
(12/09/2019) Has a 2A body.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/el-verano-willys/7131032249.html
“1949 willy;s jeep – all original except for the paint -perfect for hunting, camping, or cruising. Has a flat head 4 cyl runs excellent, 3 spd manual, drum brakes. asking 15,000 or make me a reasonable offer.”
In the ‘sometimes it’s better to be lucky’ department, eBay blessed me with a huge win the other day: 10 Willys News issues from 1960 and 1961 for only $20 (and free shipping)! Here’s the first one. It includes a lot of DJ-3A Surrey articles, a note about future President Lyndon Johnson checking out a Willys truck for his ranch, and more. The 1/4 ton jeeps (CJ-5s and CJ-3Bs) take a back seat to the FCs, Wagons, and DJs in this issue. There’s also articles demonstrating how dealers felt TV shows were helping to drive sales, which is likely why Willys Motors moved forward with other TV show and movie tie-ins.
This March of 1962 brochure (form 62-03) includes a chart that highlights the performance claims of the engine vs. other engines of the day. It was part of a series of brochures from Willys Motors during 1962 that had ‘wing’ pages that opened horizontally. It’s hard to capture that sense using a scanner, but using a phone Madi those wings more apparent (see the second pic).
UPDATE: I called this a saw when it was actually a peeler.
This photo out of Sweden shows a CJ-5 with a ventilating windshield with a bark-peeler trailer behind it.
View all the information on eBay
“THIS IS AN ORIGINAL VINTAGE PRESS PHOTO. ONLY THIS ONE COPY AVAILABLE ORDER SOON SO YOU DON’T MISS OUT
The forest in the center. Jeeps and Barkers
1955-09-16
Sweden
Photo size: 6.6″ x 9.2″ inches”
UPDATE: This was on eBay in March.
(03/19/2020) I’ve never seen one of these. The seller has a variety of jeep-related toys and Willys stuff for sale. The seller also has a variety of toys hanging in his shop.
“Cardboard boxcar USA Army Jeep Little General PUSH l car, circa 1960s, made by the General Box Company in Illinois.
VERY RARE. NOT MANY SURVIVE.
$90.00 OR BEST OFFER”
Has a variety of updates. Sports a set of Cutlas Bulldog hubs.
https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/nampa-1948-willys-jeep-cj2a-v8-disc/7132329944.html
“SOMEONE CALLED THIS A “REDNECK SPORTS CAR”…ABOUT SUMS IT UP. THIS IS 1948 CJ2A WITH AN EARLY 60’S CORVETTE 283 V8 THAT RUNS WELL. IT DOES HAVE LOUD MUFFLERS ON IT…NOT MY CHOICE BUT THAT’S HOW IT WAS WHEN I BOUGHT IT. THE SEATS ARE NEWER, HOWEVER I WILL THROW IN THE ONES I WAS GOING TO REPLACE THEM WITH BECAUSE I DON’T LIKE RACING SEATS (SEEING HOW THIS ISN’T A RACING JEEP!).
IT HAS A MUNCIE 4 SPEED THAT SHIFTS WELL AND A DRUM-REAR, DISC-FRONT SET UP. THE DISCS ARE NEWER FROM KAISER WILLYS AND THE RIMS ARE NEW REPOPS WITH DECENT TREAD ON THE SCHWAB TIRES. THE PREVIOUS OWNER DID A RE-WIRE WITH A “PAINLESS” JEEP SYSTEM THAT WAS FOR A NEW JEEP AND HASN’T BEEN PAINLESS. I HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY THINGS WORKING BUT THERE IS A LOT OF CIRCUITS LEFT IN CASE YOU’RE INTO STEREOS, LIGHTS ETC. IT HAS A NEW BATTERY BUT AFTER 3-4 DAYS IT DRAWS DOWN. Continue reading
A later model 3B turned into a golf course jeep, hence the steel mesh.
https://easternshore.craigslist.org/pts/d/pocomoke-city-willys-jeep/7130908868.html
“Willy’s Jeep for sale. Was at a golf course.”
This could be worth a look. Looks in good shape.
https://roseburg.craigslist.org/pts/d/roseburg-cj2a-hardtop/7131408543.html
“I believe this came with my cj2a but it won’t fit with the roll cage I built for the Jeep so I have no use for it. It doesn’t have any nameplates or anything so I don’t know the brand. Glass and everything is intact and I don’t think it has ever been assembled”
Mike’s got this KID 8×8 for sale. Contact him at 303 816 0387 if interested (leave a message if no answer).
“-I am selling a 1970 KID 8×8 “tractor”
-it was mechanically rebuilt in 2000
-it runs and works very well
-includes a front plow, hydraulic, and a rear 3-point blade, also hydraulic
-body is original with minor sheet metal damage
-located in Colorado
-asking $4700.”
UPDATE: Still Available. The price has been bumped to $24,000.
(01/04/2020) Nicely updated.
http://www.sellajeep.com/mjs/sale20/adm088/adm088.html
“1948 WILLYS DELIVERY VAN
RESTORED FROM GROUND UP.
Mustang frame, 350 C.I. motor, Auto Transmission, A/C.
Everything new.”
Seller has several parts for sale, including a 26 tooth Warn OD.
https://allentown.craigslist.org/pts/d/quakertown-willys-jeep-parts/7126731263.html
“Headlight buckets $50 Inside door latches and handles $60 window cranks new $40 Bumper $65
Input shafts part. #936448 $50 each Trans bearing retainer $35 Speedometer $50 Heater control
$35 Hood hold downs $5 Overdrive 26 tooth $800 Wing window parts”
