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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 .
Andy shared this sedan delivery turned into a trailer. Would be great behind another wagon.
whttps://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1382981122465671
“Willys Jeep converted into trailer. I was going to restore but don’t have the time”
This runs, but needs assembly.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/seattle-1952-willys-m38a1-project/7621253018.html
“1952 Willys M38A1 project for sale. I have lost steam; it hasn’t been touched for several years so time to move on. The vehicle is not currently running but everything you see on the vehicle has been restored or replaced. Primary tasks left:
– radiator and cooling system
– fuel system
– all electrical
– front seats
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Listed as a 1955, this has the hinged grille and front-fenders-with-angle-joint, suggesting it is a 1952 or early 1953.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/kelso-1955-willow-jeep/7620305170.html
“M38a1 military jeep no seats bone stock 24v electrical. Passenger floor needs patch. Broken piston. No title. $1200”
Though the pic shows this assembled, apparently it is disassembled.
https://eugene.craigslist.org/pts/d/eugene-1950-cj3a-flat-fender-project/7621205829.html
“1950 cj3a flat fender jeep project.
Complete, disasembled for rebuild. Frame is sandblasted and painted. tailgate, windshield, front fenders and grill have been straightened epoxy primed and filler primed. Body is sandblasted ready for repair and straighten. 3 transmissions, 3 transfer cases. Flathead 4cyl ran but had a blown head gasket. Has a rebuilt warn overdrive. It is apart and needs finished, it’s a great project. Clean oregon title. Health issues causing sale.”
The newest issue of Dispatcher Magazine arrived in my mailbox yesterday. The central article cover the history of the Viasa-Willys. This issue is the 10th anniversary of the launch of the magazine. If you haven’t subscribed yet, I highly recommend it!
https://www.dispatchermagazine.com/
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. Barney picked up this one.
If you love Ford GPs, you might just love this shirt.
The seller doesn’t mention that this is 2WD.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/544859757853253
“Custom Willys Jeep Ford 289 v8 Runs and drives”
It runs, but needs work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1093390028714793
“Runs great! Great off road vehicle! Title in hand this is an off road vehicle not street legal needs lights. Easy fix just don’t have time for it.”
Thanks to Tom for sharing this one. This Baier lighter appears to lack the ashtray trailer. The tires are odd as well. (See a more original setup here)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3416927958563592
“occupied Germany right after WWII. Made from solid aluminum. Still in very good condition.”
Update: **Sold** Was $6000.
This hasn’t been started in a few years.
“Willys fc-150 with factory counter weight and original running gear, new tires and brakes, has not been started in a couple years needs tlc. and cab corners have rus”
Steven is selling this hardtop.
https://longisland.craigslist.org/pts/d/islip-kelly-hard-top/7613661154.html
“Kelly steel hard top and doors. Neg”
Price dropped from $4000. Ho description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/232502322763419
This will need a bit of work before it races again.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1886550731715394
“NO TITLE PROJECT!! I got was I was told is a 1952 CJ. Was setup for barrel racing until the previous owners started making modifications to make it a straight track drag jeep. I got it thinking I’d have the time to get to it but I don’t. I have the transmission for it, axles are there, only have the front tires now.( no rear tires ) cage I’d there but not mounted. Missing the steering rod. Other than that I don’t know much on it. NO TITLE!! Mainly interested in trades for a quad or dirtbike.”
This has an unusual roll bar setup. Unclear how much work it needs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/739939914272293
“I am selling my 1943 Ford Willy’s gpw. I have had this jeep for nearly 16 years. I somewhat restored it while I was younger but left for school and it sat for a while only being driven once or twice a year until the radiator blew a year or two ago. Since then it has sat waiting for some love. I currently don’t have the time or the money to get this where it needs to be. Hate to let it go but it’s hard to keep. Let me know if you have any questions.”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/700052715463434
“This is a very rough vehicle, I think it is a 42 but not positive. Someone installed a later motor in it but I don’t know if it would run or not. I plan to cut it up and hang it on the wall in my shop. Willing to let go for $2,000 firm”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.
(05/02/2023) Runs, but won’t stay running. Some closeup shots would be helpful.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/466519315642938
“I have a 1947 cj 2a that does run but will need some work. It won’t stay running I think it has a vacuum leak. It has the aluminum half cab with doors. I also have a running 4 cylinder and a parts 4 cylinder to go with it. I also have another jeep body that is in decent shape but needs floors. I have the floors for it just haven’t put them in. There is also another frame and various other parts. If you’re interested call me at [hidden information] or message me the put together jeep also has a title as well. Make me an offer that I can’t refuse”
UPDATE: Bill notes that the starting price dropped on this one. Now there’s a bid of $1000 on it.
Bill shared this rare Austin Champ. It seems a fair price, but the cost of parts is the killers on these.
View all the information on ebay
“1958 Austin Champ British Jeep
The Austin Champ is powered by a 64hp Rolls Royce gasoline engine with a 5-speed gearbox (forward and reverse), and a clutch for 4-wheel drive option. It has 4-wheel independent suspension with double a-frames and torsion bar. The fasteners are British standard — Whitworth, the same as early British motorcycles. This vehicle has river fording capabilities. The Champ had sophisticated generating systems for field operations.
This vehicle was operable until early 90’s, and then it started to require more work than there was time for. This vehicle is being offered with an additional engine (that was purchased new from the UK in the early 1990’s), and a set of parts that include carburetor, distributor, etc. The vehicle is currently stored, along with the additional engine, in northern California. This vehicle is currently not running. All paperwork, registration and title. Buyer responsible for relocating vehicle. We can assist you in sorting out details of the shipping if needed.”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
Seller sounds ready to sell altogether or separately.
“53′ jeep willys parts. 2x roll cages, hoods, doors, fenders, grills, tub, axles, frame, straight 6 engine, 2 different manual transmissions, plus a lot of small parts. Condition of parts varies from very good to very poor. Let me know what you’re looking for and we’ll talk price.”
Based on the seller’s comments, there is no engine installed in this.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/194496446342260
“1944 willies clean title has original frame with the machine gun mount it is sitting on a cj5 Dana 30 and Dana 44 with 4.27 gears has a t90 and dana 18 t case for pretty close to my asking price I can include a 81 jeep 2.5 that has the Chevrolet bellhousing pattern 4000 or make an offer on it the only rust is pictured and a little bit on the rocker right above the hole”
I recently purchased a special equipment binder off ebay. Usually, there are a few interesting brochures inside. This time, it was full of these pink price sheets, like this:
However, thankfully, inside the book there was a second small booklet that did have some brochures, and a few interesting ones.
As an example, I’ve never run across this unusual 4-page McCain Hub Winch brochure.
UPDATE: Here’s a second type of Warn-A-Larm brochure. It is a single page, form #AC1166-20 (maybe 11/1966?).
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Originally published Feb 20, 2023:
This is a product I didn’t know existed at one time. According to this four-page brochure, the Warn-A-Larm is a backup alarm device to warn folks when a vehicle is backing. It appears the brochure is from June 1969.
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I’ve seen these Tilt-o-meters in various jeeps, but I didn’t know they produced a brochure:
This is a device I’ve never seen. When a vehicle is stuck it brakes the spinning wheel, forcing the non-spinning wheel to spin (and hopefully) un-sticks the vehicle.
This looks like it was quite the rig back in the day.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3488342751443981
“1953 Willys CJ3B 327 4 spd Muncie 4wd drive works , Long tube headers, 4 wheel disc brakes, rebuilt transfer case. Runs and drives great and fast. All gauges work new fuel tank. Has full soft top and old bikin top underneath it. Custom roll bar done in the 70s. Newer Toyo Open County’s 33×10.5r15 on old turbines rims. Super cool Willys done back in the day and just brought back to life!”
This could be worth a look. Unclear if it runs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1616734188827854
“1957 jeep fc170 Truck 6 cylinder”
