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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 .
UPDATE: This is back up for sale.
This FC appears to include a Travel Queen camper. Unclear if the jeep runs or not.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/686405790271899
“Selling for my Dad, contact me via email or my dad via phone for more information.”
The December 1962 issue of Jeep News was eight pages. Page one shares the news that sales jumped 56 percent, thanks in part to the new jeep models. Meanwhile in El Paso, Texas, organizers of the Sun Bowl planned to host a Jeep Derby as part of the Sun Bowl festivities. Page two shares some photos from a 300-person jeep caravan to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (created in 1907).
Page three contains a variety of miscellaneous stories. Page four includes a great example of the Jeep Herders logo. The club was located in Sheridan, Wyoming. Page five shared the story of Frank Kuboski and his San Juan Scenic Tour Jeep business operating out of Ouray, Colorado (editor’s note, Ouray is pronounced “Your-ay”, as my son likes to remind me .. I always mess it up!).
A highlight from page six was the announcement that Oakland, NJ, Police Chief purchased a wagon with a matching boat and trailer for rescue work. An unusual article on page seven explored Hollywood’s Lloyd Bridges’ views on raising kids, while lower on the page the Jeepster Club of America celebrated their fourteenth anniversary. Finally, on page eight, came the report of a radio newsman delivery his show from the bed of a CJ-5.
UPDATE: An original post for Bertram Mills Circus featuring Kim the jeep-riding elephant is currently on eBay for $510.08.
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“Origional Bertram Mills Circus poster illustrated with KAM the elephant driving his Jeep, a great Jeep man cave item.
51cm x 74 cm. (20″ x 30″)”
In addition, a new search brought up this old photo from 1957:
And, finally, after the jeep Kam drove e a Landcruiser. Here’s a short video of Kim at work:
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Originally posted December 18, 2012:
Kam the elephant starred for the Bertram Mills Circus during the 1950s and into the 1960s. Initially, Kam drove a modified MB/GPW. It looks like it had an updated motor. Unfortunately, the only images I have found of Kam on the jeep are from the above poster and from page 240 of “The Jeep” book (a black and white photo which I don’t show). In the photo, as in the poster, there is a hump in the hood, which I assume is the result of the engine swap. The jeep has the usual WWII attributes: tool indents, rear floating hubs and other details. Unlike the poster, the photo shows the fenders were left stock and flat, rather than rounded as shown in the poster.
Eventually, according to the site Silodrome, the circus bought a 1959 Series 1 Land Rover and modified it with a “central steering wheel and a huge, padded seat over the rear axle”. The picture below is also from Silodrome. Here is a very short video of him driving it. Kam’s customized Land Rover has been found and is being rebuilt.
The starting price for this unusual lighter is $49.99.
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“1959 Dundee Lighter promoting the FIRST CANADIAN BUILT JEEP® August 21, 1959. Back reads: WILLYS of CANADA Ltd, Windsor, Ontario. Scratches from storage. Blue, white and black enamel shows very little if any wear. Needs a cleaning. Being sold “As Is” as we didn’t have any fluid or flints to test.”
This has a variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6854152071346755
“Converted to 4.3 gm v6 with 350 4×4 trans. power brakes ,power steering. I have not seen any rust. The paint is very good. It needs exhaust from the manifolds out so it has not been on the road. Included is rear seat and complete canvas top I have lost interest so my loss your gain. Clean Texas title. Its not eating anything so no help needed in selling.”
Looks solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/734044048247827/
“1947 Jeep Willy, runs great! It’s really fun to drive. Three speed, two range transmission, so it’s like a six speed. Has an early 1980’s GM 6-cylinder engine. Odometer reads 77k, uncertain if that’s true. Interior in great condition, bed coating on the floor. Lap belt seatbelts, and a small back seat. Exterior is excellent.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/25/2023) John shared this 3A. It’s got some updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2582794851884878
“Are you ready for winter? 4×4? Maybe the top down on the warm days?! Here’s your ride! Tight jeep, with a 4 cylinder flat head. Travel back in time and turn heads. In great shape, road and off road. New tires and rims, radiator, master cylinder. Top and seats are redone with new pedals as well as more. Mileage unknown”
This Jeepster seems worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/744054241105006
“1948 Willys Jeepster for sale Needs a few minor repairs/tuneups Dm me if you’re interested. Serious inquiries only please No trades”
New rear cargo floor added.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/703421178466219/
“Gertrude is currently housed in my garage. I’ve had all the gas drained out of her so that it would not ruin the interior of her engine. She was running fine prior to doing that. She will need breaks very soon. She needs her clutch cable replaced which I have. She needs new tires put on which I also already have. She has all custom interior that is brand new and needs to be installed. She has a bimidity top that’s brand new that needs to be installed as well. It is breaking my heart to sell her in the middle of her restoration but times have gotten tough and I had to make a choice. My loss is your gain.”
No body included with this project jeep.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/885148109912008
“1959 Jeep Willys. Bought as a project but just don’t have time for it anymore. Sanded and repainted frame, new shocks and leafsprings. Engine and transmission. Have a 2nd engine as well. 2 hoods, 2 windshields, full set of doors. Dashboard and tons of extras. No tub/body. 1400 or best offer. Need gone”
Seller listed this as a 1945, but I don’t seen any evidence the sheep was produced in 1945 or 1946.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1625798451514777/
“1945 willys jeep cj2a. $4900. not running. No title. Minor rust, hard to find in this condition. Excellent restoration project.”
May need to contact the seller for price.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/835668236472205/permalink/7447412831964346
“Clean title
Located in howell NJ
Clean seats
I’ll get more pix when I get some free time
Needs fuel tank drained and cleaned out
Has been sitting for 20 years in a garage before I got it. It’s in very good shape for an East Coast FC
It has lower doors and cab corners! 
wants to fire but just puffin smoke not 100% sure if the timing is on. No time for it. Asking 10k comes with pto powered plow
Seats are in great shape”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1625699174525334
“Selling my 1942 and 1945 Willys Jeep MB complete frames and axels. Very nice shape. Asking $1500.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/09/2023) The driver’s floor has been replaced on the ’46. Thanks to John for sharing this.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/660261446241770
“Listing for my uncle since he doesn’t have Facebook. He has a 1946 jeep Willy’s cj2a (red) and a parts 1947 jeep Willy’s cj2a (Rust color) for sale as a package deal. Flat head strait 4 cylinder. Red one has a newer top and has been garage kept most of its life. Great project vehicles. Parts jeep has rotted tub but many good usable parts otherwise. Asking $7500.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/09/2023) John spotted this CJ-6 with a Koenig half cab.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1347095085904957
“Complete except for radiator, clear tittle,project, did run but has been sitting for awhile, motor is free! ”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/19/2023) The half cab appears patched. It might have been sears-type cab at some point? Thanks to John for sharing.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/895283012223579
“1946 Willys CJ2A. Former service station Jeep equipped with a plow setup and aluminum half cab. Original “L head” engine had been swapped with a later “F head” engine at some point. Hasn’t ran in about 5 years. It does turn over but I believe the distributor needs to be replaced. All the serial number tags are intact. Body is very rough especially the floors. Frame seems to be in decent shape. Good candidate to fix and use on the property, use for parts or restore with new sheet metal. Plow blade is included. No title just a bill of sale. $2500 obo.”
This eight-page October 1962 issue of Jeep News introduces the Gladiator and Wagonneer. So, it may not be too surprising that this entire issue covers these new jeeps.
UPDATE: I found what I believe is another Israel Kaiser brochure which highlights the Compact Tender design. This truck looks more like a modified wagon than a truck. The bed does not appear independent of the cab.
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Original Published Dec 05, 2010: Congrats to Or who spotted some information from a “Kaizer-Ilin Industrys Ltd” marketing document at the Israel Cars forum. He and I have both searched for any official piece of evidence that the vehicles we were seeing were really produced and this represents the first step in that process. We still don’t know how many were produced, nor how many years they were produced, nor in how many countries they were produced (though they have appeared in both Israel and the US).
The document below is from 1963. Or translates it the following way:
1. Tender Willys
2. “Station Car”
3. Compact Tender
4. c’hamp 1963
Moreover, Or spoke with some of the folks at the Israel Cars forum and discovered that the Compact Tender is built on the Panel/Wagon frame (104.5″ wheelbase) rather than the long pickup frame (118″ wheelbase).
Thanks to the guys at the Israel Cars forum for posting this Ad:
Looks solid.
https://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/d/veneta-1948-willys-cj-2a/7702465496.html
“1948 willys owned since 2005. Engine is Dauntless Buick V6 from a 1968 jeep. 160 hp stock. Has headers and 2 1/2 dual exhaust. Shocks, leaf springs, warn hubs, power steering, brakes and drums. Frame is uncut and solid. Sheetmetal work done to remove all rust. Stored in the barn for 18 years. Pulled out and received full refresh. Brake cylinders, tuneup, new fuel cell installed all fresh undercoating, new seats and carpet, gauges and wiring. Tires have fresh tread.”
This combo seems worth a look. the seller only posted the one pic.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/911373940522812
“48 CJ-2A great condition. 46 Bantam Draw. Willys is all original, still 6V.”
UPDTE: Price dropped to $13,250.
(09/11/2023) I don’t recognize the hardtop, but it looks like a nice one. It seems a conglomeration of a Kelly (line under door window and the door latches) + a Meyer (door window shape and possible roof shape) + a Koenig (door shape). I suspect it is custom, but if Meyer *had* made a flat fender top, I’d think it would look something like this.
https://corvallis.craigslist.org/cto/d/scio-1948-jeep-willy-cj2a/7698748623.html
“1948 Jeep Willy cj2a 4×4 Excellent condition, insulated hard top, heater, roll bar, winch, tow bar, rear seat. Chevy 4 cylinder engine with jeep manual tranny. All gauges works and all lights works. Any more info call this nbr at five 4 one four five 1 twenty five thirty five.”
Runs and drives. Has some mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/919189429627784
“I have a Willy’s Jeep 2A that has a 225 Buick V6 swap runs great driving it around all summer I did the noch in the fender well to move seat back common thing to do when your taller smaller steering wheel replaced master and wheel cylinders has a fuel cell in back with work gauge have original tank as well sitting on 245/75/16 rubber and aluminum wheels body’s ok someone has done patch work by no means is this a show Jeep 4×4 work’s high and low range this is located in Barryville New York”
Looks solid, but seller notes there is some rust underneath.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/251464527964469
“For sale 1963 jeep Willy’s wagon has new interior newer paint drive train is good shape runs and drives jeep needs to be finished has some underneath rust $10.000 must go make offer”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
Pics only show some of them.
“55 Cj6 runs on road. 6000
49 Cj2a non op 4000
49 Jeepster on road multitude of spares 12k
42 mb old school 289! On road 10k
42 mb stock drive train extra tub 6000
59 wagon/ truck drive train only with good 302 1500. (No body frame engine trans)
50 cj3 war tub very clean 1500
67-68 VW karmman Gia new engine 6500
Can deliver locally. Pls no parting out, must have cash on hand. Be fair these a great prices buy all and get a big discount!”
