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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 .
Doesn’t run. The top is made of plywood.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1090017025507228
“1946 JEEP WILLYS 6v all complete! Even has a brand new 6v battery
Currently does not run, but everything is there to make this historic Jeep get back on the road.
All original parts, and if you are a Jeep fanatic you know how special this model is!
Make this your next project and drive in some American WW2 history!”
Project or parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1469537516955526
“1946- 47 cj2a Project or for parts
(Yes it’s available)
Lots of good parts
Including Axles , hood, fenders, grill, gate, windshield frame, tires, transmission, transfer case,
Radiator and more!
This is a project
No title
$1500 Firm”
Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/307862634911474
“1948 Willys CJ-2A Military Jeep
Second owner selling moveable Jeep with title
Needs a seat and the gas tank to be hooked up before it’s fully roadworthy.
Brand new parts installed
-fully rebuilt engine with about ten hours on it
-master cylinder
-radiator
-clutch
Not installed but comes included:
-Wheel cylinder kits for all four wheel
-Break lines
-Air filter
-Two fenders (one usable, one questionable)
-original radiator
Have original receipts for parts.
Mileage unknown”
This doesn’t run at the moment.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/744031957732545
“This is an original 1947 Willys Jeep. It is in fairly good condition and I am getting ready to take it to a mechanic to see if I can get it running well. Engine oil and transmission fluid are good, and the body is in solid shape. Newer tires.”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/660997219543712
“1950 CJ2A Willys Jeep project/parts 99% complete, missing windshield frame Paint is bad, body is pretty good with minimal rust in the body/tub F head motor, not sure of its condition Does not run, will need to be trailered AS-IS, NO TITLE, BILL OF SALE ONLY $850 OBO CASH”
Uncle how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/283935190912892
“Vehicle worked a few years ago, right now it needs lots of work, but a great project for anyone. Don’t have any title for the Jeep and can’t find the VIN number on it.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/24/2023) This one needs work. It appears to have a Gov plate on the dash.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/168387609538247
“1962 Jeep Willys 4 cylinder 3 speed. Ran years ago, would be a good project for someone. Great to get running and put on a deer lease. Asking $2,500 obo”
UPDATE: Last posted October 02, 2017.
Bob Legee, of Unique Variety Service, a business that provided mowing, snow plowing, and other landscaping services, wrote this testimonial for Jeep in 1946.
Roger Martin shared this video from “Remote Trooper” that explores the ghost town of Nelson, Nevada, a place full of abandoned vehicles and other items. The tour includes a quick clip of an early Maverick Willys wagon complete with the rare emblem (at the 3:18 mark).
Looks in great shape!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/656112603263637
“1963 Jeep FJ-3A (not a wrangler – FB doesn’t have this vehicle in there database) https://www.fuelrequired.com/details/used-1963-jeep-fj-3a/97323763”
This refurbed M-38 sports a Mercedes diesel engine.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3469310026715583
“Excellent condition. Never rusted. 1984 Mercedes Benz Diesel engine with an adapter to original drive train”
This is for sale on eBay. Thanks to Bill for sharing it.
View all the information on eBay
“There just aren’t many of these available. STOCK MILITARY.
Clear Pennsylvania title. Has been stored in a barn: perfect for restoration. ………………This M38A1 uses a waterproof 24 volt system. That has not been modified. Two new 12 volt in-series batteries, their original cables, “T” ignition post, floor-push pedal ignition, voltage regulator, starter, generator, internally housed points, cond, cap, wires and sealed plugs are all in working order: some new. The vehicle starts, runs and drives. The brakes, clutch, transfer case, HI/low trans, linkage cables, emergency brake, steering gear, suspension (needs shocks), and low- mile military tires are all are in good working order. Throttle, choke, crankcase vent handles and cables operate as designed. An aftermarket fuel pump, f/p regulator and hoses were added however the original fuel pump, hard lines, fittings, mounts and cables were left in their original positions: disarmed. A new fuel tank was purchased but not hooked up……….
Corrosion exists at the side panels , below the spare tire, some at rear floor behind the tank. An experienced restorer inspected the vehicle and stated the body is nice and solid and all existing corrosion is basic and easily reparable. …………
Everywhere else: the hood, (an original shovel is mounted beneath), fenders, windshield, grill, interior front floor, rear deck, wheel wells and dash (some corrosion lower left) are in good condition. This is a Dutch Army NEKAF with that nation’s” Koninklijke Landmacht” modifications intact: The Dutch Army radiator, auxiliary power outlets inside and out, the ‘guarded’ side mounted marker lights, blackout lights and speedo in Kilometers.
MOTOR: This 134 cu in Hurricane 4 cylinder engine compression tested at 70,65,70,70. Not Good. These should be around 130. The plugs are black (but not wet), it runs too rich and throttles poorly. I have run it through all three forward gears in both high and low and reverse as well. (The Borg Warner T-90 operates well). The diagnostic on the motor halted this individual’s restoration project. An engine tear-down and rebuild is required: something not covered by my “MOS”, but perfect for a genuine military vehicle restorer. I have videos of this vehicle running. …….Also included on this NEKAF is an Army M-222 signal generator, whip antenna, antenna mount, and an unrelated handset. The original working canvas top (good. Dirty but no rips or wear spots. All snaps and fasteners function. The rear window is in excellent condition), folding frame, support bars with all straps intact installs perfectly. A jerry can, mount, rear mounted spare are included. Tires are period military and like new. The seats front and rear are original. Spares include new fuel lines for the original fuel system and new red primered tank, an additional 24 volt generator, fording hose, 1 gallon of correct paint, 2 new drive belts, new under-fuel tank felts, grease tubes, wheel cylinders, extra side mirror and arm, wheel chocks, hydraulic jack etc
This has a Porter & Reed hardtop. It’s also got an unusual exhaust setup.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/982408862883667
“1946 willys Jeep 2.8 GM V6”
This may be worth a look. It includes a trailer.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1451851608999292
“Still available. 1947 Willies CJ2A jeep and late 1940s trailer with tow hitch. Inside complete with roll bar. Street rod heater converted to 12 volts. Engine needs work, smokes. Jeep does run, does shift. New glass wind shield. New top. Trailer has 16” rims with new military tires. New wheel bearings. Canvas cover. Currently has wood floor. Steel floor for replacement included. Located in Maryland. Message only. Will not provide phone number. Will not respond to “is this available”. If you are seeing this it still here. Ask questions if interested. Asking $6500 or best offer.”
This modified truck has some unique mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/978925113320931
“Willys pickup. It has been chopped 2.5 inches roof flattened with a van roof and channeled over the frame. It has a great running 292 Chevy 6 banger in it with a turbo 350 trans. It runs down the highway great. The front has been lowered and the rear has air bags and four link suspension.”
Hasn’t been started in several years. It’s had some body work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/365856629250178
“For sale a 1949 Willys CJ2A. I have owned this jeep for 20 years and it’s been garage kept since I’ve had it. Have not attempted to start it in several years so it definitely needs some mechanical TLC but the body and frame are solid. No rust. If I remember correctly the previous owner did an off the frame restoration. I’d love to see it running again but I just don’t have the time or know how. $5,000 OBO. NO TRADES.”
Looks like there is some value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1700424480444927
“Unsure of mileage and year. Runs and plows, 4×4 works, tire chains, and no title. Will not part out! What you see is what you get. Serious buyers only!! Possibly trade for farm tractor in decent condition or hunting stuff plus cash.”
Barry shared this link. It includes a 350 Chevy crate engine.
https://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/d/sylvania-1960-willys-wagon/7692896989.html
“1960 Willys restoration project. Many extras and parts. 350 chevy crate motor brand new, has new brakes and tires on it. Glass is good. Originally a California car. Have more pictures if needed. Manual transmission.”
This includes a Bantam trailer.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3190767341224560
“1946 Cj2a Willys jeep comes with the original column shift and the main components to put a pto in it. Everything is original and has been sitting in the back of the barn for years. My father bought it in newyork and had the intentions to restore it but needs the space for other projects. Also comes with all original bantam trailer that has been sandblasted primed and painted”
Unclear just how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/721262389917039
“1956 Willys Jeep clean title Body rough frame seems solid Engine in it is locked up but have one from a 54 along with several other parts, front and rear axles, decent tires, gas tank, steering wheel”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.
(10/02/2023) Mostly original CJ-2A, though it looks as if the drain holes have been filled.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/24121729977418171
“Miles shows 21,285, not sure if that is original. Jeep is all original aside from tires. Runs and drives as it should”
Unclear if there is much value here. No titles.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/844620837402498
“Two Willie’s parts only No titles. Does have engines and transmissions SOLD AS IS $1000”
UPDATE: Last posted October 12, 2017
The photo of the jeep underneath the letter shows it without bow holders, but with an extra spare tire carrier. Does this mean the country club ordered it this way? Were the bow holders ever installed? There have been a couple early 2As that appeared unrestored, but without bow holders. I’ve wondered if they could be ordered that way.
Andy shared this sign, originally with neon. This would have been an early post-war sign.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/24697321019851283/
“3×6’ porcelain neon skin.”
UPDATE II: Here’s another Africa USA Postcard. It’s a available on eBay.
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UPDATED Aug 04, 2020: This post is an aggregation of Africa USA postcards and articles. Another postcard from the form adventure park popped up on eBay, this time with a CJ-5 pulling the trams:
View all the information on eBay
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Posted June 2019 on eBay, a CJ-3B pulling trams:
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From 2015: Africa USA, was part of a theme-park movement in the late 1950s that included New York’s Freedomland, Disneyland, Wisconsin’s Fort Dells, and others. By 1959, these parks were collectively generating revenue of $2 billion.
There is a feature article about these parks in the August 1, 1960, issue of Life Magazine. The picture below is from that article. You can take a ‘virtual’ jeep-train tour of Africa USA here (don’t expect much). 
This article appeared in the December 1955 issue of Willys News. That’s the jeep train behind the animals.
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