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Looks good, but the bench seat seems an odd choice given the restoration.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/139100169294968
“Frame of restoration 6 years ago. Keep has been completely restored and only has 266 miles. New engine, brakes, all new electrical, radiator. ALL other components have been replaced or restored. Original California Jeep! Modified to have 2 gas tanks (original under drivers seat and 2nd under passenger seat). Absolutely immaculate Jeep Asking $15,000 OBO”
Nice looking lefty.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/186965714369423
“48 cj2a. Fresh engine, Working on another and is being neglected. $10,000, Central Montana. Don’t enjoy tumb talk much so 406 590 5060 please if serious only. Thanks Bob. If you see this it is available. Please don’t ask.”
If the tire mount is original to the driver’s side location, then this may be a “Lefty”. There are no top bow holder brackets on the passenger side.
https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/tucson-1948-jeep-cj2a/7663207106.html
“New rebuilt 1948 cj2a, original motor and transmission, in good shape, minor surface scratches and scuffing on the hood and a few in the back of the tub, other wise no rust on the frame, new powder coat on the frame, 3 speed manual L-143 original with omix rebuild parts. Upgraded radiator, showing 14 miles on new gauges. Runs and drives great. $9500 obo cash no trades.”
Listed as a 1947, the body looks to be a Lefty, so likely a 1948.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1665823270597597
“It needs work for restauration, it has motor and transmission, papers”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5800.
(04/24/2023) Chris shared this pretty darn stock CJ-2A Lefty.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/624910799139444/?ref=messenger_share
“All original Safely keep and sheltered for past 30 years. New tires – 1 years old – Never touched pavement.
Original fuel tank
Original body color was plymouth gray
Mileage = 66,543 Work vice fender attachment
Going to need a slow walk for first start
needs to be towed out”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/14/2022) Any spotted this Lefty with a wrecker on the back. As he noted to me, this might be a Manley, though the Manley setup has a single support bar in front rather than two. Maybe it’s a modified Manley? No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1123770735149662
The seller is selling for a friend. No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/463625775802158
Listed as a 1949, the Lefty body puts this as a 1948.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/d/scandia-jeep-cj2a/7486577818.html
“49 Willys Jeep 305 Chevy v8,disc brakes,overdrive,new tires,starter,radiator,carb,alternator.10,000lb winch and much more.clean title $9500 obo”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5250. Is the seller indicating this has a lien on it?
(04/15/2022) Listed as a 1949, this CJ-2A has a 1948 Lefty body.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/ctd/d/sacramento-willy-cj-a-1949/7466055530.html
“JEEP WILLY CJ-2 4X4 4 CIL. SOFT TOP DRIVES AND RUN 12 VOLTS LIEN
SALE PAPER WORK FAN TO DRIVE”
Unclear how much value is here, but it is a Lefty.
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pts/d/san-antonio-1948-cj2a/7469303243.html
“1948 CJ2A parts donor for sale or trade. $800 or trade takes it all. No motor or radiator. Open to trades.”
It’s listed as a 1946, but has a later grille and driver’s side spare tire holes, so it may be a 1948 Lefty.
https://omaha.craigslist.org/pts/d/omaha-1946-cj2a-willys-jeep/7462187238.html
“1946 willys CJ2A jeep project…body is fair, good tires”
This non-running lefty’s current high bid is $3400. There are four days to go.
https://www.proxibid.com/1948-Willys-CJ2A-4wd-jeep/lotInformation/67306712
“1948 Willys CJ2A 4wd jeep, 4 cylinder eng., manual trans., 12-15 tires, showing 40,213 miles – Non running”
There’s still plenty of work to do on this Lefty.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/527132375393282
“Here is a piece of History it is a project that is about 80% restored frame up axles brake lines have all been redone powder coated transmissions been rebuilt motor original tornado 4 cylinder was in the process of being rebuilt have all the hood and fenders all necessary parts boxes and boxes of original parts (everything) I have the original seat frame rails to be reupholstered just ran out of time moving out of town can’t keep all my toys.
my loss your gain clean Arizona title also has an option of a large Ford motor pictured and adapter plates to built in I’d keep everything original original motor looks great pm anymore info the jeep is located in east mesa clean AZ title in hand frame up resto has been started also have some more photos in my phone I will upload”
The seller notes that it is a lefty, though it is missing the bow top holders on the passenger side. The exterior has been painted, but it appears the interior was not.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/708044903693571
“1948 Jeep Willys CJ2A with overdrive. Has a rebuilt Buick V6 with only 424 miles. Truck has all new parts, too many to list. It is a rare “Lefty” which means spare is on drivers side. Best reasonable offer.”
Listed as a 1949, this jeep looks to be a 1948 CJ-2A Lefty.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/sun-city-1949-willys-cj2a-jeep/7428109186.html
“1949 Willy’s Jeep ,350 Chevy , 4×4,disc brakes. Most everything is new ,clean title,drive it home”
Listed as a 1949, it’s a 1948 Lefty.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/307877887938221
“1949 Willy’s cj2a project needs work asking $2000 obo no title comes with some new parts and a burned up m38 that has a complete drive train message me with questions or offers”
It doesn’t run. The Kelly hardtop looks in good shape. It’s got some Allstate or Husky hubs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1053115205425432/
“1948 Willys Overland CJ2A “Lefty” Currently not running – but has new tires, new gas tank, new battery. We have new points, coil, plugs, wires, etc also. Clean and correct title. Radio, heater, & turn signals. This is a very clean and straight 2 owner jeep barn find. Great candidate for a full restoration or mod.
It is one of what is known as a “Lefty”, one of a short handful of CJ2A jeeps built in 1948 that had the spare tire carrier on driver side for legal reasons. While its a small feature, its a rare thing to find one of these jeeps. Serial# confirms this to be true lefty. An ATV/Side-by-sides sell new for double this price, and this is road legal. ATV’s are not. You could buy it as is, have a shop fix it up, and have something WAY cooler than an ATV, that will do anything they can and more. Original drive train, it’s previous owner was a meticulous maintenance person, and after his passing, it sat for 30 years. Still 6 volt. Top is VERY well fitted. Dog not included”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,500.
Zach’s got his Lefty for sale. Looks ready for some cruising!
“1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A Lefty.
Original motor & trans. Runs & drives great. 12v conversion, new brake lines & rear brake assembly, rebuilt master cylinder. Comes with new covers for the seats. Mileage says around 36k, title says mileage exempt. Asking $15,500 OBO. Might trade, no projects.”
No title.
https://york.craigslist.org/pts/d/honey-brook-1948-willys-jeep/7339055232.html
“I have for sale for parts or restore a 1948 Willy’s jeep with title. I do have a windshield frame that goes with it and some other small parts that came with it. It is a “lefty” they only made a batch of Lefty’s in 1948. Motor turns over not stuck”
There may be value here.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/d/honey-brook-1948-willys-jeep/7339052246.html
“I have for sale for parts or restore a 1948 Willy’s jeep with title. I do have a windshield frame that goes with it and some other small parts that came with it. It is a “lefty” they only made a batch of Lefty’s in 1948. Motor turns over not stuck”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Includes a parts chassis.
“For sale 1948 jeep willy with snowplow. Had engine fired and running. Comes with spare frame, axles,hood, grill, and trans.”
UPDATE: Ryan noted this might be a 1948 Lefty (Or at least the body is).
(05/24/2021) This is powered by Studebaker.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1323136411402681
“1946 CJ2A no title bill of sale only Has an older studebaker motor in it. It was running. PO had an electric fuel pump wired in. I took the carb off to rebuild it. never got around to it. I have a new mechanical fuel pump that needs to be installed. I have a leaf spring kit that I’m in the middle of putting on it. If you want the originals you can have them. I still have them. Has a new gas tank and a couple of other new parts the the PO gave me. Spark plug wires,radiator fan and a couple others Things. It will need a winch to load as it is right now.”
This may be a 19790s CJ-5 chassis with a 1948 ‘Lefty’ body. It’s got a 1970s CJ-5 grille among other 1970s details.
vvhttps://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/378820563473880
“(1956 Willys) Jeep has a dauntless v6 motor and comes with spare trans with transfer case front and rear differentials. I have a clear title in hand Asking $1500. (Jeep does not run will need to bring a trailer)”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2900.
(03/03/2021) It doesn’t run.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/930943750778315
“1948 civilian Jeep project. Engine turns over freely. Have not tried to make run. Of course it has some rust in the body but it is a very restorable Jeep. Note the air cleaner, glass fuel bowl and headlight trim rings are sitting in the Jeep. Has title”
The body has some rust, but doesn’t appear too bad.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/451808122842051/
“Jeep runs and drive has good brakes ,disc brakes in front ,has newer interior .new tires ,new springs and shackles,new canvas top,has 12 volt setup.rear seat,heater.has small amount of rust,I have another body I can cut all the pieces needed to repair rust areas,also have original style of wheels.both the repair pieces and wheels included in sale. Have clean title”
