Roberto Flores shared this image from another group of an older jeep pulling floats. The hardtop is unusual and was usually seen in Europe, but it’s my guess that this was taken in California somewhere. I was able to use Google search to locate the same pic on Jalopy Journal.
Hardtop Research Archives
1947 CJ-2A Klamath Falls, OR $3800
The body appears in pretty good shape.
https://klamath.craigslist.org/cto/d/klamath-falls-47-jeep-willys-cj-2a/7766178303.html
“1947 Jeep Willys cj-2a stock , motor redone runs smooth , shifts smooth . Some restoring started.
Calls only , Leave message 54one eight91-4four16”
1946 CJ-2A Olympia, WA $2900
I’m unsure how much value is here.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/olympia-willys-jeep/7771446706.html
“Jeep is in need of a restoration. Engine is not running. Vehicle has been stored inside for the last 60 years. Steel top with side and rear doors. Tow bar available but not attached to vehicle. Originally used as a tug to move a DC-3 into its hanger. Later used for forestry work.”
1955? Hardtop Brochure on eBay
UPDATE II: Here is a color version of the CJ-5 w/hardtop that appears in the brochure below. I found this on Flickr. One commenter there noted that, “Reinforced Plastics Corporation was in operation on Martha’s Vineyard from 1952 to 1959. They made these tops as well as other fiberglass items.”
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UPDATE from October 26, 2017: Here’s another one of these rare brochures for sale. Thanks to Bill Norris and Derek Redmond for the extra pics. This brochure has been for sale on the same eBay pager for four years. It’s on sale at the moment.
This unusual fiberglass hardtop was created by the Reinforced Plastics Corp. I have yet to see one in the wild. Two journal articles (Chemical Week 1957, Volume 81 and National Defense Transportation Journal 1957, Volumes 13-14) both have announcements for the new top, pegging its inception around mid-1957. Unfortunately, Google will only provide snipped views of these University of Michigan scanned journals. The date of these journals suggests the lister of this brochure is probably wrong about the 1955 date for the brochure.
1947 CJ-2A South Dakota $9500
This appears solid.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/247270289549336/permalink/1548397942769891
“1947 cj2a for sale. Absolutely no rust anywhere on this jeep runs great. Brakes completely gone through. 21000 actual miles. Located in western South Dakota. Asking 9500.”
1957 CJ-5 Waterport, NY $2500
John shared this one. It includes a Koenig hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/499130825810524
“1957 Willys Jeep CJ5. Very good restorable condition. Has roof. Motor is locked up. No title. Located in Waterport Ny, between Buffalo and Rochester”
1966 CJ-5 Buskirk, NY $4000
I think this has Kelly doors mixed with Metro/Pentagon hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/846598850221169
“1966 CJ5. Cool old Jeep! Four wheel drive, has the V-6 engine and later axles. Runs good, goes, stops, lights work. PM for more details. Located Center Cambridge, NY.”
Year? CJ-3B Peyton, CO $2700
The front axle is not installed. It has a Keonig hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1022010679363881
“Buick V6 motor Does not run No title Hard top Jeep cj3b Have the front end it us just not attached”
1965 CJ-5 Gillett, WI $1000
Given the Meyer hardtop and the completeness of the rig, there could be some value here if the engine spins.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1120818832316427
“Will need to be trailerd, currently does not run. Everything is there. Just needs someone to put the time into it to restore it. Front, rear and transmission all work as they should. Frame is solid. No broken glass.”
1946 CJ-2A Pulaski, WI $1500
This has “dual hub extensions”, which is why the front end axle and wheels look extra wide.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1008759010702300
“1946 Willys, Original Drivetrain. Has arctic cab hard top, also have original windshield frame. Front axle has Dual hub extensions, which were a somewhat rare option, they can be easily unbolted. Engine spins freely, I have not had it running in my time owning it. No title. I got it from an Iron Mine in Michigan. Too many projects, clearing yard,”
Year? MB Clinton, NJ $4000
John shared this MB with an unusual top. The doors have wood trip and are suicide style. The rear doors also have some wood and are cargo style.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/997502515712828/
“This listing is for a 1940s Willys WWII Jeep. It is in non-running condition and being sold as-is. It is complete with a wooden and metal cab. There are some holes due to deterioration (rust) in the floor. The center of the rear of the jeep was removed to accommodate the double doors of the cab.This Jeep has been stored in a barn untouched for the past 60 years. It is either a 1944 or 1945. The center of the read of the jeep was removed to accommodate the double doors of the cab. Buyer is responsible for removing and transporting the vehicle after the transaction has been completed.”
Year? CJ-3B Deer Park, NY $1700
This is a 1959 or later CJ-3B (Note the side heater vent). Thanks to Andy for sharing it. It may be an optical illusion, but it looks like the top kind of angles down near the rear passenger lower edge. Maybe this is a CJ-3B that used to have a baggage ramp? (Prob not, but …)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/469660309029993
“1946 Willy’s Cj runs can start comes with running’ spare four cylinder motor comes with operating six foot meyers plow restore or leave as is and use to plow your property not too many of these left especially on Long Island transferable New York registration”
1942 MB Cambridge, NY $3800
It doesn’t run, but includes a plow for the $3800 price. Thanks to Steve for sharing it.
https://glensfalls.craigslist.org/cto/d/cambridge-1942-willy-jeep/7764832056.html
“1942 Willy Jeep for sale with plow (plow is detached). Not running. Local pickup cash only
$3800
$3200 without plow”
1947 CJ-2A Fayetteville, AR $400
The hardtop pictured is a Blue Star, not a sears.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/836670698391593
“1946-1947 tub ,2 transfer cases ,2 tires, hood , gas tank, sears and roebuck’s top and a engine block”
1941? GPW? Mondovi, MN No Price
Seller has been told this is worth quite a bit ($25k). I’m less sure about that evaluation. I see nothing to suggest it is a 1941 FORD GP.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1000262291479934
“1941 Ford Jeep; was an MP Jeep tricked out by the army Corp of engineers. Rebuilt 2000 miles ago by Max-Bilt. Looking to trade for older FJ, $15000 to $20000 or best offer. Also interested in trading for a 30HP or skid steer, or anything else interesting. Was told by Max-Bilt Off-Road that it’s worth $25000 without plow, and plow is not included. Currently camo paint.”
Year? CJ-2A/DJ-3A Mauertown, VA $4000
The frame horns suggest this is a CJ-2A chassis topped with a DJ-3A body and hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1044057557313280
“Willy’s jeep. Needs work. Lots of good parts. Have title.”
Unusual DJ-3A Hardtop Modification
Tim shared this pic on Facebook (not for sale). It shows a jeep with a DJ-3A body and, possibly, a CJ-5 hardtop, both with a custom extension, atop a four wheel drive chassis. He plans to talk to the owner to learn more about it.
1949? CJ-2A Brighton, CO $2500
This project includes a Porter & Reed hardtop.
https://denver.craigslist.org/bar/d/brighton-1949-jeep-willys/7761935946.html
“All original complete barn find. Flat head 4 cyl motor. Have not touched. No rust . .
So many calls. . First 2500 gets or trade for ford work truck. Bill of sale only. Thanks,”
Metro Mfg. Hardtop Cheney, WA $200
No doors or windshield.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/grd/d/four-lakes-aluminum-hardtop-for-willys/7755682120.html
“This aluminum hardtop is made by Metro engineering. It is in fair condition. No doors. Hard to find these. It came off of a 1947 cj2a willys jeep. Thank you!”
1947 CJ-2A Canon City, CO $6800
This has a Blue Star aluminum hardtop. This might have a patched driver’s side floor (can’t tell for certain).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/428491326641917
“With snow plow, runs and drives. New alternator and new windshield defroster.”
1948 CJ-2A Vader, WA $3500
Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1245752456773406
“1948 cj2a Willy’s jeep w aluminum top. Mostly original. No spark cause I broke distributor cap. And needs new battery. Should run tho. I’m second owner. Title in my name and Oregon 1948 collectors plates so no need for tags. Alot of surface rust but not all thru.”
1953 M-38A1 Coffeeville, MS Price?
I had this post completed, but that was before I realized this may have a $16k price tag (I’m unsure on the exact price). Anyway, I thought the rear bumper was unusual. This has a Kelly hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/247270289549336/permalink/1525650755044610/
“4 sale 1953 M38A1 runs and drives needs brakes only all original. Location Coffeeville ms 38922”
Kelly “23 Series” Hardtop Florence, MS **Sold**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.
This appears in good shape. Kelly 23 Series top info.
“What you are looking at is an original Willys Jeep hard top. The top is in very good shape and complete minus the back glass. The windows roll up and down and the latches work great. I will have it off the Jeep today or tomorrow. This will fit the CJ2A Willys or the CJ3A, M38, MB or Ford GPW if you use a CJ2A windshield.”
1955 CJ-5 Brooksville, ME $8700
Appears in good shape. John shared this one.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/819259583084041
“Very solid 1955 Willys Jeep CJ5, #[hidden information]. New tires, battery and tune-up by previous owner. Runs, drives and brakes great. Has the rare Koenig removable cab. Battery operated winch. Would consider partial trade for project vehicle or vintage guitar. Asking $8700 obro. Thanks for looking.”
Koenig Hardtop Model 320 Woodbine, MD $1400
The top appears in good shape, though it has been painted black. Thanks to John for sharing.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1866851710492359/
“Hard top only. Complete and original as pictured, a few spots could use refreshing, pictures taken the day it was taken off the Jeep.”