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There may be some value here. The hardtop looks to be an early Koenig model.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/48344070444431
“Original 1948 Willys body including cab, doors, hood, tailgate, and grill Located in Gillette, WY $1500 obo”
TJ spotted this CJ-5 with a Sears Deluxe hardtop and Warn winch that’s part of an estate sale.
https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/pts/d/banks-automotive-estate-sale/7778264678.html
“956 Jeep CJ. Rusty floor pan.”
I suspect the cargo area bed has been patched or rebuilt. This has a Beck or Kelly hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2470064576520215
“1954 Jeep CJ-3b Runs excellent. 6 volt, 134 F-head. 3 speed manual. New battery, wheel bearings, master cylinder, and brakes. New carburetor, with old one included. Looks to be all original drivetrain. Frame good, body is ok, patches. Has transferable registration. Plow works, used last winter.”
The warn winch plus the Beck hardtop (with original data tag) may mean there’s some value here. No title.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2618693421667363
“Remember driving it when I was a kid in the pasture I know it needs transmission repaired doesn’t have title as is will trade for a adult fourwheeler no I will not give out my number I’ll answer all your questions on messenger”
John shared this CJ-3A. It’s a bit rough, but maybe someone can use some parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3837509063187895
“Just rescued from the farm! Way cool, completely original plow Jeep with a Koenig Iron Works hard top. Engine is stuck, but I don’t think it’s badly stuck because the carb is freely functioning. This is a great foundation for a restoration and priced right.”
That’s about the shiniest sears-branded hardtop that I’ve seen.
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“Beautiful 1953 Jeep Willys 4×4
Completely solid front to back including all underbody
No rust or rust issues
Full restoration was nearly completed this year
Requires some assembly as shown (Exhaust/carburetor/starter)
All parts included
Fun weekend project
Always stored indoors
Mostly all original minus minor updates
Transmission shifts smooth with no leaks or issues
All electrics work properly
Has rare top that would have came from a 1950s Sears catalog
Clear Florida title in hand in my name
Inspections are more than welcome
If you’re unable to see it yourself, you’re more than welcome to send someone to inspect
it for you or hire a third party company
Any inspections must be done prior to clicking buy it now
I can arrange shipping if needed
$450 Non refundable deposit due upfront
Remaining balance is to be paid by cash in person, wire transfer, or bank check within three business days
UPDATE: Still Available. This listing has been up for over a year, so not sure what the story is.
(11/11/2022) That’s got to be a home made top.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1082279745643645
“Great running plow
Wonderful historic piece.
Need gone.
Comes with everything pictured.
Clear Colorado title”
UPDATE: Still Available?
(09/21/2023) Has a Kong hard top. Hasn’t been driven for a few years, but still might be worth a look if you are near Burns.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1044311523221360
“1952 Willy’s Jeep. Good condition, ready for someone to restore. Have not driven in several years. Does not run but is not seized. I am sure it needs a clutch and some brake work. Great project. Cool little jeep ”
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.
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”
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.”
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.
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