UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,500

Technically, the first year of production on civilian jeeps was 1945.  This CJ sounds like it has an interesting history.

“This is the Original Grand Daddy of all Civilian Jeeps- the Willy’s CJ2a is the first model year of the post WWII civilian market run. This is a very rare collector’s item. This is unit # 70007.  She is in excellent shape. This one was kept in a Detroit Show Room for over 25 years prior to being in storage for 10 years. When the dealer passed away his estate sold off all assets and that is how we found her, 5 years ago. We have the original Magazine Adds from Time Magazine, July 15, 1946.”

UPDATE:  This CJ-3A sold for $9700 via eBay.

Steve sold this restored CJ-3A.  If you want to see a well done, complete restoration, check out all these pics.

“It is painted Luzon Red with Universal Beige trim.  http://gallery.me.com/jstephen1h#100049”

A reader purchased this deal.

“My wife says I have too many toys! I bought this to restore and play with and I have never gotten to it. It is stored inside I bled the breaks but they probably need a break job to be dependable. Starts and runs great. Motor really purrs. It’s in nice shape for how old it is. Sure would be fun to fix up or restore like new or play as is. Come take a look .”

This looks like a good price on a solid CJ-2A.

“1948 willys cj2a. runs and looks great . hard top that does come off. 50mph top speed on hwy,but it will go all most any where in 4 wheel drive. body straight,no dents. 134 cu in 4 cyl. engine all stock. roll bar, tow bar. great little jeep. lets talk. would like to sell and get a 20 ft pontoon boat.”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/2051880934.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer

This Jeep was used as an advertising vehicle.

“This jeep is in AMAZING condition. It was a mid 90s restoration. Besides a few minor oil leaks this Jeep is ready to go. Love box company used it as an advertisment vehicle for years. Which explains the box graphics painted on the sides. The tires are new. The motor is a flathead 4cyl. It runs and drives great. Strong 4×4. Starts up everytime and goes down the road great. No rust on the vehicle at all. This is a must see for a collector. Ive seen similar CJ2A jeeps bring 12-15k. I would like someone to make me a reasonable offer. You wont be disappointed in this one. The restoration was deffinitely done right.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500

(11/16/09) Not perfect, but in good original shape.

“The jeep runs great,garage kept, very good condition for the year of the jeep. There aren’t to many Willys Jeeps out there this is a real collectors jeep for a person that has a love for Willys jeeps. Buyer responsable for taxes,title transfer,transporting jeep. 65,605 original miles on the original enguine. It is also the original enguine in the jeep.”