UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/22/2016) Looks solid. Serial number of 61162 suggests it is late 1950 and not 1953.
“I am selling my 1953 Willys CJ3A Jeep. This project has been extensively and thoroughly rebuilt and is in excellent mechanical condition. Road worthy and ready for summer driving. this is a fun vintage Jeep….own a cool piece of automotive history.
highlights of work performed includes:
-converted to 12v system w/ new alternator, battery, and wiring
-all new brake system – hard/soft lines, all axle parts, etc
-all new steering system – rebuilt column, new wheel, all tie rods, etc
-all new fuel system – tank, lines, carb, etc
-new wheels & BFG mud tires
-all new lighting – turn signals added for road driving
-new upholstery – new pans, foam, & vintage style olive drab canvas
-trans and transfer case rebuilt
-all new gaskets, seals, axle yokes, u-joints, hoses, oil, fluids, etc
-new ignition – converted to electric distributor, new plugs, wires, etc
-all new suspension – leaf springs, shocks, shackles, ubolts, plates, etc
-much more – details available to new owner
Flat Head 4 cyl w/ 3 speed manual trans…..this is not a project, this is ready to drive…..has antique original 1953 VA plates, but can certainly be inspected if new owner chooses that route.”
http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/5540392106.html