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Welcome to eWillys.com, a website for vintage jeep enthusiasts. I update this website nearly every day with jeep deals, jeep history, interesting reader projects, jeep related info, and more.
These quick searches can help you find things on eBay. People list in the wrong categories all the time, so don't be surprised to see brochures in the parts area for example. This section used to be split into jeeps, parts and other categories, but recent changes to eBay will require this information to be recoded.
The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
Looking for parts and not sure where to go? There are a variety of large and small new and used parts sellers both online and offline.
Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700
It runs . . .
“1951 WILLYS, RUNS, DRIVES. I HAVE WINDSHIELD FRAME AND MOUNT BRACKETS. YES, WILLYS FOUR CYLINDER ENGINE. RESTORATION PROJECT, OR, JUST IN TIME FOR HUNTING SEASON.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(11/15/2012) This is listed at GGE Nagles, but I wasn’t sure what that meant. No pics provided.
“I have a 1946 Willy’s Jeep, Motor and drive train rebuilt to original specs.The body needs some work but not beyond repairing it’s all there.Only serious buyers please. I am willing to possible trade for fishing Boat or nice Atv 4 wheeler .My name is Jim and my number is 239-370-9723.”
No pics provided.
“’59 Willys that has been stored. Runs great but needs brakes bled. On current Calif. Nonop in My Name. I have owned this truck for 10 years. STRONG 327 VETTE motor, all other running gear is stock. 4WD $6000 obo *805*Seven Nine Four *8604 Or possible interesting motorcycle trade ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2250
(03/11/2012) “For sale: 1963 CJ3b
This CJ is among the last of the Willys branded ever made. There has been 3 owners in its lifetime. The Jeep was redone in the early 80s by the second owner. I got this Jeep 6 years ago.
This is a project.
I am roughly 60-70% done with it. I rebuilt the engine, transmission, transfer case, both differentials, upgraded the brakes (everything new), painted the frame with rust inhibiting paint, and a few other thing here and there.
What need to be done to finish this project is to finish installing some of the drive-line components, steering parts would need to be replaced ($15 for a tie rod end), cooling system installed, some bodywork, and the electrical system.
The body is rough, however replacement bodies are available. the hardtop is solid and all glass is in good shape.
I have almost everything one would need to finish this project, and all will go with.
This CJ is a rare find. It would be a perfect project for someone just getting into working on cars and trucks as a hobby, or someone who would lake to make it into an off road toy (as I was doing) This Jeep has a clear title and would be easy to get it back on the road. Parts new and used for these Jeeps are readily available.”
UPDATE: Sadly, Todd Hansen’s body was located. You can read more here.
http://www.ocregister.com/news/hansen-378206-county-body.html
Craig has just posted the Antique Automobile Club of America’s article about the Lafian FC Power Hoe. It’s an interesting article with some good photos.
http://thefcconnection.com/the_lafian_powerhoe.htm
After reading the Blitz Buggy article last night, I read through the remainder of the 1943 Liberty Magazine. I found one of the articles very interesting, though it has nothing to do with jeeps.
Called “Motoring in Germany”, the article describes how gas rationing led to the conversion of automobiles into “gazogenes”, or vehicles powered by wood, gas, charcoal, and coke-burning. The cars either towed trailers or had washing-machine sized attachments added to the back. Here’s the page below.
Roberto forwarded a link about a book published by Wings and Wheels out of the Czech Republic called “MA Jeeps in Detail”. It looks like a good book. 496 Czech Korunas is approx $25 US.
Learn more about the book here: http://wwpbooks.com/product.php?id_product=223
You can find more jeep books here: http://wwpbooks.com/search.php?tag=Jeep
Here’s a rare plastic jeep (at least I’ve never seen one). It includes a rough box.
“For Auction is a HP, Vehicle, made by California Molders Inc. ,that I found at a local estate. It is still in the original box; but, the box is in poor condition. It is as follows:
The New Civilian Jeep”-5.5″-in working order-jeep windshield folds down-the tiny pin, of the tailgate hinge, is broken; but,the tailgate will stay closed-marked: “CM 120″.”
View all the information on eBay
Here’s an ad for Florida Grapejuice that includes a jeep.
“Here is a hard to find WWII era advertisement for the Florida Citrus Commission. This great Print Ad was removed from a vintage 1944 Magazine.
Page is about 9 3/4 inches by 13 inches with the actual ad perhaps a bit smaller. Condition of this 68+ year old Ad is excellent.”
