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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 $3200.
The steps have been fixed/modified.
“1946 jeep willys.runs excellent registered untill 2014.”
It runs, but appears to need work.
“1954 Jeep CJ3B. Complete and original. Missing windshield and has added roll bar. Runs but needs TLC and work. This Jeep was used for off-road hunting and farm use. It can be used the same way with verry little work and money. This could be a fun easy project. I already have 2 other jeeps that I use that way and don’t have the time to work on another. I do not have a title but the VIN tag is still on the fire wall. I will sell with a Bill of Sale.”
http://morgantown.craigslist.org/cto/3591375913.html
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was listed at $2200.
This truck looks like a good foundation for a project. It does not run.
“I have a 1952 willies jeep i inherited from my grandpa. It is currently just sitting because I just graduated high school and don’t have the money to fix it up.
The body is in excellent condition. The interior is okay. It however, does not run.
Getting rid of this is something I am not looking forward to because it was from my grandpa and I would love to be able to keep it. I just do not want to see it sitting wasting away. This is a great project if you’re into old school vehicles.
Hard to tell how much value is here.
“I have a 1953 willy’s jeep that i would like to part out or sell. the tub is rotted but front clip is good. The frame and drive train are complete. I’m trying to get rid of it so i can put the money into my 1951. please call or txt i wont respond to email. have more pics upon request. 315-729-4498”
http://syracuse.craigslist.org/pts/3556895851.html
UPDATE: I posted this article back in 2010. It’s been a few years, so I wondered if anyone newer to eWillys knows anything about the York-Hoovers?
A few days ago I was searching and came across a reference to the York-Hoover prototype. I’d never heard of the York-Hoover All-Terrain Prototype, but according to the YorkBlog, such a vehicle existed and could be viewed at the York County Heritage Trust’s Agricultural and Industrial Museum in Pennsylvania. So, I contacted the museum and received a response from the curator notifying me a few years ago the vehicle had been moved to the Motts Military Museum in Columbus, Ohio. I tried contacting Motts, but had no success.
Anyone familiar with this story or the vehicle?
According to yorkblog.com, “Before World War II, the York-Hoover Body Co. produced a prototype for a military vehicle that could navigate all types of terrain. The company then successfully completed orders for 69 more vehicles.
But, alas, York-Hoover turned down another order for 4,500 sturdy vehicles because it had pledged its resources elsewhere. Future work on the Jeep, with the York-made design and minor modifications, went to Willys Co. and the Ford Motor Co.”
Louie asked me if I’d be interested in some pictures from the 2010 Redbull Historic Military Club gathering, which included jeeps, seeps and floating trailers. I did not know those Bantam trailers floated so well!
Louie writes, “For a number of years a military collector ( Kevin Kronland of Spooner Wi.) held a 3 day event at his Cranberry farm. He had almost 100 vehicles of his own and our Redbull Historic Military Club would attend with about another 50 to 100 vehicles. Of course we all had a great time showing ,driving,and talking about our vehicles. He had a DUCK, a GPA, and other collectors brought there am fibs to run in his cranberry pond. (A real lake.)
Located fifty miles west of Minneapolis in Willmar, MN, the Schwanke Car, Tractor, and Truck Museum has been open since 1998. It features the collection of Virgil Schwanke, who has been collecting vehicles for fifty-five years. He has assembled over 400 units for display, including tractors, cars, trucks, gas engines, gas pumps, signs and more. He recently added a CJ-2A to the museum.
Virgil uses this CJ-2A as a springboard to talk about jeeps during World War II. You can read more in the museum’s blog post.
http://schwankemuseum.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Schwanke-Car-Tractor-and-Truck-Museum/175089919176654
I always thought these were mini-terra tires, but they were advertised as “mini-terror” off road tires. I found this ad in the February, 1974, issue of Four Wheeler.
I don’t know anything about this. What does the missing key do?
“VERY RARE VINTAGE GERMAN CLOCKWORK JEEP WITH THREE OCCUPANTS
MADE BY ARNOLD’S OF GERMANY ABOUT 1947/8
THIS MODEL AND THE FIGURES HAVE BEEN OVER PAINTED AND IS MISSING THE SPARE WHEEL ,WINDSHIELD AND RADIO ANTENNA.THE FRONT FENDER HAS BEEN BENT UPWARDS.
THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS THE FRONT WHEELS ,THE GEAR STICK SEEMS TO OPERATE BUT CANNOT TELL FOR SURE AS THERE IS NO KEY. GREAT RESTORATION PROJECT.”
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Here’s a postcard with a Bantam BRC-60 on the front.
“EARLY WW II COLORFUL POST CARD SHOWING VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AT CAMP RUCKER, ALABAMA.. BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MILTARY BASE DEVELOPMENT APPEARS ON REVERSE. POST CARD IN VERY GOOD CONDITION.”
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