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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.
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Update **sold**
“I got this original fire jeep from VT. It’s all original with correct mb engine and 6v accessories including sparton horn! Needs restoration, but a good starting point. Engine should run, I need to tune it up.”
Here’s a neat photo that includes VEC CJ-2As on the assembly line.
“This is an original press photo. The peacetime version of the Jeep is in volume production at the Willys-Overland plant here. Shown is a sub-assembly line where bodies get finishing touches. The company which expects a world wide market for the vehicles as a farm and industrial tractor, truck, mobile power unit and passenger conveyance plans to build 20,000 this year. Photo measures 10.75 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 07-26-1945.”
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Some slow-going through Thailand’s mud.
“1962 Press Photo Anti-leprosy team push the Jeep in Yasothorn near Thailand. This is an original press photo. Fighting the stigma of the outcast Members of an anti-leprosy team struggled pushed a Jeep, carrying supplies, out of the mud in Yasothorn, Northeast of Thailand. The team, sponsored by the Thai Government and the World Health Organization of the United Nations surges out and treats leprosy victims throughout the country. The travel from village to village Setting up clinics in health centers or temples, where they dispense Sulfone drugs. Photo measures 10 x 8 inches. Photo is dated 08-25-1962.”
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Leigh shared this one. It is a postcard of a Willys Truck with the CFA (Country Fire Authority – Victoria, Australia), one of a series of historic fire appliances with the CFA.
The sellers of this jeep are very interested in seeing it go to someone who will restore it. It’s got a rare Boston Top that’s in good condition. Contact Mark Pinel at (970) 201-7673 or MarkandLisaPinel@gmail.com if interested.
“It is partially restored (Brakes, Suspension, Seats Re-upolstered), 33,618 original miles. My Dad bought it brand new Dec. 13, 1947 and I have the original bill of sale. It starts easily and holds excellent oil pressure, never had the head off but is in need of carb re-build. I have all the original equipment including governor, PTO, all seats and original aluminum removable hard top with exception of the snow plow. I also have a wide array of spare parts including color-coded cloth wireing harness, vacuum and electric WW motors, ignition parts, complete exhaust system, etc, everything that one would need to put it into first order condition. But it needs to go to a legitimate restorer who can do it right. The engine & VIN numbers on the Bill of Sale match the Jeep and data tags.
Starts easily but the carbureator needs a rebuild as the jets are so clogged up it needs nearly full choke to run. Among the spare parts is a rebuild kit or two for the carb. The transmission shifts well as does the transfer case and the PTO case. The speedometer cable broke during the last few years my Dad had the Jeep but he only was using it around their home, it was not even registered so no meaningful miles since. I have a replacement speedometer cable. The mileage is shown on one of the photos as 33,618.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
Lots of updates. Looks in good shape.
“1948 Willys Jeep. New motor, transfer case, breaks. Later model front and rear end. 305 Chevy V8 with 4 speed. 32″ BFG mud terrains. 8000# winch. This is a nice clean jeep with a bunch of new parts. Clean title. $8500 OBO”
It runs and has some cool rims.
“This is a good running jeep it has the buick v6 it is currently registered it has a new water pump and fuel pump and new seats”
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/6182309549.html
Lots of updates.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/6182245852.html
“Chevy small block 350 swap
Edelbrock intake
Holley adventure off road carb
Edelbrock high rise valve covers
MSD spark plug wires
new starter
installed an aluminum radiator with electric fan wired in a thermal switch or toggle switch on the fly
Corvette master cylinder with all new lines and Wild Wood portioning valve
hydraulic clutch set up with 12” clutch
new optima battery (3 months old) Continue reading
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
Looks like there’s value here.
“I have a nice 1961 Willys Wagon. It is. A nice driver by no means a show car. It has rust in a lot of places but looks so cool. Has a Chevy 6 cylinder with HEI ignition,has a turbo 350 trans and a Ford rear end. It is still on the original frame. Has nice duel exhaust. Rust and drives good. Gets a lot of attention. Interior has been redone and is very nice,no headliner. Needs a new headlight switch . Heater works. Turn signals work. Breaks are good. I also have with it a 1963 Willys Wagon for parts for the 61 or you can go the other way. The 63 is on a blazer frame with a small block in it and the blazer drive train. Very good body but does have rust in some areas”
Barry shared this one. It is being auctioned at Bring-A-Trailer.com.
“This 1948 Willys CJ-2A has been in the seller’s family since 1981 and is powered by a 2.2L Go Devil flathead four-cylinder paired to a 3-speed manual with 4WD and a high-low transfer case. The truck remains in nearly stock condition other than the addition of turn signals and larger wheels and tires. The second owner of this Willys was the Rifton, New York Volunteer Fire Department, who acquired it in 1949 with 1,100 miles. It remained with them until being sold in 1977 with 6k miles to Philip Stokes, also of Rifton, New York. The seller’s father was the fourth owner and acquired it in 1981. Over the last 36 years it was primarily used as an airport vehicle. Recent service includes an oil change and rebuilt fuel pump. This Willys is offered with some service records and a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name.”
http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1948-willys-cj-2a-4/
