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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 .
Roger Martin spotted this camper wagon.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1292009747807551/
“1958 Willy’s Jeep Wagon – converted into a small camper / covered trailer. Lights are in working condition and it is ready to go”
CJ-5s:
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/03/2020) Former Shriner jeep? It has some personality.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/899968097175442/
“1948 Jeep Willys, original motor, 4 cylinder, 3 speed, runs great! Motor is tight, no leaks. Unknown miles. Cash price, no trades, no holds. Message to schedule a time to come take a look (in Seymour). Serious inquires only.”
It’s a project, but no description of what is needed.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/362955324700919/
“Project willy’s for sale 5000 or best offer”
It’s listed as a 1943, but looks to be a CJ-2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2680801925578832/
“This is a CJ 2. Factory Crome head lamps nothing army about this item”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
(03/18/2020) The body has some rust.
“Not in a hurry to sell. Just want to see what’s out there. 1948 cj2a with a super sonic flat head ford 4cyl. Positives | Motor doesn’t have very many miles on it – fresh build. Doesn’t smoke, new brakes, new wheels and tires, new seats. – new steering, shocks, springs, transfer case rebuild kit, ready to be installed. Dana rear end, functioning pto 8,000 pound driven winch, Minimal rust. Clear Texas title. Street legal. They don’t make them like this anymore, restored its work 25k Negatives | it’s been Bedlined at some point in the past, 4×4 is currently not functioning (simple fix) Fun around town driver, head turner. Open to trade for a CJ-10 pickup or 80’s k-5 blazer”
UPDATE: **Sold** was $2500
(08/14/2020) Has no title. There might be a solid body under all that, but can’t tell for sure.
“1953 Willis 3 b. Buick v 6. Needs finished. No title”
Buss Walker, the author of this July 28, 1959, article published in the Chattanooga Daily Times, learned an important lesson on his first attempt to jeep onto Walden’s Ridge: never jeep without tools. The lesson was learned and our intrepid travelers were more successful on their second attempt.
As late as 1944, as this ad demonstrates, the Minneapolis-Moline Power Implement Company argued that they had developed the original “Jeep”. But, it’s clear that they lost that battle entirely.
View all the information on eBay
“This is an Original old Vintage Trade Ad from 1944 This print ad Measures Approx: 11 1/4″ x 8 1/4″. This is Not a Photocopy or reproduction.”
UPDATE II: Was this called a Western Jeep rid because it used the Western toy Jeeps?
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Originally posted in 2013: Dan notes in the comments that this particular ride was ‘made by Vernon L. Spalinger Industries in Spokane WA. It was called the “Western Jeep”.’ These were very common rides at one time. This ride was also known as the Jeep-a-round.
“VERY RARE pamphlet from Santa Claus Land, Indiana. includes map of the grounds and of the state. Lots of pictures, facts, history and information about this amazing 1950s attraction!”
