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1946 CJ-2A Des Plaines, IL $8000

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UPDATE: Still Available. Updated text includes a reference to this being a “1946 original Willys Anniversary Edition”. Hmmm.

(05/27/2021) Runs and drives. Includes a top.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/175017111221765

“1946 orginal Willys Anniversary Edition. ☆ Clean Title. ☆Orginal 3 gear slow speed gearbox. ☆Manual Hand Gear ☆Excellent Running Condition ☆Having orginal soft top and doors from world war 2. ☆ RAPTOR PAINT JOB ( No worries about rust) The Specs Engine 2.2L (134 cu in) flathead I-4, 60 hp, 105 lb-ft Transmission 3-speed manual Drive Rear- and 4-wheel Front suspension Live axle, leaf springs Rear suspension Live axle, leaf springs Brakes Drums Weight 2000-2200 lb.”

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3 Willys Aeros Nampa, ID $5500

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Looks like none are drivers.

https://boise.craigslist.org/pts/d/nampa-willys-collection/7333201496.html

“Selling my Willys collection. Two-1953 and One- 1952 Aero cars.”

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1950 CJ-3A Duchesne, UT $3000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000.

(05/29/2021) Runs, powered by an f-head.

https://cars.ksl.com/listing/7246033

“I Bought this last year, It is a CJ3A Flat Fender. I have not done a thing to it since I got it other than I bought new seats for it that will come with it but not installed. It is just taking up space.
Runs good, Breaks need a little work but did work with fluid. It was covered with Rhino Liner as a paint job but looks ok, I was thinking of painting it Green and putting MASH 4077 on it as it is the right year for that. Needs the alternator re aligned but it does work. Has the original back seat frame.”

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1947 CJ-2A South Weber, UT $7800

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $7800.

(06/08/2021) Has an f-head. The tailgate opening has been covered.

https://cars.ksl.com/listing/7219449

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“Selling my 1947 Jeep Willys CJ-2A/4×4 It has the Willys F-head F4-134 engine and the 3-spd Manual Transmission , 4×4 works great.
This jeep starts on the first try every time, even after a few days without driving. It turn heads every time I take it out.
I also have the SOFT TOP, 2 FULL SOFT DOORS, BLACK, COMPLETE TOP that is included.
12-Volt system conversion and Drum Brakes.
Clutch and gears are very tight and smooth. Fresh oil change and new oil and air filters installed.
Clean UT title.
– Willys F-head F4-134 4-cylinder engine
– 4X4
– Leather Seats
– New fuel tank and fuel pump
– Brand new battery
Will consider trades for cars, trucks or side by sides.”

 
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1948 CJ-2A Chattaroy, WA $5800

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $5800.

(05/08/2021) Runs, but needs work.

https://spokane.craigslist.org/bks/d/chattaroy-1948-willys-cj2a/7316313524.html

“1948 Willys CJ2A
Ran great before storage but hasn’t been driven in several years.
Runs, but needs a little love.
Ford 302 V8”

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1960 CJ-5 Henry Kaiser’s(?) Paso Robles, CA $12,000

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Blaine found this unusual CJ-5. The seller claims it was special ordered by Henry Kaiser, then given to the Boy Scouts. Hopefully, the seller can substantial the claim. Even without that pedigree, this is an awfully stock jeep in very good shape.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/santa-rosa-1960-jeep-cj/7329715935.html

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“This is a 1960 CJ five with 35,000 original miles. The jeep is from Hawaii. Henry J Kaiser gave this jeep to the Boy Scouts in Hawaii. The Boy Scouts sold raffle tickets as a fundraiser. When the jeep was about a year old. It wound up in Paso Robles. The man owned it past away. I Purchased a jeep 15 years ago. The stoop is always been under cover in store and in storage. It is in great condition. The color of the jeep, is the same colors as the Royal Hawaiian hotel in Hawaii. Which was also owned by Henry J Kaiser. The main body of the jeep which is painted a darker pink is the same as the hotel The light pink that is used on the grill. He’s also the same color as the trim color on the hotel. The color of the seats are the color of the tile roof that is on the hotel. This is also the same colors of used on Kaiser s Sand and gravel trucks. This jeep has an absolutely fabulous history. and I believe that it is the only CJ five. In these colors as it was a special order by Henry J Kaiser and sell.”

 
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7 Kelsey Hays Rims Ventura, CA $425

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Blaine found this ad. It could be a good price on Kelsey Rims.

https://ventura.craigslist.org/pts/d/ojai-jeep-parts/7334956648.html

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“1967 CJ 5 parts
7- Jeep cj5 wheels 5×5.5 bolt pattern 2 with tires holding air 25 each
4- Jeep yJ wheels 5×4.5 bolt pattern with out tires
Fly wheel & clutch $75
Exhaust manifold $50
Rear end Dana 44 $175
Front Dana 27 $175”

 
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1948 Robert Ruark Column on the Jeep Turned Lady

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The Miami Herald published a column by writer Robert C. Ruark On July 28, 1948. Apparently, he wasn’t much of a fan of the civilian jeeps, calling them “ladies”.

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1955 Wagon Trip Around the World

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UPDATE: This post was originally published din 2014. Since then, I learned more about Ted, but had spread it out across various posts. Ted’s trips, and his subsequent movies, have been added to this post.

First Published November 2014: In 1955, Theodore Bumiller set out for an around-the-world adventure in a Willys Wagon. He captured his trip in photos and video. I attempted to learn more about his trip, but I only learned that his daughter is now a noted author (maybe someone else will have more luck). I emailed her to learn more about her father’s adventures, but have yet to receive a reply.

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Following the trip, Ted made his first film: a 30 minute movie titled “Around The World By Jeep”. He traveled around exhibiting it. The ad below, published in the January 3rd, 1970, edition of the Toledo Blade shows he was still touring and showing his film fifteen years after he’d made his trip.

Anyone ever seen the movie?

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In the late 1950s, Ted created a second movie: “The Four Seasons of Scandinavia”, an exploration of the four seasons in Scandinavian countries. As far as I can tell, it doesn’t have anything to do with jeeps.

This article from the April 15, 1959, issue of The Sun (out of Stark County, Ohio) explains more:

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Ted’s daughter Elizabeth wrote a book and included an acknowledgement to Ted and his wife Ruth Ann for teaching her how to travel and for inspiring her to explore the world. In it she mentions a third film by Ted, “Eternal India”.

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Circa 1948 Photo of CJ-2A & Kids on eBay

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This photo shows a CJ-2A with a Worman hardtop.

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“5” x 3 1/2″ picture from around 1948. The Willys logo on the jeep is blurry in the picture.”

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