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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: Status Unknown. Walter spotted this one. It looks restorable.
“Hobart G261 Welder 250 amps 40volts, Has a Willys Jeep BSBT Industrial Engine CJ2A,
Comes already on a trailer, Gas tank will have to be replaced, Engine and welder was working
before it set for about 2 years. Will be sold as is but will make someone a nice welder, was
going to restore but have another Welder I am restoring now. All reasonable offers will be taken.”
This odd photograph shows guys with their guns o a CJ-2A.
“Operation: May 1964
Location: United States
Specialty: Young gun loving American male hunters with their trusty shot guns and classic Willys Jeep CJ5.
Identification: Date stamp along the border of the image.
Image Type & Dimensions: Single-Weight ~ Gelatin Silver ~ Color ~ 3.5″ x 3.5″
Condition: Very Good: Some discoloration on the reverse side with minor edge and corner wear.”
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This is likely a parts jeep.
“I have a TITLED 1945 willys jeep that someone was in the process of putting a chevy 350 in it. It consists of the tub, frame tow hitch, bumpers, a bunch of parts, a chevy 350 and tranny, and for the right price i have an original running Flathead 4 Cyl with the t-90 transmission and transfer case. so shoot me an offer. or im willing to throw in a completely rebuilt Polaris indy storm 800 triple. bith a brans new motor, track, skid, everything and custom paint for a ski doo or polaris 03 or newer snowmobile 144 track or longer i can send pictures of the sled. please email me for my number if you have an offer or just email me pictures and info. thank you!”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/3492819650.html
No pics provided.
“I have a 46 jeep. Great tires no motor everything else is there. Everything was working when the motor blew. $1500 obo call or text anytime can send pics . 6628890413”
http://northmiss.craigslist.org/cto/3494390579.html
This looks solid.
“1953 Willys Jeep. Good condition. $2500.00”
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/atq/3490322141.html
UPDATE: price dropped to $1200.
(12/20/2012) It’s been sitting a while, but has potential.
“1944 Ford (Jeep) Willys. Clean and clear title. It is a complete vehicle just need to be restored or fixed, has surface rust on it and a little bit of rust that has gone through but not to bad. Original flat 4 in it. This is a great start at a restroration call for details. JOHN 623-330-6184. Jeep has been sitting for 20years so no does not run and asking $1500 obo.”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/3495182068.html
The holiday spirit seems to have overtaken Lawrence and his 1929 Willys Overland Whippet. Lawrence hails from West Vancouver, BC, Canada. I guess they take the holidays pretty seriously up there. This picture shows them getting ready to deliver Christmas eve presents in style. And here, I thought he got the Whippet all dressed up just to land at the top of eWillys! Lawrence is also the soon-to-be owner of FC-150.
I stumbled across this book written by French Author Joe Ceurvorst based on a trip in 1956. I have found two different covers for it (shown below). Most copies seem to be in the UK. The author was traveling around Africa about the same time as Dorothy and Louise.
Apparently, the writers of the Catholic Herald weren’t uber fans of the book. Their review, in full, from March 9th, 1956, goes like this:
It may seem virtually impossible today to find real adventure, the French author of this book found it by irresponsibly taking an old liberation jeep, with a single passenger and a dog, on a round-African trip from Algiers to the Gulf of Guinea, thence to Lake Victoria, and back to Tunis via Cairo.
Our surprise, however, at his still being alive is greater than at the revelations of his story. It was worth writing, but the account is superficial. Good reading, perhaps. for a dull and oversafe train journey.
Abe Books has copies of this book
1) http://www.abebooks.co.uk/Africa-Jeep-Ceurvorst-J-Staples-1956/67949495/bd
2) http://www.abebooks.co.uk/book-search/author/ceurvorst/sortby/3/
3) http://www.abebooks.com/book-search/author/joe-ceurvorst/
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
The seller claims these were used for stamping Willys, MBs, Dodge during WWII. I don’t know if that is true or not, but it is a neat kit.
“Found in estate sale, ww2 military metal stamping kit, all the numbers and letters are there with extra stamping tool. look at my other action for moor military items, thank you”
I would imagine this is an early Howe brochure.
“This auction is for a rare vintage dealer brochure for the CJ2A fire jeep conversion. Was from Cutler Motors in Mora MN. The brochure comes with a matching envelope.”
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