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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 $100.
(11/18/2014) A rare fiberglass hood type.
“Jeep CJ2A hood, fenders fiberglass. If interested have a body tub as well for an additional price.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
Maybe some value here.
“Im listing this for a friend. the pictures that are here are all I have but if your interested feel free to email.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
A rare K-38.
“WWII Vintage 1945 K38 trailer.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.
(10/25/2014) Not perfect, but a good start.40
“1953 former military M38-A1 Jeep. This jeep is in great condition. Runs, Drives, Stops, Steers. It has had a partial restoration. It has a good running engine, and solid drive train, NEW complete correct wiring harness, and it IS 24 volt still, new brakes, good tires, new canvas top, seats and cushions, TONS of new parts, Ready to go. really nice jeep, moving it out to make room for another project.
the photos were taken the day this add was posted. If the add is up, the jeep is still available. If your seriously interested, CALL me, dont email or text, and COME SEE IT. I do not have any more pictures.”
http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/4868497000.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3150
(12/05/2015) Listed as a 1950, it looks more like a ’46 or early ’47 CJ-2A.
“NICE PROJECT JEEP ALL COMPLETE AND ORIGINAL CIVILIAN 1950 JEEP ITS ALL HERE AND COMPLETE HASNT BEEN CRANKED IN ABOUT 2 YEARS AND HAS SOM RUST IN FLOOR BOARDS”
This photo appeared in a September 06, 1943, promoting the jeep as a tractor.
A 1943 an interview with Barney Roos appeared in a Palm Beach newspaper that explored his automotive history. In the article, Roos promoted the jeep as a practical alternative to the standard tractor. Another article in the Milwaukee Journal seconded farmer’s optimism regarding the jeep (there were many articles promoting the jeep as a farm tractor. Here’s a September 06, 1943 article).
A year later, two Canadian Agricultural specialists were much less confident in the jeep’s potential, suggesting the jeep drove to fast, the transmission was not strong enough, and the jeep lacked power to be a good farm vehicle. Willys Overland must have agreed with those researchers, because they addressed those issues by installing lower gears, which both added power and slowed down the jeep. They also updated the transmission to the T-90.
I’ll begin with the 1944 Canadian article first as that is comparatively short.
By April 1942 newspaper editors weren’t sure what to call the new fangled quarter-ton bantam-willys-ford invention. The problem was highlighted in this Sarasota-Herald-Tribune article which surveyed editors’ uses of different descriptive words. Note the naval editor’s response at the very bottom of the article.
Eventually, a decision was made. In May of 1942 newspapers announced the armored division officially named the quarter-ton command/reconnaissance car the ‘Peep’, while the half-ton armored car was called the ‘Jeep’. The Milwaukee Journal published two photos to help readers distinguish between the two.
That’s a Ford GP at the top, while at the bottom is what I believe to be an early Dodge Command Car. You can view other earlier examples like the one above at the Command Car site.
This article in the Pittsburgh Press, in May of 1942 confirms that the names “jeep” and “peep” had been transformed from slang into legitimate words that could appear in dictionaries.
As late as 1984, some WWII vets didn’t know why they called the jeep a peep. According to this article in the Spokane-Review, Patton’s 3rd Army Armored Division continued to call the jeep a peep throughout the war.
This is interesting. I don’t know how rare it is. One of the charms is a jeep.
“Circa 1940’s-50’s military-themed silver charm bracelet
Willy’s Jeep, tank, USN symbol, plane, machine gun, paratrooper, sailor charms”
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/clt/4864225571.html
Two jeeps, one title.
“here a 2 willys jeeps they both run.i have a title for one of them they are sold as a pair.i have a new gas tank that also goes with”
http://fargo.craigslist.org/ptd/4859916829.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $12,000.
Looks good. Was listed here in Feb 2013.
“Very rare 1966 CJ6 with factory hard top. Super clean! Stock V6 and 3 speed manual. A couple modifications. Could easily be take back to stock or modified for the ultimate offroader! Already replaced all brake shoes, stainless steel brake lines, upgrade to GM alternator, ignition coil, radio (w/Bluetooth), speaker boxes, aftermarket rear bumper with tire swing, electronic points/ignition, CB installed but not hooked up, also have AC system if wanted. I don’t carry my phone vary often so leave a message, text, or e-mail”
