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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: Two of these sold in 2014. The last seller mentioned the eyes move back and forth with the jeep. This one sold for $14.50 on eBay.
“WWII ARMY WAAC VALENTINE. 5″X 4″.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/10/20150 Has some damage.
“**** Willy Overland Jeep Wagon, Maverick Model. 1958 . Very Rare Model
2 wheel drive, stock 3 speed transmission, pretty clean and straight body. Does need
some body work, some rust, has all of it’s glass but some needs replaced. No
stock seats, but some bucket hi back seats. no other interior. Dash and stuff in place.
Look on Maverick web site for more pictures of this car. Sorry no title, bill of sale only.
Bought as a project, but health now forces sale.
Come take a look and make an offer.”
http://reno.craigslist.org/wto/5379636258.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
“1947 Willys Jeep $6500. 4.3L Chevy V-6 w/ headers and dual exhaust. SM420 Chevy truck trans
D18 transfer case, Dana 30 front end w/ disc brakes, Saginaw power steering, custom steering wheel and column, Rancho springs and shocks, roll cage, bikini top, soft top, Ramsey 8000 lb. winch w/ remote control, swing away rear tire carrier, rear seat, set back front seats, custom aluminum radiator (never overheats), flex fan, 4 barrel quadra jet, 3 pt. seat belts w/ shoulder harness, custom rear frame gas tank, aux tank under seat, 2″ receiver hitch, tow bar w/ light cord plug on front bumper, full floating rear axle like a 3/4 T. P/U w/ free wheeling hubs, all new gauges, all working including gas gauge, speedometer has trip meter, CJ 3A one piece windshield, 5 new BF Goodrich Mud Terrain tires, electronic brake hold, Warren overdrive, Pioneer stereo w/ cd and two Cadence speakers!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800
(07/24/2015) Has an interesting body tag.
“I have had a willys jeep for many years and it is time to sell her. It is a CJ2a with the original engine and the original body tags with the number 123456. I have the title for it also. It starts runs and drives and stops. I have put disk brakes on the front and welded up new floors. It is not a trailer queen but a working jeep that I use at my farm. It has the toolbox under the passenger seat and the tool box floor is solid. The entire jeep top to bottom inside and out was POR15 painted when I refurbished it and then painted over that.. Overall it is in pretty good condition. With no rust through..”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3600.
(07/09/2015) Looks solid.
“1946 Willys Jeep with many upgraded parts, not the least of which is a 350 cubic inch Chevy V8 (in a 2200lb vehicle). Is it a highway speedster? No. Can you drive it around town and love life knowing you are driving the coolest little rig around… Yes!
Features:
Chevy 350
T14 3 Speed Transmission
M18 Transfer Case
D44 Rear Axle
D27 Front Axle
4.88 Gears
Upgraded 10″ Drum Brakes all the way around.
31″ off road tires
Working brake lights and turn signals (note that it did not come with these in 1946).
Full height seats with harnesses.
About 4.5 years left on the 5 year collector plates. Not sure if these are transferable.
I’m only selling because I have one too many projects and need the precious garage space. What it needs…
It has a slight oil pan leak. Likely needs a new gasket. No oil on the top part of the motor.
Body is in great shape for a 70 year old vehicle. A little elbow grease and a spray painter would make this thing cherry.”
UPDATE: Marion Isbell’s Ford GP was part of a photo shoot on his farm in Geneva Lake, Wisconsin. The top one is currently for sale on eBay. The rest were sold earlier. A little hard to believe all photos were taken on the same day, January 20, 1994.
1. For sale on eBay: View all the information on eBay
“You are bidding on an original press photo of Lake Geneva WI Man M Isbell Using WWII Jeep on His Farm. Photo has some slight waving left & right edges. If the listing shows thin red and/or green lines, they are the result of a bad scan & the lines are NOT on the actual scan. Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 1/20/1944.”
2. **SOLD** Was on eBay in Oct 2014.
Here’s a photo of a Ford GP pulling a manure spreader on Marion Isbell’s farm in Geneva Lake, Wisconsin. “1944 US Army Jeep Pulls Manure Spreader Alongside Horse & Wagon”
3. **SOLD** Was on eBay December of 2014.
“1944 Press Photo Former Army Jeep Used for Ice Harvesting Lake Geneva Wisconsin”
4. **SOLD** Was on eBay in November 2014.
“You are bidding on an original press photo of Lake Geneva WI Farmer Using Vintage WWII Jeep For Work. Photo has waving due to too much glue being used to apply the information sheet onto the back of the photo Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 1/20/1944.”
UPDATE: Originally published 12/13/2011
Bruce provided this research on Surreys and found a picture of this very rare Surrey. Of the DJ-5 Surrey he writes, Only 30 were built on what looks like the dj platform. It looks to be 2wd using the full ‘JEEP’ wheel cover, rear spare, steps, 60/40 seats up front & rear seat, daffodil yellow & white interior & candy striped yellow & white top w/fringe.
According to the Saskkatoon Star Phoenix June 17 1968: “For many years a familiar sight south of the border particularly at southern hotels & resorts, the ‘Jeep’ Surrey has been introduced to Canada, Kaiser Jeep of Canada Limited, Windsor, Ont has produced 30 for a special program. Painted daffodil yellow & white interior, its chief characteristic is a yellow & white candy striped fringe top. It can also be outfitted w/fully-enclosing convertible top for winter motoring.”
UPDATE: Originally published 02/18/2012
Here are a couple jeep pictures with Roy Rogers I hadn’t seen before.
http://www.westernclippings.com/treasures/westerntreasures_gallery_23.shtml. Note this one is a dually!
http://nostalgia049.wordpress.com/category/classic-tv/
Originally published in 2009
Here’s two zooped up flatties running some PNW4WDA style races. It appears this is run by Region B of the East Coast 4 Wheel Drive Association (EC4WDA). Interestingly, they start in the same direction rather than facing each other (this might be called the figure 8). I saw a hill climbing video, but no team relay nor barrels-like racing. They do have a Top Eliminator event, too. Here’s a little information about this year’s race. After taking a closer look at the EC4WDA schedule, there’s a variety of races at differing locations throughout the year.
Originally published in 2008:
The Transcontinental Flatfender Tour website follows the refurbishment of a CJ-2A and CJ-3A and an ensuing trip across the US (they started July 15th and ended August 19th, 2007).
There are many pictures, stories of adventure, meet-ups with other jeepers, and a video history. Here is Paul and Evan’s story:
“Back in December of 2007, we (Paul and Evan) came up with the hairbrained idea of trying to do 2 complete frame-off restoration/builds on two 1948 Willys CJ-2A Jeeps with the intent of driving them from coast to coast on July 15th of 2008–just over 6 months later. Not really knowing how much work was really going to be involved, we started tearing them apart.
Well, just over 6 months later we’ve almost got them completed after many a long night of turning wrenches, and we’re readying to embark on the coast to coast trip.
This website documents the restorations of both these Jeeps, and the day-by-day account of the trip–beginning on July 15.”
VARIOUS STATS:
list of parts replaced or broken while on tour:
number of times ran out of gas: 2 (Durango, Co & Moab, Ut both evan haha) (i ran out once in gordania, WV the first day and somehow coasted into the gas station)
number of other roadtrips like it: 0
THE ROUTE:
VIDEOS:
(I haven’t watched all of these, but one has a good look at a ’45 column CJ-2A in the process of being built)
DAY 1 Video:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
(07/21/2014) “I have a 1952 willys jeep the m38 military model. It has a newer 350 crate motor in it, 4spd, 4×4, new tires and brakework done. NOO RUST!!!! Drives great!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was For Trade
(03/10/2014) This early CJ-5 has a ventilating windshield and a canvas half-top.
“For trade,
What you get is this first year Willys 1955 CJ5. Very capable JEEP includes the following.
All original Kaiser 134 cu in (2.2 L) Willys Hurricane I4
T90 D18 w/pto
Extremely rare “Ventilating Windshield” Opens fron inside cab.
10000# PTO winch that will pull you up a tree or in half.
Half cab canvas top w/doors.
Bikini top
5:38 gearing both axles are open carrier. D44 Rear D25 front with reversed (from factory) spring perches.
Amazingly Spartan interior. With CB & Antenna and 12V step up. Still 6V system! (Electro magnetic pulse attack – Zombie apocalypse ready.)
Lottsa spare parts and manual.
Brand new Walck’s fabric covered original wire harness not installed.
What I want. . .”
