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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 $1600.
(10/23/2013) This hasn’t been run in a while.
“1946 willy jeep been parked the last 8 years. I got it out of shead put points,plugs wire,rotor, distcap, fuelpump.rebuilt carb, It runs, and stops, 3 speed hi and low range has orginal 4 cylinder motor L-134 always in shead needs tlc would be worth restoring or 4-wheeling, i remember years ago it whould go about anywhere”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1250.
“Please be sure to click on the following URL to view all the pictures of this Jeep: 1945 Willys Jeep for saleYou are looking at a 1940s Willys Jeep that needs everything to be restored, but is mostly complete and would make a great project if you’re looking for one of these! What you see is what you get, and I do have an old 1945 title for it (hasn’t been registered in a very long time). It’s got a cool galvanized metal top that looks factory built (not just some cheesy home-made jobby) I think it’s a Sears and Roebuck. Engine is seized up, and vehicle is a total rusty project, but at $1250, it would make a cool, cheap yard ornament until you get around to fixing it up! Thanks for looking.”
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This is a pic from January 2012 on eBay. compare the bumper, grille, fender bulge, top, and more.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3750
(11/07/2013) This has an unusual bumper. It also might have an engine issue.
“1946 Willys CJ-2A, This is the first civilian jeep ever produced. It has the original 4cyl flathead engine, and is more or less original. This is a fun car to drive around town on a nice day or an unstoppable deer camp jeep. This thing is like a goat, it will climb over or go through anything without skipping a beat, especially with the new set of buckshot wide mudders I have on it.
First the bad: I was driving it about a month ago when the oil pressure went out and it died on my. I think it slipped a bearing but I am not positive. In short, it will probably need some degree of engine rebuild.
The good: These thing are extremely easy to work on and parts are readily available and relatively cheap. I can start the engine and you can hear it run, but it loses power under load so you can’t drive it around. I have replace the entire brake assembly (drums, shoes, master and wheel cylinders, etc…) and it was running good around town when the engine went out.
Please call or text me if you have any questions… (six zero one) 988-5924”
http://jackson.craigslist.org/cto/4263287178.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.
“1950 jeep project worth the money in parts $850 obo or $ 1300.with top jim”
I’m taking today off, but here’s one post for everyone.
James Turner from Mississippi emailed me the other day. A self-described ‘jeep freak’, James and his brother bought their first jeep, a 1947 CJ-2A, in 2008. Out of it they created a nice looking military replica. Since then they’ve added a 1942 GPW they are currently restoring, a 1952 M-38A1 that looks in great shape, a 1951 M-38 that they plan to restore and a 1946 CJ-2A. At this rate they’ll soon have their own private jeep force.
Here’s the 1947 CJ-2A they restored:
This is James’ 1952 M-38A1:
You can see they have some work to do on this M-38:
Steve forwarded this website which specializes in used Eastern European Tanks, Trucks and 4WD vehicles. The Prague based company, MORTAR INVESTMENTS, claims it is “a global dealer in soviet, post-communist, namely Russian, Czechoslovak (Czech and Slovak), Polish and Hungarian military vehicles, tanks, BMPs, howitzers, trucks, jeeps,motorbikes and armaments for civilian purposes and specialist in armoured vehicles repairs,demilitarisations, reconstructions, restorations and refurbishments.”
One example: GAZ-69 Project for $3896
This is a project, but the site does have some suggestions for importing into the USA, including the necessary forms.
In Nov of 2012 this GPW was on eBay. It also appears earlier here.. It was eventually sold to a dealer in the UK who in turn sold it to David Fairhead. David is wondering if anyone knows who the seller from Pennsylvania. He’s hoping to learn more information about its history. (BTW, he’s already successfully found some additional info at G503 — it was originally in Maryland).
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Good starting bid price.
“Painted fire engine red, within the past few years, this vehicle is show stopping, head turning, beautiful old car. The vehicle is registered, insured and has a current New York State Motor Vehicle Inspection certificate. The dashboard gauges all work, and there’s room for an additional gauge.The vehicle is an everyday driver, and the 4 wheel drive mechanisms work well. The engine and transmission are GM V6 3.8 liter Chevy and GM stock 4 speed transmission respectively. There is a Hurst 4-speed gear shifter. Diamond plate on running boards, rear quarter and tailgate. Radio is installed, not presently working.I’ve taken this vehicle to weekend antique car shows, and it gets unending attention! New Parts/work: Front and Rear Brakes,New Emergency Brake system,undercoat,new secondary ignition system with distributor cap, rotor and plugs,new alternator assembly,battery cutoff,horn functions. newly rebuilt carburetor, new seat covers, new shift knob, new carpets, newly painted storage boxes”
