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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 .
It appears in decent condition and looks complete. It might not be bad price.
“This is a one-of-a kind, hard to find jeep. It’s in good condition, does need some motor work. Call Larry at 270-268-3208 will take OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
This has been available on eBay for a few days.
“$2000 bucks 1957 willys jeep forward control
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Looks solid. Includes a PTO. Some rust in the rear.
“1959 Jeep Willys FC170 3/4 ton pickup. Cab is in great shape with original paint, all good glass, recovered seats, new brakes, new tires. Runs and drives good. The bed floor and tailgate are rusty. Factory PTO set up to run farm equipment. The engine smokes a little and has a slight knock from a spun bearing. The bearing was replaced but the crank is scored. I have another good crank to go with it. It has been in storage for about 5 years.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.
(04/03/2010) This will make someone a good project.
“Too many toys, not enough time left to finish… This little cab-over Willys 4×4 with some finishing TLC, could be a real show stopper… It has a 283 CI rebuilt Ford engine, with an added air tunnel for excellent cooling. It comes with near new tires, chrome wheels and a small lift kit. The bed sits on new mounts and comes with a side toolbox, the body is in primer with a minimal amount body work left before painting. The new re-wiring is more than 75% finished…. Due to health issures, questions are preferred and answered through my e-mail at: al3@velotech.net …However, my cell # is 5307393654 for the more serious inquirers…”
UPDATE: Still Available
There are two additional FCs for sale as parts. The seller will make a deal if they are all taken at once.
“For sale, four Willy’s Forward Control Jeeps. 4-wheel drive. Motors are free and have been running but need work. Two have snow plow brackets. Great for off road use. Perfect project for handy mechanic. Priced to sell. $500-$700 each. Will make a deal if you take all four. We have too many projects and need to let these go. We have two others we will sell for parts.
Call 515.250-3614 for information.”
http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/1705626572.html
**SOLD** for $ 3628.00
“1959 Jeep FC150 for sale. Jeep is in restorable condition and comes with a bed full of spare parts. All glass is good and have extra. Vehicle does not run and has not been started for about 10 years. Interior is fair. Vehicle will need a total restoration. Has good wheels / newer tires and also comes with original wheels. Engine, trans., driveline all intact. Truck is very solid. Vehicle can be seen in Richwood, Ohio upon request. Trailer in photos is also avaiable for $1500.”
UPDATE: Still Available. More pics at the link below.
(01/03/2009) While there’s some surface rust, it doesn’t appear to me that there is much rust around the doors. The fact that it starts and runs is worth something!
“1959 Willy’s Jeep FC 170. All original, 3 sp trans w/Super Hurricane 6 cyl, 9ft bed, approx 68,000 miles; Has some glass/weather stripping; Needs brake work, Always Starts, Runs Great.”
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=2385946
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $10,500.
“Restored to original. 3/4 ton, 4WD. Super Hurricane 226 6 cyl. engine, 3 speed transmission, 33,000 original miles, all in NM. Looks great, runs great.”
An article in the Green Bay Press-Gazette on November 18, 1962, warned readers not to be surprised if they were flagged down at a Green Bay & Western (GBW) railroad crossing by a jeep. The article goes on to describe that GBW bought 2 1962 FCs for use on their railroad, some of the Jeep’s features, and how they would be used. The history of these FCs (shown below) and the GBW in general can be found at the Green Bay & Western Lines website.
One image below appears to be a rough scan showing the two FC-170s at the time of purchase. I’ve added a link to the 2nd photo which shows the FC awaiting restoration as of 2005 (a note under the image asked that it not be reproduced without permission).
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“THIS IS A VERY OLD AND ROUGH WILLYS FC-150 JEEP. IT IS NOT ROAD WORTHY, AND MOST LIKELY NEVER WILL AGAIN. MATTER OF A FACT IT HAS ONE WHEEL OR MORE IN THE JUNK YARD. I FIGURED BEFORE I TURN IT OVER FOR SCRAP I WOULD GIVE ANYONE WHO MIGHT USE IT FOR A FEW PARTS A CHANCE. ALL THE RUNNING GEAR IS STILL WITH IT. THE WHEELS STILL TURN AND BY SOME MIRICLE STILL HOLD 30 PSI OF AIR. IT HAS BEEN SITTING AROUND FOR A GOOD 10 YEARS THE BODY IS SHOT, MOST WINDOWS ARE DAMAGED. THE FRAME HAS HAD A WOOD REPAIR IN BACK, YUP WOOD. THE MOTOR COVER HAS BEEN REMOVED, SORRY I GAVE THAT AWAY. THE MOTOR STILL HAS THE ORIGINAL OIL AND ANTI FREEZE AND MOTOR TURNS OVER EASLY BY HAND. THERE IS NO TITLE, NO REGISTRATION, NO NOTHING.”
