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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 .
Here are some great photos taken by Dan Routh. You can see the other two photos at his website: http://danrouthphotography.blogspot.com/2009/06/willys-jeep.html
MORE WILLYS PHOTOS BY DAN:
Here is 1952 Willys Truck: http://danrouthphotography.blogspot.com/2011/03/52-willys.html
Here is a 1948 Truck: http://danrouthphotography.blogspot.com/2010/08/1948-willys-pickup.html
Here are the first three issues of Jeep Comics from 1944. As far as I can tell, only three issues were created with jeeps on the front (at least, I can’t find any others). You can these covers here: http://superitch.com/?p=14130
Roberto still has shirts available
– All the t-shirts are 100% cotton.
– Shipping costs for 1 tee to the States, 17 USD.
– Sizes and quantity available:
S ———————— 3
L ————————- 7
M ————————- 7
XL ———————— 6
XXL ———————– 7
– I have printed only in sand colored tees´. At this moment there aren´t any other colors available.
– Payment by Pay Pal or transfer to bank account. Contact Roberto at robflores@robertoflores.com with any questions.
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Roberto informed me he has created a limited edition run of 30 CJ-3B Shirts. I will publish more info regarding mailing costs (from Spain) as soon as I know more.
I saw this tonight and it brought back lots of memories of bubblegum cards I used to collect that had similar “Rat Fink” illustrations. These were done by Ed Roth.
Here is another flatfender design I found on this website: http://timlehi.blogspot.com/2011/03/ed-roth-rat-fink.html
UPDATE: I was a bit off on the price. The real price is $375 and shipping is $30 in the US.
I jumped onto Etsy today and did a ‘Willys’ search. One of the things I spotted was this neat little jeep.
“Handmade Willy’s WWII Jeep. Made from Walnut, Cherry, and Maple wood. Lovingly hand cut, carved, and sanded with great attention to detail. Length – 10″ Height – 5 1/2″ Width – 5”
http://www.etsy.com/listing/90638154/jeep-willys-wwii-handmade-woodwork
A friend of Ted’s is an artist who creates clocks out of melted bottles. Ted asked him to make this unusual jeep clock. I’m sure Tom will make one for you if you are interested.
Tom writes, “For the most part the bottle bottom fold sup, if the bottom has an indent in the bottle, which is found on smaller bottles, it will melt straight down. The type used on Ted’s bottle basically comes out the same. The bottle can be mounted either horizontally or vertically. The vertical bottles have the neck wrapped so they can be hung. The clocks are battery operated. It takes 12 hours to melt one bottle and about 35% of them break while drilling the hole for the clock arms. The cost is generally $35 to $40 plus shipping and sales tax.”
Here is Tom’s bottle. Below that is an example of another clock.
Merlin shared the unusual find with me today. There is picture of another one at the CJ-3B Page.
“This is a Bantam BRC Syrocowood paperweight. As far as we know these were given out by Bantam to officers testing the Bantam Jeeps. I found this one sitting in a local antique shop!”
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After seeing this post, Josh forwarded me a picture of his syrocowood Bantam paperweight that includes an image of his tank syrocowood too. He wrote, “I’ve been collecting those bantam paperweights for years. They are syrocowood and should have a little sticker gold and black on the bottom that says ‘Made in the USA SYROCOWOOD SYRACUSE NY’. Here’s one of a pen holder I have, also I a few tanks; one of the tanks a pipe holder.”
Buz spotted this wagon outside the children’s dentist office in Monroe, NC. He says it is yard art.
I spotted this drawing at Fortitude.com. It is a car website, but had a forum thread of drawings.
http://forums.fourtitude.com/showthread.php?5197057-Amazing-drawings-by-car-fan
I have not seen another one of these. Anyone else.
“Rare plaster (?) cast model in great detail of a World War II army (military) jeep (Willys MB or Ford GPW) jeep in US service with two crewmen and piled high with kit and weapons. Very detailed! Commissioned by my friend, the late Roy Van Wicklin in Las Vegas, NV, USA. He owned 4WD by Van and was a World renowned jeep collector and reasearcher.
VERY detailed and accurate unlike some that have been produced by peoiple who do not know jeeps well. Sadly “Van” passed away last year. This is the ONLY one I have ever seen of this model.
Specdial for someone who has an MB or GPW or wishes they could afford the real thing.
4-3/4″ long.”
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rch/clt/2863590140.html
