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1946 Jeep Willys CJ-2A $1,900 Carbon, IN

November 23, 2025 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1946 Jeep Willys CJ-2A $1,900 Carbon, IN

Gotta say price not bad, does not sound like it has a Title, and does not just start and go. So it’s a project, has rust but is mentioned that its solid.

I have this as a 1946, its listed as an ’47 but also says they don’t know exactly.

Information from seller:

I have a Willys‘s Jeep not exactly sure of the year 40 somthing that is a fixer upper but has a lot of good points going for it to start with. It’s got a solid frame and springs most everything is intact. The engine will run but will need a new carburetor and it will need a new battery . I acquired it from a guy that was building another one and I believe he kept the title for it along with the carburetor. He left an old carburetor there for a core or it may even work. I never did try it I did put gas in the intake and it over and it fired right up. this will be a great little project for somebody a lot of fun comes with a bill of sale only..1900.00 cash

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Thanks, to the eagle eye of Doo Lee, some good stuff in this one if it stays with the rig, Here is the approx. location per the listing. 

Previously on eWillys Hickey Adapters:

Hickey Adapters

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1945 Willys Jeep CJ-2A $2,000 Knoxville, TN

November 21, 2025 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1945 Willys Jeep CJ-2A $2,000 Knoxville, TN

So obviously I’m not on board with the 1945, my guess is 1946. Being VEC no clue but I know some of you folks following along can look this over. The three hole mounting for the Ignition Switch is typically earlier for sure. The patina under the hood does not appear to be exactly from 1985, for $2k its not really worth figuring out the minor details, you never know maybe they tried to get this going recently or even 3 years ago and just could not.

At the end of this I’m going to toss in some background on the tires!

The tire pic is way cool, they are very old. The name is even older which thoroughly amazed me. The “Dayton Thorobred” like the horse but not spelled like the horse. What I was able to find was around September of 1917 Dayton Tire and Rubber Co. developed and tested the Dayton Thoroughbred, jump down for some more info…….

Information from seller:

Barn find ran in 85 when it was parked message with any questions willing to trade on motorcycles or trucks

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Tires What’s In a Name….

The tire are way cool, they are very old. The name is even older which thoroughly amazed me. The “Dayton Thorobred” like the horse but not spelled like the horse. What I was able to find was around September of 1917 Dayton Tire and Rubber Co. developed and tested the Dayton Thoroughbred,

Here is an ad from 1-6-1918 that notes the 4 months ago they do so….. Guess Sept 1917, they note Red Stripe side walls, in 1917, that’s pretty cool! If anyone has a red stripe 1917 Dayton Thoroughbred would love to see that. Have a spare will gladly display at the building even if its in way bad shape.

January 1918

Did not take long for them to increase the price! May 1918, but in this one the name is shortened to that Thorobred deal Typo? Not a clue but it for sure is named T H O R O B R E D in the shorten version later on….. must have been a name conflict is one guess I have.

May 1918

March 1919 Same Tread Pattern as the early Jan, 1918 

Step up to 1923….. Name is still the Thorobred.

Jump to 1951, I did not really find the tread patten of the Jeep. But the name is still going.

1960 you can see those Dayton Thorobred Prem they kind of have the look of what’s on the rig.

I enjoyed the tire rabbit hole, it did eat into a lot of my Willys time for today, you will have these things.

Anything you notice on the CJ-2A let me know. I think it’s an 46, not necessarily VEC differently missing a lot from the VEC class in general if it happens to be close to one

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1946 Jeep CJ-2A VEC $13,000 Powell, TN

November 16, 2025 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1946 Jeep CJ-2A VEC $13,000 Powell, TN

Listed as a VEC 2A.Seller has a lot listed, check it out might be something your looking for here.

Information from seller:

1946 Willy-Overland “Jeep” CJ-2A VEC Column Shift $13,000 Cash or Certified Cashiers Check.

No Trades. No Electronic payments. Must come to Powell, TN for pickup. WILL NOT SHIP. ***I will not answer to “is this available”*** I will not discuss price online. What’s my best offer? What’s yours?

Up for sale is a hard to find Very Early Civilian (VEC) CJ-2a with Column Shift.

Serial Number/ VIN 33317.

Jeep drives very well up to about 45 MPH. Speedo, temp, tach, and oil pressure work. Fuel and amp meter are meh. Engine pulls great once warmed up. Transmission shifts fairly well. Clutch works great and doubles as a calf exercise.

The rear has been swapped out for a Dana 44 and it actually has limited slip (both wheels turn). Front hubs are Warn locking and have the originals in a box. Body is in really good condition.

Minimal rust, although there is a little rot as shown in the pictures. Original color is Pasture Green and you can see it in the pics. Was told the CJ was painted in the mid 90s.

I added the roll bar and 3 point seat belts. I made the canvas cover in my living room. Original windshield and frame are long gone and replaced with a CJ-3 / M38.

Does have a spare tire and mount. Comes with new exhaust system still in box.

This CJ is mostly original. What has been changed out or replaced has been done so in a tasteful manner. Brakes have been redone.

Complete wiring harness redo.

Stops fine for a 80 year old jeep. This Jeep is ready to drive as is. When I bought it, I did a few things to ensure it was safe and reliable to drive. Other than that, it’s perfect for coffee getting and showing off. This is not a garage queen. Drive it and SMILE! Clean title.

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1950 Custom Jeep Project $1,800 Lakeland, FL

November 13, 2025 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1950 Custom Jeep Project $1,800 Lakeland, FL

If you look at the article this took some time and work to build this one back in the day.

Looks like its mostly there and in the back of the rig and comes with an extra roller from what I can tell.

This could be a real neat unique project and sounds like you need to see the build.

Check out those NDT for 1976 this was awesome!

Previously on eWillys:

Custom Jeep Brooksville, FL $1000

Information from seller:

This Custom Jeep was built in Riverview in the 60’s. It has a body(looks like a Land Rover)that is very thick metal and was made for the woods. The engine is a stock Jeep F-head 134 CI that has been partially disassembled. Included in this sale is the 50’s Jeep chassis pictured with another compete drive train. Neither Jeep has a title. With some effort you can have a one of a kind woods /road machine. You could not come close to building this quality Hunting buggy for this money

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Don’t overlook the various details to this one. Here is the article the last one was posted in the FB Ad.

FB AD INFO STARTS HERE >>>>>

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Sand Drag Willys Race Jeep Roller $5,000 Minerva, OH

November 12, 2025 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, Racing, Roll Cage • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Sand Drag Willys Race Jeep Roller $5,000 Minerva, OH

Bet you did not know you had to have this today. It’s pretty cool, I like it, there is a video on the post as well. Love the color and it looks like a lot of fun.

Information from seller:

No motor. I have an extra spare body with floor pan. Have a jeep cover that will come with it. If it’s up, it’s available. Serious inquiries ONLY!! Not interested in trades.

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CJ2A Koenig Hard Top $400 Tupelo, MS

November 12, 2025 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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CJ2A Koenig Hard Top $400 Tupelo, MS

Needs some work. The Carnival cars are also in Tupelo so make sure you have an empty trailer.

Information from seller:

Bought the CJ2A but do not want to keep the top even though its a rare piece of Jeep history. I am needing funds to purchase a 3 speed T-90 manual transmission. I can deliver within a reasonable distance from Tupelo, Mississippi

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Vintage Carnival Ride Jeeps $300 Tupelo, MS

November 11, 2025 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Jeep Rods, Other 4x4s • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Vintage Carnival Ride Jeeps $300 Tupelo, MS

These are cool, would like to have one. Middle one looks the best from here.

Information from seller:

Antique carnival ride Jeeps, need restoration $300 EACH Tupelo Miss

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1947 Willys CJ-2A $6,000 Lindale, GA

November 9, 2025 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1947 Willys CJ-2A $6,000 Lindale, GA

Looks fun, has some new stuff, needs some new stuff.

Information from seller:

Great little jeep. Runs and drives well. All lights work. New tires and many new other parts including fuel pump spark plugs and spark plugs wires steering wheel and front bumper. The battery and shifter boots are also new. Seat frames recently painted. I have driven this jeep for 2 hours nonstop on a road trip recently. It’s pretty solid some rust in rear floor but for an old jeep it is in decent shape. I also have a new replacement tub that I would sell for a additional 3000.

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