The earliest of the 1953 CJ-3B models were produced in 1952, so I would expect this should have a very early serial number.

“The 1952 CJ3B was the first year of the CJ3B series and this is one of only 2360 (amc records) that were made in 1952.
Pros:
-) Runs Strong
-) Brakes gone through and work great
-) Shifts smoothly
-) Clean title
-) 4wd works
-) Solid floors
-) New fuel lines
-) Carb cleaned
-) Original F-134 Motor
-) Original T-90 Transmission
-) Original Dana-18 Transfer Case
-) Original Frame and Body
-) No rusting through
-) Body-Off bed line and paint
-) Good Glass

Cons:
-) Needs a clutch (willing to fix)
-) Body has bondo
-) Needs a battery
-) Windshield frame is bent a little (again, willing to fix)

Willing to deliver to states near Wisconsin!
Price negotiable, make me an offer.
Cash only.”

https://greenbay.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-cj3b-willys-jeep/6440008484.html

UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500.

It’s a project. Seller will go lower on the price.

“Runs and Drives! Original motor from what I can find online. Has PTO winch on the front which alone is worth $500. I have a new steering wheel for it. It fires up great with a few squirts of starter fluid and then purrs like a kitten, that doesn’t have an exhaust pipe. So like a big sick kitten. Brakes dont work, but who needs those anyway? It has a set of tire chains and the original little leather bag that was under the front seat. That alone is worth the money im sure! Body has minor signs of sitting in the forest for 40 years. So that being said, its a little rusty. ITS A PROJECT. That’s what I got it for and thus with many of us who buy these things with hopes of turning it into the beauty she once was, alas I must send her on to the next wisher. So if you think you’re up for the task, make an offer. I set the price high because i’m not interested in talking to people who aren’t serious.”

https://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/4193827?ad_cid=1

It has some updates and is missing a speedometer.

“I regretfully have to liquidate one of my all time favorite toys ive ever owned. My 1954 CJ3B high good willy’s Jeep. Very loud, very fast off the line very very fun. Has a v8 302 conversion under the hood with stock running gear and 2 stick transfer case. Sitting on 33″ 1250 super swampers they don’t have a whole lotta life left in them but it rolls down the road.”

https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/54-willys-high-hood-jeep/6435403306.html

UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $2500.

(11/17/2017) Are those scratches or patches along the sides? I think patches?

“Family owned for 40 years. 21,000 miles. Stored inside. Solid frame. Runs. New gas tank. No brakes.”

This one has potential.

“1954 willys, New tires, new carb,new brakes all around, new master cylinder, electronic ignition (no points),new gas tank
new gauges, new speedometer and much more!!!!”

https://tucson.craigslist.org/snw/d/1954-willys/6415627878.html

Looks in good shape.

“1955 Willy’s jeep frame off restoration $10,500 obo”

https://houston.craigslist.org/for/d/jeep-1955-willys-jeep/6429709543.html

Travis spotted this project/parts vehicle.

“Willy’s CJ-3B with a 283 Chevy motor for sale. Not sure of the year and I do not have a title for it. This is a project vehicle. The frame is good, but the body needs to be replaced. Not sure the condition of the motor. Has an adapter bell housing to mate the Chevy motor to the Jeep transmission. It also has a cradle motor mount on the front of the engine. Complete Jeep ready to be restored.”

https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep-cj-3b/6430432890.html