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This March 1956 article from Willys News explains how some dealerships were using the DJ-3A as a drop off vehicle. A driver from the dealership would drive the jeep to a vehicle owner’s house, pickup the car, hook the jeep’s hitch to the customer’s car, and then drive the car to the dealership for maintenance. After servicing it, a driver would bring the car back to the customer’s house, jeep in tow, and return in the jeep.
Nice looking surrey.
“1960 Willy’s Surrey Gala Jeep, a frame off restoration with photo documentation of a California Jeep. No expense spared, using only NOS parts where possible. One of only 1,100 made, believed to have only 29,000 original miles, the best one we have ever seen! $44,900; for any further information or to schedule an appointment call Jerry at 602-253-8081. If you are in Phoenix for the auctions call or come by our showroom Monday thru Friday 8 A.M. till 5 P.M.”
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This picture was scanned a few months ago by the University of Texas at San Antonio. It shows a series of Dj-3As ready to deliver Sommers Drugs goods in the San Antonio area.
https://utsalibrariestopshelf.wordpress.com/2015/09/21/texas-businesses-recently-scanned-images/
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/18/2016) It’s listed as a 1964, but this DJ body doesn’t have the passenger breather, so it might be the chassis that is a ’64. Seller also has some engines for sale.
“Started life as a 2WD DJ3A. It has been converted to 4WD using a Dana 41 full floating rear axle and a Dana 27 front axle, both with 11 inch brakes. T-90 3 speed trans, Dana/Spicer 18 transfer case and PTO unit to power front mounted Ramsey PTO winch.
Good running L-134 4 cylinder engine with Solex carb.
Heavy duty 12 volt alternator.
2 gas tanks. Rear original and added Jeep under seat tank.
Gauge works only with under seat tank. Problem with drawing fuel from rear tank.
4 good 7.00X16 non directional tires. Spare tire is flat.
All gauges work, except rear fuel gauge.
All lights work.
Even the horn works”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/5959716328.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
This appears to have a DJ-3A body that’s been put on a CJ chassis.
“1964 willys jeep YES THIS THING RUNS! Would make an awesome project I just don’t have the time to mess with it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
This good looking DJ-3A had been repowered with a Volvo engine. The wheels are a stock size.
“1964 Jeep surrey DJ3A in perfect condition, kept inside, original paint , last year and month made for this model one of the last 10 special order from the factory as a pizza delivery Jeep, the bed “inside” the back is 2 inches wider inside than a stock 3A but the rest is the same as the 4×4, has special order tag, very rare , 12 volt , everything works, original CA plates, new brakes , 4 new mud and snow LT tires, this DJ can go 65 on the freeway, has tow bar and it has a 1.6 liter B16 Volvo duel carburetor sports car motor and Volvo 4 speed transmission professionally installed , clear title, no smog required ever, call with questions”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600. Former airline baggage jeep.
Seller still has the 13″ rims. It used to be an airport jeep. Frame number matches the serial number plate.
“”This is a rare 2wd model of Willys Jeep. Its sometimes called the “Dispatcher” model. The manufacturing info for all DJ3A’s made in 1961 was only 1542 units. This particular vehicle was in use at the Denver Stapleton Airport. It has the correct flat-head 4-cylinder engine which will turn over, so its not seized up. This Willys needs someone looking to do a restoration job or someone just wanting a “toy” to fix up. I do not have a title since the person I bought it from bought it at an airport auction, since the Jeep was only driven at the airport, there was never any need for titles, registrations, or inspections. I had performed by the Vehicle Theft Task Force in Smith County showing that the vehicle ID/VIN came back clear. Jeep has brand new 2 month old cooper tires and American racing wheels. originals come with purchase”
Not sure how much value is here.
“last registered in the 70’s as is where it is with no paperwork”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/cto/5389480251.html
UPDATE: Originally published 12/13/2011
Bruce provided this research on Surreys and found a picture of this very rare Surrey. Of the DJ-5 Surrey he writes, Only 30 were built on what looks like the dj platform. It looks to be 2wd using the full ‘JEEP’ wheel cover, rear spare, steps, 60/40 seats up front & rear seat, daffodil yellow & white interior & candy striped yellow & white top w/fringe.
According to the Saskkatoon Star Phoenix June 17 1968: “For many years a familiar sight south of the border particularly at southern hotels & resorts, the ‘Jeep’ Surrey has been introduced to Canada, Kaiser Jeep of Canada Limited, Windsor, Ont has produced 30 for a special program. Painted daffodil yellow & white interior, its chief characteristic is a yellow & white candy striped fringe top. It can also be outfitted w/fully-enclosing convertible top for winter motoring.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
May be a mix of DJ and CJ parts.
“Willys jeep Dj body ( I think it’s a mid 60sbody made by kaiser ) mounted on 4×4 frame (not sure what year frame is never looked for #s) hei 3.8 Buick engine,lock out hubs, has not ran in years , been stored inside until this year, I don’t have any other pics right now I live in rogers and jeep is in mo. I have owned over 20 years ,Bill of sale Brad”
