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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Needs some work.
“My father has a 1961 Jeep Willy for sale. Engine and transmission are good. 4cyl, 2wd. Needs master cylinder, fuel pump, and new tires. Has no top. Not sure on the mileage. I’ve seen this same year and model sell for way more than this in much worse condition. We just need it gonna asap. $3,000 OBO. It’s previously been registered as a historic vehicle. Only serious calls only please. You have to be a true Jeep fan to appriciate a Willy!!!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000. Relisted May 2015: http://www.ewillys.com/2015/05/30/1957-dj-3a-hume-il-ebay
(07/10/2014) Looks like DJ-3A. The windshield is unusual.
“I have a 1957 Willy’s Jeep, 6cyl., with 2.5 s-10 Engine and trans. Both just overhauled.
Please no E-mails or texting.
I am not interested in trades.”
This has a variety of DJ elements including the large speedometer, low profile windshield, the right rear fuel inlet, solid back and 2WD.
“Willys 53 ? 2 wheel drive motor don’t run trade r sale”
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/4544173357.html
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $6000.
Craig shared this link. I saw this jeep in person in Butler last year. Very well built jeep from what I saw.
“1960 WILLYS JEEP SURREY SHOW CAR DJ3A
V6 CHEVROLET ENGINE WITH AUTO TRANS.
MINT CONDITION
ORIGIONAL ALL STEEL RUST FREE BODY FROM CALIFORNIA.”
Eric bought this DJ-3A in July of 2013. He describes the jeep he bought as a salad of jeep parts. He’s spent the last year transforming this rough jeep into a great looking parade and play jeep. Nice save!
You can read about his build on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/589713101074140/
UPDATE: **SOLD for $650**
This is missing the radiator, but it looks solid.
“What you are looking at is a REALLY cool opportunity for a rat rod, or a restoration, or a neat little delivery vehicle for your auto parts biz. This is a 2 wheel drive Willy’s DJ-3a dispatch Jeep. lots of people think they were for the post office, but they were generic delivery vehicles. lots of small businesses in the 50’s and 60’s ran these.
The Jeep is relatively complete with column shift etc. It is missing the radiator. The motor etc is a little bit mystery, as this Jeep hasn’t been registered since the 70’s
DMV said not to do anything as far as registration until your ready to put on the road. Which means NO TAXES!!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** for $7300. Was on eBay
Needs a little work, but looks in good shape.
“Willys is missing surrey top canvas, but I have material and complete frame is attached. Restored in 1997 but has minor surface rust in various areas. Carbeurator on vehicle is not the original and linkage is not complete for rebuilt carb. I have original carb in box.Have not found the original oil bath air cleaner, but might still have it. Fuel filter bowl is not functional and is not connected. Might need distributor, is running rough. Less than 19000 original miles with good compression.Tires have less than 1000 miles on them.”
View all the information on eBay
Colin shared these photos of Jim’s restoration. Looks great!
Colin writes, “Here are a few of photos of Jim Sullivan’s 1961 DJ3A Dispatcher. The restoration on this little Jeep is fresh, like a month old now! I will include a couple of photos of it when Jim bought it from Bob Tomson about 5 years ago and then a few that I took yesterday morning in front of an Ice Cream shoppe and antique store in Glendale AZ.
The engine and transmission were both rebuilt, all new wiring, upgraded upholstery, floor mats, carpet in the rear compartment, and a 1950s Willys Jeepster/station wagon steering wheel were added. It has 15 inch powder coated wheels, but small VW size tires. The paint is 1959 Ford truck blue, which is the same as Pepsi Cola blue. It has the stock small hubcaps with the raised “W” in the middle.
It has what appears to all of us familiar with it, a reinforcing metal channel on top of the hood, right down over the center seam , which looks like it might have been a factory approved or even a factory installed item (See last photo). It looks too good to be an aftermarket or homemade deal. There weren’t any modifications showing to the underside of the hood and it appears to have been spot welded to the hood. A professional looking addition, regardless of how it came to be there.”
Pics of Jim’s DJ-3A before the restoration:
After restoration (Note Colin’s Surrey in the background):
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Unusual windshield.
“1957 Willys Jeep DJ3A- 2 wheel drive, rebuilt Chevy 2.5 L S10 engine & 3 speed automatic transmisson,new brakes,new front springs, 12 volt, clear Ky title. $3500 or trade to aluminum fishing boat.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This has full floating hubs in the rear. Maybe this DJ body is on a MB/GPW Chassis?
“1957 Willys Jeep. Needs to be restored. No rust – from New Mexico. Does not run. Engine seized Have all the parts. 4 wheel drive”
