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About eWillys
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.
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 a couple of activities that are going on to commemorate 9/11/01 please take sometime if able to remember and reflect on the events of that day or learn about them if too young.
Also please remember the support of everyone pulling together afterwards in the weeks and months following was really amazing. The Service Members who volunteered in the decades that followed and the First Responders and Volunteers who have passed and many to this day are sick with many illness from the recovery efforts.
Flight 93 National Memorial YouTube Channel: The official live broadcast is provided by the National Park Service on its Flight 93 National Memorial YouTube channel. Past ceremonies are also available to watch on this channel.
If you have not made your reservations yet please do that ASAP. A lot of planning goes into this each year, so please remember to support all The Willys Reunion folks, sponsors and vendors who make these great events possible.
Join us once again at the Auto World Museum 200 Peacock Drive in Fulton, Missouri for this year’s Fall Willys Reunion. Bring your Willys or Jeep to be displayed with other Willys from around the Midwest and check out the fabulous vintage car display at the museum. All reunion activity including the Saturday evening banquet will be held in this nostalgic facility.
Make your reservations today and mention that you are with the Fall Willys Jeep Reunion to receive the special room rate.
A block of rooms have been reserved for the Willys Jeep Reunion …Reservations must be made by August 18th…
* Rick and Tom Primmer will give a power point presentation Friday and Saturday afternoon on the development and restoration of the Surrey Jeep.
Please be sure to spread the news!
For those who like off-road adventure, you are invited to come to Vandyz Offroad Park in Fulton, MO on Friday evening. The park offers adventure for stock and (not so stock) Willys. Even if you prefer not to take your vintage jeep, there will likely be someone with an empty seat.
The SR 125 Culvert Crossing project detour has been rescheduled. Detour implementation begins July 14, 2025! Detour Route on MAPS
Please bring the following with you to check-in at the Welcome Center:
– Complete the online waiver before coming to the trailhead.
– Provide photo ID upon arrival. Under the age of 18 must provide legal guardian’s consent.
**Any rider 17 years of age and under MUST be accompanied by an adult! No exceptions!**
– ALL ATV, SxS, Dirt Bike riders must wear a D.O.T. Certified helmet and protective eye wear (goggles, face shield, glasses, etc.). NO BICYCLE HELMETS OR ACTION SPORTS HELMETS OR NOVELTY HELMETS! NO EXCEPTIONS!!
– It is recommended that full-size vehicles travel the trails in groups of two or more vehicles.
– While riding; At least one person in each group must have a charged and working cell phone in their possession.
– We ask that you download the app OnX off road or Polaris ride command on your cell phone. Once downloaded, search for Official AOAA Eastern and Western Reserve maps
FULL-SIZE VEHICLES SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
All full-size vehicles must have the following: MUST TRAVEL IN GROUPS OF TWO OR MORE
Proper roll-over protection to include the passengers.
Battery tie down (no bungee cords).
Seat belts for everyone in the vehicles, fire extinguisher and trash bag for liquid spills.
At least one tow point (example: tow hook or receiver hitch)
Front and rear tow points are mandatory for the harder trails along with a winch and locker.
If you have more events like this to share please send them over to info@ewillys.com
Jeep Day July 18th Happy 80th Birthday to the Civilian Jeep
If you know of any events please pass them on happy to post them up, this was sent over by Barry at FarmJeep! Thanks, Barry!
Happy 80th Birthday to the civilian Jeep
“The third week of July 1945 forever changed vehicle history as Willys-Overland made the grand public debut of the civilian Jeep and thereby unofficially launched the Sport Utility Vehicle market. A mass-produced, four-wheel drive, multi-purpose vehicle would now be available for the average consumer. Wednesday, July 18, was the official introduction date, which Willys proclaimed to be “Jeep Day.” So wrote Bill Norris in the Summer 2020 issue of The Dispatcher (https://www.dispatchermagazine.com/) magazine. You can read the entire article here (https://www.farmjeep.com/farm-jeep-history/willys-farm-jeep-history/jeep-day/).
It appears the current owners of the Jeep brand have forgotten this milestone. At least I haven’t seen anything in the media – yet. Perhaps they are waiting for the actual day. You would think this would be a marketer’s dream. Few companies can boast such success.
For our part, we plan to spread the word on social media and elsewhere that July 18th is “Jeep Day.” A day to go for a drive in your Jeep, take your Jeep to work, or celebrate your Jeep in any way you choose.
Tim: Here are a few pictures from some of the newspaper releases, this is from Fort Worth, TX 7-19-1945. It was pretty big news across the nation on the release of these.
1954 Model M38-CJ3A $3,500 Parrish, AL ESTATE SALE 7-10 to 7-12
Time sensitive on this one and it may not be there, but listed as a M38-A1, it might be a CJ3B with the spare on the side and the headlights look fancy, but it looks to have a full floating rear out back and the hoop deal on the side of the tub, if anyone goes let us know what you find here.
Information from seller:
This is part of an estate, so please see the blue photo.
Barry from Farm Jeep sent over a quick summary and link to this video that shows a bunch of stuff from this years, Willys Jeep Rally, it looked like it was a really good time.
Took a bit to catch up and post this for everyone.
To check out more stuff about the Farm Jeeps, head over to his site.
This year’s show was bigger than ever, despite a rainy start. Friday came with intermittent showers during the morning, forcing the cancellation of the farm demonstration. There were plenty of shelters to allow exhibitors and visitors to mingle and carry on discussions.
Day 2 dawned bright and sunny. @someplaceoranother has posted a video of the day 2 activities starting with the down-sized farm demonstration.
The Great Willys Picnic was just that pretty great! Drive out went well caught up with some old friends and met a bunch of new folks, was really a nice day. Rained just a tad on the way home but overall was a wonderful day. Check out these photos I took at the event. If you are in the area next year or wanted to take a road trip it’s a worthwhile event for the family.
Looking forward to driving out to this show. Hope to see you there!
Taking the red 63 Wagon, so if you see me there say Hi!
The Great Willys Picnic, Show and Swap Meet
Sunday June 8, 2025 from 9 am – 2 pm at the Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern Railroad
I have plans to be at this one, taking the red Wagon, which was at one of the older Picnics when it was held up the road, the previous owner drove it out there, so it’s making another appearance this year and we are excited to be back out there for this one.
The Great Willys Picnic, Show and Swap Meet
Sunday June 8, 2025 from 9 am – 2 pm at the Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern Railroad
located in Kempton, Pennsylvania
It’s time to plan for the 25th annual Great Willys Picnic, Car Show and Swap Meet, the largest Willys event in the Northeast. All vehicles are welcome: stock, modified, projects, CJs, Wagons, Trucks, Jeepsters, Military, Cars and even GPWs! Pre-1970 Willys vehicles are eligible to win door prizes and great Raffles are available for everyone. The Jeep Field is open for showing all more modern Jeeps. There is plenty of space for selling your spare parts in the swap meet area. Bring your Willys memorabilia and interesting parts for show and tell. Be sure to arrive early to have enough time to see all the Jeeps before the door prize winners and raffles are announced at 2:00 PM. Bring your own picnic lunch or purchase food at the refreshment stand. This event goes on Rain or Shine.
Located in the scenic village of Kempton, Pennsylvania. This is a great setting to display our classic Willys vehicles, as well as entertainment for the entire family. Also on-site is the Schuykill & Lehigh Model Railroad Club’s HO model train display. Please support the Railroad and take the optional train ride for a very reasonable fee.
As always the Willys Picnic, Show and Swap is free. Do not fall for any scams, the Willys Picnic is FREE. There is no preregistration.
PRESS RELEASE: The Epic Willys Adventure Returns for 2025 – The Great Mitten Race
Butler, PA – June 2025
The Epic Willys Adventure 6: The Great Mitten Race is set to fire up June 2025—kicking off once again from the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival, held June 13–15 in Butler, PA. EWA6 will cover over 1,500 miles in true throwback fashion, with no GPS, no interstate, and nothing but vintage 1941–1964 Willys Jeeps, maps, and iron will.
At the heart of the festival, Epic Basecamp will be featured behind the Jeep History Exhibit near the Military Encampment. Fans and festival-goers will get to meet the racers, check out their rugged Willys Jeeps, and see what it takes to chase glory on backroads and battle-tested terrain.
What Is the Epic Willys Adventure?
The story of the Epic Willys Adventure was born in 2015 by the crew at Max-Bilt Offroad in the northwoods of Wisconsin. The idea? Pull a forgotten Willys Jeep out of a farm field, breathe life back into it, and road-trip the backroads of America the way our grandfathers did—no tech, just tools, maps, and guts.
On March 10, 2016, fourteen fearless drivers in eight bone-stock Willys Jeeps set out from Eau Claire, WI to Moab, UT, attending the 50th Easter Jeep Safari. The mission was simple: prove you don’t need modern comforts to experience a true adventure.
They didn’t stop there.
2018: Canada to Mexico along the Continental Divide.
2021: Oregon Trail from Independence, MO to Oregon City, OR.
2023: Concord Cup looped through New England to Mt. Washington, ending in Jeep’s birthplace—Butler, PA.
2024: The Moonshine Run to Pigeon Forge, TN and back—exploring America’s hidden whiskey-running history.
Each year, the adventure averages nearly 2,000 miles through remote regions with no cell phones, GPS, or highways. Drivers sleep under the stars, rebuild broken rigs on the roadside, and share stories around the fire. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s what we call #underlanding.
EWA6: The Great Mitten Race
This year’s adventure is set to make history again. From Bantam, the crews will head northwest through Toledo—where the original Willys Jeeps were built—and roll through Detroit’s iconic auto past. Then it’s on around Michigan’s lower peninsula, hugging the coastlines of Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.
Expect:
Shipwrecks & lighthouses
Scenic heritage routes
The mighty Mackinac Bridge
Sand dunes, backroads, and live off-road racing
Historic farms, orchards, and backcountry towns
A community of Jeepers and adventurers unlike any other
Racers earn points along the way by completing hidden challenges from the official Race Book. From spotting mythical creatures to locating historical landmarks and helping fellow competitors, every day offers a new test of grit and camaraderie.
It’s not just a race—it’s a celebration of Willys Jeep history, the spirit of exploration, and the dirt-road lifestyle.
Don’t Miss It.
Whether you’re cheering from Bantam or chasing checkpoints yourself, this is the ultimate Willys Jeep experience. Bring your rig, join the brotherhood, and help us keep vintage Jeep culture alive and thriving.
Follow the journey, join the crew, or learn more at:
Bill Norris and The Dispatcher have donated 2 subscriptions to the Magazine, this is a great resource with just stellar historically accurate articles and information, if you are not familiar with The Dispatcher please check them out!
Fire Jeep Demonstration
As a special treat at the working farm jeep demonstration, Greg Risk from Toledo will have his ’57 CJ5 fire jeep on display. He will be able to draft out of the irrigation pond for his demonstration for both Friday and Saturday afternoons. This will be nice to see!
We had a great spa day for over 8 vintage farm Jeeps outside Hueston Woods today. All vitals were checked and washed up for the big dance in couple weeks.
There is a lot going on for this one, looks to have some dual tanks, some 8 lug axles.
They do list some T&C’s
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