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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.
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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.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
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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 .
Cam forwarded this Christmas cover from the December 1943 issue of Army Motors to get us in the right mood.
John picked up these 5 FCs the other day out of Canandaigua, New York. You might remember these for sale last month.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200.
Not too vintage, but perfect for a Budweiser lover.
“This is a “Custom” made Budweiser Jeep Neon. Neon is in good condition. Measures approx. 28in by 29in”
Last month I learned about Paul Bruno’s new book, The First Jeep. “The First Jeep” is the initial release in Bruno’s Project Management in History series which will continue to investigate the entrepreneurial lessons that can be learned from compelling historical projects.
I’d planned to read it and report on it, but my time this month has disappeared (where did it go??), so I haven’t had a chance to read it yet. However, I wanted to make sure I mentioned the book in case anyone wanted to order it. As soon as I get done reading it, I’ll update the post with my thoughts. I have thumbed through it and learned that it’s got both early jeep history coupled with a parallel discussion of lessons to be learned form Bantam’s experience.
Project Management in History: The First Jeep (Project Management in History Series) (Volume 1)
Mike forwarded this interesting video. You may remember the post last month about the jeep that was ‘buried’. It turns out the dealer has a much broader and interesting story. Due to the tight dealer competition, Bay King Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has chosen to create a unique customer experience to differentiate themselves from their Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, competitors. As my wife put it, many dealerships you walk into give you the predator/prey feeling. Bay King’s approach will appeal to a lot of folks.
The slow paced video includes a look at the jeep burial as well.
This article from the May 1955 issue of Willys News discusses the ‘new’ Jeep Vehicles and Equipment Cut Costs and Get More Work Done brochure. I’ve included some screen shots from the actual brochure.
This is just the article for sale, but it’s cheaper than the whole magazine (when you can find it). You can view the whole article here: http://www.ewillys.com/2014/11/15/1946-fortune-article-on-willys-overland/
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What I liked about this were the groups that were being welcomed. You had the Week-n-ders, Pretzel Benders, Jersey Up & Go-ers, and others.
“UNSENT. IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. OFFERING VERY INEXPENSIVE SHIPPING RATES FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES OF ALL CARDS (Send me a message if you have questions about obtaining a discount on shipping for multiple purchases).”
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An April 1956 article in Willys News showed two disc-jockeys using their radio show to promote the new Jeep dJ-3A Dispatcher in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Here’s Jim’s 1948 CJ-2A all decorated for Christmas.
