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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.
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 .
This runs and drives. The square-edged gas tank suggests this might be an early ’42.
“1942 Willys Jeep…$2700….. Original Engine, good condition. Runs, Drives, all working parts. Does need some help in :1. Starter does not always catch first time, but will start. 2/ new brakes, but must be bled out and hooked up, new brake lines etc. 3. will drop out of 2nd gear at times… Good Shape otherwise…. best deal for a Willys on CL…. Will start up, had a tune up recently. Very very good condition. Items must get fixed or attached prior to driving. It will drive!!!! Just does not stop !! Haha!!!”
I just can’t imagine someone thought the mods to this were a good idea. However, there appears to be some parts value at the very least. It looks to have all three data plates.
“SOLID BODY NEEDS MOTOR. NO GLASS, GREAT JEEP FOR A RERSTORE. PLEASE SAVE THIS JEEP. MAY HAVE TITLE NOT SURE AT THIS TIME. ”
Alex spotted an article about eMBs. The Electric MB is supposed to be made to order and cost 755.000 PhP, which is about $18,500. I did not see the electric jeep listed at MD Juan’s website, though I didn’t do an exhaustive search.
According to this excerpt from the article, “the [electric] Willy’s MB which will be powered by a 4-kilowatt, 48-volt electric motor deriving energy from eight units 6-volt batteries. Its manufacturer – MD Juan Enterprises – calls it the eMB.
The new model of the vintage MacArthur jeep, the latest product of MD Juan Enterprises and PhUV, Inc., made it debut last week at the Philippine Die and Mould Association exhibit at the World Trade Center. The body of the electric MB was made using locally-made dies and moulds and manufactured in MD Juan’s stamping plant.”
The rear axle isn’t mb/gpw and it has no engine or title.. There might be some value here though.
“This is a 1942 Willys Jeep. It was going to be a rebuild project that I never had time to start, so I’m giving someone else the chance to bring her back to life. No engine, no title. $1,200 obo.”
“Here is a fully restored back to original 1945 Willys MB from World War 2. Restoration about 7 years old. Runs & drives good. Has original engine, transmission/transfer, and front/rear ends. Full top canvas and all 3 seats with combat rims and NDT’s. Ask questions or make arrangements for viewing. Clear Illinois title. Fully registered and insured now. Thanks”
“NOT-RUNNING 1945 Willys Jeep has a Chevy 283 , stock trans and transfer and axles 2900.00 OBO Or POSS TRADE .. $%^$^TRADE MUST be worth more for me $%$$^%$%$ Thanks 916-223+9159”
(05/17/2012) This doesn’t run; it probably needs a fuel pump. This appears to have a MB body.
“1947 Willys Flat Fender Jeep. Current none operational title. Currently not running. Will fire up with gas poured in carburetor. Needs battery 289 V8 engine, 4speed transmission original axles, descent tires also comes with 33 rollers. Let me know if you want more pics. Bought as a project but I don’t have the time for it.”
“It’s unfortunate that I have to sell this Jeep, but with a 3, 1 year old, and a third one due in a week, I just don’t have the time to finish this project.
It was purchased last year, and all I’ve managed to accomplish with my spare time was painstakingly remove the civilian paint in order to expose the windshield markings, original hood numbers, and the original OD. I also collected some missing parts. This is a rare “matching” numbers 1943 Willys MB with original tags and markings.
I’m really looking for someone who will appreciate the originality of this Jeep and not attempt to strip and do a frame-off restoration.
A few details:
The paint is about 90% original OD. I removed spots of bondo on front lip of the hood, side handles and section of rear panel. The bondo was there to cover minor dents NOT rust areas. Using about four shades of OD, I managed to blend and age the new paint with the original.
– Based on the license plates, the Jeep is no longer in the California DMV System. The previous owner lost the title long ago. I can only provide a Bill of Sale.
– Original “split” front seats and rear seat came off another 1943 MB. All three are solid. The rear is the best one I’ve ever come across.
– Minor rust through in the passenger-side channel (shown in photo)
– Rear “V” brace and bumper have been replaced, but cleanly done to look original
– Motor is seized, but no visible cracks in typical areas
– Four combat rims that originally came with the Jeep. The red civilian rim on the front driver-side is not included
– The previous owner had the spare tire mounted on the rear passenger side. He welded a piece of pretty good chunk of metal for support. Fortunately, the original sheet metal is still underneath it. Cut, grind down, primer and paint . . . and it’s good to go.
– Original pair of SEELITE bulbs. The topbow I purchased at Tower Park earlier this year. The seller told me it’s a repro, but it sure does have a nice patina. Other than that, EVERYTHING on the Jeep is original”
“This is a running, driving Military Jeep. Flathead 4 cylinder motor. 4 wheel drive works great! It has new brake master cylinder, new brake hoses, new wheel cylinder. It also has brand new Military remake tires and tubes from coker tire. New canvas seat pads. It will need tlc, but is a great peice of history that you can drive and enjoy. Brakes need to be adjusted, needs paint, etc.
It will include extra engine, transmission, front and rear axles too. The extra motor is stuck, but very complete.
