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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.
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.
Looking for parts and not sure where to go? There are a variety of large and small new and used parts sellers both online and offline.
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 1963 photo shows a jeep exploring the Needles area in anticipation of Canyonlands National Park. The park was established in 1964.
http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/USHS_Class/id/28787/rec/5
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.
Here’s an article on the underwater jeep from the October, 18, 1946, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Here’s a neat story from the Reading Eagle out of Reading, Pennsylvania.
What a cool bridge.
“1945 Press Photo Military Jeep Crossing American-Built Rail Bridge, Philippines. This is an original press photo. Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 02-11-1945.”
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That’s some serious mud.
“This is an original press photo. Photo measures 8.5 x 6.75inches. Photo is dated 03-13-1944.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s an interesting photo.
“1943 Naples Italy Jeeps Lined Streets as US Solders Went to Opera Press Photo. You are bidding on an original press photo of Naples Italy Jeeps Lined Streets as US Solders Went to Opera. Photo shows Jeeps Lined Streets as US Solders Went to Opera performance of La Boheme. Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 12/10/1943.”
This was taken at Fort Sheridan, Illinois, and published in the Milwaukee Journal on March 12, 1942
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These images of an International Refugee jeep in West Germany were part of Barbara Reinfeld’s journal. Journals were provided to refugees to document their experiences. You can learn more about the young woman’s diary here:
http://recordingvoices.blogspot.com/2012/08/barbara-reinfelds-refugee-camp-diary.html
