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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 .
No engine.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2660587074161306/
“1958 willys mule. Rare one of the first 11000 built. Missing engine and front seat. Pretty much complete of other components. You could put original 4 cyl or update to newer 2 cyl. Best offer.”
Does it run?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/243725350282903/
“Two military Gama Goat Vehicles off road aquatic capabilities diesel engine multiple spare tires and rims including lots of extra spare parts not counting the two gamma goats to start asking 7500 or best offer willing to hear”
UPDATE: The article below is one of a number of articles highlighting the “JEEP” Tractor from Minneapolis-Moline Implement Company: The NTX. One or both units were also tested at Holabird, so the term ‘jeep’ used to describe a vehicle didn’t originate with the Bantam, Ford, or Willys prototypes.
Published in the Lansing State Journal, Lansing, Michigan, August 22, 1940.
According to a Hemmings article, the name ‘Jeep’ originated with Sergeant James O’Brian in August of 1940:
The UTX went to the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, but earned its place in history in August 1940 at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, when Sergeant James T. O’Brien of the 109th Ordnance Company of the Minnesota National Guard noted the overall proficiency of the tractors, especially when pulling a stuck howitzer out of the mud. Inspired by the “Eugene the Jeep” character in the Popeye comic strip, O’Brien first hung from the tractor’s radiator cap a sign painted with the word “Jeep,” then painted the word “Jeep” itself on the flanks of the tractor.
Minneapolis-Moline chronicled the christening in a wartime advertisement: “This new MM army vehicle was not a crawler, tractor, truck nor tank, and yet it could do almost anything and it knew all the answers. Because of this, it brought to mind the Popeye cartoon figure called ‘Jeep’ which was neither fowl nor beast, but knew all the answers and could do almost anything.”
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Originally Published December of 2014:
More photos of this NTX on Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/observethebanana/542560053/in/photostream/
However, the short comings of the NTX coupled with the introduction of the Bantam BRC in late September doomed the 6 NTXs produced to the role of a jeep footnote.
It doesn’t mean the NTX isn’t worth anything. An NTX in 2012 fetched $29,000 at an auction.
Very odd 3B-like Dodge truck.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2689482824641344/
“1935 Dodge engine and frame. Man made cab and flat bed. Milage unknown. Great project to restore.”
Mike’s got this KID 8×8 for sale. Contact him at 303 816 0387 if interested (leave a message if no answer).
“-I am selling a 1970 KID 8×8 “tractor”
-it was mechanically rebuilt in 2000
-it runs and works very well
-includes a front plow, hydraulic, and a rear 3-point blade, also hydraulic
-body is original with minor sheet metal damage
-located in Colorado
-asking $4700.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
Here’s Lee Majors and Farrah Fawcett driving across dunes in an EMPI (the movie is mentioned in the description). The seller does not imply that his EMPI is the one shown in the video.
The EMPI shown below looks in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/331263011180190/
“Exelent cond
Irs rear suspension
King pin front Wide five
New Trans
New battery
New wiring
1600 dual port
Alternator
New tires
12 gal stainless tank
Suspension seats
I believe this is the first kit car package that was ever manufactured 2 years before the manx. It has a wood bed that goes in that isn’t in the pictures. Easy to get in and out of. There is a youtube video with the 6 million dollar man driving one YouTube”
UPDATE: **Sold**
(05/10/2020) Seems a good price. Radiator has been swapped.
“1947 Empire tractor, s/n 5184. This tractor runs well. Tires are in good condition. We were told by seller who owned the tractor since the 1960s that the first owner had a custom haying business & the tractor kept overheating pulling a self powered bailer so he installed a McCormick Deering radiator. Sellers family built the 3 point lift & blade to clean barn stalls. Empire tractors were made with same engines, transmission, transfer case, and differential as Jeeps.”
Rare Austin Gypsy project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1015400368835717/
“Check it out. Rare Austin Gypsy 4×4 . Not running but motor turns by hand. Have good title. Located in Deming NM”
Seems like a good price?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/168516501244606/
“1970 Gama Goat ambulance, repowered with 4B Cummins, soft top, 3 extra tires on wheels. runs good, good condition. 8308 miles. Clear Iowa title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
Something different.
“Sno-Rod. For sale $8500. Model A running gear with halftracks and skis. Runs good. 12volt converted, electric fan. Ready to show or go. Sell or trade for old cars. I have videos of it running”
The seller thought this was a jeep frame. If so, it’s not one I recognize. Is it something anyone else recognizes?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/465499284377972/
“Selling a old project not sure what model or year it is looks like it’s a Jeep Frame with a different suspension. Lost interest in project comes with a 350 Chevy with a th400 transmission and a b&m shifter engine has 1.8 roller rockers edlebrock intake , carb, and fuel pump . Also has a mini starter and a msd distributor asking 1500 obo also take trades show what you got to trade”
This one is awfully close to me.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/979237039115812/
“Selling my M274A5 mechanical Mule. Military vehicle from the 1960s. This is four wheel drive, with 3 speed transmission. Has high/low range. Come with factory lockers. Has the 12 volt electric start upgrade. Runs/drives great!. New canvas seats, new tool box, new battery, etc, etc etc”
