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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 .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Here’s a custom rig. Does this qualify as street legal in Alaska?
“1955 WILLYS BUGGY…33″ TIRES…10,000 LB. WINCH…TOW BAR…250 CID FORD SIX WITH FOUR SPEED, HIGH/LOW TRANFER CASE…..$3000.00 OR OFFER.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500.
This is cool. I know nothing about them. Learn more here.
“PINZGAUER 710M – *Clear Title / Private Party Owner *Runs Fantastic *Currently registered as a collector vehicle – no emissions!. Super low insurance. *Original US Owner since import………… have owned it for 10 years now. *Very few mods, I have kept it pretty much original (added electronic ignition – I have the original cap, rotor, points and wires that I removed)….. I have performed all service and maintenance. I have all the service books………….. these are super easy to work on ………….. all parts are available with Web and all. *These are basically the Swiss Army version of the Hummer………… this is the personnel carrier configuration with fold down bench seats in the back. *Plenty of info and tecnical data on the Web on these ………… I will spare you the details. *We have loved owning this truck ……… We hate to see it go. I’m selling it to reconfigure our transportation needs ……….. We I just don’t use it anymore and we hate to see it sit.”
Recently, Egon, from Lichtenstein, and I had been having a conversation about a Jeep project he’s trying to determine how to tackle. Once again, the google online translation software has been effective enough to allow a conversation to occur.
Egon recently sent me some photos of his projects. He’s done some very nice restorations. Danke Egon!
Here’s a 1955 Steyr 15hp Tractor Restoration:
And a family of tractors:
Here is a 1968 Puch Haflinger he rebuilt (haflingers):
And here are a couple of great images of his Russian UAZ 469, which he says he took on a successful Elk hunting expedition in the Kirov region of Russia. It sports a 2500 cc engine and has a max speed of 75KM/H
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Looks nice for the price. I didn’t know they made these as late as 1979.
“Presented here, up for sale, is a 1979 IH Scout II with less than 39,000 miles. It originally sold from Lemieux Garage in Colebrook, NH, and spent it’s life in New England. It’s currently registered, inspected, and driven occasionally. The 304 ci. V8 has plenty of power and a recent tune up. The 4 speed trans and 4X4/HI-LO with Warn hubs work as they should. It has power steering, power brakes, no A/C, and front/rear Dana 44 axles with 3.07 gears. The factory interior is complete with very little wear and tear. There is an aftermarket radio installed under the dash with 2 door speakers. The brown paint still shines on the sides with no dents. The top surfaces are starting to fade, and the metal hard top has some small bubbles and holes here and there, around the edges. The lower rear quarter panels, the rocker panels, and the lower and inner front fenders have rot, but it remains presentable. This Scout is very original and unmolested making it the perfect base for a restoration, or just drive it as is. I will consider trades of equal or better value. If you have any questions, or to make an appointment to see it,”
On the heals of yesterday’s GPA, I thought I’d do a brief shout out to the Schwimmwagen. You can read more and see more pics about the Schwimmwagen at Brian’s site. Here’s a pic (below) from July 12 1944 (from Brian’s site as well). Here’s some youtube videos.
For those of you who like old school offroad racing, Wes Kibble operates a site called Offroadaction, which he has recently revamped. He’s got some interesting posts of his own as well as links out to some great offroad racing forums and websites. Here’s an example of two interesting things I found:
Wes indirectly links to a very interesting article on Parnelli Jone’s buildup of his famous Oly Bronco Racer. Here’s a before and after pic of it below as part of an interesting story on bajabronco.com.
From Wes’ site, I followed a link from a post of his to a forum at DezertRangers.com with a large number of old school racing truck photos. One of the best was this one image of racing buggys parading down the middle of old downtown Vegas.
UPDATE: Was on eBay.
“JEWELS SEMI STAINLESS WILLYS. JEEP IS SET ON 1987 SUZUKI CHASSIS HAS 4 CYL MOTOR, 5 SPEED TRANI, AND IS FOUR WHEEL DRIVE.EVERY THING WORKS AND MOTOR RUNS VERY GOOD. BODY HAS STAINLESS TAILGATE (VERY RARE),STAINLESS ROLL BAR,TIRE CARRIER. TOP IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION ALSO HAS SIDE DOORS. HAS SPRAY IN LINER INSIDE OF TUB.ODOMETER READS 883 MILES I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS CORRECT OR NOT BUT BY THE CONDITION I WOULD SAY ITS GOTTA BE FAIRLY CLOSE.”