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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.
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(12/15/2015) Here’s a cool find. I wonder how many more parts are here.
“2 frames/chassis that are part of a kit vehicle produced in the mid 90’s called “Veepster”. It was a fiberglass bodied replica of a “flat fender” Jeep CJ2A utilizing all mechanical components from a VW Bug. There’s frames are heavy duty 2 x 4 rectangular steel with bolt-in mounting for ALL drive train and suspension components. Build your own VW powered Jeep with a readily available replica body, or build a custom buggy. Includes a box full of original kit components and accessories. $500 for everything.”
“This is a original Willy’s Jeep turned into a veep. Runs like a dream, and only minor dents for the body being as old as it is. When I say it’s a Veep I mean that it is the style of the Veep kits they made in the 70’s but instead of the plastic body, this is a real ’47 Jeep. I wish I could keep it but I’m a college kid who needs money to pay for school/rent so I’m open to offers. Text is preferred.”
UPDATE: *Status Unknown** Was $2000. Pics provided. It’s not a 1943. It’s VEEP-like, but I can’t tell if this is a VEEP.
“1943 Model Willies Jeep Built New In The Philippines In 1980 on A Stock Volkswagen Drive Train. 1600cc Motor, This is not a vw conversion. This is the way it came stock from the factory. $2,000.00”
“This is a professionally built custom Dune Buggy set-up.
Chassis is 100% custom with an all steel built in roll cage frame and under body plate.
Powered by a 1973 VW bus engine and upgraded transmission, racing clutch and suspension.
Body is a fiberglass Jeep body and needless to say unique unique unique.
Built well and runs and drives great! Also has 4 wheel disc brakes and stops on a dime.
Great for off roading, sand rails or just showing off just about anywhere.
Asking $5500 obo.
Also might be interested in a good trade. Old cars, RATRODS, golf carts, ATVs or anything cool. (Just not your old junk)”
“This is a 1941 Willys jeep on a custom rail frame, has a VW front end and a VW transaxle w/ a 1641 VW engine, new upholstery, full rubber floor mat, roll bar, bikini top. it has a tow bar, 2 door frames w/canvas, a AM FM radio w/CB. runs great a lot of fun on or off road. IF IT LASTS THAT LONG………………….It would cost that much or more to build it. call”
Chris just picked up this VEEP project that’s missing a few items. He’s hoping to locate the 50 page installation manual that Hadley Engineering published. I’m not familiar with that particular manual, but if someone has one that can help out Chris, that would be great!
This looks to be original Veepster Kits. Learn more about Veepsters here. I’m surprised to see these kits in Lakeview. It’s a pretty small town.
“Kit car company has extra projects that need to be cleared out. Fiberglass bodies – 1946 Jeep CJ3a $ 2,875. Dena – dunebuggy body $ 4,275.
Bodies are ready to mount on shortened VW pan or tube chassis. We have a VW pan, tube chassis or electric pan chassis available. We can give quotes on finishing with VW engine or high or low speed electric. Lithium battery system. Many reconditioned VW parts and many used parts available. VW conversion system to convert your bug to electric.
Also have a 1972 bug stripped down to rebuild. Set of 4 wire wheels – 15″ x 8″ fits Chevy S-10″
(12/08/2013) Anyone know what company might have built this in 2004? Nice looking VEEP!
“2004 DUNE BUGGY, VW VERSION OF A JEEP, CALLED A VEEP! ALSO HAS OTHER NAMES: VEEPSTER, SCAMP, GPV (GENERAL PURPOSE VEHICLE) OR A CONVERTIBLE. I JUST CALL IT MY SHOW CAR!
THIS IS ONE OF THE RAREST, COOLEST VEHICLE YOU WILL EVER COME ACROSS AND A MULTIPLE FIRST PLACE SHOW WINNER… THIS WAS VOLKSWAGEN VERSION OF AN OLD WILLY’S / WILLIS JEEP, KNOWN AS A VEEP! THIS ONE WAS FACTORY BUILT IN CALIFORNIA FROM SMALL COMPANY IN 2004. AND THIS IS NOT THE CHEAPER VERSION THAT THEY TAKE A SOLID FIBERGLASS BODY AND JUST SET IT ON VW CHASIS. YET, THIS ONE HAND BUILT OUT OF A COMBINATION OF STRONG FIBERGLASS, ALUMINIUM AND STEEL BODY PARTS WITH VERY STRONG BOXED TUBE STEEL FRAME / CHASIS THAT TIES INTO THE STEEL BUMPERS AND ROLL CAGE. NEEDLESS TO SAY, IT IS BUILT EXTREMLY WELL. IT COMBINES THE RELIABILITY AND CHEAP MAINTANCE OF THE VOLKSWAGEN WITH THE SUPER TOUGH BODY OF ALUMINIUM AND RUST FREE FIBERGLASS. PARTS ARE SIMPLE, CHEAP AND EASY TO OBTAIN THROUGH AND VW SHOPS AND JEEP OFFERS MULTIPLE PRODUCTS TO CUSTOMIZE ANY WAY YOU DESIRE. THESE VEHICLES ARE GREAT OFF ROAD AND I KNOW IT WOULD BE BETTER AND GIVE IT MORE OF THE JEEP LOOK IF I RAN THE BIGGER WHITE WAGON WHEELS AND TIRES. YET I USE IT AS DRIVER TO WORK AND TAKE THE HIGHWAY TO THE CAR SHOWS, SO I WENT WITH THE WHEELS TO ACOMPANY THAT. AND WAS TOLD THAT RIMS ARE QUITE RARE AND WORTH PRETTY PENNY. I JUST LIKE THE WAY THEY LOOK AND RIDE DOWN THE ROAD. WEATHER YOU WANT TO WIN 1ST PLACE AT YOUR LOCAL CAR SHOW, ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS, TOW BEHIND YOUR RV (VERY LIGHTWEIGHT), TURN IT INTO FULL BLOWN JEEP, GO OFF ROAD OR THE SAND DUNES, USE IN PARADE, HAVE A ONE OF A KIND DUNE BUGGY, OR JUST PLAIN AND SIMPLE AND DRIVE IT, YOU WILL NOT FIND ONE NICER. YOU PROBABLY CANT EVEN FIND ANOTHER ONE…
Paul was kind enough to share this very rare Hadley Engineering VEEP brochure in the hopes that it helps the VEEP owners out there who struggle to find information about their vehicle. Below are photos of the basic brochure. I also have assembly instructions that I haven’t scanned yet. Great stuff! One unique item I hadn’t notice before was the stamped ‘VEEP’ in the hood. I’ve never seen that in any production VEEPs. If you ever run across a hood with VEEP stamped in it, I’d be interested to get some photos.
I’ve known about the VEEP Jeep Kit, from Hadley Engineering out of Costa Mesa, California, but I recently learned about two additional VW kit jeeps: The Veepster and the SCAMP. However, I’m still not clear what differentiates a VEEP from a SCAMP or a VEEPSTER.
The SCAMP VW KIT was built and sold out of Redding, California, in the early 70s. I found this ad at the TheSamba.com website
Here’s a beautiful 1973 SCAMP (lots of pictures), but I couldn’t say if this is entire stock or not:
E-VEEPSTER: Meanwhile, there is a kit car seller out of Sedona that claimed in 2011 or 2012 to make an E-VEEPSTER. The company appears to have gone out of business. The body of the E-VEEPSTER looks more like a South African Gobex or Badger (especially the windshield) than a VEEP, SCAMP or VEEPSTER.
You can see a very quick clip of a Veepster on Youtube:
According to Youtube, Venus Motors, Electric Car Options and Go Electric came together to build the e-Veepster. A CJ3A Jeep fiberglass replica with a chassis designed with aftermarket VW suspension and the Venus EV Drive System. Kits are available, assembly is available, who says EV’s aren’t available. Many styles to choose from but in Sedona, AZ this is Red Rock 1
