They aren’t jeeps, but they are definitely off road (and through buildings). Thanks to Roger Martin for sharing this unusual video. The race took place in 1920s New Zealand according to youtube.
CJ-2 Fire Jeep Photos
This nice little nugget of Willys history has been posted since 2011, but somehow I missed it. The Kaiser Willys blog has three photos of a CJ-2 (not CJ-2A) Fire Jeep that includes the “JEEP” plate across the front of the windshield.
https://blog.kaiserwillys.com/the-postwar-willys-cj-2-fire-jeep
1945 Photo of Rocket Launcher
UPDATE: The press photo at bottom was published in several newspapers, including the February 04, 1945, issue of the Knoxville News-Sentinel:
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Originally Posted May 14, 2016:
“1945- Barrage rockets are readied for firing from an experimental rocket firing jeep at test range in Inyokern, California. Photos measure approx. 7″ x 9”.
Perfect Jeep and Parts Co. Catalog on eBay
I’ve seen a Perjeco catalog (note that name is the cable address), but not a Perfect Jeep catalog. I’m not sure how those two companies are related (or maybe one is just a DBA). The catalog is probably not worth much.
View all the information on eBay
“Vintage 1950s Perfect Jeep and Parts Co. Willy’s Jeep Parts Catalogue”
1975 CJ-5 Drag Jeep Mesa, AZ $11,500
Could be worth a look if you just want a fun sand/drag jeep. (some of the ads on the racing junk site are old, so, this may or may not be available).
“1975 JEEP CJ-5 436,CID small Block
This Jeep is not a show car but
Built for fun!
Engine is New with only one tank of fuel (C-14) ran through it.
Over 15k in Engine 980+ Hp, built to add 500 hp NOS kit.
Racing Part Number:ESP-B12028040 Continue reading
1950 CJ-3A & CJ-5 Roller & Parts Azle, TX $4000
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/415037812962237
“1950 Willys Jeep , Classic fully restored. Azle texas”
1979 CJ-5 Drag Jeep San Antonio, TX $17,500
The is actually street legal in Texas. (some of the ads on the racing junk site are old, so, this may or may not be available).
“Fiberglass front fenders, Rockwell straight axel with disc brakes. Rack n pinion steering. New MC,rear brakes. 9” Ford with 5:13 and a spool. New MY Sportsman S/R tires. MT rims. 1964 327 with 12:1 pistons, Crane roller valvetrain. Crane Fireball heads (292 Corvette angle plug heads) , Victor jr. Proform 750 carburetor dp. New MSD distributor and coil( HVC II) . New 10 gallon fuel cell. Hughes racing pg with trans brake. 4000 stall converter. Ballistic blanket.
Many new parts and miscellaneous parts go with it.
This Jeep has been set up to be street legal. It passed Texas state inspection 11-18. Clear title.”
1959 CJ-5 Topsham, VT $6500
UPDATE: Pics added (Thanks Steve). It’s a CJ-5
https://vermont.craigslist.org/grd/d/sharon-willy-jeep/7236066296.html
“I HAVE A 1959 JEEP WITH A LOT IF NEW PART”
1953 CJ-3B Philadelphia, PA $2500
Steve spotted this rusty 3B. It sounds like the seller is willing to deal. Not a whole lot of value here.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/d/philadelphia-1953-willys-jeep-parts-or/7235386861.html
“PARTS OR REPAIR U DECIDE….SELLING COMPLETE VEHICLE AS IS…..1953 WILLYS JEEP…. WITH A PLOW PUMP…THE BLADE MIGHT BE HERE SOMEWHERE…..HASENT RAN SINCE TO 80s….O THE GOOD OLD DAYS !!!!….MOSTLY ALL THERE…LOL…GOOD FOR PARTS….ENGINE SEEMS TO BE LOCKED UP…FRAME LOOKS GOOD AS FAR AS I CAN SEE….LOOK AT PICTURES….2500.00…O.B.O…HAS KEY AND A TITLE !!!….ANY QUESTIONS JUST ASK…..LEAVE A NUMBER IF INTERESTED…..THANKS…….IT HAS TO GO !!!”
Drag Jeep McMinnville, OR $25,000
This drag jeep uses a narrow racing body which were popular in the PNW4WD racing scene. (some of the ads on the racing junk site are old, so, this may or may not be available).
“540 c.i. Dart block, Turn Key, Chrome Molly frame. Power Pro Chain drive, 1250 CFM, TH400, Mac, 360 c.c. heads.”
























