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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: I’m surprised this one hasn’t sold.
(09/11/2020) Looks in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5047812781902903/
or https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/d/brookline-village-1949-willys-jeepster/7212959473.html
“1949 Willys Jeepster Overland. This is the origination of the Jeep. 65,000 miles, runs great. 3 on the tree, convertible top. Coolest car I have ever owned. Clean title and registered. I drive it all the time.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700.
Looks in good shape. This is the 535 “Standard Cab” from Koenig, a model seems to have first appeared in early 1956.
“This is a rare Koenig Iron Works CJ5 half cab. The doors are in great shape and have roll up windows. The cab is in good shape. Some rust spots on bottom back, but is all there and was removed bolt by bolt. $700 or best offer”
Includes a trailer.
https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/d/dryden-willys-jeep/7227308034.html
“I have a 1951 Willys Jeep with military trailer with it, it is a 24 V system and runs well”
Seems like a good price.
https://nwct.craigslist.org/for/d/woodbury-hobart-welder/7223732344.html
“Hobart Welder – run by Willys Jeep Motor – $650 OBO”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/19/2020) There’s a blemish on the passenger side; could be some rust or damage. The rear either is diamond plate or has a rubber diamond plate pad.
https://killeen.craigslist.org/ctd/d/salado-1947-willys-cj2a/7228126285.html
“1947 WILLY’S CJ2A – Stock # 1207
Offered by: VILLAGE MOTORS OF SALADO
82133-1207-80237-3764900”
These look like the early Dualmatic lever hubs.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/for/d/prosper-jeep-dualmatic-locking-hubs/7227545642.html
“Dualmatic Locking Hubs for Jeeps (vintage)
10-Spline
Removed from early Willys MB Jeep and are in full working order.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
(11/01/2020) The engine runs.
“RARE 1963 JEEP CJ-6 WILLYS 4X4 PROJECT FOR PARTS OR RESTORATION. THE ENGINE DOES RUN. SOLD WITH A BILL OF SALE, NO TITLE. REDUCED… $3,000 OR BEST REASONABLE OFFER… IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE CALL THE PHONE NUMBER LISTED BELOW. I AM LOCATED ABOUT 90 MILES NORTH OF ATLANTA GA. AND 70 MILES EAST OF CHATTANOOGA TN. IN BLUE RIDGE GA. 30513”
John Ittel at age 16 in his first vehicle, a 1947 CJ-2A. https://www.farmcollector.com/tractors/farm-jeeps-zm0z20aprzhur
I received word yesterday that John Ittel passed away yesterday. He was well known at the annual Willys Jeep Rally for his collection of PTOs, lifts, and farm equipment. While I missed a chance to meet him, I did work with him in 2013 to purchase and ship him a rare Farm Aide Lift (see all the before/after pics here) from a farmer near me to his place in Ohio.
Here’s the Farm Aide lift’s condition before restoration:
Farm Aide Lift before John Ittel’s restoration
To make sure the lift arrived safely, I engineered a special crate for it. When John received it, he mentioned that he liked my crate and that I should go in to the crate building business. We both had a virtual laugh about that.
My warmest thoughts to his family.
The ‘great’ crate of 2013
This pic shows the Farm Aide lift in 2016, post restoration:
The Farm Aide lift after John’s restoration of it. (see all the before/after pics here)
Early look at a jeep being tested for farm work in 1942.
For you history geeks out there like me, the national archives operates a blog called the “Text Message” where archivists can share a bit of the massive information troves that make up the National Archives, complete with references. Unfortunately, in this case, the references have not been posted online, but at least researchers can now use the breadcrumbs from the post to help track down the relevant documents if need be.
One particular post, written by archivist Joseph Gillette in 2019, highlights the early tests of the jeep for farm work. One bit of info I found interesting highlights the War Department’s dedication to its troops. When Willys-Overland volunteered to send some new jeeps to the Ag Department for farm tests, the War Department responded it could not spare the new jeeps as soldiers desperately needed them, but it would authorize the use of used ones in running condition.
Read the entire blog post here: https://text-message.blogs.archives.gov/2019/04/23/it-will-do-everything-except-climb-a-tree/#_ftnref2
Here are some additional images from the post:
UPDATE: I’ve added two newspaper photos to this post about Kent. One shows him signing copies of his autobiography. The other depicts him with a huge walking stick, one I’m sure could come in handy while exploring ‘his’ beloved canyons.
Even today, Kent’s shadow looms large over the area. Just this last week the Moab Museum screened the “My Canyonlands” film about him.
June 17, 1971, The San Juan Record: Kent Frost signing books.
February 11, 2004, The San Juan Record: Kent Frost holding a walking stick.
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Originally published April 1, 2013:
(Above: Kent Frost on the front of his CJ-5 probably helping the driver negotiate an awkward angle)
(Originally Published April 2011) Without a doubt, my favorite part about running this website are the unexpected, interesting people to whom I’m introduced (if only virtually). One of those people is Kent Frost, a product of the Four Corners area and whom we caught glimpses of in Alan’s color photos of the 1961 Four Corners trip.
Doug commented on one of the Four Corner posts that he had read a book by Kent Frost called “My Canyonlands”, published in 1971. I’m very happy that Doug mentioned the book, because I ordered it and have enjoyed it immensely. Kent describes all kinds of adventures and early trips into remote areas of the four corners region. He loved to explore and hike, later jeep and river run, and that remote area has given him a lifetime of experiences.