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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 $12,000.
Only one pic provided.
“Have an original 1942 Ford GPW and lots of extra parts! Great and rare items.”
Has a variety of updates.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/kittitas-1953-willys-cj3a-jeep/7223818782.html
“1953 Willy’s CJ3A Flat Fender Jeep. Runs great. Licensed, insured and very drivable. Has a soft top, bikini top. A bunch of new parts. More new parts come with it. Has a little Buick 198ci. V6. Stock running gear. Drivers side knuckle rebuilt. I have the stuff to do the passenger side. I have a period correct heater that can be installed. P.S. It has a new battery and MSD coil and an Edelbrock carb with an electric choke. Comes with back seat, just not installed. We get compliments everywhere we go. Come check it out. It’s in Ellensburg, Washington.”
Listed as a 1961, the lack of a stamped hood got me thinking. Checking the serial number revealed this is actually a mid-1963 CJ-3B, so the non-stamped hood could very well be original. No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/388292899216004/
Has a rear PTO.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/341480203848757
“1946 Jeep CJ2A 4CYL 3 SPEED standard on the floor 4 wheel drive runs good yard drives project currently not road worthy.. possible trade not rusty.”
Not sure how much value is here.
https://baltimore.craigslist.org/pts/d/nottingham-military-m38-jeep-civilized/7209377552.html
“Military M38 Jeep, Body Poor Condition ( Rust) Original Power Train, excellent for parts. $1,500. Husband is interested in all offers from $1,500 down. Also might have other Jeep parts if interested.”
Seems like a good price.
https://boise.craigslist.org/wto/d/boise-set-of-2-jeep-combat-rims/7215122368.html
“Set of 2 JEEP COMBAT RIMS. Split original military 16 inch x 5 1/2 inch. Rims have been sandblasted and in Good Condition. Primer paint is on and ready for the final color. They fit the Willy’s MB and Ford GPW.”
Welder does not work, but the engine worked last year.
https://allentown.craigslist.org/pts/d/easton-old-hobart-welder-with-willys/7220747391.html
“Old Hobart welder (Welder part is no good) with Willys Jeep CJ2A flat head engine and governor. I had the engine running a year or so ago. Held good oil pressure but did smoke. Has antifreeze in it and no cracks in the block. Bring a trailer with a winch as the trailer that it’s on it not towable. The one wheel is frozen up and won’t roll.”
This July 22, 1945, article in the St. Petersburg Times employs both the pics and much of the text used published the press release covered by these posts.
This May 11, 1945, article in New York’s Brooklyn Eagle shares some stories from Lt. Paul Vermylen’s adventures as a jeep driver in Europe.
Paul Vermylen would go on to live a full life (obit here). He married right after the war, then ran his family’s pasta business, A. Zerega’s Sons (was family owned through May of 2020, now owned by Philadelphia Macaroni). He passed away in 2015 at the age of 96.
