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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: Still Available.
(06/28/2020) Doesn’t run.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1524076321099292/
“From southern cal. New front springs, proper paper work from D M V solid body no rust motor turns free needs restoration”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/02/2020) This has a customized dash, along with other mods. It also includes an extra body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/696227737859341/
“1948 willys Jeep set up for a small block Chevy and power steering , this would be a great wheeler or project. Know motor , tranny or transfer case it’s a roller . Comes with a extra tub both have rust issues but nothing unseen for these old keeps .”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/09/2018) This has a replacement body.
https://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/d/weaverville-1949-willys-jeep-cj2a/7164241705.html
“I am selling a great piece of American history here. Brand new steel m38 body. Frame off restoration. Flat 4 cylinder bored 30 over. Purrs like a kitten and cranks like a brand new one. Custom made bumpers and the whole body has a freshly done vinyl wrap. This is a nice jeep! Jeep has not seen mud in 25 years and the body never has. Brand New windshield too.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/06/2019) Has a variety of updates including the custom hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/306657690292816/
“Original 4 cylinder, runs and drives like a old Jeep should. 4X 4 works great”
The August 26, 1941, issue of Look Magazine included this large photo of a Bantam BRC-40. The caption, presumably written by the author of the article, Henry McLemorehistor reads:
“THIS MOBILE CHIROPRACTOR I am driving is a half-ton reconnaissance car known to the unit as a Peep or Bo-Peep. It’ll go 60 mph, packs two machine guns, a crew of four. It will take you anywhere, provided you can hang on–actually covering worse terrain than a tank. As soon as the Army has enough Peeps, they will replace motorcycles as dispatch and reconnaissance vehicles. Like all armored-division vehicles, the Peep has four-wheel drive and handles as easily as the highest priced pleasure car. The difference is that you sit on a thin cushion over a steel seat and buckle yourself down with an airplane safety belt. “
The above photo is from this two page spread:
This is the magazine cover:
UPDATE: I wonder if this electric jeep pictured in the November 05, 1943, issue of the Arizona Republic newspaper was the inspiration for the Jeep for Junior published in 1946?
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The post originally ran in 2014: These plans for an “Electric Jeep for Junior” come from a September 1946 Issue of Mechanix Illustrated Magazine.
Search ebay for original issues of the September 1946 issue of Mechanix Illustrated
UPDATE: This sold for $66 plus shipping of $15.
This unique lighter with an entombed jeep model has already reached $26 (+$15 shipping) with four days to go.
“What a great piece. During the 1950s and 1960s Evans teamed up with the Clearfloat Company to create various see through lighters with miniaturized items “floating” inside. This one has a miniaturized figural Willys Jeep.
The lighter is also marked “Dudley”. Likely, this piece was a gift from the Jeep Dealer of Dudley, Massachusetts to their Jeep Customers. If anyone knows more about them, please drop me a line and I will add it to the info.
The Jeep inside this great decor piece is superbly detailed. I have pictured it from all angles for your inspection. Since the craftsmen at Clearfloat made these lighters by hand, there are no two of them alike. This special piece is in excellent condition with a snappy action. The flint tube is clear and a it has a great spark from the new flint that was installed for your convenience.
Here is your chance to add this Good-Looking Evans Clearfloat Décor Table Lighter to your collection – Thanks for looking.”
Runs and drives?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2736073596716984/
“1948 cj2a disc brakes all the way around throttle body injected 4.3 Chevy motor and t 350 trans locked up 5.38 gears”
This might have a fiberglass body.
https://roseburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/dillard-jeep-cj2a-1946/7162825977.html
“Project Jeep 1946 cj2a ford 289 modified for sand 4 spd. harness seats, roll cage, top, been in storage for several yrs. clean Wa. title.”
Includes three engines and other parts. This might have been a “Lefty”, given the spare tire mounts on the driver’s side.
https://eugene.craigslist.org/pts/d/brownsville-1948-willys-jeep-3-motors/7165386124.html
“Restoration Project! This is a 1948 Willys Jeep. (WWII) It comes with 3 motors and lots of extra original parts. See photos. Clear title. (Note: the white seats in the picture are not original parts, they are from a boat). This was a project my father started and he has since passed. Contact me with questions and I will do my best to answer them.”
