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Has a replacement body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/285113656016439/
“1949 willys Jeep, never seen mud. New body, windshield, exhaust, motor (30 over) custom bumpers, frame was painted, message me for more information”
This issue of Jeep News is packed full of items. One curious article is about the Longview Trailbreakers on the last page. The article claims the Trailbreakers were launched in April 1960, but the Tacoma Webfooters page claims the club had originated prior to mid-1958. The only thing I can think of is that the Trailerbreakers incorporated the club in April of 1960?
Also, on page 6 the Del-Monte Contest for a Jeep Surrey was something I hadn’t seen elsewhere (learn about the winning store here). Meanwhile, on page 2 the paper announced the Gotham City contest winner, one Mrs. Edwin C. Sly of Buffalo, New York.
On page one is a great photo and article about the Hong Kong exhibit at the Chicago Auto Show. And, on page one, are eight of nine mailers used in 1961 (the ninth is shown on page 2). I’ve shared eight of them on eWillys, but have yet to locate the “operation Zebra, or” brochure. Anyone have a copy of that? (Busy Bee; willing worker; To get the Lion’s Share …; You Can’t Hide…; don’t get taken for a ride!; best for all short hops; Big Family!; and need a friend?)
This three-page spread was unusual for Jeep News.
Buddies’ Market in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, announced in the April 27, 1961, issue of the The Mercury newspaper that it was the winner in a Readers Digest / Del-Monte contest for a “Pink Jeep and a polka dot sailboat”.
Below is a contest poster that was distributed to stores nation-wide (and printed in the March-April 1961 issue of Jeep News):
This is the announcement by Buddies’ Market:
UPDATE: This is back up for sale. Note that this is a column shift. As Carl noted, this is the correct orientation for the image, because if reversed the “WILLYS” would be backwards.
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
Could be a good price.
“1949 Willys Jeep
Clean no rust, roll bar, 150 miles since last complete service. Complete rebuild on transmission, tires great shape.
V-6 Buick engine. Seats reupholstered, spare parts.”
UPDATE: **SOLD*. Was $15,000.
Appear to have potential. Only the one pic provided.
“Two nice pretty stock rigs would like to sell as a set $ 15000 for both”
May be a solid rig.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/d/bremerton-48-willys-jeep/7157753942.html
“Time to sell. A lot of fun to drive. Chevy 283, 6K warn winch, 3 speed tranny, warn o/d, Full canvas top, bikini top, chrome wheels and includes back seat. Plus some extra parts.”
Appears worth a look.
https://sd.craigslist.org/cto/d/custer-1948-willys-cj2a/7159134312.html
“Nice old Willys used pretty much as a daily driver. Mostly stock except for 12 volt system, electric fuel pump and fan, 15″ wheels. Lots of new parts over the past several years. Speedometer shows 68000 miles. No rust visible, originally a NM vehicle.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
It could use some love, but looks solid.
“Kaiser Jeep FleetVan Ice Cream truck. Runs and drives. Straight 6 cylinder. Smokes a little and would recommend towing for long distances. Coker whitewalls. Cold plate freezer. Very unique and conversation starter. No heater and wipers are gone. Nice project with some rust here and there. Great business opportunity or promotional piece? I am located in the Bay Area California. Salvaged Title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was For Trade
(06/12/2020) Seller wants to trade for a Model A.
“Im exploring trading my restored, numbers matching, color correct running driving, 4wd, CJ2A for a restored, running driving Model A. I had a lot of fun with this Jeep but the real fun is driving different old cars. So if you have a nice Model A you’d like to trade for a cool old Jeep. Lets talk.”
