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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.
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 .
(02/20/2019) Note that the passenger side has a skin over much of it (see third pic). Includes an extra body.
“1953 WILLYS JEEP 4 X 4 IN GREAT CONDITION This is a 4X4 that will take you anywhere that runs great! It is in great shape and has a 4 cylinder motor, 3 speed manual transmission, fold down windshield, fresh paint, tow hitch, and great for off road. It will be hard to find a Willys Jeep in this condition and at this price. Must see! We have this great jeep priced at $9,500.00 for a fast sale.”
Includes a Warn OD and may also have some nice Buick V6 parts (possibly the intake manifold and valve covers).
“1946 willys Cj2a. Includes lots of extras too.. 4.3 v6, sm465, warn overdrive, multiple extra parts. New lift springs, shackles, bushings, cj5 axles, and stock axles, has pink slip. Lots of new parts to reassemble it. Photo of it together is before pulling apart to redo.has hood, grill, fenders, tailgates, with windshield etc plus extras. New fuel tank. If its listed, I still have it. No trades 2000.00 obo.”
The June 1943 issue of Motor Magazine out of Buenos Aires, Argentina, featured this introduction to the jeep on its front page. I snagged this copy off of eBay in December and it finally arrived. The 24-page magazine printed on newspaper covers a wide range of automotive subjects, most far above my rudimentary Spanish. I’m pretty surprised any of these survived!
Here are the first two pages (the only two that included the jeep as far as I could tell):
Also included in the magazine was this ad(?) featuring a jeep.
“1951 Press Photo Soldiers drive amphibious jeep in Chesapeake Bay near Virginia.This is an original press photo. Amphibians – US – A Marine drives an amphibious jeep in Chesapeake Bay, off Little Creek, Virginia, during training exercises. According to the Navy, jeeps such as this will operate with only the driver’s head above the surface. The curved tube attached to the windshield is the exhaust pipe. Straight tube is the air intakePhoto measures 8.25 x 6.5inches. Photo is dated 01-17-1951.”
The seller of this June 18, 1962, photo claims this was South Padre Island, but the original script on the back of the photo labels it Padre island, which is north of South Padre (I know, that location may seem obvious). According to Wikipedia, South Padre was closed until 1962, which makes it more likely that this is Padre and not South Padre. That said, I’m no expert on this region.
“1962 Press Photo Jeep “Off Roading” on South Padre Island Sand Dunes, Texas. This is an original press photo. Jeep rolls across sand dunes of Padre Island in Texas. Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 06-18-1962.”
“1948 Willy’s, civilian tub 289 and C4 automatic transmission out of a late 60’s mustang Dana 18 transfer case with Warn Overdrive Dana 27 front Dana 44 rear, disc brakes, 4:27 gears and power locks Power steering Warn 8427 winch New painless wiring harness and new gauges Clean body and frame 2nd owner has had it since 1972 New wheels and 33” all terrains Has tranny cooler and auxiliary fan Two tops and extra parts Brakes need to be bled Gas tank in bed, was gonna run a rear cj tank Jeep has been stored inside Runs well but not drive able until brakes bled $8,500”
“I have this custom made 6 or 12 volt Jeep engine test stand. It is ready to run and has everything needed except the motor. It will work for a GPW, Willies or CJ motor. The motor mounts are adjustable and could be easily converted to fit a small block engine as well. It comes with a radiator, water hoses, fuel lines, bell housing, oil line, spark plugs, extra resister, celluloid, battery cables, gas tank, oil gauge, temp gauge, starter switch, exhaust and muffler, battery tray for 6 or 12 volt battery and a spare parts box, made of heavy duty metal and is on wheels. It works great and a must for the jeep restoration. Pick up only. I have over 450 in just material in it.”