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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: Status Unknown. Was $11,000.
(06/10/2020) Has some modifications.
“Ground up restoration”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000.
(05/072020) Unusual canopy setup.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/327792088204837/
“motor turns freely, needs restoration, new tires, PTO winch, plow , good glass, spot light, safari top, have repair metal for inside fenders, frame great, good suspension, few spare parts. Message me with questions”
Needs floors.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/593067331353794/
“1946 Willys. PA title in my name New wire harness. Lights work V6 Buick 225 odd fire. Stainless headers Pertronix distributor Rebuilt 4 barrel carb New battery 33 inch Buckshots Dana44/27 with 5.38 gears 11 inch drums Rebuilt brake system with new master cylinder WARN Overdrive Saginaw 4 speed Saginaw steering box Chevy tilt steering Drives like a 74 year old Willys Body Rough!!!!! Needs Floors!!! Mechanically Sound”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $10,000.
(04/16/2019) Has a patched passenger floor. Has a shutoff switch at the battery.
“(text from 12/2019 ad) … 1951 CJ3A bought 4 years ago and had it completely gone through mechanically, new shocks, bushings, tires, frame cleaned up and painted. I left everything else original as I bought it. Fires up every time, drives straight as an arrow and can get up to 60mph. There are just a few minor things that need tending to that I’ll be working on: needs fuel pump gasket, exhaust tip needs to be tacked back in place, and pops out of second gear. Has really been a great Jeep but our family is growing and it’s time. Let me know if you have any questions or need anymore pics.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/02/2020) Kemco top with tag, model F 2A 3A 300 A. It’s especially rare to see these in Washington State.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1313601018832821/
“CJ3A steel top or possibly other flat fender jeep”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $9000.
(05/17/2020) Appears road ready.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/234738077761778/
“48 cj2a Willys, 72 dj mail jeep frame(boxed and stronger),350/th400. Edelbrock carb and intake, rci fuel cell, Lokar shifter, Advanced Adapters chrome headers, cooper cobra tires. $12,000 obo worst I can say is no.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6900.
(05/28/2020) Seems worth a look.
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ-2A. A definite rare find, still mostly all original including an original L134 flathead four-cylinder engine and transmission. I have owned it for 23 years always stored inside. Runs and drives”
On Monday I received an unexpected and wonderful letter and gift that brightened my day.
A reader named Kerry sent me a box. Inside the box was a letter, some postcards, and a CJ-3B ‘yipao’ toy from Colombia. The letter explained that Kerry, who lives in Wisconsin, had visited Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia. While there he discovered some garages that only serviced jeeps; so he began taking photos to share with all of us (sadly, the photos were later lost).
A local man approached Kerry and asked him what he was doing. Kerry responded, telling him that he was taking pics for eWillys. Upon hearing that, the Colombian smiled. He said he reads eWillys every day.
Realizing they had eWillys in common, the Colombian gave Kerry a tour of the area. At the end of it, the Colombian asked Kerry to transport the toy jeep to the US and mail it to me.
So who was this mysterious Colombian? He said he did not want to be named or photographed, which only adds to the mystery of the tale.
A big thanks to Kerry for everything and to my unknown Colombia benefactor; I home I can repay the kindness some day!
In the meantime Kerry, you should watch for a thank you package….
The three postcards:
This first postcard contains several images of the market and plaza in Santurario, Risaralda, Colombia. I most definitely want to visit Colombia, but I’m not sure if I would enjoy the jeeps, the coffee, the people or the markets the most!
Lest you think there are only CJ-3Bs in Colombia, check out these round-fendered jeeps from what I believe is the same square as shown above. They look to be either CJ-6s or a variant of them:
Time Magazine seems to have had some unique ads that only appeared between its covers. Here’s another example. There’s no corresponding ad that appeared in the Saturday Evening Post or Colliers Magazine.
December 09, 1946, Time Magazine.
Gayland shared this do-it-yourself boat project that’s designed around a jeep-engine. It’s called the Chum. Below is the first page. Download the PDF to see all the instructions. There’s even a Willys marine engine for sale right now.
