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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 $5500.
Front floors appear patched.
“1948 CJ2A Willys Jeep Barn find. clean – no rust. Flat head 4 cyl manual trans. Clean clear title”
https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/d/coweta-1948-cj2a-willys-jeep/7041346862.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
This is a former industrial engine. It has a later model oil bracket.
“Willy’s Jeep L-134 Engine, CJ2A, ‘Go Devil’ 4 cylinder, between 1945
and 1948…. 12 Volt coil and condenser, has good water pump, Carter YS
carburetor, Autolite distributor, good starter and flywheel.
This L-134 engine runs nice with 50 lbs oil pressure, no
smoke, drips, or noises…. solid engine.
Can run this engine on inspection, no generator.
Great for any Willy’s/Jeep application with a L-134 four cylinder.”
I don’t think these are Renegade rims, but given the rims, there could be parts value on the more complete CJ-5.
https://nashville.craigslist.org/pts/d/bon-aqua-old-willys-parts-jeep/7041025091.html
“500.00 each firm no less no keys no titles parts machines rough old willys has 4cly trans and drivetrain other jeep has v8 with all running gear pickup in dickson”
The jeep is listed as a 1948 and the price $2. Not sure if that’s $2000 or just a placeholder for best offer.
https://ocala.craigslist.org/pts/d/fort-mc-coy-whillys-jeep/7043148090.html
“1948 m38 willys Jeep”
UPDATE: Was $5900. Status Unknown.
Needs some work.
“Nice little work project for sale needs a gas tank and a few odds and ends things and it’s ready to go call me or email me or text me thanks I’m very much motivated to sell also it’s a 51 or 52 year model”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/21/2019) Includes some extra parts.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/d/deer-park-willys-fc-150-4wd-pickup/7042066242.html
“Very cool old truck. Comes with two extra passenger side doors, two extra rear quarter panels, two extra sets of rims (including original stock), extra rear cab glass and other spare parts. Non- running, but engine is free and wiring harness functions correctly. $5,800.00 obo.”
No updates Monday; updates resume Tuesday morning. There will be updates on Christmas Day so folks with new digital toys can test them out using eWillys 🙂
UPDATE: Joshua notes this is a Ford GP.
The photo was published in the June 12, 1941, issue of the Madera Tribune.
“U. S. Army’s celebrated little “jeep” or “blitz buggy* technique, as shown here. Camouflage removed to into a hole under camouflage to provide new fightin ” which seems to go everywhere these days, now goes take picture, during maneuvers at California’s Ft. Ord. Captain William A. Dodds designed mount for .50-caliber gun.”
This story reported on May 29, 1944, in the Madera Tribune shares the story of how some soldiers played Santa using a jeep.
Craig spotted this article in Autoweek about the descendent of the Kaiser M-715, the Kia KM450. It’s still been built, albeit with an updated power train. Still, comparing the pics, it’s amazing they still look as close as they do.
PIc of M-715 with similar stake bed setup:
This jeep served two different jeeps. What I found interesting is that the tag is still on it, identifying it as a Sears and Roebuck winch. It would be interesting to see if the original ad for the winch indicated it’s use was for a jeep.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/pts/d/chula-vista-vintage-1940s-cj2a-jeep/7041406651.html
“This is a very nice classic vintage (1940s) fully working allstate winch sold by Sears, it was originally installed in a 1947 CJ2A but later transferred to a 1956 DJ3A, the long metal base is 33″ long, the metal plate where the mechanism sits is 15″ long, the mechanism alone is 13″ long, the cable is 3/8 in diameter”
Not a perfect restoration, but looks in good condition.
https://gulfport.craigslist.org/cto/d/diamondhead-1945-wwii-willys-mb-jeep/7039111525.html
“This is one of the last 2 of 9 military vehicles sold from my collection. In addition to this jeep I’m also selling 1953 m38a1. I bought this Jeep from an individual who did a partial restoration with the most important restoration being the rebuilding of the engine. I would describe its current condition as being Fair to Good. It starts right up and drives well. I replaced the original hood with a reproduction hood but kept the original hood should a buyer want it. It came painted as an Army Jeep but since I served in the Marines I put Marine paint and markings on it. The photos fairly well show the condition of the jeep. It also comes with a tow frame to be attached on the front and some odds and ends. The tires and tubes are relatively new. The Jeep has a MS title with 1945 MS Historical legal license plate. It has been stored in a closed garage and seldom left outside. It does have a tendency to slip out of 2nd gear, which I am told is coming for this model. Interested parties are encouraged to personally inspect and drive the vehicle. Located in Diamondhead, MS.”