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This may be a very late 1948 with the CJ-3A-like transmission crossmember under-frame mounting. Haven’t I listed this once already? The top with the odd rear window seems familiar.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/889068611617408/
“1948 Willy’s Jeep CJ2A L134 Go Devil L-Head Motor ** In great shape, runs good, new tires, been in one family for numerous years and always stored. $16,500.00 Listing for a friend”
Could be worth a look. Has a few updates, but needs a little love.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/280702536377308/
“6 cylinder, rear wheel drive, phaeton model, convertible, needs some minor repairs and a new top. Not currently all original but have original parts.”
Not sure how much value is here. May have a Porter & Reed hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/278714026695827/
“1947 Jeep Willys $2,500 obo My father recently went into a care home and we are selling off his “rusty gold” to help pay for his care. We don’t know much about this vehicle but could provide more pictures upon request.”
Hasn’t run in decades.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/285954332648220/
“Restorer dream. Last drove in 1981 to high school. Stored in barn since 1981. Good solid body seats and back rest are included. Title in hand”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
Needs work.
“The body/tub of a 1948 Willys Jeep CJ-2A. Price is negotiable.”
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.”
