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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: Still Available.
(03/15/2020) Appears worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2747262338688872/
“1945 willys mb. Runs and drives. Needs some tlc but in great condition for the year. New tires. Title in hand. 7,500 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
(02/16/2020) Has some updates. Looks solid.
“Cj3-B with original drivetrain. Has about 7500 miles on rebuilt motor and trans. Has stereo and a heater as well. Full soft top with doors and best top front and rear seats. Super bright LED headlights. Has a warn 8000 lb winch. I believe it’s a 2 1/2 inch lift, has 31” tires now could easily fit 33’s. Homemade spare tire carrier with hi lift jack and place for two Jerry cans(someone stole mine) has power steering from a Cherokee. The only bad, the power steering reservoir leaks.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/09/2020) Listed as a 1942, I don’t see any WWII stuff, other than the full floating rear hubs, which could be an aftermarket addition as well.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1041484652884145/
“1942 Jeep Willys. A great jeep for a purest looking for a piece of history. Manufacturer is actually Ford because of the year it was made. Starts and runs without issues. Original engine. Electrical was upgraded to a 12 volt system. Lived in Kern County last several decades. Vehicle is currently registered as Non-Op. Currently stored indoors and away from the elements”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $400.
(10/28/2019) John shared this ad. The plow was used behind a CJ-2A.
“Ames Plow Company 45 antique single bottom plow. It was used on the rear of a Jeep CJ2A back in the mid 40s. Its been stored indoors for 70+ years.
Good condition $650”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/26/2020) I am puzzled by the image choices. This might have a DJ-3A convertible body or a fiberglass body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3055608854517396/
“Completely Restored. V8 350 Small Block. New 3 Speed Transmission and Transfer Case. 4WD. Low and High. New Seats. New Flooring. Stereo System. Interior LED Lighting. New Wiring for All Lights.”
Seller has two jeeps for sale, but not pics of the “1947” DJ-3A (probably a DJ-3A body on a CJ-2A chassis). Seller also has a CJ-3B project for $4000 as shown below.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/191686408802732/
“Titled 1957 Jeep Willys CJ3B PROJECT, Frame is immaculate..Dauntless v6 engine, all fresh T350 automatic transmission and torque converter, with Novak adapter to twin stick Dana 18 transfer case, updated cj5 axles with disc brakes and s.s. braided brake lines, Brand new in the box B&M shifter that needs to be installed.. headman headers with dual side exit muffler, 3.5in suspension lift, (5) 32×10.50×15 bfg all terrians mchrome CJ7 Laredo wheels with matching center caps, custom spare tire carrier, roll cage, cd player, newer soft top and soft doors.havent gotten this one fired up yet its close.. moving.. no time to finish.. 4000.00 cash.
Several other Jeeps / Rollers / parts available..!! 1946 thru 2006”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5800.
(03/23/2020) Lots of mods.
“1951 Willy’s Jeep,
Clean Nevada title, off road ready and street legal. Lots of new parts including;
305 Chevy
Clutch
Battery
Carpet kit
Gauges
Radio
All electrical wiring.
It has lockers in the front and rear axles. Newer 36” super swampers. 4 speed manual transmission with 2 speed transfer case. Priced to sell quick, $5800. Not interested in trades or low ball offers. Thanks for looking.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/04/2020) It ‘turns on’.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/600811097172922/
Chattanooga Times reporter Marion Coleman wrote a piece on jeep tagging in July of 1943, which was then syndicated to at least one newspaper, appearing in the Key West Citizen on July 20, 1943, under the title “Tagging a Jeep”. The problem is that the scan is horrible. Moreover, I can’t find any other copy of the article nor are the Chattanooga News-Free Press archives online, which is where I suspect it was also published.
The reason I found the article interesting is that she underscores the primary purpose of naming (or tagging) a jeep wasn’t for sentimental/inspirational reasons. Instead, it was so drivers could identify their individual jeeps. Given drivers were responsible for their jeeps, creatively marking their jeeps was one way of safe-guarding them. Of course, snagging the distributor when parked was another way to help keep it from being stolen.
I suspect the only way to get a good copy of the article is to visit the local library in either state, which likely won’t be happening anytime soon!
Terrible online scan from the July 20, 1943, issue of the Key West Citizen.
This early Meyer snow plow brochure sold on eBay. I was busy buying a few other things yesterday, so decided to let this one go. If someone out there purchased it, feel free to send me some lo res scans (d @ dealers.com) that I can share with folks.
