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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 .
Home made hard top? Sure has a rough side (fiberglass?).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1066858207030654/
Runs. “New Tires, New Gas Tank, New front Glass and new battery. This jeep starts. Manual Transmission”
Joe shared this wagon.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/545006726122762/
“Barn Find with out the Barn. Clean wagon engine was ran briefly. it sounded fine. This is a project. does not run and drive. clear title pm for details”
There might be some value here depending the extent of rust.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/881476562292823/
“Selling my grandpas 1951 willys cj3a. Has typical rust, but would make a great project! It’s a little ugly with the hood scoop, roll bar, and small tires but would clean up nicely!!! No motor or trans but everything else is there! No title but will be easy to apply for since it hasn’t been registered in many years! Great project or yard decor!”
This is sitting a junk yard in Pendleton. Not much value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/572348640043817/
Runs and drives.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1851743655125109/
“Here is our awesome postal Jeep we are selling! It is running and such a fun thing to drive! We put it in a new master cylinder and all four wheel cylinders new tires as well! Has the amc 232 in it! Has been waxed to help lock in the authentic look! A great start to a project! Come check it out!”
It’s a project or parts. Has some rust.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1067909990237356/
“1946 Willys CJ2A project. Complete minus the original engine. Has the original transmission, factory winch, and clear title. Trade for other projects, old signs, gas pumps or rare bottles of bourbon”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $550.
(12/18/2019) The top appears solid.
“WILLYS JEEP STEEL TOP WITH DOORS AND REAR GATE, FAIR CONDITION, SEE PICTURES. SHOULD FIT MB GP CJ2, ETC. TEXT”
This isn’t far from me.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/890492814733562/
“Flat fender cj2a. Body. Front grill fenders and hood. Complete tub with dash ,steering column, roll cage. Clear title in my name. There is no frame or running gear $300”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
(01/26/2020) Appears to have a little wear, but a good price.
“For sale one stainless steel jeep tailgate for CJ2-CJ5
Measures 36 inches wide by 15 inches high
No logo on tailgate”
UPDATE: A reader named Jim actually served on the USS Slater. He spotted this post from 2013 and had some insights into the real history behind the USS Slater jeep:
I was pursuing the many facets of ewillys when I found a page with our jeep (the USS Slater jeep) ! I got a good laugh when I got to the last picture of it (the plaque).
This is why:
First, this is our jeep a number of years ago in a parade.
Way back when, some “idiot” member of the board thought it would be an idea to auction off the jeep. No one knew what happened to it after that. Then, several years ago I went on a hunt for it. I found it! Where? The Chrysler Traveling Museum”! Apparently, the auction winner had sold it. (to a museum?)
Then, in the picture on eWillys I see on the plaque (last pic below) where it says “This particular vehicle was owned by the US Navy and served on the USS Slater”(during Korea).
Well just to correct their version of history, during the Korean War the Slater had already been given to Greece where she served for the next 45 years in the Hellenic Navy! DE’s (Destroyer Escorts) did not usually have jeeps. because they couldn’t fit them onboard!
My search for the jeep got me to Chrysler and I emailed them. Not that I would expect them to give it back, but…. Then I get this email back:
The funny thing is all this is happening just months after the posting on your site in October of 2013! I especially like how a so-called “historian” believed how it came to be!
Well, according to this letter they were still touring the country in 2014 (which answers your “where is it now” question from 2013)!
When I am finished with my jeep and she is all lettered up as the USS Slater jeep, I think Chrysler may have a little competition!
Ciao for now,
Jim
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Originally Published 2013:
Joe shot these photos back in May of 2005. He writes, “I visited this DiamlerChrysler Corp. traveling exhibit in Virginia Beach, VA back in 2005, photographed it and posted the story on the G503.com website back then. (when the ewillys.com concept was but a dream for sometime in the future.) I’ve included the link for you to read as background and to share with your readers. I found the follow-up comments by other G503 members the most interesting based on their expert knowledge/experience of the subject.”
Anyone know if they still run the traveling exhibit?
http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=105&t=61931
