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About eWillys
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.
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 .
“Willy’s high hood custom frame 9 inch 44 front stretched 18 inches great mudder sand dragger or what ever ur heart desires. Have everything to put on street lights top windshield and much more. Needs lots of love project I don’t have time for. Needs a good home. Good solid start. New bogger tires”
“I have a 1942 Willys flat fender jeep project. Has a good running fuel injected 302. Needs front axle put on I have the axle is a Dana 44 out of a blazer. Rear axle is also 44 Transfer case is a Dana 18 twin stick transfer case and NP 435 transmission has a little rust on the floorboard other than that the body is in good condition needs paint has a manual 4 speed transmission a lot of work already done. This jeep would make a great project wheeler crawler or whatever you want it to be. Call Scott show contact info
$2200. have title it also needs a fuel tank and fuel pump. Will consider trades or part trades if you have something cool I am interested in. The only thing I am looking for I can think of is a enclosed cargo trailer ATV’s dirt bikes guns etc.”
(06/11/2018) “Runs great, rebuilt motor, (will include all receipts). Stock 3 speed transmission has been professionally rebuilt with after market overdrive added (note extra 4th shiftier) now 12 gears forward. New heater under passengers seat / new interior / new top / 2 – ammunition boxes / 2 – shovels / 2 – canteens / 5 – gal. jerry can / electric winch / diamond plate on body / 9 hole radiator grille / reversing headlights (for working on motor at night) / 12 volt system / seat belts / floor mat / C B radio.
PS; Also included is a tow bar and a new side mount rear view mirror.“
Thanks to Blaine for spotting some of these jeep-pulling-airstream trailer images. That led me to search for some more. I think my favorite might just be the post from Kaiser Willys, as a wagon owner named Richard Carr pulled his airstream down to Baja, Mexico, for a six month vacation in 2010 and was still there as of 2015. I guess he found his spot in the world!
Joseph Morton’s description of his jeep trip from Bathhurst, Gambia, to Dakar, French West Africa, was published in the Evening Star, December 26, 1942. Fun fact: I got to know a Gambian ambassador to the US and was invited to Gambia to help work on a school’s computer system back in 2002, but other priorities kept me from going.
Bathhurst is now known as Banjul, Gambia’s capital city. French West Africa is now Senegal. This map *might* be close to the route taken:
UPDATE II: It appears there were two models of the Cargo-Personnel Carrier. One brochure shows that the Willys-Overland Export Company was the only entity offering this no-door Cargo-Personnel Carrier internationally (no mention of “Willys Motors” on the end of the last page of the brochure, but the bottom brochure’s last page shows both names). Here are the brochures’ cover pages side by side:
Both are currently listed on eBay. Here’s the first:
May need a little work (seller mentions “some problems”), but looks in reasonable shape.
“1946 Willy’s CJ2c 4×4, This is a classic vintage jeep of Willy’s fame with its 4-134 “Go Devil” flathead engine. This engine was completely overhauled several years ago but has very seldom put on the road. Still starts and idles fine, but difficult acceleration, probably due to sitting too long and moisture accumulating in tank. Has five new correct military tires with less than 20 miles on them. Body is in great shape for a 72 year old vehicle. I have done many things to it over the 30 years I have owned it in order to maintain and give it many parts it didn’t have when I got it.
Has a best top on it which is easily taken down in 5 minutes because I think it looks so much cooler without the top. Transmission still fine as well as the four wheel drive and the high and low gears. Been a long time since I have driven on the roads but start it weekly to maintain it. There will be brake work to do. I had all new brakes, master cylinder and lines put in several years ago, but think all fluid has leaked out. Easy work for the right person. This would be an excellent jeep for someone who desires a full restoration or just to get it on the road again. I have really loved this CJ but it is time for someone else to enjoy. These are Hard to find. some problems but still worth a look.”