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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.
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 .
(12/12/2017) “Sell or partial trade. Killer looking old willys jeep, sitting on a dodge frame and running gears. 39 inch tires on 15×10 aluminum wheels. Set up for a big block dodge, motor is not in jeep, but i have everything to make it run. Have a 1970 model 383 out of a dodge truck. Has auto trans. Comes with headers and side exit exhaust. Jeep is in good shape for the year model. Might trade on other project cars and trucks.”
This has lots of updates. With all due respect to the builder, a “top notch” 3B ought to have, at the minimum, windshield wipers, more appropriate bumpers and no numbers on the side of the hood.
“This is as close to a new 1954 Jeep as you’ll ever get. Yes, I’m asking top price, but this is a top notch machine. I’ve built dozens of specialty vehicles, and I assure you this is built to the highest standards. I built it with simplicity and strength. It has fewer than 100 miles on it since the restoration, and has been trail and road tested. Includes:
• Small block Chevy 283
• Saturn overdrive
• Front and rear lockers, with lock out hubs on front
• 4-wheel disk brakes
• Upgraded steering
• Fully rebuilt drive train
• Boxed frame
• 9500 pound waterproof wench with remote
• New body, fenders, hood, seats, fuel tank, and summer canopy
• New wheels and tires
• Big aluminum radiator and high-flow Edlebrock water pump allows it to run cool even on the trail in the heat
I may also sell a Bantam trailer of the same vintage with the Jeep. The trailer is partly restored – all body work, cleaning, and painting is done. It needs new leaf springs, reassembled, and wired. $1500 as is, or $1000 is you also buy the Jeep.”
This has VT plates, but has a Fort Myers map. I suspect the seller may live part time in Vermont and part time in Florida.
(07/26/2018) “1948 WILLY’S CJ2A. THIS JEEP IS VERY CLOSE TO NEW CONDITION. GROUND UP RESTORATION,OF A VERY LOW MILEAGE JEEP.( TITLE STATES 7677). HAVE DOCUMENTATION FOR EVERYTHING DONE. MOTOR REBUILT , ALL NEW BRAKES , WAY TO MUCH TO LIST. HAS ORIGINAL FOUR SPEED WITH OVERDRIVE. DOES NOT OVER HEAT,THIS JEEP RUNS AS IT DID NEW! NO RUST, NO PATCHES, NO PLASTIC. HAS ALL NEW WHEELS AND TIRES. HAVE ALL ORIGINAL ONES.NEW TOP WITH DOORS, SEATS ALL REDONE.RUBBER MATS FRONT AND REAR. YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS TO REALIZE THE CONDITION AND QUALITY OF THE RESTORATION JOB. GOES DOWN THE ROAD LIKE NEW. NADA ON THIS JEEP IS= LOW RETAIL 7600 AVERAGE RETAIL 19600 HIGH RETAIL 34000.THIS JEEP WILL DO NOTHING BUT INCREASE IN VALUE.”
“Rare little classic. NO spam. Everything done to this little 1946 willys including electronic ignition and changed to 12v. New 5500 steel body,glass,tires,rims,rebuilt original motor,exhaust,stainless,seats gauges etc. Still needs new top. Will trade to a nice military Humvee, m35a3,dump truck, 5 ton, classic, rare, muscle, vintage, 923,RV, conversion van OR what do you have? No junk.“
“For sale is very old flat fender! –Original ford gpw frame/gears
-original 3 speed hi/lo range
-non-original engine
-clear title
The jeep runs but hasn’t been started in years and needs some tlc to get back on the road.
It is very nice compared to what’s out there.
I can show it Weekdays after 6:00pm. Thank you.”
“1953 Jeep Willy’s cj3b cj3-b flat fender high hood. First year civilian Jeep. Complete custom, one of a kind. 327 Chevy small block V-8 paired with bulletproof off-road 4 speed chevy manual tranny. 4×4. 4-inch lift all the way around. 35 inch super swampers on new 15 inch wheels with plenty of tread life. 4 wheel disc brakes with booster recently added. Stops on a dime with ease. El Camino seats, s.s. Fuel cell under rear seat. Bimini top, aluminum doors, black diamond plate with matte black finish. Sony head unit, 2 speakers in box center console. 10k lb warn winch with remote. Warn hubs. Brand new flow master exhaust, sounds amazing! No rust, no leaks! Doesn’t overheat. Fires right up first try. Optimum battery less than 1 yr old. Auto meter gauges, everything works! Can run this Jeep 55-60 mph on highway and steer with 1 finger. Or take it off-road for some fun. Tons of attention and thumbs up. Draws a crowd when fueling every time. Not perfect by any means, but a very cool, super solid, loads of fun, classic Jeep. Come check it out.
Included in the price (would like to see Jeep and trailer sell as a pair) but Optional, 2014 18ft tandem axle dove-tail car hauler trailer with its own 12k winch, new brakes and black wheels with Carlisle D rated tires with spare mounted. U-hooks all the way around for tie down. Stow-away ramps. Jeep and trailer match and are an excellent pair.
UPDATE: Here’s another postcard of Salty Johns on eBay.
This postcard shows Salty Johns, his dog Junior, and his “Flashy” jeep. Salty’s real name was Vernon Johns. He worked as the Audubon Society Wildlife Warden for Lydia Ann Island. He also brought some color to the Port Aransas, Texas, beaches. That sure is an unusual bumper setup.
