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Unclear how much value is here.
https://topeka.craigslist.org/pts/d/netawaka-1947-willies-jeep/6881927191.html
“1947 willies jeep…no motor, transmission, or title.”
It’s a project.
https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/d/chesnee-1948-willys-cj2a/6882547492.html
“1948 Willys CJ2A – It ran and drove, but I removed, cleaned and rebuilt the motor with new bearings and seals. Had been bored before, pistons and cylinders are all good, no ridge. Extra set of military tires/rims. Titled.”
Maybe someone can use this?
https://cnj.craigslist.org/pts/d/dayton-m151a1-us-army-military-jeep/6888271144.html
“1966 M151A1 Military Jeep UNCUT Project. Rails are solid, will need rust repair in the bed and other places. Motor not stuck, have not tried to start it. Good start for a project. Or best offer.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.
(10/25/2018) Has some floor patches and the side steps have been modified, among other changes.
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/imperial-willys-jeep-1946-cj2a/6879266118.html
“1946 Willy’s CJ2A Jeep made to look like a military Jeep. Everything works as should and is a really fun Jeep to drive. It has a 1952 3B engine, runs great, no known issue. Pictures show all the positives and negatives. A lot has gone into this Jeep, but only asking $6500. Missouri title in hand. Don’t need help selling. Email me with interest, we may work out phone contact and ability to see/drive. Would consider part cash part trade..”
Has oil and radiator leaks.
https://nmi.craigslist.org/atq/d/hillman-1948-willys-jeep/6878582215.html
“1948 Willy’s Jeep CJ2A- runs great, original motor, transmission, 12V electric alternator, small leak in radiator and oil leak.”
UPDATE: Maury pointed out that a porcelain sign of this badge sold in 2017 (see bottom).
In the April of 1946 issue of the Saturday Evening Post (same month in Colliers, too), Willys-Overland introduced a new advertising badge for the Willys engine.
As you can see in the introduction ad (A New Chapter), it was matched with the announcement of the Willys-Overland Jeep Station Wagon, though the ad hides the wagon in anticipation of its summer of 1946 launch.
The badge made a second appearance within the release-announcement of the station wagon in the August 18, 1946, issue of the Saturday Evening Post.
The next month, in September of 1946, the badge appears for a third time, again associated with the wagon.
As quickly as the badge appeared, it disappeared with the same speed. For the October 1946 ad, which included a wagon in it, the Saturday Evening Post seemingly replaced the engine badge with a smaller badge, one with a “W” over the “O”. It’s the earliest jeep ad I can find with that badge (if anyone knows of another, earlier ad, please let me know).
At some point, there was a porcelain version of the sign. One sold on eBay in 2017:
Below is an aggregation of Saturday Evening Post Ads for the period January 1946 – December 1947.
As mentioned in the post above, there was an engine badge that appeared briefly. Another curiosity is the shift in March 1947 to black and white ads for the CJ-2A. Perhaps that was done to further differentiate them from the wagon and truck ads?
Blaine shared http://oldiesfan67.canalblog.com/archives/2016/11/07/34522726.html with pics of this cool wagon.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $28,000.
It doesn’t come cheap, but I’d sure enjoy driving it.
“Odometer/Miles 39,323, Production Date 02-18-1972 “N” shift, Body Color #508 Renegade Orange, Blackout hood center, Renegade racing stripes & vinyl wheel lips “all preserved as original”, Special Sales Order #D5412, Deluxe upholstery bucket seats “black/gray Striped Uganda Perforated inserts “NOS 1972 material match restored”, oil pressure & ammeter gauges, dual mirrors & visors, 2-speed heater, windshield wipers & washers, factory Roll Bar, cast Alloy wheels “original forged polished” w/rear mounted spare, (5) Hercules Trail Digger MT Tires 30×9.50R15LT, 304 V8 2bbl 150HP, Power Steering, Heavy Duty Cooling, Borg Warner T15 3-speed manual transmission, Dana 20 4×4 Transfer Case, Dana 44 Trac-Lok rear & Dana 30 front differentials (optional 4.27 axle ratios), Warn premium 4×4 locking hubs”, 11″ F/R drum brakes non-power, fuel tank & transmission Skid Plate(s), recreational bumper & tow-bar, soft half doors, bimini top. Preservation details, extensive photos and video available upon request.”
Looks like it’s never been restored.
https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/old-orchard-beach-jeep-1952-willys-m38/6877898873.html
“1952 Willys M38, 24 volt. Been in the family for over 30 years. Garaged except for the occasional summer spin around town (usually for an ice cream). Looks and runs great.”
