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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: Price dropped to $7000.
(07/30/2024) This has drive train updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1892539037908650
“HUNTERS< 51 Willys Jeep, 327,auto, Lots of new, full top, new exhusts, steering box,tow bar, extra doors,new tank in back,Gauges, good condition, $7000 Firm or trade , sorry no M/C, boats, or wrecks, old car or some thing interesting”
This restored Hamilton isn’t priced as crazy as some we’ve seen.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/366433892984537
“Professionally Restored. This is an original. They don’t make a reproduction for this model. Cash only. No venmo. This collectible toy is 70 years old. PLEASE STOP ASKING IF STILL AVAILABLE but rather offer a date and time for pickup. Located near 38th and Gilpin in Denver.”
Thanks to Andy for spotting this one.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/cto/d/northfield-1947-willys/7776478583.html
“1947 Jeep Willys Jeep-A-Trench “Auburn,NE model: w-86 serial: w-916”
Jeep Collectors, there aren’t to many of these still around. This is the older version of the trencher. PTO driven mounted on the jeep. Trencher is in relatively good shape. Frame on the jeep seems good. Transmission and transfer case were removed to replace the clutch but not reinstalled. Selling for my neighbor “he will be present at sale”. His father removed the grill and Radiator at some time also. All removed parts are still on hand. Engine condition unknown, it still has the governor mounted on it. Car dolly is a possible addition to sale. $$. My nmbr, (4wun7)-44o-83too5. Northfield,MN area, local pickup only no help needed on the sale. Offers are accepted. Fyi, ID tag on the Jeep is missing. Leave a message if I don’t answer. Thanks”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.
(07/27/2024) This has quite a few updates. The box has likely been repaired. There are appear to be dual fuel inlets in the back.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/837862634696159/
“Willys with a plow. I plowed with it sparingly for a few years. Has sat since 2020 but ran when parked. Has a 70s Chrysler v6 in it and original transfer case and transmission. All 4 wheels are locked when in 4 low. Will crawl over anything. Goes about 40 mph max downhill. Has roll cage and nice but dirty interior. I spent almost 3k getting the brakes switched over to pneumatic and wheel spacers on the front. Give me an offer! Comes with extra transfer case for parts.”
There may be some value here. The hardtop looks to be an early Koenig model.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/48344070444431
“Original 1948 Willys body including cab, doors, hood, tailgate, and grill Located in Gillette, WY $1500 obo”
Lots of work needed, but hard to find these at this price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7498515130249030/
“1964 jeep fleetvan fj6 mail van right hand drive. Chevy 230 straight six engine, auto trans. Galvanized body. Has some rust, needs lots of work but a really cool project fleet van. They made 3 different body styles of the fleetvan and this is likely the most rare. Does not run. It reportedly ran about 8 years ago but now motor or maybe the starter won’t turn over. I do have a clean clear title!!! Do Google and Facebook searches there are some great videos out there. $2,500 located near Seattle Washington USA post code 98030”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200.
The body is free. The front clip is $200.
“NEED IT GONE! GOING TO SCRAPPER NEXT WEEK! Hate to see it go to waste. FREE – YES, FREE – WITHOUT THE TILT FRONT END. (Thinking of making a lighted wall hanger out of it.) $200 WITH FRONT END. Willys flatfender frame, fiberglass tub, and fiberglass one piece tilt front end – hood, grille and fenders molded into one piece. All in decent condition.”
This truck has a few updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2739123876237317
“Antique Jeep Willys Pickup. Runs! Clean Title! Motor is a 1975 350cid motor from 1/2 ton Chevy pickup. Mechanic just installed new fuel pump and checked out the mechanics. Runs great and is the perfect fixer upper! These sell for well over double what we’re asking when they’re looking prettier! Come take a look!”
No pics provided. Unclear how much value is here.
https://corvallis.craigslist.org/pts/d/shedd-project-jeep-and-summit-racing/7773332741.html
“67 cj – 5 rebuild motor v-6 buick 226,and rebuild 3spd trans,new radiator,needs exhaust wiring hookup, reupholsted bucket seats,reupholsted Benchseat jeep $3,200 obo new summit gauges,2/5/8 blk face gauges oil 0-100 ps. $59.97 voltmeter 8-18vol $57.97 water temp 140-280 $81.97 all gauges are new in boxes price i paid ,all so have a 75 cj-5 tub $500,.obo”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $16,995.
(07/04/2024) This is a highly modified wagon on a Mustang chassis.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/437982825727379
“Barris customs,2 Hobe surf boards,291 Chrysler hemi, automatic, removable top, 4whl disc brakes, mustang ll sub- frame, AM/FM/CD, freshly tuned & carb o/hauled. Runs rides & drives awesome”
This weekend we tried pulling the trailer and jeep with the Alpine; I could rarely feel back there. I expect it will pull the tour jeep well also (when the time comes).
We spent part of this Labor Day weekend at the OverBored race, which is always a fun time. Unfortunately, the poor cell reception meant I couldn’t do updates while there, hence the delay in them.
While the jeep performed well, especially the power steering, thanks to the modifications I made to the pump, my deteriorating eye sight proved to be an insurmountable obstacle to success.
A year ago I had the detached retina. Prior to surgery in late August of 2023 I was warned that the surgery could cause the quick onset of a cataract. Following the surgery, everything seemed fine, but by Feb 2024 my left eye’s vision changed (cloudier with poor vision clarity) enough that I needed a new prescription. By May of 2024, the cataract rose to a 3 on a scale of 1-4, necessitating a new prescription, again. By late July, my eye sight declined further, so the eye-doc set me up with a Cataract clinic consult, but that won’t be until the end of October.
Nonetheless, I decided to try racing this weekend, as the jeep (and the Alpine coach) needed another shakedown, even though I figured the poor sight in the left eye might play into slow times. Sure enough, during my obstacle course run, while the jeep was raring to go, I hesitated quite a bit, as my glasses, which fit snuggly in my helmet, still vibrated slightly, leading me a few times to momentarily be unable to see where the course led. Though I completed the first race without making a mistake, I also knew I didn’t go as fast as I thought the jeep was capable of going.
For the second run, this time on the Cross Country course, I decided to be more aggressive. For example, I wanted to see how well the rear end kicked out around barrels, so I was more liberal with my sharp turns and gunning it, which, indeed, caused the jeep to spin nicely around the curves at time. Unfortunately, the speed caused me to make two mistakes. The first time I started to turn where there wasn’t a turn, but that time I just backed up, then got back on course. The second time I rocketed out into the open, only to lose track of which direction to go (it wasn’t well marked, but it’s still my fault). As a result, I ended up going around the outside of the course for about 50ft rather than staying in the correct lane. Basically, I guessed wrong.
For those times I could see, I was having a blast. I could feel what Leftovers was capable of doing and that felt great.
Rob Stafford and I talking while I waited my turn at the Cross Country course.
So, for me, that’s the end of the racing season this year. Hopefully, the cataract surgery occurs without issue (lots of folks report that it’s the best thing they’ve had done) and I can return next May with more success and more aggressive runs.
Anyway, here are some photos from this past weekend, thanks to Ann. We’ll start with a few valve-cover racing photos. Overbored runs this event each year. As the name implies, you build a rolling car from a valve cover. The valve car weight limit is 10lbs. The kids run their cars first, followed later by the adults. Here are some of the kid photos. The first shows Rob and Diana Stafford setting up the track.
