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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.
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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: Still Available.
(01/06/2019) Maybe someone can use this home-made body that TJ spotted?
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/d/canby-cj3b-body/6825218922.html
“CJ3B cowering with fabricated steel body $250”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(01/01/2019) This was listed as a 1947 here, but now is listed as a 1943 with a lower price. it seems to be a mix of parts.
“Have a Willy’s Jeep for sale with a Buick v8 tagged and registered Brakes need to be bled Needs seats Needs a gas tank And tub is pretty rough needs body work or a new tub depending on what you want to do”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/29/2018) Needs work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/529970204118406
“This Jeep would be great for the deer lease or pasture riding. That’s what we were using it for. We drove it into the barn 4 years ago to replace the clutch fork and life got busy and we haven’t touched it since. I’m sure it needs a new battery and probably tires. It does need a clutch fork since we never replaced it. It’s been barn kept”
UPDATE: This is the original patent for the Jeep-a-Loader! The application was first filed on February 07, 1955, by the Minneapolis Freeman Mfg, Co. (Out of Minneapolis??). I am guessing that the Jeep-A-Loader Corporation was a subsidiary or offshoot from the above parent company. The drawing shows that the Jeep-A-Loader was designed to fit over a CJ-3B (perhaps a CJ-5 as well), though the only one I’ve seen documented is fitted on a CJ-3A.
The filing date likely means this was manufactured around 1955, plus or minus a year. The patent was granted February 11, 1958.
This photo is from 2009:
From June 2008: A reader named Ed sent me some pics of a rare find he just purchased: A front end loader for a jeep from a manufacturer called Jeep-a-Loader. The serial number is 1001. The hydraulics system is powered by a Hy-lo hydraulic pump, which has been used to power other Willys devices. You can see an example of a Hy-lo pump here and here. Here are some pics below.
This particular Wilmington, North Carolina, dealer was selling trucks, cars, jeeps, tractors, and much more. The ad appeared in the February 7, 1946, issue of the Wilmington Morning Star.
The front passenger jeep wheel looks like it is barely on the wood.
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“1943 Press Photo Mechanics work on Jeep at Birmingham Army Air Base.
This is an original press photo. U.S. Army, WAC, Birmingham Army Air Base Photo measures 8.25 x 10.25 inches. Photo is dated 08-20-1943.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $7000.
“I am selling my 52 Airforce M38 . I have a descent marine version trailer to go with it. we did a ground up restoration on this jeep . does not have a top . Has a new wiring harness installed , new exhaust system along with many nos parts Does not have any stenciling yet”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Seems like this ex-racer could be modified into a racer again.
“Jeep willys body on a shortened blazer frame. Healthy SBC 350, world 2.08 iron heads around 450hp. Th350 and dana 20. 10 bolt front open 12 bolt rear locked. Full cage tied to frame, pb,ps, aluminum radiator. Very reliable and can wheel all day and not overheat. Very fun in sand and mud. Runs great. This jeep is an ex barrel racer.”
UPDATE: Rob notes that this has been converted to 12 Volt.
Looks pretty complete.
https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/spring-hill-1952-willys-m38-military/6805557300.html
“1952 Willys Model M38 Army Jeep. Runs and looks great. Complete body off restoration in 2010, I have pictures documenting process through restoration. Has a top that has rarely been used. It has been upgraded to a 12 Volt system. Not interested in any trades. Only serious buyers.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3700.
(11/18/2018) TJ shared this unusual electric-powered Jeep-like VW.
“Electric bug. New batteries, range 25 miles, top speed 30 mph. Has 48 volt drive system, spare and tow bar. Will consider trade or trade in. Titled as a 1969 vw alternative fuel vehicle, street legal.”
