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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.
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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.
(01/15/2019) It’s listed as a ’48, but the grille is a ’45-early ’47.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/176109353279232
“Super super clean inside and out”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/24/2019) The steps have some mods. The brake and clutch have unusual metal pieces welded onto them.
https://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/d/pagosa-springs-47-jeep-cj-2/6801666066.html
“I have a 1947 Jeep CJ 2 A for sale. It runs great, does not burn oil, new paint job, new instruments, extra transmission, wench, tow bar and is in very good condition for its age. I am moving out of state and cannot take it with me.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/15/2019) Will need some work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/982594685265060
“I have a ’48 Jeep with 6′ Jacob’s blade….and for the last 20-years it’s been used to plow a small mountain driveway. I bought it last year thinking I would be able to use it on my mountain drive. However we ended up paving the road and it’s no longer needed. (In all honesty, it’s been just sitting since I brought it home). In that time the brakes have lost pedal, and I know the clutch needs adjusting. But it does run great has a 12v system, electric fuel pump and tire chains. It’s really pretty cool, and I hate to sell it, but….. Currently it’s at a friends house in Lakewood, so please call me to set up a time to see (buy?) it.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/08/2019) Not sure how much value is here.
https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/pleasant-hope-1943-willys-mb/6807006121.html
“1943 willys mb. engine thru machine shop , not together. Head has hairline crack between # 2&3.
Project I just dont have time for. good title. call text or email with questions.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/14/2018) Runs and drives.
https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/conway-1948-willys-cj2a-jeep/6795462316.html
“1948 Willys CJ2A Jeep, original 4 cylinder engine (“Go-Devil” L134), original transmission (T-90), 6 volt system, runs and drives, has good set of mud tires on it, title was lost years ago, will provide bill of sale.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2000.
(01/08/2019) I bet that front bumper is heavy!
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/pearland-1946-willys-jeep/6788501792.html
“46′ Willy’s Jeep
Brakes don’t work, will run if you bring a rebuilt carb and a battery, don’t have time to mess with it due to too many projects and not enough time, 1st come 1st serve”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/20/2018) Seller will consider offers.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1844261312326824
“I got 3 of these things one is a 170 the other is a 150 and the 3rd is just a cab I have titles to the two sitting on frames the 150 without tires on it has rebuilt motor and new tranny with T case never been started the 170 has a flat 6 in the bed but I’m sure it’s dead. Shoot me an offer that’s fair”
Derek Redmond shared some more jeep-train and tour jeep photos he’s uncovered on various sites. Cool stuff!
UPDATE: Terry points out that Ford used the marketing term “Sports Utility” in 1966 ads. Previous to that, in 1947, Crosely marketed a “Sports Utility” vehicle.
Crosely (see bottom of the ad):
This 1966 ad for the Ford Bronco has text near the bottom that reads, “Try the Wagon, Roadster, or Sports Utility at your Ford dealer now”. The Sports Utility model is the one with the half cab:
Here’s a 1966 Ford Commercial that identifies each of the models:
Original Post Jan 31, 2019: Dan ‘Scramboleer’ spotted this Motor Trend March 2019letter-to-the-editor about the origin of the term ‘Sports Utility Vehicle’. Essentially, Jeep’s marketing department was attempting to cease the use of the term jeep-like (and similar jargon) to describe offload vehicles. The concern was that it was diluting the value of the Jeep Trademark. So, they came up with the term Sports Utility Vehicle idea. The Journalists took it from there, shortening it to SUV.
At $190 Euros, this isn’t cheap, but it’s a cool toy jeep!
