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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 .
The VEC has been disassembled.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1205011604079924
“2 1946 Jeep Cj2a’s took apart to restore needs to be finished motor turns over trans locked axles roll all parts are there clean title on non op second jeep has frame axles wheels no title $4000 obo”
Andy shared this 2A with a rear PTO gearbox setup.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/514002737715316
“Real solid cj jeep very cool”
The wheels were the coolest part of this, but just as I was about to post this I read that part about the wheels not being included.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/8792158874129177
“1967 Jeepster Commando convertible 350 Buick engine Power steering Power brakes Radio Headers minor hole w/ flow master exhaust New cap/ plug wires fuel filter Carb could use some attention Rare Th400 3 speed automatic transmission No body or floor rust , some bumps and bruises Complete Roll bar Bucket seats Rear bench seat Rear spare tire bracket Runs and yard drives brakes need to be gone through Gas tank recently cleaned out Brand new convertible top two years ago in excellent condition Located in Columbia Falls,Mt.”
Ann taking her cousin for a spin in the Race Jeep.
We had our annual family gathering last weekend (hence the lack of updates). I was busy up til folks started arriving on Friday morning and didn’t stop moving until Sunday night. We had around 40 folks camping, tenting, RVing, staying in the house, crashing in the bunk house, and even sleeping in the shop’s extra rooms. The weather was perfect, warm during the day and cool enough at night for some fires.
The balloons launched at 7am Saturday morning, but Sunday proved too windy (the balloons launch about a 2 miles from us). This year the winds took the balloons east, so we didn’t get any close up views from our property (but most relatives went to the airport to watch them). However, most of the time we were all having fun, playing games, eating and hanging out. Here are some random pics from the event.
We rented a bounce house and obstacle course for the young ones.
A silly race.
Using chalk paint, I made four square, hop scotch, and a tic-tac-toe play areas.
I built a set of corn holes with a balloon theme. These were a bit hit.
On Friday night, one of the relatives got out his fire dancing items and entertained us at the fire pits. He’s been spinning fire for more than a decade (though he’s only been part of the family for just over a year). So, this is a neat treat.
I purchased these posters circa 2011(?). They are all based on brochures published by Willys-Overland or Willys Motors. I sold all of them, except for keeping a personal copy of each one. It’s unclear where I ever published this post.
Poster 101:
Poster 102:
Poster 103:
Poster 104:
Poster 105:
Poster 106:
Poster 107:
Poster 111:
Poster 112:
Poster 113:
Poster 114:
Poster 115:
UPDATE: Bill shared this article about the DJ-5Es, the electric postal jeep.
https://carbuzz.com/forgotten-jeep-first-electric-fleet-vehicle/
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Originally posted January 21, 2020: Thanks to Gayland for sending me this brochure of the Electruck, an electric powered DJ-5E made by AM General.
These images were from an eBay auction in 2015:
UPDATE: Mike continues to update his VEEP. You can view more pics via this blog post:
https://ranchotransaxles.com/vw-veep-visits-rancho/
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Originally Posted January 4th, 2020: Mike bought this VEEP in September of 2018 in Arizona. It ran, but had lots of surface rust on the paint. So, he blasted the body, rebuilt the engine (to 1915cc), redid the engine compartment, and added some other custom elements. His goal was to enter it in local car shows and, so far, he’s won four trophy’s with it. Nice work!
Bill shared this short story about a man from South Africa who had a life-long dream to own a Willys. FYI: 1 South African Rand is currently equivalent to $17.50 USD. R21,000 = aprox $1,200USD.
https://4x4afrika.com/2024/07/24/a-lifelong-dream-come-true/
Tanner found a set of four of these adapters, but several of us don’t recognize them (Here are some for comparison: http://www.ewillys.com/2017/04/05/dual-wheel-adapters/). They seem closest to the Hickey adapters, but also different front them. Here are the pics:
